EU presents new pact to reshape relations with Mediterranean countries
Brussels is to seek deeper integration with the bloc’s southern neighbours, through a new “Pact for the Mediterranean” presented on Thursday. Read More
Israel holds memorial ceremony marking anniversary since 7 October Hamas-led attack
President Isaac Herzog offered an apology to the victims on behalf of the state of Israel, acknowledging that the attacks had “fragmented” lives. Read more at Read More
Poland’s president signs off on new zero income tax law for parents with two children
The bill, presented by Karol Nawrocki in August, removes the income tax obligation on families earning up to 140,000 zloty (€32,973) a year. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 16th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU’s SEPA scheme
Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined the Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA, enabling quicker and cheaper financial transactions across the EU. Read More
Brussels unveils its plan for defence ‘independence’ – in production only
With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins. Read More
Volunteers evacuate civilians from war-torn Kostiantynivka
In the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, daily life unfolds under constant threat as shelling and drone attacks continue to devastate the area. Read more at Read More
One dead and two missing as typhoon remnants devastate Alaska coast
One person was killed and two others remain missing after powerful winds and storm surges from the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered Alaska’s western coast on Sunday. Read more at…
European Heritage Awards 2025: Protectors of the past honoured in Brussels
Dozens of cultural heritage workers have been hailed as heroes in Brussels this week for their work preserving a broad range of projects, from a glacier archaeology programme in Norway…
Spanish city bans new tourist rentals, youth hostels and party boats. Here’s why
Mallorca has been the epicentre of Spain’s overtourism row for years, but things may soon change in the capital city. Read More