October 2026
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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.
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13 Oct 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageRussia earmarks almost half of 2027 budget for defence, slashes social funds
Euronews reports Russia's draft 2027 budget prioritises defence and security, while regional aid for foster children and orphan care is redirected and "coffin money" for soldiers'...
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13 Oct 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Roswall Opens Water Innovation Europe 2026 in Dublin
The European Commission highlighted EU water policy priorities and funding at the opening of the Water Innovation Europe conference on 13 October 2026.
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13 Oct 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageDeutsche Bahn Unveils 2027 Timetable Featuring New Cross-Border Italian Routes
Germany's national rail operator has announced its upcoming winter timetable, introducing direct connections to Italy and a high-speed service linking Hamburg and Munich.
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13 Oct 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageKazakhstan Hosts Inaugural Open Asian Falconry Cup to Showcase Heritage
Kazakhstan welcomed 176 falconers from 10 countries to Bozanbay for its first Open Asian Falconry Cup, celebrating the ancient tradition of nomadic hunting.
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13 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageDecoding the French Citizenship Interview: What Applicants Face
According to a recent report by The Local, applicants seeking French citizenship face a rigorous in-person interview covering history, culture, politics, and personal integration.
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13 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEmergency Call Recording Exposes Chaos Following Botched Execution of Christa Pike
Newly released emergency audio reveals severe confusion among Tennessee prison officials and dispatchers after Christa Pike survived an attempted lethal injection.
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13 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coveragePolish Defence Minister Urges Europe to Adopt War-Mode Production
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has warned that Europe must urgently accelerate weapons manufacturing to match Russia's pace or face severe security consequences.
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13 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Hoekstra Addresses EU Supreme Audit Institutions in Paris
European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra addressed the annual meeting of the Contact Committee of the Supreme Audit Institutions of the EU in Paris to discuss financial oversight durin...
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13 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageDecoding 'Déter': The Modern French Slang Expressing High Motivation
Discover the meaning behind 'déter', a popular French slang term derived from déterminé, highlighting how modern linguistic trends evolve across European youth culture.
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13 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuropean News Bulletin Highlights Continental Developments on October 13
Euronews has released its midday news briefing covering essential political, economic, and cultural developments across Europe and international partners for October 13, 2026.
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13 Oct 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Job Quality Shows Steady Improvement Over Past Decade, Commission Report Finds
A newly published European Commission report reveals that job quality across the European Union has improved over the past ten years, highlighting ongoing developments in regional...
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13 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman Conservatives Renew Pledge to Slash Household Electricity Taxes
Germany's conservative opposition has renewed its promise to reduce electricity taxes for private households, sparking debate over potential relief for energy consumers across the...
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13 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageLVMH Third-Quarter Sales Miss Growth Forecasts Amid Declining Demand in China
LVMH reported modest third-quarter sales growth that fell short of market expectations, as a prolonged slowdown in Chinese consumer demand weighed heavily on its core fashion and l...
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13 Oct 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench Presidential Hopeful Glucksmann Launches Bid to Revive Divided Left
Raphael Glucksmann declares the “battle begins” to unite France’s fragmented left-wing bloc ahead of upcoming presidential elections, following a disruptive flour-bombing incident.
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13 Oct 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Síkela Addresses High-Level EU-Malaysia Business Forum in Bangkok
European Commissioner Síkela delivered a keynote address at the High-level EU-Malaysia Business Forum, highlighting vital economic ties and technological integration between Europe...
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13 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageGerman Labour Minister Resigns Amid Saxony-Anhalt Turmoil and Starlink Arson Arrests
Germany faces political turbulence as the Labour Minister resigns, conservative lawmakers weigh a walkout in Saxony-Anhalt, and authorities detain two suspects over a targeted arso...
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13 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGerman Nationals Airlifted to Safety as Deadly Storms Devastate Mexican Regions
German citizens are among those evacuated by air as severe storms and heavy flooding claim five lives in Mexico, leaving several missing and triggering massive rescue deployments.
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13 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageCeuta Prepares for Royal Visit Following Severe Summer Migration Crisis
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are set to visit the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following a mass migration crisis that severely strained local social cohesion.
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13 Oct 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance Prepares for Nationwide Student Protests Over Classroom Conditions
French authorities ready for fresh demonstrations as students continue weeks‑long protests demanding better school facilities, with both sides wary of violence.
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12 Oct 2026 · 17:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUK and EU Agree New Date for Crucial Summit on November 20
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the United Kingdom's ties with the EU are "not good enough" as officials confirm a summit for 20 November to address lingering post‑Brexit issues.
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12 Oct 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Evening Bulletin Streams Europe’s Top Stories on Oct 12, 2026
Euronews released its October 12 evening news roundup, covering politics, business, culture and travel across the EU and beyond.
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12 Oct 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTeresa Ribera Outlines Future of European Industrial Strategy at BusinessEurope Summit
Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera addressed BusinessEurope in Brussels on 12 October 2026, highlighting critical choices regarding Europe's industrial independence and Importa...
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12 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench 2027 Presidential Race Heats Up With Centre-Left Infighting and Scandals
France's 2027 presidential election campaign kicks off with a turbulent mix of centre-left primary divisions, a growing antisemitism scandal, and unusual campaign disruptions.