Uzbek economy grows 8.5% as services and investment expand
Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody’s upgraded Uzbekistan’s sovereign credit rating and…
Romania says F-16 shot down drone over the country’s airspace
Romania’s Ministry of Defence said the jet engaged a drone with an air-to-air missile while carrying out an air policing mission. Read More
From housing to healthcare: What are Europeans worried about in 2026?
Is the economy, housing, immigration or healthcare the biggest concern facing your country? It depends on where in Europe you live. Read More
2026 most powerful passports in the world ranking sees 29 European countries in the top 10
Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year. Read More
German rail network to ban alcohol from 5,400 train stations by October, with some exemptions
Germany’s national railway operator Deutsche Bahn will introduce a ban on alcohol at all 5,400 stations by 15 October. There will be exemptions, however, including for station bars and restaurants.…
Wildfire emergency near Madrid forces over 10,000 to flee as Spain sounds alarm
Civil Guard officers, firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit battle fierce wildfires near Madrid, with more than 10,000 people evacuated amid extreme heat. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 24th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 24th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Divorces in Spain fall 2.7% in 2025 as shared custody becomes the norm
Spain recorded 83,683 marital break-ups in 2025, 2.7% fewer than a year earlier. Shared custody of children has now overtaken sole custody awarded to mothers. Read More
Odysseys, Bones and Hens: What are the best movies of 2026… So far?
How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking? Read More
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet overhaul
Nina Warken is set to succeed Thorsten Frei (CDU) as head of the chancellery. Carsten Linnemann, who had been serving as the general secretary of Merz’s CDU party, is then…