How the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami became a ‘wake up call’ for early warning systems
The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people. Read More
Little reason for cheer as drought forces Spain to ration Cava wine production
Sales of cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, are down globally thanks to bad weather affecting vineyards but industry leaders have a plan to reverse their flagging fortunes. Read More
Novo Nordisk shares plunge on the back of disappointing trial results
Novo Nordisk shares have plunged 20% amid the disappointing trial result of its latest weight-loss drug CagriSema. The fall wiped out €90bn in market valuation on Friday. Read More
Festive rally for European markets? 10 stocks to watch for Christmas gains
December often sees robust equity market gains, particularly in the second half. Seasonal optimism, portfolio rebalancing, and reduced volatility make it one of the strongest periods for European stocks, especially…
From street protests to an Airbnb ban, all the ways Barcelona said no to tourists in 2024
Spain’s most visited city is seeking quality over quantity in 2025. Read More
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