October 2026
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12 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman Postage Prices Face Significant 20 Percent Hike Next Year
DHL's Deutsche Post has received official approval to substantially increase letter delivery prices across Germany starting in 2027.
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12 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageCommissioner Kubilius Inaugurates New Security and Strategy Faculty at Natolin
European Commissioner Kubilius officially inaugurated the new European Security and Strategy faculty at the College of Europe in Natolin, marking a key step for regional education.
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12 Oct 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExecutive Vice-President Fitto Outlines Vision at European Week of Regions and Cities
Addressing the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, Executive Vice-President Fitto emphasised that strong regional authorities are vital for a resilient European Union.
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12 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman Industrial Giants Outline Green Energy and Infrastructure Plans in Baku
Leading German firms, including Siemens Energy, have unveiled ambitious proposals to support Azerbaijan's green energy transition and infrastructure expansion.
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12 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman Industrial Giants Outline Green Energy and Infrastructure Plans in Baku
Leading German firms, including Siemens Energy, are exploring new opportunities in Azerbaijan to support the nation's green energy transition and ambitious cargo transit targets.
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12 Oct 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMajor Fire Ravages Paris's Historic 400-Year-Old Covered Food Market
Footage has emerged showing the aftermath of a major overnight fire that severely damaged Paris's oldest covered food market, which dates back to 1615.
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageDecoding the French Term Traquenard: From Animal Traps to Modern Ambushes
Discover the linguistic evolution of 'traquenard', a versatile French term tracing its origins from ancient hunting practices to contemporary slang describing unexpected setups.
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrench Lawmakers Push for Crypto Exit Tax and Strict Wallet Reporting Fines
French MPs have backed amendments to introduce a capital gains exit tax for wealthy crypto investors and heavy fines for failing to declare self-custody wallets.
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageThales to Open Japan's First Foreign‑Run Defence Maintenance Base
Thales will establish a facility in Japan to maintain Self‑Defence Forces equipment, potentially the first foreign‑run defence maintenance site in the country, Euronews reports.
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageCitroën Unveils All-Electric 2CV Concept Aiming for 2028 Release
French automaker Citroën has revealed an all-electric concept inspired by its iconic 2CV, blending retro design with modern zero-emission technology at an accessible starting price...
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageFrance Faces Widespread Disruption Amid Planned October 17 Protests and Strikes
France braces for widespread disruption on Saturday, October 17th, as student demonstrations, cost-of-living protests, airline strikes, and potential Gilet Jaunes mobilization conv...
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSelect Nationalities Granted Streamlined Access to Live and Work in Germany
Citizens from a privileged group of nations can enter Germany freely and transition tourist visas into long-term residence permits, bypassing standard bureaucratic hurdles.
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageGermany's governing coalition destabilised as labour minister and SPD co-leader abruptly resigns
Germany faces fresh political turbulence after the federal labour minister and Social Democrat co-leader stepped down abruptly, citing personal reasons and harsh public criticism.
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12 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageEurasian Leaders Convene in Turkmenistan to Address Regional Trade and Caspian Crisis
Leaders across Eurasia met in Turkmenistan for high-level summits focusing on economic cooperation, transport connectivity, and the escalating environmental emergency in the Caspia...
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12 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench Teen Arrested After Headmaster and Teacher Shot at School
French authorities have detained a 14-year-old following a shooting at a middle school with a hunting rifle that injured a headmaster and a teacher.
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12 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Midday Bulletin Highlights Key Continental and Global Developments
Euronews has released its midday news bulletin for 12 October 2026, delivering comprehensive coverage spanning European politics, global affairs, business, and culture.
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12 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission Welcomes Adoption of €115 Million AGILE Defence Innovation Programme
The European Commission has welcomed the formal adoption of the €115 million AGILE programme, a new EU initiative designed to accelerate rapid defence innovation across member stat...
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12 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExecutive Vice-President Fitto Opens European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
Executive Vice-President Fitto officially opened the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026 in Brussels, highlighting the critical role of local and regional authorities.
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12 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageFlixtrain Expands German Rail Network With New Berlin-Bremen Route
Private rail operator Flixtrain is increasing its intercity services in Germany, introducing a new route between Berlin and Bremen alongside additional winter departures.
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12 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageUS Judge Orders Trump Administration to Halt Taxpayer-Funded Adverts
A US federal judge has ordered the White House to pull controversial taxpayer-funded adverts, which faced bipartisan criticism despite being classified as public service announceme...
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12 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBrussels Convenes 5,000 Delegates for 24th European Week of Regions and Cities
The 24th European Week of Regions and Cities has opened in Brussels, gathering nearly 5,000 participants to deliberate on the future of European cohesion policy.
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12 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageTens of Thousands Rally in Brussels to Demand Immediate Climate Action
Demonstrators flooded the streets of Brussels on Sunday, urging European and global leaders to accelerate climate policies ahead of the upcoming COP31 summit.
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12 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission Welcomes Adoption of €115 Million AGILE Defence Innovation Programme
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of the AGILE regulation, a new €115 million funding tool designed to accelerate rapid defence technology innovation across member...
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12 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFire Destroys Paris' Oldest Covered Food Market
A blaze on Monday wiped out the historic Parisian market that has operated since 1615, prompting investigations and plans for reconstruction.
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12 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRaphaël Glucksmann Secures French Centre-Left Presidential Nomination
Euro MP Raphaël Glucksmann won a comfortable first-round victory on Sunday to become the centre-left candidate for next year's French presidential elections.
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12 Oct 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews launches its October 12 morning bulletin covering Europe and beyond
Euronews released its daily morning news bulletin on 12 October 2026, offering a roundup of key stories from politics, business, culture and travel across the EU and beyond.
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11 Oct 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews launches comprehensive evening bulletin covering Europe and global headlines
Euronews aired its October 11th evening news bulletin, presenting a roundup of European and worldwide stories across politics, business, culture and travel.
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11 Oct 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageVon der Leyen backs Zelenskyy's ceasefire appeal to safeguard food and energy
The European Commission confirms full support for President Zelenskyy's call for a ceasefire protecting global food supplies and energy infrastructure.
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11 Oct 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageIreland Proposes €140 Billion EU Budget Cut to Secure Year-End Deal
Holding the EU's rotating presidency, Ireland has suggested slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by €140 billion to bridge deep divisions before year-end.
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11 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageDenmark Trials Humanoid Robots in Supermarkets to Alleviate Nighttime Staff Workloads
Denmark’s Salling Group is piloting Hive Robots in supermarkets to manage heavy restocking tasks overnight, aiming to relieve staff workloads and refocus employees on customer serv...
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11 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench President Macron's Approval Rating Plummets to Lowest Level Since 2017
According to a poll published on Saturday by The Local, French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity has fallen to its lowest level since he first took office in 2017.
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11 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Midday Bulletin Highlights Key European and Global Developments
Euronews has released its midday news bulletin covering major international, business, and political stories from across Europe and the wider world.
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11 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExploring the Cultural Depth of the French Phrase 'L’Habit Ne Fait Pas Le Moine'
The Local examines the classic French idiom 'L’habit ne fait pas le moine,' offering readers cultural insights into a timeless proverb warning against superficial judgments.
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11 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageEssential Guide for Life in France Covers Travel, Voting, and Wine Bargains
The Local publishes a comprehensive guide addressing critical updates for residents in France, spanning integrated travel ticketing, American midterm voting procedures, and autumn...
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11 Oct 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews launches comprehensive morning bulletin covering Europe and beyond
Euronews aired its October 11, 2026, morning news bulletin, presenting a roundup of key stories from across the EU and the wider world.
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10 Oct 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews airs comprehensive October 10 evening bulletin across Europe
Euronews released its October 10 evening news bulletin, covering politics, business, culture and more, in a multilingual video format for EU audiences.
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10 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman Renewable Energy Workers Protest Against Planned Government Subsidy Cuts
Thousands of green energy workers and environmental activists demonstrated outside the German parliament in Berlin on Friday to oppose conservative-led government plans to reduce i...
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10 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePalestinian President Abbas Postpones Legislative Elections Until September 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed legislative elections to September 2027, drawing swift international criticism and condemnation from Israeli officials over repeated...
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10 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageThousands Detained in New Delhi as Police Crack Down on Cockroach Movement
Police in New Delhi detained thousands of demonstrators, including movement leader Abhijeet Dipke, as hundreds defied a heavy security clampdown.
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10 Oct 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrance and Germany Lock Horns Over Deep Cuts in Next Long-Term EU Budget
France and Germany are at loggerheads over whether Brussels should make deep cuts in the European Union's upcoming seven-year budget, raising fears of protracted negotiations.
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10 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageGermany Pursues New Russia Sanctions Despite US Diesel Deal
Germany confirmed it will continue pushing for fresh EU sanctions against Russia, unaffected by a recent Moscow-Washington agreement regarding diesel releases.
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10 Oct 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuropean News Bulletin Highlights Continental Developments on October 10
Euronews published its midday news bulletin on October 10, 2026, delivering comprehensive updates across European politics, business, culture, and international affairs.
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10 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageStudent Protests and Civil Unrest Sweep Across France, Reports The Local
Widespread student protests have engulfed France, sparking fierce public debates over civil unrest, police tactics, and urban safety as demonstrations escalate nationwide.
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10 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageHow Joining Local Sports Clubs Can Help Expatriates Integrate in Berlin
According to a recent report by The Local, engaging in community football and tennis offers expatriates a practical pathway to integration and local connection in Berlin.
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10 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTrump Rants After Nobel Peace Prize Snub and Claims He Settled Eight Wars
Donald Trump launched an irate social media tirade following his Nobel Peace Prize snub, claiming he deserved eight awards for allegedly settling multiple global conflicts.
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10 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUnderstanding Soixante-huitard: The French Term Defining a Generation
Discover the origins and cultural significance of 'soixante-huitard', a term used by The Local to describe approximately one in five people from a specific generation in France.
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10 Oct 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageHurricane Isaias Makes Life-Threatening Landfall in Florida With Severe Winds
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in Florida, unleashing high winds and heavy rain, while the US National Weather Service warns of dangerous storm surges across the Gulf Coast.
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10 Oct 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Launches October 10 Daily Bulletin Covering Europe and Beyond
Euronews released its 07:00 UTC news bulletin on 10 October 2026, summarising key European and global stories across politics, business, culture and travel.
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9 Oct 2026 · 18:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRare waterspouts hit western Sicily, destroying homes and a school
Two unusual waterspouts struck western Sicily on Friday, ripping roofs, vehicles and a school in Petrosino, authorities report.
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9 Oct 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Launches Evening Bulletin Covering Top European Stories on 9 October 2026
Euronews aired its nightly news roundup at 18:00 GMT on 9 October, summarising major developments across Europe and beyond, as reported by the broadcaster.