Pop watch mania: Swatch appeals for calm as clamour continues for its ‘Royal Pop’
The Swiss watchmaker Swatch has been forced to shut several of its stores around the world as a frenzy spreads over its new pocket watch collection made in collaboration with…
In the money: How much will Shakira receive after winning battle against Spain’s tax authorities?
Pop star Shakira is celebrating victory after a Spanish court annulled a hefty tax penalty imposed in 2011 claiming she failed to declare her residence in Spain. The singer has…
‘We want to create bridges, not burn them,’ says Finnish Foreign Trade Minister on EU-US deal
Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio expressed “cautious optimism” about the EU-US trade deal, ahead of meetings with fellow EU ministers in Brussels this week. Speaking on Europe Today, he…
Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff released on €2.7 million bail in anti-corruption probe
According to Ukraine’s anti-corruption investigators, Andriy Yermak is a suspect in a large money laundering probe tied to the construction of a luxury residence complex outside Kyiv. Read More
Meloni urges EU to treat energy crisis like defence emergency, relax fiscal rules
Meloni calls for greater budget flexibility to tackle rising energy costs, warning Italy could exit the SAFE defence programme, in a new letter sent to the European Commission. Read More
Russia unleashes another aerial barrage on Ukraine as war’s long-range strikes escalate
In more than four years of war, Ukraine has built up its own long-range capabilities and has been hitting oil facilities and other targets deep inside Russia. Read More
Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo
Thousands of cat lovers gathered at Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where visitors explored cat beauty contests, pet care products, grooming services, accessories and premium food brands alongside dozens of…
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Exclusive: Poland’s hydrogen buses confront prohibitive fuel costs, new report claims
The new report argues that despite massive investment in hydrogen-powered buses in Poland, electric buses are less costly and less polluting due to Warsaw’s reliance on non-renewable hydrogen. In contrast,…
Short-haul trips are on the rise for European summer holidays – here’s where to book now
Trending destinations this summer include rural Sweden, Vlorë in Albania and Normandy in France. Read More