Italy mourns Swiss bar fire victims with funerals in Milan, Rome and Bologna
Italian schools observed a minute’s silence in memory of the victims, while the schools attended by the teenagers who lost their lives suspended classes to “remember the young victims and…
Merz’s Ukraine remarks spark German backlash over troop deployments
The possible deployment of Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine has become a topic of debate in Germany, the prospect drawing criticism from both the left and the right. Read more at…
How Ukraine is shaping the European response to Trump’s Greenland threats
As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump’s annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia’s war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act. Read…
Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Italy and France seek exemption on fertilisers from EU’s carbon border tax
France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc’s carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They…
Sound the horn! Rare Iron Age battle trumpet found among hoard in Norfolk
An extraordinary collection of Iron Age objects has been unearthed in West Norfolk. The hoard of metal objects was found during a routine archaeological excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology as part…
What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid?
First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention…
Flight delayed or cancelled by winter weather? Here are your rights to rebooking and refunds
EU laws cover passengers whose flights are within the UK or EU and operated either by an EU or a non-EU airline. Read More
Bulgaria has launched a digital nomad visa. Here’s who is eligible and how to apply
The country has also just switched its currency to the euro and became part of the Schengen Zone in 2025, making it a great base for travelling around Europe. Read…
US carrying out operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Atlantic, official says
The United States has been chasing the oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1, since it evaded a partial US blockade around Venezuela and thwarted an attempt by the…