Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente has announced that he will resign following two deadly train accidents in less than a year. Speaking before lawmakers on Tuesday, Puente said he could no longer remain in office after incidents of such severity. His decision follows the latest train crash on October 28, which claimed 69 lives. Puente […]
Volvo Cars has announced plans to cut 2,500 jobs globally as it faces mounting financial pressure from weak demand, US tariffs and intense competition from Chinese automakers. According to Reuters, the Swedish carmaker reported an adjusted operating loss of 3.7 billion Swedish crowns ($373 million) in the third quarter of 2026, compared with a profit […]
Greece’s parliament has approved legislation banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, citing growing concerns about the impact of online platforms on children’s health and safety. According to Reuters, the ban will come into effect on January 1, 2027, as the country seeks to address issues linked to excessive screen […]
Europe’s last major fully integrated penicillin production facility, operated by Sandoz in Kundl, Austria, is facing an uncertain future as cheaper Chinese antibiotics put pressure on prices. China’s share of European Union imports of penicillins and their derivatives rose from 44% in 2019 to 86% in 2025, according to Eurostat data. Sandoz has asked the […]
French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on October 18, 2026, following widespread unrest across the country that resulted in looting, damaged businesses and clashes with police. The protests, driven by rising living costs and declining public services, escalated into violence in several cities, including Paris and Marseille. More than 500,000 people reportedly
A German court in Hamburg has sentenced two men to prison for plotting to assassinate a leader of Germany’s Jewish community. One defendant, identified as Danish national Ali S., received eight years and six months for preparing an assassination and aggravated arson. The court said he had been recruited by Iran’s intelligence service to carry […]
Russia has fined a woman 15,000 roubles ($178) after an AI-generated image of a bear created as a prank went viral and sparked fear among residents. The woman, from Magdagachi in the Amur region, used ChatGPT to create an image of a large brown bear walking along a local street and sent it to a […]
Polish police have arrested several teenagers over threats linked to school attacks, as fears spread online about a rumoured “Bloody Friday” challenge. Authorities said investigations had found no evidence of a coordinated online challenge, despite widespread speculation following two school stabbing incidents within two days. Police detained at least 10 people, mainly for
European Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has unveiled a plan to strengthen controls along the European Union’s external borders following a major surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The proposal would expand the role of Frontex, the EU’s border protection agency, and establish a standing corps that could be deployed quickly during border […]
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has urged SpaceX owner Elon Musk to expand Starlink satellite internet coverage for Ukraine, including over areas inside Russia where Russian ballistic missile launchers are located. Stubb said such access could help Ukraine identify and strike missile launchers and potentially save lives. Ukraine is facing shortages of air-defense systems









