At a Lapland summit EU leaders say defence spending must rise
Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia. Read More
Saudi doctor charged with murder in Germany’s Christmas market attack
German media have reported that a Saudi resident was charged with murder and attempted murder on Sunday over the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Read More
Tiny populations and low noise pollution: Visit these European destinations for quiet tourism
Noise pollution can cause health problems including sleep disturbance and high blood pressure. Read More
Germany’s far-right stages anti-migration rally in Magdeburg
A far-right protest was held late on Saturday in Magdeburg the night after the attack on the Christmas market. Read More
Is silence golden? What a change expert says about family climate conversations at Christmas time
Do you engage with climate deniers that come your way this Christmas? And if so, what’s the best way to do it? Read More
Dozens dead after overloaded ferry capsizes on river in DR Congo
A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on Busira river in the north-east, killing at least 38 people. Read More
US warplane shot down by friendly fire in Red Sea, pilots eject safely
Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries, the US military said. Read More
Iceland’s incoming government says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027
Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming…
Magdeburg mourns the five who died in Germany’s Christmas market attack
A nine-year-old child and four adults were killed and around 200 others injured, 41 of them so badly that authorities fear the death toll could rise. Read More
Spain set for sunny outlook within eurozone economy in 2025
The eurozone economy is set to grow 1.2% next year, up from 0.8% this year, according to S&P Global Ratings, mainly boosted by a good performance from Spain. However, underperformance…