Berlin’s underground becomes war zone in high-intensity military drill
The Bundeswehr is training for emergency scenarios in Berlin’s streets and metro tunnels. Euronews reporter Johanna Urbancik was there on the ground to see it first-hand. Read more at Read…
Miss Universe contestants showcase national costumes on stage
The Miss Universe National Costume Show in Thailand featured 122 contestants in elaborate outfits inspired by nature, culture and iconic national symbols, drawing loud cheers from a packed arena. Read…
Italy to expand anti-spoofing measures to combat scam mobile calls
Italian regulators will expand anti-spoofing protections to mobile numbers, tackling a surge in fraudulent calls in the southern European country that appear to originate from legitimate Italian mobile numbers. Read…
Portuguese doctor arrested for prescribing Ozempic to fake diabetics, defrauding state of €3 million
According to police, the scheme involved issuing prescriptions to people who wanted to lose weight by pretending to be diabetic in order to receive state subsidies. Read more at Read…
Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems after October crown jewels heist
In the 19 October heist, it took thieves less than eight minutes to force their way through a window with the help of a freight lift and steal jewels worth…
Which European countries draft women into the army? And why Germany still doesn’t
Germany is planning to bring back a form of military service — but only men are required to sign up. Amid misinformation about the measure online, here’s why and how…
Lithuania reopens border crossings with Belarus after tensions over smuggling balloons
Vilnius decided to reopen the crossings at Medininkai and Šalčininkai on Thursday, but moved the decision forward by a day. Read more at Read More
EU aims to retrain 600,000 workers for defence sector to eliminate skills shortage
Europe is trying to rearm fast. The problem? There are too few qualified people to design or produce the volume of materiel needed for a sufficient European defence strategy. Read…
Travel bans and €20,000 fines: How France is cracking down on disruptive air passengers
France is taking “decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions. Read More
Russian airstrike on Ternopil in western Ukraine kills at least 20, including children
Residential buildings in Ternopil have been badly damaged in Russia’s latest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight on Wednesday. The rescue operation is ongoing as people are still being trapped under…