The business of peace: US investment push takes the TRIPP corridor from diplomacy to trade
Washington grants millions to the so-called Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund to act as a catalyst for private investment in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
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These are the four artists competing for the 2026 Turner Prize as exhibition opens in Middlesbrough
Four artists have been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize, with their work now on display at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art in northern England.
Kazakhstan wants crypto miners to use power generated by excess oil field gas
Kazakhstan is allowing crypto miners to use excess associated gas from oil fields to generate their own electricity, in a bid to reduce gas flaring and increase oil output while attracting miners back to the country.
Germany's startup boom: What is working and what is holding them back
The German startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, with 3053 startups founded in 2026, the highest number since 2019. With the right policies — both at the national and the EU level — the upturn could be amplified many times over.
Macklemore announces new tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations in wake of Ed Sheeran controversy
The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced.
Over 2.8 million Audi and Volkswagen vehicles face recall worldwide
The German carmakers are to recall the vehicles because of a potentially faulty screw connection on the steering gear.
European health and consumer groups call for patient data safeguards in Digital Omnibus
Nine European organizations representing healthcare professionals, patients and consumers have issued a joint statement urging EU lawmakers not to weaken protections for patient data as part of the Digital Omnibus. The organisations acknowledge that digitalisation can deliver
Italy moves to ban face coverings and limit foreign pupils in schools with new law
A new law banning pupils from covering their faces in Italian schools and limiting the number of non-Italian nationals in some classes has been presented. Parents will also have to learn basic Italian.
South Africa fires up world’s biggest braai in bid for Guinness record
South Africa brought thousands of people together at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 24 September 2026 in a bid to reclaim the Guinness World Records title for the most people barbecuing simultaneously.
One person taken to hospital after fire breaks out at British army barracks
The fire is believed to have started in the "Gaza Barracks," the home of the Light Dragoons light cavalry regiment. Firefighters had brought the blaze under control by early Friday morning.
France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide
Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future.
The drones Russia could use to strike Europe from its Mediterranean ghost fleet
Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.
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Fourteen Kazakh soldiers found dead in Caspian Sea after naval training
Kazakhstan declared a day of national mourning after one of the country’s deadliest military accidents in recent years.
Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France
Soaring fuel and heating oil prices are putting pressure on businesses and households in rural France, where many people rely on cars and oil heating. Bakers and a food truck owner in northern France say rising energy costs are cutting into their earnings and making everyday
Pompeii marks European Heritage Days with gladiators and 1st-century Roman traditions
To mark Europe’s largest and most widely attended cultural event, on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 the Pompeii Archaeological Park will host a rich programme of historical re-enactments and educational activities.
Pompeii brings gladiators and 1st-century Roman traditions to life for European Heritage Days
As part of a major cultural event backed by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, on 26–27 September 2026 Pompeii Archaeological Park will offer historical re-enactments and educational activities.
Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz
Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.
Trump makes 'final decision' to grant Ukraine Patriot licence, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv has been pushing for a licence to produce Patriot interceptors domestically, arguing that they are crucial to its ability to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks.
European bond yields ease after sell-off as US mortgage rates hit a high in Trump’s term
European government bond yields eased on Friday morning, pulling back from a brutal sell-off earlier in the week, even as US Treasury yields pushed to fresh multi-decade highs, and mortgage rates in America hit 7%, their highest level since Donald Trump returned to office.
What Europe’s startup strategy can learn from the UAE about backing entrepreneurs
When I arrived in Dubai in 2021, I was 21, knew nobody and was without a business to pitch. I had previously worked in administration, taken on babysitting shifts, and built e-commerce sites on the side. After a spell in Switzerland, I knew I wanted to live abroad and build
Could the EU AI Act deter 'housefishing' in European real estate?
AI-enhanced images in real estate listings are emerging across Europe. The new EU AI Act aims to help transparency.
Finland and Sweden scramble Quick Reaction Alert jets to intercept Russian aircraft
European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv's Western backers as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine drags on into its fifth year.
Greenland has ‘enough minerals’ to attract all interested investors, Danish minister says
Martin Lidegaard, Danish Minister for Business and Competitiveness, said his country, Greenland and the US are “very satisfied” with the agreement on Greenland.
Trump pays tribute after man wounded during 2024 Butler rally shooting dies
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Copenhaver had been "gravely wounded" in the shooting and that he had "died from complications stemming from those wounds."
Old video of Greek protests shared with claims country is 'paralysed'
Footage circulating claiming widespread disruption in Greece shows a demonstration from February 2025, not current protests.
How AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s
From conversational robots to an AI-powered voice, hospitals and care homes in France are testing new technologies to support people living with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Bikes removed, streets taped off as Paris welcomes Pope Leo XIV
Police clear bicycles and cordon off streets in Paris ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and his planned walk through the capital.
Nine pharma chiefs urge action as Europe loses ground to US and China
The chairs of nine of Europe’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have warned governments that the continent risks losing investment, research and drug development to the US and China unless policymakers move quickly to make Europe more attractive to innovative medicines. The
SOFT Innovation Prize 2026 honours three outstanding EU fusion research and industry collaborations
On 23 September, the European Commission announced the winners of the 2026 edition of the Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT) Innovation Prize. This award gives recognition to outstanding proposals that foster collaboration between researchers and industry. It supports
Xi-Trump meeting was about 'managing rivalry', expert says
Ian O. Lesser, distinguished fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, believes the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was largely about "symbolism" and finding ways to "manage rivalry" between the two leaders.
Green electricity: Is Europe's renewable energy boom slowing down?
More than half of the EU's electricity comes from renewable sources; however, large gaps remain between countries.
Citizens’ Panels: Help shape the EU policies close to your heart
You never know when the call may come through... One man was sitting at his dining room table when he received a phone call inviting him to participate in an EU citizens’ panel on energy efficiency. “They said something about the EU and a Citizens’ Panel”. He accepted the
Building in Athens collapses after suspected gas explosion, two women rescued
Media speculated that the probable cause was a gas leak causing a blast loud enough to be heard across the Greek capital but an official investigation is ongoing.
How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock
European governments are cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and adjusting energy rules to ease the impact of record petrol and diesel prices. France, Germany and Spain are among those expanding support, while the EU faces the added risk of possible US restrictions on diesel
European FOMO while Trump-XI summit wraps in Washington
Good morning. Angela Skujins here on Friday newsletter duties. Let’s dive in.
Israeli PM Netanyahu delivers fiery, defiant speech at UN General Assembly
The speech came as demonstrators gathered in New York to protest against the Israeli leader, with around 100 people reportedly detained by police.
Tunisia’s investment challenge: Between European ambition and commercial uncertainty
The European Union is putting money behind Tunisia's economic recovery and green transition, but European and other international investors are facing a more complicated question: how predictable is the environment for long-term capital? Tunisia has spent years positioning
The 50 Best Bars 2026: 18 spots in Europe make extended 51-100 list
Four bars in Italy made the cut on the extended 51-100 list, along with three apiece in Spain and the UK.
Europe Today: Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France
Trump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes Washington summit was closely watched in Europe, as Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the first time. Also on the show: an interview with Danish minister Martin Lidegaard on the US-Denmark deal on Greenland and an update on the Ceuta
Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu
Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.
Political groups nominate candidates for EU peace prize
Socialist MEPs have nominated International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials for this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. They say that, since its creation, the ICC has “made history” by bringing to book those who recruit child soldiers and are guilty of sexual
Which countries rank best for expat tax, and why is Germany last?
Two European countries made the top 10 in a new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad, while Germany came last. But the report also shows why low taxes alone do not always make a country an attractive place to live.
EU message to Ukraine: 'Europe is stepping up'
EU member states have prolonged restrictive measures targeting those “responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine”. The measures were extended for another 36 months and will continue until 22 September 2029. The
Could childhood sugar intake raise the risk of adult anxiety?
Exposure to sugar in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to around the age of two and a half, increases the risk of developing anxiety in adulthood, according to a new study.
Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House, capping a day of ceremony and diplomacy between the two leaders.
New map shows how oil slicks are smothering our oceans - with one hotspot in Europe
More than 90 per cent of the estimated oil pollution in the oceans occurs within national waters – including in protected areas.
Brussels dials up pressure on Kyiv to speed up reforms amid budget crunch
The European Commission in sounding the alarm over Ukraine's slow pace of reforms, which is complicating access to critical financial assistance.
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Which European passports are the strongest for visa-free travel?
A new ranking compares passport strength based on how many destinations European travellers can visit visa-free, with an ETA or by obtaining a visa on arrival.