October 2026
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15 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageFrance's New Double-Decker TGV M Set for Paris-Marseille Debut in November
Following years of persistent delays, France's next-generation double-decker TGV M train is scheduled to launch commercial operations on the Paris-Marseille route this November.
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15 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMastering the French Phrase Ni Vu Ni Connu for Sneaky Situations
Explore the linguistic nuances and cultural usage of the popular French expression 'ni vu ni connu', highlighting how locals describe escaping unnoticed.
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15 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageChina and North Korea Open New Yalu River Bridge After 12-Year Delay
China and North Korea have officially opened a new four-lane road bridge, ending a 12-year delay and establishing a vital cross-border trade route.
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15 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Leaders and Social Partners Convene in Brussels for Tripartite Social Summit
European Union leaders and social partners gathered in Brussels for the latest Tripartite Social Summit to discuss key employment and economic policy challenges.
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15 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageGerman Far-Right AfD and Populist BSW Pass Motion to End Ukraine Aid
A state parliament in eastern Germany has voted to halt support for Ukraine and lift sanctions against Russia, influencing national debates on foreign policy.
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15 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageLufthansa Secures €1.2 Billion Stake in TAP Air Portugal After Outbidding Rival
Portugal selects Lufthansa to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, edging out Air France-KLM in the first phase of the carrier's privatisation process.
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15 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBangkok Protesters March Against IMF and World Bank Over Destructive Capitalism
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Thailand's capital on Thursday to protest the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank, warning against destructive capitalist policies.
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15 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSchool Roof Collapse Kills Teacher and 17 Children in Northwest Pakistan
A tragic school roof collapse in northwest Pakistan claims the lives of a teacher and at least 17 children, highlighting persistent safety hazards and poorly enforced construction...
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15 Oct 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageThe Local guides Brits and Canadians through tax and relocation hurdles in France
The Local’s October newsletter outlines UK tax duties, Canadian property rules, cooler French regions and key obstacles for anyone planning to move to France.
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15 Oct 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageAfD Blocks Ukraine Aid in Saxony‑Anhalt as Germany Tightens Alcohol and Tobacco Rules
The Local reports that the AfD passed a motion to stop further Ukraine assistance in Saxony‑Anhalt, while Berlin imposed a nationwide train‑station alcohol ban and announced a shar...
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14 Oct 2026 · 18:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Commission honours six cohesion projects at REGIOSTARS ceremony in Brussels
Six EU‑funded projects were celebrated at the REGIOSTARS Awards during the 24th European Week of Regions and Cities, highlighting lasting contributions to cohesion policy.
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14 Oct 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Rolls Out Evening Bulletin Covering Europe and Beyond on Oct 14
Euronews aired its October 14 evening news bulletin, summarising key European and global developments across politics, business, culture and travel.
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14 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageLouvre Leadership Warns of Impending Closure Risk Without Major Infrastructure Overhaul
The director of the world's most-visited museum has warned that the Louvre faces potential closure to the public unless lawmakers urgently approve a comprehensive structural overha...
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14 Oct 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRussia's internet shutdowns drive state firms back to traditional landlines
State procurement of landline telephones in Russia tripled during the first eight months of 2026 as widespread mobile internet outages impacted nearly 80% of the country.
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14 Oct 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Commissioners Kubilius and Lahbib Launch Space-Based Disaster Risk Dialogue
The European Commission convened its first cross-regional dialogue on leveraging space technologies for disaster risk management, marking a new push for international resilience ag...
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14 Oct 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageSuper El Niño Expected to Bring Severe Winter Weather Across Germany
A powerful El Niño weather system is predicted to cause exceptionally severe conditions throughout Germany and large parts of Europe this coming winter.
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14 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageLufthansa Set to Acquire Stake in TAP Following Portuguese Privatisation Phase
The Portuguese government has announced that Lufthansa has won the race to privatise TAP, successfully completing the airline's first privatisation phase.
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14 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageKazakhstan Seeks Antwerp-Bruges Partnership to Boost Trade via Middle Corridor
Kazakhstan is pursuing closer trade cooperation with Belgium, proposing a strategic port partnership to enhance the strategic Middle Corridor as Belgian monarchs undertake a state...
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14 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageKazakhstan Seeks Antwerp-Bruges Partnership to Boost Trade via Middle Corridor
Kazakhstan has proposed closer economic cooperation with Belgium, eyeing a strategic port partnership to enhance trade along the Eurasian Middle Corridor during a high-level state...
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14 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExecutive Vice-President Fitto Outlines Cohesion Policy for European Competitiveness in Brussels
Speaking at a high-level session, European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto emphasised that competitiveness has moved to the centre of the European Union's policy...
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14 Oct 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCanadians Eye French Property as Ottawa’s Foreign Buyers Ban Nears Expiry
As Canada’s temporary foreign buyers ban prepares to lapse early next year, attention turns to reciprocal property rights and what it means for Canadians purchasing real estate in...
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14 Oct 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageDecoding the French Expression Naître Avant la Honte
Explore the linguistic nuances and cultural context behind the colourful French idiom 'naître avant la honte', a scathing critique reserved for truly shameless individuals.
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14 Oct 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageNord Stream Trial Opens in Germany as Defence Claims Russia Weaponised Pipelines
The trial of a Ukrainian former military officer accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines has opened in Germany, with the defence arguing that Moscow weaponised the energy i...
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14 Oct 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageLufthansa Set to Acquire Stake in TAP Following Portuguese Government Announcement
German carrier Lufthansa has won the bid to privatise TAP, as the Portuguese government officially confirms the successful completion of the airline's first privatisation process.
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14 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance Faces Growing Financial Scrutiny Amid Escalating National Debt Concerns
France is confronting mounting concern over its national finances as alarming headlines question the true depth of the country's ongoing debt crisis.
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14 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuropean Broadcasters Issue Midday News Bulletins Amid Regional Developments
Euronews has published its midday news bulletin for October 14, 2026, delivering comprehensive updates on pressing political, economic, and cultural stories across Europe and the w...
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14 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Hansen Outlines Vision for Resilient European Agriculture at Swedish Congress
Addressing the Farmers' Congress in Sweden, European Commissioner Hansen has set out a strategic vision for a robust, innovative, and resilient agricultural sector anchored in a st...
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14 Oct 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageGerman Cabinet Approves High-Sugar Soft Drinks Tax for Mid-2027
Following a last-minute political agreement, the German federal cabinet has approved a new levy on high-sugar soft drinks, slated to take effect from mid-2027.
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14 Oct 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePortuguese Parliament Approves Sweeping Extension of Parental Leave Framework
Lawmakers in Portugal have backed a joint proposal by the PS and PSD to introduce a more favourable parental leave regime.
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14 Oct 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageTurkish Police Raid Halk TV and Arrest 11 Ahead of Imamoğlu Trial
Turkish authorities have taken pro-opposition broadcaster Halk TV off the air and arrested 11 individuals in Istanbul, hours before key defence arguments in a major corruption tria...
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14 Oct 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission Disburses Nearly €1 Billion in Recovery Funds to Sweden and Netherlands
The European Commission has released close to €1 billion in targeted Recovery and Resilience Facility payments to Sweden and the Netherlands.
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14 Oct 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEurobarometer Survey Reveals Surge in Artificial Intelligence Adoption Across European Companies
A newly published European Commission survey shows that European businesses are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, marking a significant shift...
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14 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance Overwhelmingly Passes Comprehensive Gender-Violence Bill Targeting Unsolicited Images
France's parliament has passed a wide-ranging bill against gender-based violence, introducing strict penalties including prison terms for unsolicited explicit images, though it now...
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14 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission Disburses €2.86 Billion to Ukraine for Urgent Military Needs
Brussels has released €2.86 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of the Ukraine Support Loan, targeting drones, missiles, and critical battlefield equipment.
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14 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission Accepts Competition Commitments from Pharmaceutical Giant Sanofi
The European Commission has officially accepted binding commitments from Sanofi following an antitrust investigation, addressing key concerns for European healthcare markets.
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14 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageASML Posts Record €11.7 Billion Sales While Warning of AI Supply Bottlenecks
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML reported record quarterly sales of €11.7 billion, but cautioned that production capacity will struggle to meet soaring artificial intellige...
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14 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageECB Urges Financial Institutions to Maintain Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
Speaking in Europe, Frank Elderson highlighted the critical need for financial institutions to strengthen their resilience against ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
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14 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEuropean Commission Proposes Methane Import Flexibility to Curb Winter Energy Costs
The European Commission has introduced new regulatory flexibility for methane importers to help businesses and citizens mitigate high energy prices ahead of a challenging winter.
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14 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission Proposes Targeted Amendment to EU Methane Regulation
The European Commission has published a targeted amendment proposal to the EU Methane Regulation, outlining key changes and operational clarifications.
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14 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageAfrica Achieves World's Fastest Disaster Resilience Gains, New Global Study Reveals
A comprehensive global poll reveals significant resilience gains across North and Southern Africa, though hundreds of millions of citizens still lack vital early warnings.
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14 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Executive Vice-President Virkkunen Outlines Artificial Intelligence Vision in Dublin
At the International AI Summit in Dublin, European Commission Executive Vice-President Virkkunen addressed regional leaders to discuss artificial intelligence development and polic...
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14 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrench Economy Minister Rejects Debt Snowball Claims Amid Budget Push
France's Economy Minister Roland Lescure has denied the nation is trapped in a debt snowball, urging opposition parties to secure the 2027 government budget.
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14 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageNuremberg Airport Disrupted After False Hijacking Scare Triggers Fighter Jets
Flights at Nuremberg airport were temporarily halted on Tuesday following an incoming passenger jet's serious alarm code, which prompted a major security response before being decl...
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14 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Health: live coverageEuropean Commission Binds Sanofi to Commitments Over Flu Vaccine Disparagement
The European Commission has made Sanofi's commitments legally binding under EU antitrust rules, resolving preliminary competition concerns over alleged disparagement campaigns agai...
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14 Oct 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrance Faces Imminent Fiscal Danger as Parliamentary Budget Debates Begin
While public attention remains fixed on street protests, fierce parliamentary budget debates expose France's perilous trajectory toward a deepening national debt crisis.
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14 Oct 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coveragePortugal unveils 2027 budget with tax, housing and tuition changes affecting families
The 2027 State Budget, detailed by Euronews, introduces adjustments to taxes, housing support and university fees that will directly shape Portuguese household finances.
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13 Oct 2026 · 16:33 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench Authorities Record 161,500 Demonstrators in Tuesday Student Protests
Official figures show 161,500 French lycée students turned out for Tuesday's demonstrations, marking a significant decrease to just over half the previous week's turnout.
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13 Oct 2026 · 16:32 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEurope's Satellite Sovereignty Push Faces Funding Test as EU Space Budget Cycle Ends
Regulators, EU officials, and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot met at the European Parliament to debate network investments as the current space budget cycle concludes.
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13 Oct 2026 · 16:31 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Launches Evening Bulletin Covering Europe’s Top Stories on Oct 13
Euronews released its 18:00 bulletin on 13 October 2026, summarising key political, economic and cultural developments across the EU and beyond.
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13 Oct 2026 · 16:31 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageQatar's Emir Promises Stronger Future After Iran Conflict with Economic Diversification Plan
Qatar's emir pledges a post‑war recovery focused on non‑carbon sectors and broader economy diversification, seeking alignment with global and EU green agendas.