Entertainment
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Eurovision Basel: nearly 42,000 tickets sell out in minutes
The excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel is at an all-time high, as nearly 42,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes on Wednesday. Fans eager to attend the live30 January 2025Read More... -
France’s Louvre museum in crisis: a call for urgent restoration
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa, is facing critical challenges. Struggling with water leaks, ageing infrastructure, and26 January 2025Read More... -
Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platform
After 35 years, the Miss Nederland beauty pageant has officially come to an end, owner Monica van Ee announced Thursday. The pageant will be replaced by an innovative online platform12 December 2024Read More... -
Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025
A century after the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, which coined the term "Art Deco," Brussels will dedicate 2025 to celebrating this influential28 November 2024Read More... -
New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EU
The European Union Songbook Association will unveil the EU Songbook on November 5, featuring 164 songs from across the European Union. The collection includes three iconic tracks by01 November 2024Read More... -
Croatian city named among top European autumn destinations
While many travelers choose to take their holidays in the summer, others find autumn to be the ideal season for exploring Europe. With fewer crowds, more affordable22 September 2024Read More... -
Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifacts
Antwerp will soon have a new heritage depot in the Zuid district, designed to house the city’s entire heritage collection of 800,000 items and make them accessible to20 September 2024Read More...
Politics
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Hundreds of Iranian monarchists rally in Geneva for political change
More than 500 Iranian monarchists gathered at Place des Nations in Geneva, calling for a role in Iran’s democratic future for Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah.Read More... -
Czech military chief warns: Russia unlikely to become friendlier after Ukraine war
Military Chief Stresses Need for Strengthening Armed Forces Amid Security ConcernsRead More... -
Polish FM criticizes EU migration pact
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has voiced strong criticism of the European Union's migration deal, arguing that Poland should receive compensation for hosting more refugees thanRead More... -
Russia revokes accreditation of French journalist in response to visa denial
Moscow has withdrawn the accreditation of a French journalist from Le Monde in retaliation for France's refusal to grant a work visa to a Russian reporter, Russia's Foreign MinistryRead More...
News
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French Minister visits Western Sahara in support of Moroccan sovereignty
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati arrived in Western Sahara on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic gesture of support for Morocco’s claim over the disputed territory.Read More... -
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei denied entry to Switzerland due to visa issue
Renowned Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei was denied entry into Switzerland on Monday after failing to provide the necessary visa. According to an Instagram post by Ai, he spentRead More... -
Denmark records 'historic' low in asylum approvals in 2024
Denmark's stringent immigration policies resulted in the approval of just 860 asylum requests in 2024—the lowest figure in recent years, excluding 2020, when COVID-19 lockdowns severelyRead More... -
Majority of Swedes expect housing prices to rise
A majority of Swedes—51 percent—anticipate rising housing prices over the next year, according to Länsförsäkringar’s February Housing Price Barometer.Read More... -
Polish Airline LOT expands operations with new Lisbon route
LOT Polish Airlines, Poland's national carrier, has officially launched a new direct route connecting Warsaw and Lisbon, reinforcing its presence in the Portuguese market. The inaugural flightRead More... -
Hasidic Jews gather in Southern Poland for annual pilgrimage
Hundreds of Orthodox Jews from Israel, the United States, Canada, and various European countries have gathered in Lelów, a town near Częstochowa in southern Poland, to honor the legacyRead More... -
Sharp decline in new asylum applications in the Netherlands, driven by fewer Syrian requests
The number of new asylum applications in the Netherlands dropped significantly in 2024, with a total of 43,900 requests, according to figures released by national statistics agencyRead More... -
Swiss property prices continue to rise in 2024
Switzerland’s housing market remains expensive, with property prices increasing by an average of 1.7% in 2024, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).Read More...
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Economics
The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish State aid scheme aimed at supporting investments in strategic sectors and facilitating the decarbonisation of industrial production.
Europe is making a significant push to establish itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) with a €200 billion public-private partnership. The European Union will contribute €50 billion to the
Portugal's gross monthly minimum wage saw another increase in 2025, but the rise wasn't enough to improve its standing compared to other European countries.
The French government considers luxury goods giant LVMH a source of national pride but acknowledges the frustrations expressed by its CEO, Bernard Arnault, over the country’s tax policies,
Poland has surpassed Germany to become Ukraine's second-largest supplier, trailing only China, as exports surge despite the ongoing war, according to Rzeczpospolita.
The eurozone’s private sector unexpectedly expanded in January after two months of contraction, as the struggling manufacturing sector showed slight improvement.
The Swiss job market faced significant challenges in 2024, as an economic downturn led to a notable 10% drop in job vacancies compared to the previous year, according to Adecco’s Swiss Job
Flanders reached an unprecedented milestone in 2024 by attracting €5.4 billion in foreign investments, resulting in the creation of over 5,000 new jobs across the region.
Malaga province achieved a remarkable milestone in olive oil exports during the first ten months of last year, with sales soaring by 50% to an unprecedented 593 million euros.
European shares edged higher on Monday, reaching nearly a three-month peak, bolstered by gains in banking and travel stocks as markets awaited the inauguration of Donald Trump as the