Large Russian drone attack hits Ukraine’s Odesa
The strike came shortly before a visit from Czech Republic President Peter Pavel — who committed further aid to Ukraine’s war-torn regions. Read More
Stash the cash: How burying money cost Portugal millions of euros in the last decade
Citizens hide money in case of emergency situations. In 2024, authorities recovered a record €1.7 million in banknotes that were not fit for circulation. Read More
Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?
While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to ‘theft’, the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one. Read More
European markets drop following week of interest rate decisions
The Bank of England kept rates steady at 4.5% on Thursday, as inflation remains sticky and global uncertainty ratchets up. Read More
European pee reveals hike in stimulant drug use
Illicit drugs found in wastewater from 130 European cities indicates a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study. Read More
Europe’s markets lose steam amid EU deadlock on Ukraine, trade tension
The rally in European stock markets took a breather as EU leaders struggled to secure a €5 billion funding package for Ukraine. Investor sentiment was further dampened by the ECB’s…
Zelenskyy: Nuclear power plants ‘belong to the people of Ukraine’
The fate of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia remains unclear as it is still under Russian control. Read More
Tesla faces fresh blow as regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks
It’s the eighth recall of the vehicle. Read More
Venus to pass between the Earth and sun this weekend
Venus will pass between the Earth and the sun this weekend, but don’t try to look for it. Read More
Comitting military support for Ukraine is challenging for the EU
Europe needs to upscale its support for Ukraine as Donal Trump more towards Moscow, but it seems challenging for EU members to agree on a fresh military aid to Ukraine…