Europe is making a bold move in space. The European Space Agency (ESA) just got a massive budget boost. This is big news. The agency's member states agreed to a record-breaking budget of nearly 22. 1 billion Euros. This money will cover the next three years, from 2026 to 2028. It's a big jump from t
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is on a mission to rally European support as the U. S. tries to wrap up the war with Russia. He's in Paris, chatting with France's President, Emmanuel Macron, and plans to meet with other European leaders this week. Meanwhile, U. S. and Ukrainian officials ha
The European catfish, a massive freshwater fish from Eurasia, has quietly taken over parts of Spain. It first arrived in the Ebro River in 1974. People brought it there for fun fishing. But now, it's in seven big river systems. It's a problem because it's not from here. It spreads fast and takes ove
A significant NATO meeting is coming up, and guess who might not show up? Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is considering skipping the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels next week. This is not your average absence; it's quite unusual for the top U. S. diplomat to miss such an impo
The Eurogroup, a group of finance ministers from countries using the euro, is looking for a new leader. The current president, Paschal Donohoe, stepped down recently to join the World Bank. This opens the door for two new candidates: Kyriakos Pierrakakis from Greece and Vincent Van Peteghem from Bel
AEG Europe has earned a spot among the top 50 most inclusive workplaces in the UK for 2025/26. This recognition highlights their dedication to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace. The company has also achieved the highest level, Leading-Edge status, on the Inclusion
Ever thought about how your home life might affect your health as you get older? It turns out, the way you've lived in your home over the years can have a big impact. Researchers have been looking into this and found some interesting stuff. First off, it's not just about where you live now. It's ab
Big changes are coming to how Europe fights money laundering. A top Italian official is likely to lead the charge. Giuseppe Lopez, a colonel in Italy's Guardia di Finanza, is in line for a major promotion. He's set to head up the European Financial and Economic Crime Centre. This move shows Europe i
France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa
Investors are optimistic about European stocks, expecting them to rise by about 11% in 2026. This optimism is driven by a mix of factors, including a stronger economy and lower stock prices compared to the U. S. If the tech bubble bursts, European stocks are likely to handle the fallout better than
