Swedish military seeks to seize property near naval base owned by Russian with Kremlin ties
Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO in 2024 after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read More
New European Sleeper train to launch from Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö in 2028
Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Are we getting more Oasis shows in 2027 – and will any be in mainland Europe?
Oasis fans are getting increasingly impatient about when new concert dates will be announced… Read More
Where you can go on holiday in Europe for less than €100 a day
With average three-star hotel stays coming in at €32 per person, and local beers priced at €1.50, Albania’s capital Tirana topped this list of affordable city breaks. Read More
US terror list removal ‘shakes off dark stain’ from Syria, al-Sharaa says
Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from…
UN and Red Cross warn ‘risks have intensified,’ urge regulation of killer robots
Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention. Read more at Read More
Watch: Viking Age anchor recreated with hammer and bellows in Denmark
Blacksmiths recreate a Viking Age anchor with bloomery iron and historic techniques at Aggersborg in northern Denmark. Read more at Read More
Infamous Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for €2.9m – well below estimate
The Adidas Azteca ball, used for both of Maradona’s goals against England in the 1986 World Cup, fell well short of its €8.6 million presale estimate. Read More
EU budget: Costa tests leaders ahead of crunch money talks, eyes year-end deal
Costa begins a four-week tour of EU capitals to gauge leaders’ appetite to compromise on a deal for the bloc’s common budget by year-end. Read More