Category: 3. Europe

For nearly three decades, Eurostar has been the only rail operator running through the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with mainland Europe. But recent shifts in regulation and burgeoning demand for lower-carbon travel options have boosted interest from competitors.

Companies from…

Enhancing European defense capabilities and bolstering military support for Ukraine are now priorities for the EU’s executive branch. 

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU has provided significant financial, humanitarian, and military aid, accounting for…

The murder of a young Sicilian woman by a stalker in broad daylight has sent shockwaves across Italy, where 11 women have been killed since the start of the year.

University student Sara Campanella, 22, was killed by an acquaintance on Monday afternoon in the Sicilian city of Messina.

Witnesses…

The double-digit drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk’s embrace of right wing politics. It also is a warning that the company’s first-quarter earnings report later this month could disappoint…

Belgium and the Netherlands registered the highest job vacancy rates among EU countries in the last three months of 2024, with 4.1% of jobs in their labour markets currently unfilled, according to the latest Eurostat figures.

Austria followed these two countries at 3.6%.

On the other…

The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has officially expanded to European travellers.

Starting 2 April 2025, all EU (except Irish nationals), EEA, and Swiss citizens need ETA approval to enter the UK.

The system became mandatory for travellers from the US, Canada and…

On the front foot: The PM insisted Labour was taking decisive action by “rolling up our sleeves” to help. Natch, Starmer flew the flag for policies including the minimum wage increase. He also, here’s a new one, ripped into the Tories, claiming public services were left “on their…