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Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK
Published on 02/09/2026 – 14:31 GMT+2 The Dutch central bank (DNB) said on Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold stock out of the United States and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest.” The DNB said gold reserves held in London…
Italy’s FM warns of possible Russian meddling in general election
Russia may attempt to influence next year’s general election in Italy, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday, calling it an “issue that concerns the entire European Union.” “It cannot be ruled out that there may be attempts to influence the…
Spain to check claim officials blamed Morocco for Ceuta migrant influx
Spain’s interior minister has asked police to check a report that a government agency blamed Moroccan security forces for July’s mass entry of migrants to the enclave of Ceuta, ministry sources said on Wednesday. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on…
Macron to visit Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London and meet Burnham
After a stop in the Netherlands to meet with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on a two-day visit to Britain, becoming the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street. The…
Which EU countries have the most paid online subscriptions?
By Frances Lopez & Leo Arnoux Published on 02/09/2026 – 10:27 GMT+2 From binge-watching weekend drama series on Netflix or streaming live football matches on DAZN, nearly one in three people across the European Union now pay a recurring monthly…
Europe jolted by the Kremlin’s ‘hybrid’ escalation
This morning, there’s a palpable sense here that the confrontation between Russia and European nations has entered a dangerous new phase. Leaders across Europe have issued scathing condemnations after Germany formally concluded yesterday that the Kremlin was…
Iceland said ‘No’ to EU membership talks. What does it mean?
On 29 August, a majority of Icelanders rejected reopening EU accession talks, frozen since 2013, turning down what the government called a “now or never” moment. The result means no new negotiations with Brussels and no change to Iceland’s existing ties: full…
As war fears grow, Sweden plans burials for part of its population
Published on 01/09/2026 – 10:49 GMT+2•Updated 16:37 Sweden’s armed forces have carried out a full-scale exercise in the logistics of burying fallen soldiers, part of a broader shift by the once-neutral Nordic country toward “total defence” planning since…
Montenegro manhunt ends with Russian triple-murder suspect dead
Published on 01/09/2026 – 11:11 GMT+2 A police search for an armed Russian man in Montenegro ended early on Tuesday when the suspect, wanted for killing three people, killed himself after exchanging fire with police, authorities said. According to the…
Two police officers injured after fatal shooting in Dutch village
Published on 01/09/2026 – 12:05 GMT+2•Updated 15:16 A person has died and two police officers were injured following a shooting overnight in Overasselt, a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland, police said. Officers were called to Ewijkseweg street at…