Tesla struggles in Europe as new car registrations fall 90%

New Tesla registrations — a proxy for car sales — fell almost 90% in some European countries, deepening the EV maker’s woes. Denmark, Norway, and Sweden saw particularly large falls. Competition from Chinese rivals, Tesla’s aging lineup, and a...

Chemsex use is changing in Europe

The way gay and bisexual men are using drugs to enhance sex (chemsex) is changing in Europe, especially among younger men and those new to chemsex. They are turning to a new generation of drugs, generally with shorter half-lives. These include...

The European Commission called on Ukraine to strengthen reforms in the area of the rule of law and the fight against corruption

Ukraine demonstrates “remarkable commitment” to the path to joining the European Union, but must overcome recent negative trends in the fight against corruption and accelerate rule of law reforms. This is stated in a draft report from the European...

A Hungarian spy scandal in Brussels implicates Viktor Orbán’s EU commissioner

Brussels is a city teeming with spies. Russians, Iranians, Israelis, Chinese… They all move about, seeking information within European institutions and NATO, or to obtain intelligence from the hundreds of organizations headquartered in the Belgian...

Backed by Brussels, Zelensky urges Orban to drop veto on EU bid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged Hungarian leader Viktor Orban to stop blocking Kyiv's bid to join the EU, as Brussels backed advancing the war-torn country to the next step despite graft concerns. Russia's invasion of...

"Coconut water attracts interest in the European market"

Rio Piedra Farm, located in Panama's tropical region, is working to produce coconuts and green coconuts for the local and European markets. Currently, the farm has over 80 hectares of coconuts and plans to expand its area to 300 hectares in the...

Kazakhstan pioneers digital infrastructure to boost trade and transit

When shipping Chinese products overland to Europe, there is almost no getting around Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Since transit freight can be a lucrative business, the country certainly does not mind that. It hopes to facilitate freight flows on...

PM Rama Reacts After EU Commissioner Marta Kos Praises Albania’s Progress

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted on Tuesday following the publication of the European Commission’s Progress Reports, presented by Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who congratulated the Western Balkan countries for the steps taken on their...

Is Europe really breaking free from China, or just following the US?

By Yassine Talaoui Assistant professor at Qatar University’s College of Business and Economics. Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025 In 1987, The New York Times published an open letter addressed to the American people. Its author, a New York real...

Nexi and Zucchetti Expand Partnership to Provide Integrated Payment Solutions for European Merchants

Nexi Group, the European PayTech, and Zucchetti, a leading Italian software provider in Europe, have expanded their strategic partnership to provide integrated payments for retail and hospitality verticals. Merchants and their customers will...

9 Emagine theaters in Michigan included in sale to European operator: See the list 

A European theater chain, Kinepolis Group, is acquiring the Troy-based Emagine Entertainment. The deal is valued at $105 million and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. The European movie theater chain that previously bought metro...

Letter to EP BUDG committee: Scaling up public investments into health protection from pollution and climate change in the next EU budget

HEAL, together with 14 other organisations, has sent a letter to EU environment ministers. The health sector organisations, representing healthcare and medical professionals, patients and public health experts from across the EU, urge EU leaders...

Rob Jetten Becomes Netherlands’ First Openly Gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten – Photo: Martijn Beekman, Wikicommons The Netherlands has elected an openly gay prime minister — and its youngest ever — following a surprise political upset. Rob Jetten, 38, made history when his centrist-liberal D66 party defeated...

Zelensky says Ukraine ready to open three negotiation clusters for EU accession

Following the publication of the European Commission's Enlargement Package, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is confidently moving toward EU membership and is ready to open Clusters 1, 2, and 6 in the accession talks. He announced...

Reporting from Rome: EU Open Borders Policies Fueling Violent Crime in Italy

Lorenzo Caccialupi, a conservative influencer and supporter of Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, regularly posts about street crime and the dangers of open borders. Photo courtesy of Lorenzo Caccialupi,...

Marta Kos: New EU member States Could Be Put on “Probation” and Excluded

Source: Beta News / Politics | 04.11.25 | access_time 16:04 Marta Kos (BETAPHOTO/European Commission/Xavier Lejeune) New EU member states could be put on “probation” to prevent them from acting as Russia’s ‘Trojan horses’ once they join the bloc,...

Amazon-supported projects add nearly 1GW of clean energy to European grids 

Amazon has announced that nearly 1GW of clean, fossil-free energy is now being supplied to power grids across Europe, following the launch of 20 new renewable energy projects this year. Supported by Amazon, these initiatives span five countries...

EU tries to forge new climate targets before COP30 summit in Brazil next week

BRUSSELS -- The European Union is attempting to forge new climate goals on Tuesday before the U.N. climate talks in Brazil starting next week. Ministers from across the 27-nation bloc are meeting in Brussels to try and get at least 15 to align...

China agrees to lift rare earth export restrictions after trade talks

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Last week’s trade talks between the USA and China have seen the two countries ease some trade restrictions. According to a fact sheet published by the White House on Saturday, the talks resulted in China lifting...

Colombia’s Invisible Narcos: The Secret War Over Truth, Power, and the New Drug Economy

Fifteen years ago, a man folded his newspaper in a Panama City café and quietly surrendered to two U.S. agents. No guns, no chase—just a nod and a handshake that closed one of Colombia’s great criminal arcs. That man, Julio Lozano Pirateque, alias...