Europe

Germany summons Russian ambassador over 'cyberattacks, disinformation campaign'

Germany summons Russian ambassador over 'cyberattacks, disinformation campaign'

Foreign Ministry says goal of Russian cyber disinformation was to divide society, create mistrust

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Retirees to make up nearly 30% of German population by 2038
12.12.2025

Retirees to make up nearly 30% of German population by 2038

Working-age population to continue declining, while more and more people to retire, and immigration may not be enough to close the gap, according to Destatis

UK economy grows 1.1% year-on-year in October, below estimates
12.12.2025

UK economy grows 1.1% year-on-year in October, below estimates

On monthly basis, British GDP falls 0.1% in October, missing expectations

Greek leftist opposition party urges gov’t to withdraw from 2026 Eurovision over Israel’s participation
12.12.2025

Greek leftist opposition party urges gov’t to withdraw from 2026 Eurovision over Israel’s participation

SYRIZA says Greece must distance itself from EBU decision allowing Israel to compete, show 'respect for the people of Palestine'

Belgian lawmakers urge public broadcaster to withdraw from Eurovision due to Israel’s participation
12.12.2025

Belgian lawmakers urge public broadcaster to withdraw from Eurovision due to Israel’s participation

MPs from Belgium’s Francophone Socialist Party submit motion urging Francophone Community Government to press RTBF to reconsider its decision to take part in Eurovision 2026

Spain’s public broadcaster chief blasts Eurovision director for failing to mention Gaza in letter to fans
12.12.2025

Spain’s public broadcaster chief blasts Eurovision director for failing to mention Gaza in letter to fans

RTVE head Jose Pablo Lopez accuses Eurovision director of overlooking Gaza and applying rules selectively