28 Sept
Hungary: Former Minister Miklós Seszták Detained on Bribery Suspicions
Hungary's former development minister was detained by the newly empowered asset recovery office after his parliamentary immunity was stripped.
Europe news
28 Sept
Israelis in Austria Denied Service Over Identity; Embassy Calls Incident 'Concerning'
A food vendor in Austria refused service to Israeli patrons and discarded their orders, citing their religion and the war in Gaza.
28 Sept
UK Air Base Plot: Five Suspects Released on Bail as Police Probe Iran Ties
Five suspects detained over a bomb plot near Britain's RAF Fairford air base were released on bail as counter-terrorism police probe potential links to Iran.
28 Sept
Netherlands Claims Import Ban 'Not Against Israel'; Foreign Ministry Warns of Response
The Dutch foreign minister asserted that the ban on West Bank goods was not directed at Israel, while an Israeli Foreign Ministry official condemned the measure as offensive and warned of a response.
28 Sept
Iran Denies Link to Fairford Air Base Plot; Police Say Suspects Are UK Nationals
Iran's embassy in London strongly rejected claims of involvement in the thwarted bomb plot near the air base, as police confirmed all five suspects are British nationals from London.
28 Sept
Hungary: Parliament Lifts Immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar
Hungary's parliament has lifted the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar over a nightclub altercation, after Magyar himself asked lawmakers to approve the move.
28 Sept
Foreign Ministry Warns Israelis Flying to Netherlands of Invasive Baggage Checks
The Foreign Ministry issued a warning to travelers to the Netherlands regarding lengthy inspections following a ban on West Bank goods.
28 Sept
Details Emerge on Thwarting of Terror Plot Near UK Air Base
A local farmer returning home late at night spotted the suspects near RAF Fairford and alerted police.
28 Sept
Spain Housing Protests: Madrid Encampment and Marathon Coalition Talks
The Spanish government is locked in marathon negotiations over an emergency housing decree as encampment protests in Madrid spread to Barcelona.
28 Sept
Iran Suspected in UK Air Base Plot; US Warns Citizens
Iran is suspected of involvement in a bomb plot against RAF Fairford that was foiled after a farmer's tip, prompting the US Embassy to urge citizens in the UK to exercise caution.
28 Sept
Pope Pledges Action on Clergy Abuse During Visit to France
During his visit to Lourdes, Pope Leo met with survivors of clergy abuse and called for the scourge to be rooted out.
28 Sept
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Resigns to Run for Prime Minister
Vučić steps down after nine years amid prolonged anti-corruption protests, launching a bid for premier in October snap elections.
27 Sept
Israeli Travelers Searched at Dutch Airport Under Settlement Goods Ban
Dutch customs officials searched luggage of Israeli passengers at Schiphol to locate goods from West Bank settlements, sparking condemnation from the US ambassador to Israel.
27 Sept
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Mobile Operator Kyivstar and Data Centers
A coordinated wave of Russian strikes hit the headquarters of Ukraine's largest telecoms operator, Kyivstar, alongside data centers across the country.
27 Sept
Arrests Near UK Base: Suspects Planned Terror Attack, Trump Reacts
Police suspect the five men detained near RAF Fairford were preparing an act of terrorism, while President Trump said they had been on the US radar for a long time.
27 Sept
Swiss Voters Reject Referendum Proposal to Tighten Neutrality Rules
More than two-thirds of Swiss voters rejected a constitutional initiative that sought to prohibit sanctions and security cooperation with NATO.
27 Sept
Protestant March Approved in Northern Ireland, Reigniting Sectarian Tensions
Around 2,000 residents blocked a parade route in Portadown after a loyalist march was permitted for the first time in nearly 30 years.
27 Sept
Footage Shows Arrest of Suspects Near UK Air Base as Counter-Terror Unit Takes Over
Video from the village of Whelford shows the detention of at least five men near RAF Fairford, as Britain's counter-terrorism command assumes control of the probe.
27 Sept
Car Bomb Suspicions Near UK's RAF Fairford Air Base
Bomb disposal teams were deployed to inspect vehicles near the air base hosting US forces, as British authorities said the incident is under control.
27 Sept
UK Declares Major Incident Near RAF Fairford Air Base, Several Arrested
Authorities evacuated a nearby village and arrested several suspects under the Explosives Act amid heightened security at the base.
27 Sept
Report: Haniyeh Bodyguard Granted UK Citizenship Planned Attacks on Jews
A former bodyguard of Ismail Haniyeh was granted asylum in the UK and plotted attacks against Jewish targets, according to Israeli and British media.
27 Sept
Thousands Protest Housing Crisis in Madrid and Camp in Sol Square
Tens of thousands marched in the Spanish capital demanding rent controls and an end to evictions, with protesters setting up an encampment in the city center.
27 Sept
German Town Bans Stolpersteine Holocaust Memorial Plaques
The council of Heidenau in Saxony has banned sidewalk Stolpersteine memorials, sparking widespread outrage across Germany.
26 Sept
Report: Belgian Intelligence Accuses Iran of Directing Attacks on Jewish Targets
Belgian intelligence officials have linked Tehran to antisemitic attacks in Liège and Antwerp earlier this year, as the country's threat level remains "very serious."
26 Sept
German and Russian Foreign Ministers Hold First Meeting Since Ukraine War Began
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in New York, marking the first direct encounter between the nations' top diplomats since 2022.
26 Sept
Pope Leo XIV Concludes Paris Visit with Mass of 800,000
Pope Leo XIV concluded his stay in the French capital with an open-air mass at Place de la Concorde ahead of his departure for Lourdes.
26 Sept
Israeli Couple Arrested in Montenegro with Spy Gear and €1 Million
Two dual Israeli-Russian citizens were detained at a Montenegrin airport before boarding a flight to Israel after police uncovered espionage equipment and large sums of cash.
26 Sept
Hundreds of Thousands Attend Open-Air Mass by Pope Leo XIV in Paris
Hundreds of thousands gathered at the Place de la Concorde in Paris for a giant open-air Mass led by Pope Leo XIV, the centerpiece of his French tour.
26 Sept
Explosion Destroys Athens Building: Dead and Missing in Plaka District
A powerful blast in central Athens' tourist district collapsed a residential building, leaving casualties trapped in the rubble.
26 Sept
Irish Goalkeeper Refuses to Play Against Israel, Training Postponed
Ireland's goalkeeper has opted out of facing Israel in the Nations League, as squad training was postponed amid unresolved talks with players.
26 Sept
Zelensky Urges Trump to Enforce Russia Sanctions Law
The Ukrainian president called on his US counterpart to implement sanctions following deadly strikes, according to news reports.
26 Sept
Four Italian Soldiers Injured in Training Incident in Latvia
Four Italian troops were wounded in a friendly-fire incident during military exercises at Latvia's Ādaži training grounds.
26 Sept
Winning debut for Zidane: Mbappé scores winner against Türkiye, then goes off injured
Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal in France's 1-0 victory over Türkiye in Zinedine Zidane's managerial debut, but was forced off shortly after with an injury.
25 Sept
ECB's Vujcic Warns Energy Shock Could Reignite Inflation
European Central Bank Governing Council member Boris Vujcic has warned that energy market shocks could keep inflation elevated.
25 Sept
Berlin's Left Party Approves Exploratory Talks with Greens and SPD
The leadership of Die Linke in Berlin has voted to launch exploratory coalition talks with the Greens and the Social Democrats.
25 Sept
Russia: Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Arrested on Drug Charges
A Moscow court has ordered the pre-trial detention of election expert Alexander Kynev days after legislative elections.
25 Sept
Reports: Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Out of 115 EPL Charges
According to foreign media reports, English football club Manchester City has been found guilty of nearly all Premier League charges and faces severe penalties.
25 Sept
ASML Reports Selling ‘Absolutely Nothing’ in Europe in 2026
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML reported that its revenue share in Europe fell to zero percent, calling on the EU to help stimulate demand.
25 Sept
Romania: Former Judge Andrea Chiș Nominated as Justice Minister
Coalition parties in Romania have agreed to nominate former judge Andrea Chiș as justice minister in Siegfried Mureșan's incoming government.
25 Sept
Suspected AI Use: Goncourt Academy Drops Novel from Selection
The French literary institution removed Thélyson Orélien’s debut novel from its prize shortlist over AI allegations, which the publisher strongly denies.