Europe

EU Advances Plan for Online Company Registration in 48 Hours for €100 or Less

European Union governments backed a plan Friday that would let founders register a company online through a 48-hour fast track for no more than €100, advancing a proposed alternative to the bloc’s patchwork of national company rules. The Council of...

Ioannina Ranks Among Europe’s Most Polluted Cities in New Air Quality Study

Ioannina has one of the worst air pollution rankings in Europe, placing 754th out of 761 cities in a new assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Athens and Thessaloniki also rank near the bottom, highlighting the scale of...

Finland Grants Operating Licence to World’s First Nuclear Waste Repository

Finland has made history by granting an operating license to the world’s first deep geological repository for nuclear waste. The decision marks a major breakthrough in the decades-long effort to find a permanent solution for spent nuclear fuel, although...

Ancient DNA Reveals Roman Rule Changed Spain’s Genetic Makeup Far More Than the Visigoths

Ancient DNA has revealed that Roman rule changed Spain's genetic makeup far more than the Visigoths and other Germanic groups that arrived centuries later. A new study of 243 ancient genomes shows that migration during the Roman period introduced substantial...

330-Foot Tsunami Triggered by Ancient Asteroid Impact in North Sea, Scientists Confirm

An asteroid struck the North Sea about 43 million to 46 million years ago, triggering a tsunami more than 330 feet (100 meters) high. Researchers have found strong evidence confirming the ancient collision, helping settle a scientific debate that...

Dutch Court Orders Heineken to Pay €111 Million to Greek Brewer

An Amsterdam court has ordered Dutch brewing giant Heineken to pay a massive €111 million (~$124.3 million) in damages to a Greek brewer competitor. The historic antitrust ruling favors Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB), the independent Greek producer of the popular...

Why Are Europeans Protesting? The Anger Behind Europe’s Unrest

  From French classrooms struggling with teacher shortages to Portuguese households facing soaring housing costs, the grievances driving Europe's latest wave of protests extend far beyond the violent scenes that have dominated international headlines. Demonstrations across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium...

European Airfares Could Rise 20% in 2027, Ryanair Warns

European airline passengers could face ticket price increases of up to 20% in 2027 as carriers respond to higher fuel costs, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary warned on October 20. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, O’Leary said the...

Zelensky Accuses US of Delaying Patriot Missiles Already Paid for by Allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States to approve the delivery of Patriot air-defense missiles already financed by Ukraine’s allies, citing delays in Washington’s authorization process. Speaking to a U.S. congressional delegation on October 19, Zelensky said a...

Europe at the Barricades: Paris Under Partial Curfew as Italy Plans 500 Troops for Milan

France imposed an overnight curfew in parts of Paris on Monday, October 19, following a weekend of violent protests and widespread looting, as Italy announced plans to send 500 additional soldiers to Milan after similar unrest. The security measures mark...

French President Macron Rejects Minister’s Resignation After Nationwide Riots

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s resignation following a weekend of violent protests across France that resulted in approximately 2,400 arrests, widespread looting and extensive damage to public buildings and businesses. The Elysee Palace announced Monday, October...

European Gas Prices Rise as Oil Retreats

European natural gas prices approached €89 per megawatt-hour on Monday, October 19, amid concerns over winter supplies, while international oil prices declined. According to Trading Economics, European gas was quoted at €88.92/MWh, an increase of 1.57%. The rise reflected concerns...