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
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the safe passage of grain shipments from Ukraine and Russia. Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on Friday, October 30, Sikorski stressed the urgency of restoring grain transportation, highlighting its importance for countries in
More than 160,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, October 31, as the Gen Z-led movement takes to the streets demanding better education, lower living costs and greater opportunities for young people. Organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt, the protests are planned across 34 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt […]









