Hardy swimmers brave chilly waters with traditional New Year’s dip
In Germany and Italy, people took part in unique traditions to welcome 2025, including daring swimming and diving events. Read More
FBI finds 150 homemade bombs in Virginia, one of largest seizures ever
The prosecutors believe it is “the largest seizure by number of finished explosive devices in FBI history.” Read More
Romania and Bulgaria celebrate full Schengen membership with border ceremonies
Ceremonies were held at Romania and Bulgaria’s borders to celebrate becoming fully fledged members of the Schengen Area. Read More
Five killed and hundreds arrested in Germany after New Year’s Eve chaos
The country’s raucous New Year’s Eve celebrations were marred by tragic accidents and riots in several cities. Read More
Feast before you ride? Tuck into unexpected fine-dining bistros in Europe’s popular railway stations
Swap your supermarket sandwich for something more luxurious at these brilliant trackside brasseries and bistros. Read More
‘Drilling will be destructive’, but oil made Shetland locals rich: The family divides over Rosebank
What do Shetlanders feel about Rosebank, the UK’s biggest untapped oil and gas field, being on their doorstep? Read More
Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia suffers damage in latest Baltic Sea incident
An undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia was damaged in the Baltic Sea. Finnish officials launch investigation into the matter and say sabotage cannot be ruled out. Read More
The Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah, celebrated in Europe in a rare coincidence with Christmas
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of rabbis in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to light the first candle of Hanukkah. On the eve of the Jewish celebration, Kyiv…
More than 200,000 homes in Bosnia lose access to power as snowstorms continue to batter the Balkans
Severe snowstorms continue to wreak havoc on the Balkans region. Tens of thousands of homes lost access to power, highways and railroad services experience major disruptions. Read More
No, Finland’s president did not post video in support of Nigerian separatists
A post on social media wrongfully claims that Alexander Stubb supports the Biafra separatist movement in Nigeria. Read More