Finland completes work on 200km fence along border with Russia
Helsinki says the fence will help protect NATO’s longest border as concerns grow over Russian hybrid activity and the potential use of migration to exert pressure on the country. Read…
Swiss and French train stations named among best in Europe – with Germany free-falling down rankings
The latest European Railway Station Index ranks the top 60 busiest railway stations in Europe – and there are clear winners and losers. Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Another Hungarian veto slows Ukraine’s EU accession process
Hungary is making its backing for Ukrainian membership conditional on laws protecting minority rights. According to Foreign Minister Anita Orbán, Kyiv is already working on the required changes. Read More
The European commute: Which EU country spends the most time getting to work?
Just how long do Europeans spend getting to work? Across the continent, the daily average commute sits at 48 minutes, but that hides a massive divide. Read More
UK rejects Israel’s ‘damaging’ retaliation against West Bank settler sanctions
The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967 and has seen a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza, which broke out following the…
France ‘will reject extremism’ and Le Pen in presidential election, Haddad says
Polls suggest far-right veteran Marine Le Pen is on course to become France’s next president, though the race remains in its early stages. But EU minister Haddad says voters will…
Flower-crowned cows bring Alpine tradition to Gstaad festival
Decorated cows descend from Alpine pastures into Gstaad for Switzerland’s Züglete festival, drawing crowds, music and visitors from around the world. Read more at Read More
US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan
US CENTCOM said crews were warned to abandon ship before its strikes after the IRGC fired missiles at a US Navy warship twice in two days. Tehran launched missile strikes…
Around one-third of young Europeans are “functionally illiterate”, education expert says
Maciej Jakubowski, director of the Educational Research Institute, says the OECD PISA report shows “a decline in most European countries”. Read More