Europe

The Fascinating 3,000-Year-Old Story of Greece’s Presence in Britain

The story of Greek presence on the island of Great Britain, the country we know today as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a tale of trading, entrepreneurship, religion, royalty, and war. It is a fascinating...

Poland in Major Crisis as Judges Oust Chief Justice

Riot police surrounded Poland's Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw on Friday night after a group of judges backed by the government moved to suspend the court's chief justice, deepening a decade-old fight over who legitimately sits on the country's top...

Governments Urge Households to Stockpile Food as Global Security Concerns Grow

Governments across Europe and other parts of the world are increasingly urging households to maintain emergency supplies of food, water and essential medicines, reflecting growing concerns over military conflicts, cyberattacks, extreme weather and disruptions to critical infrastructure. France and...

Oil and Gas Prices Surge as Iran War Threatens Europe’s Winter Energy Supplies

Global energy markets faced renewed pressure Friday as Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel and European natural gas prices hovered near €100 per megawatt-hour, amid growing concerns over a possible escalation of the US-Iran conflict and Europe's ability...

Volkswagen Weighs Up to 100,000 Job Cuts Amid Massive Quarterly Loss

Volkswagen reported a €5.9 billion ($6.6 billion) operating loss for the third quarter of 2026, its worst quarterly performance since the 2015 diesel emissions scandal, intensifying pressure on Chief Executive Oliver Blume to implement sweeping restructuring measures that could...

Greece Joins Germany in Blocking Canada’s Proposed EU Associate Membership

Several European Union countries blocked a plan to grant Canada "associate membership," removing the proposed status from a joint summit declaration while agreeing to pursue closer political and economic ties with Ottawa. A revised declaration approved Wednesday replaces the term...

Greek Teen Survives Deadly Spain Train Crash After Changing Seats

Three Greek tourists survived a deadly train crash in central Spain after an 18-year-old passenger changed seats moments before the impact. The collision killed at least 74 people and injured more than 100 others. Christos Dritsas was traveling with his...

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Announces Early Resignation

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde announced Thursday that she will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before her term ends. She said she wants greater freedom to speak about issues beyond monetary policy. Her...

Spain Mourns 69 Train Crash Victims as Signaling Failure Comes Under Investigation

Spain began three days of national mourning Thursday, October 29, following a devastating collision between two high-speed trains near Toledo that killed at least 69 people and injured more than 100, raising serious questions about railway safety and the...

The Justinian Plague That Nearly Destroyed the Byzantine Empire

The Plague of Justinian, or Justinianic plague, was the pandemic that nearly unraveled the Byzantine empire just as it was remaking the Mediterranean. In 541 AD, it surfaced on Egypt’s coast and, by the spring of 542, it was...

When Britain Pledged to Defend Greece 18 Months Before OXI Day

On October 28, 1940, Greece refused an Italian ultimatum, a moment the country still marks every year as OXI Day. Eighteen months earlier, Britain had publicly promised to stand behind exactly that kind of refusal. On April 13, 1939, Prime...

At Least 68 Killed as Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain

At least 68 people were killed and an undetermined number injured Wednesday, October 28, when two high-speed passenger trains collided near Toledo in central Spain, sending two carriages off the tracks and down an embankment. The accident forced authorities...

EU Accepts Temu’s Plan to Address Illegal Product Risks

The European Commission accepted Temu’s plan to improve its assessment of illegal-product risks on Monday, October 26, moving the online marketplace into a monitored compliance process after a €200 million fine earlier this year. The decision concerns Temu’s obligations under...

Tasos Douvikas Signs New Como Contract Through 2031

Greek striker Tasos Douvikas has extended his Como contract through 2031, the Italian club announced Monday, October 26, rewarding a scoring run that has carried into both Serie A and the Champions League. The agreement extends a deal that had...

UK Was Greece’s Largest Investor in 2025, Greek Finance Minister Says

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said the UK was Greece's largest investor in 2025, accounting for 5.3 billion euros ($5.92 billion) in investment flows, as the two countries seek closer economic ties. Speaking at the Hellenic-British Chamber of Commerce's annual...