Thales to open what could be Japan’s first foreign-run defence maintenance base
The facility could be the first in Japan set up by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, according to Nikkei.
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French MPs push exit tax on crypto above €800,000 and fines for undeclared wallets
French MPs want wealthy crypto investors who leave the country to pay tax on their paper gains, under an amendment backed in committee last week alongside fines of up to €10,000 for undeclared self-custody wallets, though every measure must be voted on again.
As drones reshape warfare, Lithuania brings them into the classroom
In Lithuania, children learn to build and programme drones at school. Similar projects exist in Germany. But what can pupils learn from these unmanned systems?
Citroën revives its classic 2CV with a new electric concept
Citroën has unveiled an all-electric concept inspired by its iconic 2CV, aiming to bring the classic model back to the road within the next two years. The compact vehicle combines retro styling with modern electric technology and is expected to start at around €15,000.
Headmaster shot in southern France school and 14-year-old teen arrested, police say
A third person was grazed in the shooting in the southern town of Aubagne near Marseille and the lives of the principal and teacher were not in danger, police said.
Americans Hall and Woodford win Nobel Prize in economics for stabilisation models
The economics prize is the only Nobel not among the original five created in the will of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, who died in 1896.
‘Critical moment’: World leaders urged to course correct on nature protection ahead of COP17 summit
Game-changing global nature pact still has potential – but nations need to speed up progress, conservationists urge.
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You could own an entire Scottish island for €414,000 – but there’s a catch
Hildasay Island off the west coast of Shetland offers spectacular views and birdlife, but no real creature comforts.
‘We still love you’: NATO envoy seeks to reassure Europe over US military pullback
US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO.
Zelenskyy says Russia ignored Trump's 'energy ceasefire' and kept attacking Ukraine
Zelenskyy addressed the Warsaw Security Forum in one of his first reactions to renewed turmoil with Washington, following Trump's surprise energy ceasefire announcement and controversial diesel deal with Russia.
IEA urges additional diesel releases ahead of key meeting
Tightening global diesel markets prompted the International Energy Agency to call on its members to accelerate previously agreed releases from strategic oil reserves, prioritising diesel. The IEA also asked member states to assess "whether additional diesel releases are
Chinese carmaker BYD considers opening a factory in France
France is among the European countries where BYD is considering opening a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist".
Independent Gibala beats Tusk’s party to win Krakow mayoral run-off
The new mayor took 62% of the vote in an election triggered after residents voted in May to oust his predecessor, and Łukasz Gibała warned that the city’s finances are in a disastrous state.
Cute cats and street fighters: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Fontaines D.C. bring synths and psychedelia with their latest album 'Dopamine Chamber' while a new exhibition near Paris explores all things cute. Here's what to look out for this week.
EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plans
An Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget.
What is ‘pilgra-merch’? The travel trend turning souvenirs into trip inspiration
Tourists are showing off how well-travelled they are through destination-specific grocery tote bags or branded hotel caps.
Ukraine will be 'front and centre' at EU summit this week
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (pictured) has again thrown her weight fully behind Ukraine following fresh backlash against Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia. This comes following her call with Ukraine President Zelenskyy at the weekend where she said she
Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities say
The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615 and draws its name from the red outfits that orphans wore at a hospital near the market until 1772.
EU decries 'concerning' Trump-Putin deal, insists sanctions on Russia will continue
The Trump-Putin diesel deal has been badly received by EU foreign ministers, who say it undermines transatlantic unity at a time when Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.
Footage shows Glucksmann covered in flour after winning French left-wing presidential primary
French politician and European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann was pelted with flour outside a bar in Paris on Sunday evening, shortly after winning the social-democratic left’s primary for the 2027 presidential election with more than 66% of the vote.
Kazakhstan and Belgium to Open New Chapter in Their Partnership
Roman Vassilenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will pay a State Visit to Kazakhstan, the first Belgian State Visit to Central Asia, on October 11-14, 2026. The programme
CCTV shows moment of strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
CTV footage released by Saudi authorities shows the moment a missile strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10. The attack killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, forcing the suspension of airport operations.
Judge orders Trump to pull taxpayer-funded adverts
The White House calls the adverts, reportedly paid for with $20 million of Homeland Security funds, public service announcements, but they have drawn criticism from both parties.
France’s main problem is its inability to reduce public debt, economist says
French economist Nicolas Bouzou says France's economic growth is not "strong" enough to sustain the country's welfare state.
Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action
Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.
Spain national day military parade: 4,380 troops, 82 aircraft and Dragón armoured vehicles debut
Madrid puts on its finery for the National Day of Spain parade, with general elections looming and tensions high over the housing crisis and migration pressures.
Opposition figures and journalists allege police abuses during India protests
The protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
'NATO's KPI is peace', Latvia's foreign minister says
Baiba Braže, Latvia's foreign minister, believes NATO's eastern flank is well protected at a time when it is facing heightened tensions. Latvia and its Baltic neighbours are once again on alert amid growing concerns over Russian drones and airspace violations.
New expo in Brussels celebrates 160 years of formal ties between Belgium and Japan
A special expo has been launched to mark 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan. Throughout 2026 events and exchange programmes are being held across various fields, transcending public and private sector ties. The idea is to provide opportunities to deepen
Where is 'La Navidad'?: Mystery surrounds the site of first Spanish settlement in Americas
On Christmas Eve 1492, the Santa María ran aground off Haiti. Christopher Columbus used its timbers to build Fort Navidad, where 39 men died. More than five centuries later, archaeologists have yet to pinpoint the site.
Why does the EU want a European Security Council? Take our poll
The EU wants to build a new security mechanism to face hybrid threats, like drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage. But does it really need a new Security Council?
How can a new Security Council boost the EU's defence strategy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The EU is reviving the idea of a European Security Council as Russia's hybrid attacks continue and reliance on US commitment to NATO remains risky. But how could this look like? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Why Nigeria's 2027 election matters for investment, jobs and economic growth
Some 103 million Nigerians are expected to be eligible to vote in the country's 2027 elections, at a time of significant economic, security and political pressures. The nationwide collection of Permanent Voters' Cards begins on 9th October, putting election season firmly under
Rare Kandinsky masterpiece and Hockney’s beloved dog painting head to London auction
Around 50 works by some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art are going under the hammer at Christie’s in London on Wednesday 14 October.
Trump turns the screws on Kyiv as EU budget talks hit a wall
Good morning. It’s Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Europe braces as Trump turns up the heat on Zelenskyy, and Ireland’s EU budget compromise falls dead on arrival.
European Parliament backs EU strategy against Muslim Brotherhood 'entryism': ISGAP calls on Council to act
The European Parliament has called for a coordinated EU strategy to counter Islamist entryism and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood network, in a vote welcomed by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), whose research has centred on the
UK’s Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
The prime minister said Germany’s Friedrich Merz had told him the far-right AfD was linked to Russia, as he faces questions at home over Labour’s ties to the UAE.
Addictive behaviour is falling among Portuguese teens but most vulnerable are still exposed
Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less and facing fewer problems, but risks are increasingly concentrated among those with multiple vulnerabilities, according to a new ICAD study on addictive behaviours.
Europe Today: Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears.
Who really decides in 2026 - Pakistan said no to the Yemen war in 2015
In April 2015, when Saudi Arabia asked Pakistan for military support for its intervention in Yemen, Islamabad faced a dilemma that now seems almost prophetic: how far could its alliance with Riyadh go before it became participant in Riyadh’s wars? The question went before
Several MEPs call for sanctions against Rima Hassan after she damaged an exhibition honoring the 7 October victims
On Monday in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, German MEP Hildegard Bentele, who chairs the parliament’s delegation for relations with Israel, hosted an event honoring the victims of the 7 October 2023 massacre, writes European Jewish Press, Yossi Lempkowicz. The
North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan, Seoul's military says
South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency security meeting following the launch to review the country's military readiness.
IKEA has just launched another second-hand marketplace. But will it stop producing ‘fast furniture’?
Sustainability is noticeably absent in IKEA’s latest press statement about its second-hand marketplace.
Rockies, Route 66 and railway hotels: Why 2027 is the year to explore the US by train
The United States is marking 200 years of passenger rail travel with scenic long-distance routes, vintage steam trains, historic stations and unusual railway stays. Here’s how to explore the country by train in 2027.
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Free temporary parking permits for Ixelles residents
Residents of a busy Brussels suburb whose garages become inaccessible due to roadworks can now benefit from a free temporary parking permit for the entire period during which their garage cannot be accessed. But the municipality has worked to provide a solution for people
Which European countries are hit the hardest by annual rent inflation and why?
Rent prices have risen significantly across Europe, and in particular in Romania and Croatia in recent periods. Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual rent inflation with a focus on these two countries.
Lumière festival 2026 in Lyon: Stars share their first cinema memories
For its 18th edition, the Lumière Festival opened in Lyon to a full house. Over nine days and nights, the French city will present around 450 screenings in honour of classic cinema and the brother's Ethan and Joel Coen.
Oil prices drop as stocks rise after Trump touts 'energy ceasefire'
Most stock markets rose early Monday as oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, which offset a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.