Two people killed in knife attack in Germany, suspect arrested
Police said they did not immediately know the motive for the attack but that it was not terrorism. Read More
Irish economic growth set to cool after years of boom, warns employers’ group
The predicted cooling is unsurprising given international trade turbulence and the boom seen in recent years, said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC). Read More
Tusk makes passionate plea for an ‘armed’ Europe and rails against the Green Deal
In a speech before the European Parliament, Donald Tusk called for a major boost in Europe’s defence spending and a “critical review” of the Green Deal. Read More
Scientists in Italy discover rare genetic mutation that could be a cause of Alzheimer’s
The gene mutation was isolated in a family in northern Italy where under half of the relations developed the disease. Read More
Sabadell considers move back to Catalonia as BBVA takeover bid looms
The bank did not give a reason for the potential relocation, although it has previously stressed its importance to the Catalan economy. Read More
Excess deaths decreased in Europe, despite health system challenges
November 2024 recorded 22,000 fewer excess deaths in the EU than in November 2023. Malta, Romania, and Slovakia recorded negative excess mortality rates. Read More
Rome’s Fiumicino sets a new record for the biggest airport solar farm in Europe
You’ll get a bird’s a eye view of 55,000 solar panels, installed alongside one of the runways. Read More
Russia’s disinformation operations resurface ahead of German election
A non-profit has detected the well-known ‘Doppelgänger’ campaign spreading content aimed at swaying German voters. Read More
EasyJet’s losses ease as airline sees gain in year-end passenger numbers
The airline says it has succeeded in narrowing headline pre-tax losses through cost-cutting measures and a rise in demand for package holidays. Read More
French MPs call for rape law to include consent after Gisèle Pelicot trial
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced last month along with 50 other men for the repeated drugging and rape of Gisèle Pelicot in case that stunned France. Read More