September 2026
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15 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSix Novels Vie for Germany’s Prestigious 2026 Book Prize
The Local outlines the six shortlisted titles, highlighting how their themes echo current German societal preoccupations as the German Book Prize approaches.
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15 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGermany to Offer Fuel Price Relief as Petrol and Diesel Costs Surge
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces measures to ease rising fuel prices after petrol climbs 12 cents per litre and diesel 20 cents.
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15 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageAzerbaijan Introduces Simplified Visa Procedures for Baku Grand Prix Fans
Baku has rolled out a streamlined visa entry procedure for international visitors attending the upcoming Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, facilitating easier travel.
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15 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU Launches Digital Social Security Pass to Streamline Cross‑Border Benefits
The European Commission unveiled a digital European Social Security Pass, aimed at simplifying access to health, pension and unemployment benefits for EU citizens moving across mem...
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15 Sep 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSyria's President Warns of Escalation While Urging Regional Calm
Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Syria's president said stability was hoped for but warned the future was unpredictable, calling on Arab states to cooperate.
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15 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBerlin Prepares for Nail-Biters State Election as Foreign Residents Face Voting Rules
Berliners head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new state parliament, raising crucial questions regarding voting rights for foreign residents and key municipal issues.
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15 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageIran's New Supreme Leader Revealed as Film Buff and Tech Enthusiast by In-Laws
Six months after succeeding his father, Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of the public eye, but family interviews reveal surprising personal interests in cinema and start-ups.
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15 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance Faces Potential Resurgence of 'Gilets Jaunes' Protests Over Cost of Living
Fresh calls are circulating across France for the iconic 'yellow vests' movement to return to streets and roundabouts in protest against escalating living costs.
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15 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageGerman Digital Government Services Facing Mass Abandonment Rates, New Research Shows
New research published by The Local reveals that up to nine in ten users abandon Germany’s online government application processes before completion due to complex digital bureaucr...
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15 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageChina's Retail Sales Slow Sharply as Beijing Fails to Ignite Consumer Spending
Retail sales in China grew by a mere 0.4% in August, marking the slowest pace since recovery and highlighting persistent struggles to revive domestic consumer demand.
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15 Sep 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageDecoding Bahut: The Versatile French Term for Travel Chests and Schools
Explore the linguistic evolution of the French word 'bahut', a versatile term transitioning historically from a sturdy travel chest to a modern colloquial reference for secondary s...
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15 Sep 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageNew EU Banking Law and Cultural Shifts Impact Americans Living in France
A recent update from The Local highlights how Americans in France are navigating a new EU banking law, evolving local tipping customs, and the intricacies of French school lunches.
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15 Sep 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageEurope Faces Severe Climate Pressures as Commissioner Lahbib Urges Greater Preparedness
Following another challenging summer marked by intense heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts, European Commissioner Lahbib addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg to outline t...
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15 Sep 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCanada Positions Itself as Global Investment Haven Amid Rising Uncertainty
Ottawa hosts its largest investment summit in history as Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne pitches Canada as a secure refuge for global capital.
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15 Sep 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Commission Pitches Strict Social Media Restrictions for Under-15s
A leaked document reveals the European Commission is set to propose barring under-15s from social media without parental consent, alongside new safety-by-design rules for risky onl...
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15 Sep 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews launches its September 15 morning news bulletin covering Europe and beyond
Euronews published its daily bulletin at 07:00 CET on 15 September 2026, featuring sections on world affairs, business, politics, culture, travel and entertainment.
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15 Sep 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEurope's €6.3trn Idle Savings Lose Purchasing Power as Inflation Rises
A Revolut study cited by Euronews finds €6.3 trillion in low‑yield deposits across 20 EU states, costing savers an average €294 per €10,000 held.
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14 Sep 2026 · 19:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageTurkish Airlines permanently cuts Luanda route as Angola's new airport remains underused
Turkish Airlines has halted service to Luanda, joining other carriers that withdrew after the new airport opened, which is operating far below its 15‑million‑passenger design capac...
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14 Sep 2026 · 18:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Šefčovič Unveils Next Phase of EU Customs Reform
In a Strasbourg plenary, the European Commission detailed plans to modernise the Union Customs Code and expand the European Customs Authority's role.
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14 Sep 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Commission proposes overhaul of Schengen short‑stay visa rules and fees
The European Commission is set to revise short‑stay Schengen visa conditions and fees to improve coherence, security and ease legitimate travel, the publication reports
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14 Sep 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Commission Proposes Overhaul of Schengen Short‑Stay Visa Rules
The European Commission plans to revise Schengen visa rules and fees to boost security, coherence and legitimate travel, The Local reports.
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14 Sep 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews releases comprehensive evening bulletin covering Europe and beyond
On 14 September 2026 Euronews aired its daily evening bulletin, summarising top stories from politics, business, culture and travel across the EU and neighbouring regions.
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14 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageLagarde Calls for Integrated Capital Markets and AI Investment Across Europe
ECB President Christine Lagarde urges deeper capital‑market union, sovereign growth strategies and a coordinated European approach to artificial intelligence in a speech released o...
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14 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageThe Local seeks tips as six‑million‑strong Oktoberfest returns to Munich
The Local invites readers to share advice for surviving the world’s largest folk festival, set to attract over six million visitors to Munich’s Theresienwiese this autumn.
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14 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBerlin Rubbish Crisis Emerges as Key Issue in State Elections
Berliners complain that the German capital's worsening waste problem, ranging from discarded mattresses to playground syringes, has become a central election topic.
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14 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGermany Seeks Guarantees From UniCredit Over Commerzbank Takeover
The German finance minister is set to meet the UniCredit chief executive officer as the Italian lender moves towards acquiring its German rival.
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14 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMarine Le Pen reiterates French preference policy during weekend campaign speech
France's Marine Le Pen has restated her French preference policy, raising questions about its potential impact on legal foreign residents.
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14 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe future of euro cash: trusted today, designed for tomorrow
According to the European Central Bank, euro cash remains a trusted medium today while being designed for the needs of tomorrow.
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14 Sep 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageIran seizes assets of dissidents and journalists as protest arrests mount
Euronews reports that Iranian authorities have frozen accounts and confiscated property belonging to 240 dissidents and journalists amidst ongoing protest arrests.
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14 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench Expression of the Day Examines Perdre la Raison
The Local explores the French phrase perdre la raison, noting its versatility in both serious and light-hearted situations.
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14 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageFrance designates 109 new electrification zones
The French government has selected 109 mostly rural areas to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to electricity.
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14 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU cuts cheap parcel influx in move against e-commerce giants
The European Union has halved the volume of low-value parcels entering the region following the introduction of a new flat fee.
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14 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageKazakhstan transforms into Central Asia's premier tennis hub
According to Euronews, Kazakhstan has invested over $200 million in tennis since 2007, boosting participation and producing a world number one.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTrump concedes on ethics rules clearing path for crypto legislation
US President Donald Trump has accepted ethics restrictions, removing the final obstacle to the CLARITY Act ahead of a Senate vote.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageSaudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia
Euronews reports that a Saudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia, with the kingdom currently relying on stored supplies.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageHouthis Capture Additional Yemeni Red Sea Islands
Houthi forces have seized control of the Hanish archipelago following the withdrawal of hundreds of government-allied troops, according to Euronews.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Residency Permits Reach Record High With 3.9 Million Issued
Data shows European Union countries issued a record 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, marking a 10 percent increase.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean residency permits reach record high in 2025
According to new data reported by The Local, EU nations issued 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens last year.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageSaudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia
A pipeline disruption in Saudi Arabia threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia as the kingdom relies on stored supplies.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageSoftBank Shares Plunge Amid Growing Calls to Slow AI Development
Leading developers warn that artificial intelligence development should slow down, weighing heavily on technology shares as pressure mounts to prioritise safety over profits.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuropa Express Midday News Bulletin for September 14, 2026
Euronews provides a midday news bulletin covering the latest global and European stories across politics, business, culture, and travel.
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14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coveragePoland and Ukraine condemn Russian strike near border as escalation
Polish and Ukrainian officials have strongly condemned a Russian military strike that hit a Warsaw-bound train near the international border.
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14 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance faces growing delays in processing carte de séjour applications
According to The Local, a combination of political factors and IT issues is driving up waiting times for French residency permits.
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14 Sep 2026 · 10:16 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission Approves €52 Million State Aid for Romanian Cattle Farmers
The European Commission has cleared a €52 million Romanian state aid scheme to support cattle farmers affected by soaring fuel and fertiliser costs.
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14 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageForeign residents face voting limits in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election
Foreign residents cannot vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's upcoming state election, though the outcome will impact integration policy, local schools, and broader German polit...
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14 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageGerman train stations ranked Europe's least reliable in new survey
A recent survey reveals that passengers at German rail stations endure significantly longer delays than travelers in other major European cities.
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14 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrench Blockade Looms Over Commission Plan to Fast-Track Trade Deals
France is reportedly set to oppose a European Commission proposal to accelerate trade deal ratification by using only English versions.
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14 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Missions Deliver Results in Addressing Societal Challenges
A new European Commission mid-term assessment shows that the five Horizon Europe EU Missions are driving systemic change through innovation.
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14 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Missions Drive Systemic Change, New Assessment Shows
A new assessment shows that the five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing key challenges.
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14 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUgandan Succession Row Erupts After London Goalkeeper Rejects Throne
A succession dispute has begun in Uganda after a south-east London non-league goalkeeper turned down the throne due to other responsibilities.