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87-year-old Spanish pensioner Maricarmen died two weeks after being evicted from her home. Her case sparked nationwide protests over the housing crisis and calls for new elections. Spanish media are honoring her activism ⏬
Evicted pensioner Maricarmen has died
Two weeks after her eviction from the home she lived in for seven decades, 87-year-old Spanish pensioner Maricarmen Abascal has died.
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October 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
87-year-old Spanish pensioner Maricarmen died two weeks after being evicted from her home. Her case sparked nationwide protests over the housing crisis and calls for new elections. Spanish media are honoring her activism ⏬
How real is the threat of war in Europe?
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue, intelligence agencies warn of possible Russian action in Europe.
Drone explosions, border violations, sabotage and assassinations: European media examine the Kremlin’s strategy 🔽
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue, intelligence agencies warn of possible Russian action in Europe.
Drone explosions, border violations, sabotage and assassinations: European media examine the Kremlin’s strategy 🔽
How real is the threat of war in Europe?
A growing number of official bodies are warning of the possibility of Russia launching military operations against Europe.
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October 8, 2026 at 11:26 AM
How real is the threat of war in Europe?
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue, intelligence agencies warn of possible Russian action in Europe.
Drone explosions, border violations, sabotage and assassinations: European media examine the Kremlin’s strategy 🔽
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue, intelligence agencies warn of possible Russian action in Europe.
Drone explosions, border violations, sabotage and assassinations: European media examine the Kremlin’s strategy 🔽
A turning point for democracy?
After winning in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD—classified as right-wing extremist—has, with Tobias Rausch, taken the state parliament presidency for the first time.
European media debate what the right’s rise in the state and Germany means ⬇️
After winning in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD—classified as right-wing extremist—has, with Tobias Rausch, taken the state parliament presidency for the first time.
European media debate what the right’s rise in the state and Germany means ⬇️
Saxony-Anhalt: first ever AfD parliamentary speaker
After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, a member of the party – which is classified there as far-right extremist – has, for the first time in Germany, been elected as parliamentary speaker ...
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October 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM
A turning point for democracy?
After winning in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD—classified as right-wing extremist—has, with Tobias Rausch, taken the state parliament presidency for the first time.
European media debate what the right’s rise in the state and Germany means ⬇️
After winning in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD—classified as right-wing extremist—has, with Tobias Rausch, taken the state parliament presidency for the first time.
European media debate what the right’s rise in the state and Germany means ⬇️
Three years after the Hamas attack, Israel is commemorating the victims. On October 7, 2023, terrorists from the Gaza Strip invaded Israel, murdering more than 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostages ⬇️
Three years after the attack on Israel: what remains?
On the third anniversary of the Hamas attack, Israel is commemorating the victims.
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October 7, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Three years after the Hamas attack, Israel is commemorating the victims. On October 7, 2023, terrorists from the Gaza Strip invaded Israel, murdering more than 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostages ⬇️
Brazil’s next president will be decided in a runoff election on 25 October. In the first round, Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, received around 47% of the vote, while incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva followed closely behind with approximately 45% ⏬
Brazil: lurch to the right with Bolsonaro?
In the presidential elections in Brazil, the incumbent Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, are set to face one another in a run-off.
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October 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Brazil’s next president will be decided in a runoff election on 25 October. In the first round, Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, received around 47% of the vote, while incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva followed closely behind with approximately 45% ⏬
Turkey is cracking down hard on people and media outlets accused of spreading “LGBT propaganda.”
As part of the “My Family Is Safe” operation, numerous activists and journalists were arrested in September, including eurotopics editor Tuğba Tekerek. The news portal T24 has now been blocked ⤵️
As part of the “My Family Is Safe” operation, numerous activists and journalists were arrested in September, including eurotopics editor Tuğba Tekerek. The news portal T24 has now been blocked ⤵️
Turkey: why has news website T24 been blocked?
A court in Turkey has ordered news website T24 to be blocked on the grounds that - following the 'Ailem Güvende' (My Family is Safe) investigation - some of its content has been classified as 'LGBT pr...
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October 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Turkey is cracking down hard on people and media outlets accused of spreading “LGBT propaganda.”
As part of the “My Family Is Safe” operation, numerous activists and journalists were arrested in September, including eurotopics editor Tuğba Tekerek. The news portal T24 has now been blocked ⤵️
As part of the “My Family Is Safe” operation, numerous activists and journalists were arrested in September, including eurotopics editor Tuğba Tekerek. The news portal T24 has now been blocked ⤵️
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for 29 November. His minority government, backed by social democrats and the left, failed to secure a majority for its tenant-protection decrees.
Is this the solution? ⏬
Is this the solution? ⏬
Spain: snap election after tenant-protection decrees fail
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for 29 November after his minority government consisting of his social-democratic PSOE party and the left-wing Sumar alliance failed to ...
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October 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for 29 November. His minority government, backed by social democrats and the left, failed to secure a majority for its tenant-protection decrees.
Is this the solution? ⏬
Is this the solution? ⏬
UK PM Andy Burnham has announced sweeping reforms on social care, pensions, housing, energy and EU ties — but how will they be funded?
For euro|topics correspondent Kristina Moorehead, this is the debate of the week
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For euro|topics correspondent Kristina Moorehead, this is the debate of the week
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October 4, 2026 at 8:41 AM
UK PM Andy Burnham has announced sweeping reforms on social care, pensions, housing, energy and EU ties — but how will they be funded?
For euro|topics correspondent Kristina Moorehead, this is the debate of the week
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For euro|topics correspondent Kristina Moorehead, this is the debate of the week
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In Finland, a series of break-ins at MPs’ homes has drawn attention.
In several cases, traces were found, but nothing appears to have been stolen. All eyes are on Russia, though there is no evidence so far 🔽
In several cases, traces were found, but nothing appears to have been stolen. All eyes are on Russia, though there is no evidence so far 🔽
Finland: break-ins at MPs homes
An investigation is under way in Finland into a series of suspected break-ins at the homes of several members of parliament.
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October 3, 2026 at 7:20 AM
In Finland, a series of break-ins at MPs’ homes has drawn attention.
In several cases, traces were found, but nothing appears to have been stolen. All eyes are on Russia, though there is no evidence so far 🔽
In several cases, traces were found, but nothing appears to have been stolen. All eyes are on Russia, though there is no evidence so far 🔽
Incumbent Lula da Silva or Jair Bolsonaro’s son? This Sunday, Brazilians will vote on who will serve as president for the next four years.
European newspapers are debating what’s at stake 🔽
European newspapers are debating what’s at stake 🔽
Presidential election: which path will Brazil take?
Brazilians will vote on Sunday on whether they want Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to serve another term - his fourth - as president.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Incumbent Lula da Silva or Jair Bolsonaro’s son? This Sunday, Brazilians will vote on who will serve as president for the next four years.
European newspapers are debating what’s at stake 🔽
European newspapers are debating what’s at stake 🔽
Are school protests in France being politically instrumentalized?
For a week, students have been protesting, demanding better school resources and easier access to universities ⬇️
For a week, students have been protesting, demanding better school resources and easier access to universities ⬇️
France: school protests escalate into violence
A protest movement is spreading across secondary schools in France.
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October 1, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Are school protests in France being politically instrumentalized?
For a week, students have been protesting, demanding better school resources and easier access to universities ⬇️
For a week, students have been protesting, demanding better school resources and easier access to universities ⬇️
In-flight emergency: A Flydubai co-pilot reportedly attacked the pilot with a knife in an apparent attempt to seize control of the aircraft. With help from passengers and crew, the plane—en route to Tel Aviv—made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia 🔽
Flydubai flight: emergency landing after attack in cockpit
The co-pilot of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday apparently stabbed the pilot and attempted to take control of the aircraft with 174 passengers on board.
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October 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM
In-flight emergency: A Flydubai co-pilot reportedly attacked the pilot with a knife in an apparent attempt to seize control of the aircraft. With help from passengers and crew, the plane—en route to Tel Aviv—made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia 🔽
Vučić steps down—but not out of the spotlight: About a month before Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, the president is resigning because he cannot serve another term.
He will now lead the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) ticket, running as its top candidate against the student list 🔽
He will now lead the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) ticket, running as its top candidate against the student list 🔽
Serbia: Vučić resigns ahead of general election
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić announced his early resignation on Sunday, as he had already indicated back in June.
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September 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Vučić steps down—but not out of the spotlight: About a month before Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, the president is resigning because he cannot serve another term.
He will now lead the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) ticket, running as its top candidate against the student list 🔽
He will now lead the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) ticket, running as its top candidate against the student list 🔽
Social Democrat Andersson won Sweden’s election but has been unable to form a coalition.
She returned the mandate to form a government after the Left Party backed a Conservative candidate for speaker of parliament.
Why is it so complicated?
She returned the mandate to form a government after the Left Party backed a Conservative candidate for speaker of parliament.
Why is it so complicated?
Sweden: still no new government
The Swedish Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson has announced that her party's exploratory talks with the Left Party have failed.
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September 29, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Social Democrat Andersson won Sweden’s election but has been unable to form a coalition.
She returned the mandate to form a government after the Left Party backed a Conservative candidate for speaker of parliament.
Why is it so complicated?
She returned the mandate to form a government after the Left Party backed a Conservative candidate for speaker of parliament.
Why is it so complicated?
Israel will elect a new Knesset on 27 October. The vote is widely seen as a referendum on the political future of right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has led the country, with interruptions, since 1996 🔽
Countdown to Israeli election: will Netanyahu prevail?
Israel will elect a new parliament on 27 October.
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September 29, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Israel will elect a new Knesset on 27 October. The vote is widely seen as a referendum on the political future of right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has led the country, with interruptions, since 1996 🔽
A new wave of papal enthusiasm?
Around 800,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Paris. He also met with survivors of clerical abuse in Lourdes before traveling to Metz to deliver a message on European unity.
Media outlets are applauding Leo’s humanitarian mission amid global instability 🔽
Around 800,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Paris. He also met with survivors of clerical abuse in Lourdes before traveling to Metz to deliver a message on European unity.
Media outlets are applauding Leo’s humanitarian mission amid global instability 🔽
Papal visit: balm for the soul of France?
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from 25 to 28 September.
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September 28, 2026 at 12:13 PM
A new wave of papal enthusiasm?
Around 800,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Paris. He also met with survivors of clerical abuse in Lourdes before traveling to Metz to deliver a message on European unity.
Media outlets are applauding Leo’s humanitarian mission amid global instability 🔽
Around 800,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Paris. He also met with survivors of clerical abuse in Lourdes before traveling to Metz to deliver a message on European unity.
Media outlets are applauding Leo’s humanitarian mission amid global instability 🔽
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to tighten the country’s neutrality rules in a national referendum. The initiative was put forward by Pro Schweiz, an advocacy group closely aligned with the right-wing conservative Swiss People’s Party (SVP).
Here’s how the press is interpreting the result 🔽
Here’s how the press is interpreting the result 🔽
Why did the Swiss vote against stricter neutrality?
In a referendum held on Sunday,
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September 28, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to tighten the country’s neutrality rules in a national referendum. The initiative was put forward by Pro Schweiz, an advocacy group closely aligned with the right-wing conservative Swiss People’s Party (SVP).
Here’s how the press is interpreting the result 🔽
Here’s how the press is interpreting the result 🔽
An 87-year-old woman was forcibly evicted in Madrid from the apartment where she had lived for more than 70 years after her rent was raised from €500 to €2,650, leaving her unable to pay.
For euro|topics correspondent Brigitte Kramer, this case is the debate of the week
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For euro|topics correspondent Brigitte Kramer, this case is the debate of the week
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September 25, 2026 at 5:37 PM
An 87-year-old woman was forcibly evicted in Madrid from the apartment where she had lived for more than 70 years after her rent was raised from €500 to €2,650, leaving her unable to pay.
For euro|topics correspondent Brigitte Kramer, this case is the debate of the week
⏩ eurotopics.net/en/364558
For euro|topics correspondent Brigitte Kramer, this case is the debate of the week
⏩ eurotopics.net/en/364558
Today marks the end of Chinese President Xi’s state visit to Washington, which was lavishly staged by US President Trump.
Both sides emphasized their “friendship,” while Xi promised to send two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo ⏬
Both sides emphasized their “friendship,” while Xi promised to send two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo ⏬
Trump-Xi summit: more than just warm words?
Today marks the end of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, which was staged with great pomp by Donald Trump.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Today marks the end of Chinese President Xi’s state visit to Washington, which was lavishly staged by US President Trump.
Both sides emphasized their “friendship,” while Xi promised to send two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo ⏬
Both sides emphasized their “friendship,” while Xi promised to send two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo ⏬
Europe is talking about the Left’s success in Berlin.
Some hail its progressive vision amid the rise of the far right; others question the party’s competence and ideology.
Could Elif Eralp and her colleagues offer a model for Europe? 🔽
Some hail its progressive vision amid the rise of the far right; others question the party’s competence and ideology.
Could Elif Eralp and her colleagues offer a model for Europe? 🔽
Berliners shift to the left
The Left Party under lead candidate Elif Eralp secured a clear victory in Berlin's state elections on Sunday, claiming around 26 percent of the vote.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Europe is talking about the Left’s success in Berlin.
Some hail its progressive vision amid the rise of the far right; others question the party’s competence and ideology.
Could Elif Eralp and her colleagues offer a model for Europe? 🔽
Some hail its progressive vision amid the rise of the far right; others question the party’s competence and ideology.
Could Elif Eralp and her colleagues offer a model for Europe? 🔽
Tensions at key waterways in the Middle East and declining Russian exports have driven a noticeable rise in crude oil and fuel prices. European governments are trying to counter the trend—but how effective are their measures? ⏬
What to do about the petrol price shock?
The situation in the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab and the decline in Russian exports due to the war in Ukraine are putting pressure on global crude oil and fuel markets.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Tensions at key waterways in the Middle East and declining Russian exports have driven a noticeable rise in crude oil and fuel prices. European governments are trying to counter the trend—but how effective are their measures? ⏬
Donald Trump has barred several outlets, including CNN and Politico, from the White House, citing “fake news” about his work. European media are asking what to make of the move ⏬
TV broadcasters banned from White House
US President Trump has banned several media outlets including the TV channel CNN and news website Politico, which is owned by the Springer-Verlag, from the White House.
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September 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Donald Trump has barred several outlets, including CNN and Politico, from the White House, citing “fake news” about his work. European media are asking what to make of the move ⏬
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington today for a state visit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Talks are set to cover trade, tariffs, rare earths, Taiwan, and Ukraine. What could it deliver? ⏬
Xi visits Trump: what to expect?
Xi Jinping, China's president and general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, is due in Washington for a state visit today.
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September 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington today for a state visit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Talks are set to cover trade, tariffs, rare earths, Taiwan, and Ukraine. What could it deliver? ⏬
European media see the CDU’s heavy losses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin as a clear rebuke to the federal government. Friedrich Merz says he will stick to the reforms he called a “cure for the authoritarian poison.”
Is that wise? 🔽
Is that wise? 🔽
After state elections: can Merz keep his job?
In state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the CDU has once again suffered major losses.
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September 23, 2026 at 9:57 AM
European media see the CDU’s heavy losses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin as a clear rebuke to the federal government. Friedrich Merz says he will stick to the reforms he called a “cure for the authoritarian poison.”
Is that wise? 🔽
Is that wise? 🔽
In Russia’s parliamentary elections, the United Russia party secured a decisive victory with about 58% of the vote, according to the election commission. A total of five Kremlin-loyal parties will enter the State Duma; genuinely oppositional forces were not permitted to run ⬇️
Russia: Duma still firmly in Putin party's grip
The United Russia party has secured a clear victory in the Russian parliamentary elections: according to the electoral commission it secured 58 percent of the vote.
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September 22, 2026 at 11:39 AM
In Russia’s parliamentary elections, the United Russia party secured a decisive victory with about 58% of the vote, according to the election commission. A total of five Kremlin-loyal parties will enter the State Duma; genuinely oppositional forces were not permitted to run ⬇️