Norway: Government Expands Salmon Farming Capacity in Selected Areas
Norway’s government has approved new rules allowing the country’s aquaculture industry to increase salmon production by a total of 8,200...
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European Union: Police Raid Farms in Four Countries Over Suspected Horse-Trafficking Network
Brussels | September 11, 2026: Police in four European Union countries have carried out coordinated raids on farms as part...
Spain: Record Heatwave Season Raises Fresh Climate Concerns
Spain has experienced an unprecedented level of extreme heat this year, with the country recording 61 heatwave days during 2026,...
Spain: Record Heatwave Season Raises Fresh Climate Concerns
Spain has experienced an unprecedented level of extreme heat this year, with the country recording 61 heatwave days during 2026,...
Ukraine Reports Record Deep Strike on Russian Gas Facility
KYIV — Ukraine has reported carrying out one of its deepest strikes of the war, targeting a natural-gas facility in...
Hungary Issues Thunderstorm Warning as Severe Weather Risk Returns
BUDAPEST — Hungary's national meteorological service has issued a fresh weather warning for Thursday, September, cautioning residents about the possibility...
Slovakia Approves Expansion of F-16 Fleet Amid Defence Spending Debate
BRATISLAVA — Slovakia has approved plans to expand its fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft, a decision that has triggered criticism...
🇷🇴 Romania: EU Commissioner to Discuss Crisis Preparedness During Bucharest Visit
BUCHAREST — European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib is visiting Romania on September 10, 2026, for...
Portugal’s Food Basket Becomes More Expensive Again as Fuel Costs Rise
LISBON — Portugal’s food basket is becoming more expensive again as higher fuel costs add pressure to household budgets, according...
Atlantic Storm Brings Sharp Temperature Drop and Severe Weather Risk Across Italy
ROME — Italy is experiencing a significant change in weather conditions as an Atlantic disturbance moves across the country, bringing...
Czech Prime Minister Babiš Heads to Bratislava for V4–Ireland Summit
PRAGUE — Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is travelling to Bratislava on September 10, 2026, for a meeting with the...
🇧🇪 Belgium: Brussels Police Face Growing Concern Over Backlog in Medical-Cost Reimbursements
BRUSSELS — Belgium's Brussels police force is facing growing administrative pressure over a significant backlog involving the reimbursement of medical...
Dutch Police Release Suspect’s Face in Year-Old Fatbike Robbery Case
AMSTERDAM — Dutch police have released an image of a suspected robber in connection with a fatbike robbery involving a...
Renoir Museum Heist Raises Fresh Questions Over Security at French Cultural Sites
PARIS — A high-profile theft of paintings by French Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir has renewed concerns about the protection of...
UK Police Expand Investigation Into Alleged Foreign Donations to Reform UK
The investigation follows allegations highlighted in an undercover documentary involving senior figures associated with the party. Police said the new...
Police Investigate Deadly Fire at Apartment Building in France
Emergency services in France are investigating a deadly fire at a residential property after a blaze caused serious damage to...
Türkiye and Indonesia Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation
ANKARA — Türkiye and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both sides focusing on trade, investment,...
Norway and Ukraine Discuss Air Defence and Winter Support
OSLO — Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held political talks in Oslo focused on...
Denmark Strengthens National Preparedness With New Emergency Planning Measures
COPENHAGEN — Denmark is strengthening its national preparedness system as the government seeks to ensure that essential services and the...
Switzerland Announces New Measures to Strengthen Protection of Critical Infrastructure
BERN — Switzerland is strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure as the government works to improve the country’s resilience against...
Cyprus, Greece and Egypt Strengthen Regional Cooperation at Al-Alamein Summit
NICOSIA — Cyprus, Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on security, stability and development across the...
Slovakia Unveils New Measures to Strengthen National Energy Security
BRATISLAVA — Slovakia has announced a new set of measures aimed at strengthening national energy security and protecting households and...
Croatia Launches New Measures to Strengthen Support for Families and Children
ZAGREB — Croatia has announced a new package of measures aimed at improving support for families and children, with the...
Austria Expands Skilled Worker Recruitment to Address Labour Shortages
VIENNA — Austria has announced additional measures aimed at attracting skilled workers from abroad as businesses continue to face labour...
Bulgaria Introduces New Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Government Systems
SOFIA — Bulgaria is strengthening cybersecurity protections across government institutions as authorities move to improve the resilience of public digital...
Romania Reports Major Summer Immigration Enforcement Operation
BUCHAREST — Romanian immigration authorities have reported the results of a nationwide enforcement campaign conducted during the 2026 summer season,...
Hungary Restores Traditional County Names and Cuts Prime Minister’s Salary
BUDAPEST — Hungary’s parliament has approved a major change to the country’s administrative terminology, restoring the traditional term “counties” and...
Czech Republic Raises Minimum Wage Framework for 2027 and 2028
PRAGUE — The Czech government has approved a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage for 2027 and 2028, setting...
Belgium Raises €3.5 Billion Through Treasury Certificate Auction
BRUSSELS — Belgium has raised approximately €3.501 billion through its latest auction of Treasury certificates, providing the federal government with...
Poland Launches National Programme to Search for Critical Raw-Material Deposits
WARSAW — Poland has launched a long-term national programme to identify domestic sources of critical raw materials considered essential for...
Iceland Government Sets Out Key Priorities for the Coming Parliamentary Session
REYKJAVIK — Iceland’s coalition government has presented its main priorities for the coming parliamentary season, outlining a programme focused on...
Firefighters Battle Major Blaze at Industrial Site in Spain
Firefighters have been working to contain a major fire at an industrial site in Spain, with emergency teams deployed to...
Netherlands Launches International AI Strategy to Strengthen Europe’s Technology Position
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands has launched a new international strategy for artificial intelligence, placing greater emphasis on technological cooperation, economic...
Portugal Extends Fuel Support as Energy Costs Put Pressure on Households and Businesses
LISBON — Portugal has extended measures aimed at cushioning households and businesses from a sharp rise in fuel prices, with...
United Kingdom: New Space Strategy Puts Security and Growth at the Heart of Britain’s Space Programme
LONDON — The United Kingdom has unveiled a new national space strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s security in orbit...
Norway Reports Further Decline in Student Performance as New PISA Results Reveal Growing Education Concerns
Norway is facing fresh concerns over student performance after the latest PISA results showed another significant decline in reading and...
Sweden Approves HIMARS Purchase and Deepens Rocket-Artillery Cooperation With Finland
Sweden has authorised the purchase of the US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) as part of a broader effort...
Serbia Moves Toward Snap Election as Government Seeks Parliament Dissolution
Belgrade, September 8, 2026: Serbia has taken a major step toward an early parliamentary election after Prime Minister Đuro Macut's...
Greece Unveils €3.5 Billion Tax and Wage Package as Mitsotakis Rules Out Early Election
ATHENS — Greece is preparing a major economic support package worth about €3.5 billion ($4.06 billion) after Prime Minister Kyriakos...
Ukraine Lost $1.2 Billion to Defense Procurement Fraud and Waste in 2024, Audits Reveal
Ukraine's wartime defense procurement system suffered approximately $1.2 billion in losses during 2024 because of fraud, waste and mismanagement, according...
