Nearly one in three Europeans paid for online subscriptions in 2025 according to data from Eurostat, but the continent is deeply split on its digital budget. Subscription services are particularly popular in northern and western households, while parts of Eastern Europe lag far behind....
The German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great damage”......
By Inês Trindade Pereira & video by Maud Zaba Published on 01/09/2026 - 11:13 GMT+2 It's well-known that smoking is harmful to your......
The world stood still on 11 March 2011, when a major earthquake triggered a 15-metre tsunami that left an unforgettable scar on Japan’s east coast. A series of powerful waves ripped through homes, businesses......
Picture a getaway: rest, relaxation, rejuvenation and much-needed treatments against the backdrop of serene surroundings and no dings from urgent notifications. Sign me up, I say… Hollywood has captured my......
Published on 31/08/2026 - 16:41 GMT+2 On Monday, Estonia’s prime minister Kristen Michal tasked national experts with finding ways to reduce the negative impact of social......
Flash floods at the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 474 people and left more than 1,500 missing. Hundreds were foreigners in the area to work, take guided treks or make pilgrimages.Thousands have been......
Almost one year ago, Ursula von der Leyen made one of her boldest moves as president of the European Commission: she proposed using the immobilised assets of the Russian Central Bank to support Ukraine's......
Sweden spent 6.8% of GDP on education in 2023, compared with just below 3% in Romania. But it is not always clear whether higher spending produces stronger skills or leaves young people better prepared for Europe’s changing economy....
For companies looking to enter new markets, the hardest part is often not finding an opportunity but navigating the process of getting there. Dubai has built its reputation around removing those barriers,......
The EU economy largely depends on a few countries, particularly its ‘Big Four’. As of 2025, Germany, France, Italy and Spain together account for 61% of the EU’s GDP. However, countries’ shares of the EU......
Published on 26/08/2026 - 15:17 GMT+2 Europe's second longest river, the Danube, has experienced record low levels after hot weather leading to drought across the...
Published on 26/08/2026 - 11:08 GMT+2 For most people, September might seem like an unlikely month for a holiday. It’s a month when the summer is winding down and kids are......
Poland has been experiencing increasing disruptions to satellite navigation systems, including GPS, this summer, according to data from a monitoring station operated by Poland's National Institute of......
There is "nowhere like Halkidiki" say locals and more than a million foreign tourists each year, yet geopolitical shifts in the past five years have changed who visits the area – an on-the-ground report by Euronews....
Published on 24/08/2026 - 10:44 GMT+2 The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said on Monday, saying the event can "no......
It was meant to be an outing for Black children in Berlin and their families, offering them an exclusive afternoon at an outdoor pool set up by a local theatre.But the plans, slated for earlier this month,......
While the Balkans are growing in popularity, the distribution of tourists isn’t exactly even, with coastal destinations in countries like Croatia and Montenegro seeing the bulk of visitors. But with Bulgaria......
The European Commissioner for Defence, Andrius Kubilius, says Europe needs to be able to rapidly deploy around 100,000 troops to deter a potential Russian attack. Experts warn about the problems meeting this target....
Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail.
