Oktoberfest 2025 ends with financial loss due to bomb scare in Munich
The closure, followed by searches by emergency services for booby traps and an increased security presence, had a knock on effect on the festival’s financial impact. Read more at Read…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to boycott Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded
Chancellor Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part. Read More
Spanish activists arrive home after Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla
Twenty-one activists detained while attempting to reach Gaza by sea arrived in Madrid on Sunday, days after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters. Read more at…
Thousands march in Amsterdam urging tougher Dutch stance on Gaza war
Protesters in Amsterdam, dressed in red, urged their government to act and insist Israel stop the war in Gaza. Similar rallies took place in Rome, Barcelona and Madrid, among others.…
Latest news bulletin | October 6th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ shatters sales and streaming records
The numbers are in and Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ has broken all records. It sold 2.7million copies in 24 hours, surpassing Swift’s own 2024 record. The album…
French air traffic controllers call off three-day strike. Will there be more walkouts in October?
The news comes as a relief to tens of thousands of passengers taking flights in Europe this week. Read More
German city crowned Europe’s green capital for ‘strong commitment’ to climate change
The city came top thanks to its scores for air quality, water, noise, climate change adaptation and its circular economy.Read More
Lithuanian arts community protests controversial takeover of culture ministry
Thousands of people took to the streets of Lithuanian cities on Sunday to protest against the government’s decision to hand over control of the Ministry of Culture to the populist…
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns just weeks after appointment
Following his resignation on Monday, Lecornu became the shortest-serving prime minister of France since 1958. Read more at Read More