Supermarkets across several European countries have been forced to discard large quantities of food after a cyberattack targeted their refrigeration and freezer systems. Belgium and Luxembourg were among the worst affected, with around 40 Delhaize supermarkets reporting damage. Similar incidents were also reported in Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia and Finland,
Italy’s government is planning significant cuts to teachers and non-teaching staff as the country’s declining birthrate reduces student enrolment. Under the draft 2027 budget, staffing levels will be reduced by 4,925 teachers and 2,049 support staff from the 2027-2028 academic year. The government will also introduce a 75% limit on hiring replacements for
Tesla recorded a significant rise in new vehicle registrations across Northern Europe in October, marking a strong recovery despite increasing competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. Registrations surged 248% in Sweden, 131% in Norway and 34% in Denmark, according to market data. The recovery was supported by higher fuel prices, government incentives,
Supermarkets across Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden and Estonia have reported cyberattacks targeting their refrigeration and freezer systems, causing temperatures to rise in several stores. Retailers Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt confirmed that an IT incident affected cooling systems in dozens of stores overnight. Belgian SPAR outlets were also among those impacted, with five
Thousands of people took to the streets across Germany on Saturday to protest rising living costs, education underfunding, public spending cuts and compulsory military service. While most demonstrations remained peaceful, violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg, with protesters clashing with police, smashing shop windows and looting stores. Police used
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, on November 1 to mark the second anniversary of a deadly railway station roof collapse that killed 16 people in 2024. Mourners observed 16 minutes of silence and laid flowers, wreaths and candles near the station in memory of the victims. The tragedy triggered widespread […]
Workers in Germany’s engineering industry began temporary warning strikes on Sunday amid an ongoing wage dispute between employees and employers. Around 3.7 million workers are seeking a 5% pay increase over 12 months as the country’s industrial sector faces growing challenges, particularly due to the crisis in the automotive industry. The first walkout began
Russia’s prominent independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta is shutting down after facing mounting restrictions and financial pressure from authorities. The publication, known for its investigative reporting on corruption, human rights abuses and government misconduct, is being forced to leave its Moscow offices after 30 years. Co-founder Dmitry Muratov accused the
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan on Saturday, marking the third gathering of the Indo-Pacific Quad members this year. The meeting comes as preparations continue for a leaders’ summit scheduled to take place in Manila from November 15 to 18, […]
Fitch Ratings has revised France’s economic outlook from stable to negative, citing worsening public finances, weaker economic growth, rising borrowing costs and growing political instability. However, the agency maintained France’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘A+’, warning that the country faces increasing challenges in stabilising its national debt. France’s









