The Latest Breaking News from Europe

UK and US shares climb as banks and ministers aim to calm Credit Suisse fears

FTSE 100 rises and European banking shares are up after early jitters over what UBS takeover deal means for bondholders

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

The chicest affordable hotels in Europe — from £85

At these wallet-friendly Euro hotels, you’ll get buckets of style – without an eye-watering price tag, says Alicia Miller

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

Compare Iraq with Ukraine. It’s clear the era of US global supremacy is over

Washington’s power is suddenly threatened by a newly confident China and disquiet among leaders in the global south, says former Guardian chief foreign correspondent Jonathan Steele

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

What we learned from the Six Nations ahead of the Rugby World Cup

Ireland cemented their status as kings of Europe with a Grand Slam winning performance in the Six Nations, but what does this mean ahead of the Rugby World Cup later in the year?

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Mikel Arteta reveals inspired message to "phenomenal" Granit Xhaka before Crystal Palace goal

Arsenal put four goals past Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon, with Granit Xhaka scoring in a second successive game after netting against Sporting CP in Europe

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023

Italy pushing IMF to help Tunisia and avoid instability, minister says

Italy wants the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to unblock a $1.9 billion loan to Tunisia, fearful that without the cash, the country will be destabilised, unleashing a new wave of migrants towards Europe, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023

France eyes agricultural independence as war hits Ukrainian grain supply

French farmers have increased their grain production to make up for losses in Ukraine, which has had to reduce its agricultural exports since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. The war has pushed France to consider issues of food independence, and as it continues, it raises questions about France’s long-term strategy.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 19, 2023

Putin’s Mariupol visit like ‘murderer returning to crime scene’

Putin visited the war-ravaged port after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2023

Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey

The Lib Dem leader will say Britain must rebuild relations with Brussels if the economy is to prosper.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Pope promotes 'humanitarian corridors' for migrants

Pope Francis is seeking to promote legal migration routes to Europe as an alternative to smuggling operations that he says have turned the Mediterranean into a “cemetery.”

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023