Airlines say hike in Dutch airfare taxes could force travellers to fly from foreign airports
Flight taxes in the Netherlands are already among the highest in Europe. Read More
France braces for more widespread strike and protest action on 18 September
All major unions have called for strikes and demonstrations against the government’s budget measures. Major disruptions to transportation, schools, hospitals, and public services are expected across the country. Read more…
Why are pacifiers becoming a growing (and viral) trend among adults?
Adult versions of pacifiers are all the rage at the moment, with a growing number of social media users adopting the viral trend to deal with the stress of everyday…
Trump warns fight against South American ‘narcoterrorist’ cartels will escalate
US President Donald Trump’s pledge follows two fatal airstrikes this month on vessels that were allegedly transporting drugs from Venezuela. Read more at Read More
Two years after 7 October, Europe must face its antisemitism crisis
The question before Europe today is stark: will we act decisively to confront antisemitism, or will we look back one day and recognise, too late, another missed warning, Dr Moshe…
Lab tests show opposition leader Alexei Navalny poisoned in Russian prison, widow says
Yulia Navalnaya has repeatedly accused the Russian state of murdering him, allegations the Kremlin has dismissed as nonsense. Read more at Read More
Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late
Approximately 1.6 million tonnes of WWII munitions lie on the seafloor, leaking toxic compounds that are contaminating marine life and threatening the Baltic ecosystem.Read More
Romania charges ex-presidential candidate Călin Georgescu over coup attempt
Georgescu and 21 other suspects are accused of plotting violence after the presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian interference last December. Read more at Read More
Inmates riot at San Pedro prison in Bolivia over food allowances
Inmates at San Pedro prison in La Paz staged a riot on Tuesday, seizing control of the facility for several hours to demand higher daily food allowances. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | September 17th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 17th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…