Latest news bulletin | December 30th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 30th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
What are Europeans’ favourite EU travel destinations?
EU residents took 250 million trips within the bloc in 2024, with the summer months driving the most travel. Read More
Scotland, Sardinia, Spain: These small towns will pay you to move there in 2026
Here’s how you can find support for moving to Europe – and maybe even get paid. Read More
All of your travel rights explained as Eurostar cancel trains amid ‘major disruption’
Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’. Read More
Going out with a bang? Dutch shoppers snap up fireworks before nationwide ban
Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment. Read more at Read More
Afghan farmers suffer heavy losses after Taliban ban opium poppy cultivation, report says
UNODC survey found 85% of families in northern provinces unable to replace poppy income. Production fell 32% to 296 tonnes as synthetic drugs surged. Read more at Read More
Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency
President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January. Read more at Read More
Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency
President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January. Read more at Read More
Von der Leyen signals push for Ukraine’s EU accession as Russia derails talks with attack claim
High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the “Coalition of the Willing” convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine’s…
Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system deployed in Belarus
Russia’s Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site. Read more at Read…