‘Every sunny surface’ is being put to work. Europeans transforming their homes with solar driveways
“Every sunny surface we put to work brings Europe closer to an energy system that is cheaper, more secure and owned by the people it serves.”
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Tee off in Europe’s most underrated golf holiday destinations
If you’re looking to book a European golfing holiday away from the traditional hotspots, then pack your clubs and head to underrated destinations like Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Gimsøya in Norway or Costa Navarino in Greece.
Latest news bulletin | October 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
'No room for violence,' says Macron after rioters and looters hijack peaceful demonstrations across France
Macron pledged to capture all those who incited chaos and hold them to account for the crimes they’ve committed. Prime Minister Lecornu meanwhile stressed that limited public funds cannot endlessly go towards funding the damage the vandals cause.
Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea, authorities say
According to a Defence Ministry press release, two F-16s carrying out air policing missions were involved in the operation to intercept the drones. It later said the targets were "jet-powered attack drones from the Geran family."
Albanian police fire rubber bullets and arrest hundreds as anti-government protests enter fifth day
Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day.
Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations turn violent across Europe
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence."
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers amid rising violence in occupied West Bank
Belgium’s foreign minister blamed what he called Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” for the attack and pledged to push for further European Union sanctions.
Euronews' crew assaulted by masked individuals while covering protests in Paris
Euronews correspondents in Paris covering the protests reported being targeted by masked individuals on Saturday’s major nationwide demonstrations following calls on social media to target media outlets and professionals to prevent coverage.
Protesters storm town hall and clash with police in France’s Marseille
Protesters broke into Marseille town hall and clashed with police during nationwide demonstrations over rising prices in France.
Latest news bulletin | October 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'We are here to help them,' says yellow vests representative on joining students for nationwide protests
Two separate major protests – one led by trade unions, the other by students – were initially slated to take place in Paris on Saturday. Eyewitnesses say the protests have converged into one massive demonstration demanding government remedies to the ongoing crises.
Tourism office set ablaze during cost-of-living protests in Lyon
A branch of Lyon’s tourist office was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide protests over rising prices in France.
Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe
It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police.
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
