The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can pay for ad-free versions

Charges of €12.99 a month smartphone users for and €9.99 for desktop introduced to comply with EU data privacy rules

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023

Cathie Wood calls Europe 'most complicated region in the world' for ETFs

Wood told the FT Europe would be a "tough nut to crack," with ETFs much less popular in the region than in the US.

Fortune · Oct 30, 2023

EU-Australia free trade deal collapses

Australia walked away from the latest round of negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union saying it was unable to secure enough for its farm exports. Ministers said it could take years for a deal to be reached.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2023

Trade tops the agenda as Germany's Scholz meets Nigerian leader on West Africa trip

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu as part of a West Africa tour as the European country looks to diversify its trade partners and expand economic partnerships in the energy-rich region

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

All stations to Athens: crossing Europe by train and boat

Travelling overland from London to Greece allows time to soak up the atmosphere and scenery as you ride through France, Switzerland and Italy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023

How the Gaza conflict is dividing Europe’s left

Across the continent, the war is reopening old schisms within delicately stitched alliances as parties struggle to maintain a united response

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023

I spent two weeks travelling in Europe on my own – if you get lost, you delay no one’s breakfast but your own

Going on holiday solo is a rare opportunity to call all the shots, remind yourself what you like and learn to enjoy your own company

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2023

Africa and Europe to join forces on sustainable space programmes

Cooperation between the European Union and African Union in space exploration was the hot topic at a three-day event that took place in Dakar this week, as Africa’s growing space sector is becoming increasingly important for the sustainable economic development of the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023

‘It’s just a matter of time’: why AI could help Europe create its own Apple or Google

Silicon Valley overshadows its transatlantic rivals. But as artificial intelligence grows – and with a global summit on it this week – some think it could offer a Euro startup the chance to become a new Google

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

Europe’s Coming Reckoning on Immigration

Large-scale immigration—likely from Africa—is the only thing that can prevent Europe from becoming an empty amusement park.

Foreign Policy · Oct 28, 2023