The European Parliament revolts against Commission’s €2 trillion budget proposal
Four political groups, including the European People’s Party, send strongly-worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for changes to the budget proposal. “The Parliament cannot accept this as a…
Does Belgium’s small size prevent it from using its new fighter jets?
French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has…
Jamaica airport reopens but flight cancellations and delays continue following Hurricane Melissa
Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages. Read More
Louvre heist: Five new suspects arrested as search for jewels continues
French police have now detained seven people over the robbery at France’s landmark museum on 19 October. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 30th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 30th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Underpaid? The highest and lowest ranking sectors for employee pay satisfaction in Europe
Is the Netherlands an employee haven? Are construction workers better off than most others? What’s the uncomfortable truth about worker pay in Finland? A new survey reveals where workers are…
Who is Rob Jetten, the potential next Dutch prime minister?
The 38-year-old’s D66 party is neck-and-neck with Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom after Wednesday’s election, meaning he could become the country’s youngest ever leader. Read more at Read More
Spanish photographer captures world’s first ever white Iberian Lynx on camera
The genetic anomaly testifies to the good progress of the Lynx pardinus conservation plans in the two countries of the Iberian Peninsula, after releases began in 2011 when the species…
Great expectations: The world’s biggest museum dedicated to Ancient Egypt opens this week
The Grand Egyptian Museum will have more than 100,000 artefacts on display, from Tutankhamun’s tomb treasures to pharaoh Khufu’s famed ‘solar boat’. Read More
Scenes of joy at D66 and GreenLeft HQs on Dutch election night
Supporters of Dutch parties reacted on Wednesday evening to the release of an exit poll published immediately after voting ended. Read more at Read More