5 Nov
At 41: Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from national team
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from national duty after a record-breaking career.
Europe news
5 Nov
Renowned Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt dies at 99
Blomstedt, considered one of the most famous Swedish musicians in history, has passed away; further details regarding his death have not yet been released.
3 Nov
Thousands bid farewell to singer Mišo Kovač in Split
A large crowd gathered at the Poljud stadium in Split for a public farewell ceremony for the legendary Croatian singer Mišo Kovač.
29 Oct
Japan IP Market to Return to Cannes Film Festival in 2027
The Cannes Marché du Film will host the second Japan IP Market in 2027 as part of an ongoing partnership with Tokyo.
28 Oct
Athens Student Parade Marks Greece's Oxi Day Anniversary
Greece commemorated the national holiday of October 28 with a student parade in central Athens amid improving weather.
27 Oct
Netherlands Cancels Eurovision Participation for Second Consecutive Year
The Dutch public broadcasting umbrella announced that the country will not send an entrant to the song contest, following local broadcasters' refusal to participate alongside Israel.
24 Oct
Fire at Eagle's Nest: Police Investigate Suspected Arson
German police are investigating suspected arson at the historic Bavarian site, as authorities reported that local conditions hindered firefighting efforts.
21 Oct
Art Basel Paris: Strong Interest and $100M Artwork Amid Protests
The preview of the Art Basel Paris art fair opened under the shadow of protests in France, featuring early sales and a $100 million artwork.
6 Oct
Bestselling British Author and Former Politician Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86
The British author and former politician, who sold over 300 million books worldwide, has died at the age of 86.
1 Oct
Hungary's PM Office Launches Interactive Map of Cultural Grant Recipients
The Hungarian Prime Minister's Office has published an interactive database and map detailing recipients of National Cultural Fund grants in recent years.
29 Sept
Spanish Filmmaker and Writer Gonzalo Suárez Dies at 92
Acclaimed Spanish director and author Gonzalo Suárez, a pioneer of the Barcelona School and Honorary Goya recipient, has died at 92.
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.
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
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.
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.
22 Sept
Budapest's House of Terror Museum Reopens with Free Admission
The House of Terror Museum in Budapest has reopened its doors, offering free admission during its first week.