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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in France for Official Visit
The leader of the Catholic Church landed in France for a four-day visit, declaring his intention to promote peace.
25 Sept
First State Visit in 18 Years: Pope Arrives in France
The Pope has begun a four-day tour of France, with scheduled stops and addresses in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
24 Sept
Drone crashes in northern Romania; fighter jets scrambled
An unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in a forest in Romania's Suceava County, prompting school closures and the scrambling of Romanian F-16 jets.
23 Sept
Berlin to Withdraw Bid to Host Olympic Games
Berlin plans to withdraw its candidacy for the Olympics amid slim prospects and local election results.
23 Sept
German Poll: 55% of Citizens Call for Chancellor Merz's Resignation
A new survey indicates that a majority of the German public favors Friedrich Merz stepping down, as the AfD maintains a wide lead over the CDU.
23 Sept
Hungary: Péter Magyar Seeks to Abolish Parliamentary Immunity
The Hungarian prime minister announced plans to eliminate parliamentary immunity for criminal offenses following a prosecutorial request regarding his own immunity.
23 Sept
US, Denmark and Greenland Sign Arctic Security Agreement After Tensions
US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to bolster Arctic security following prolonged tensions.
22 Sept
Trump Signs Security Agreement with Leaders of Denmark and Greenland
The U.S. president signed an agreement to strengthen American military presence in Greenland while maintaining Danish control.
22 Sept
Bucharest Court Rejects Preventive Arrest of Călin Georgescu
The court rejected prosecutors' request for the pre-trial detention of the former Romanian presidential candidate, who faces fraud allegations.
22 Sept
EU Deadlocked Over Renewal of Sanctions on Russia
Disagreements among EU members threaten to derail the renewal of sanctions against thousands of Russian individuals and entities.
21 Sept
US, Denmark, and Greenland Set to Sign Arctic Agreement
The Greenland accord is scheduled for signing on Tuesday, as Copenhagen stresses NATO's shared role in Arctic security.
21 Sept
Germany's Merz Vows to Preserve Coalition After Regional Election Losses
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to keep his government intact following heavy defeats for his CDU party in state elections.
21 Sept
Kremlin: New US Sanctions Will Harm Ukraine Peace Talks
Moscow warns that Washington's latest punitive measures will further strain bilateral relations and jeopardize diplomatic efforts.
21 Sept
Russia: Record Win for Ruling Party in Parliamentary Vote
Putin's United Russia party secured 355 Duma seats, including dozens of Ukraine war veterans.
21 Sept
Trump: Russia Has Lost Control of Its Diesel Industry Due to the War
US President Donald Trump stated that Russia has lost control of its diesel fuel industry and reiterated his call to end the war in Ukraine.