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VW has partnered with Rivian in a $5.8 billion joint venture aimed at accelerating EV innovation. The move will see both companies sharing advanced technologies to address slowing global EV demand and increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers.

Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were detained in Amsterdam after defying a protest ban. Hundreds gathered in Dam Square on Sunday, calling for an end to…

Politics dominate European news this morning, with reports that Germany will hold snap elections in February following the collapse of the coalition government.

The latest from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing fears over suspected “anti-Israeli” violence at football matches continue to fill the news sites.

A snapshot of the headlines across the European newspapers and media sites. 

There’s ongoing coverage of the devastating floods in Spain, as anger continues to grow over the government’s handling of the crisis – and ahead of warnings of more potential floods. 

Coverage of the latest from the Russia-Ukraine war is heavily covered across a variety of European newspapers as well as upcoming meetings between European leaders ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025.

Tourism, crime and fears over football violence tonight dominate the headlines.

Sir Keir Starmer will mark Armistice Day at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, in what signifies a major step in his plans to build…

Hungarian police have arrested a 37-year-old Irish man in connection with the murder of Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse from Portland, Oregon, who went missing after a night out in Budapest.  

Pompeii will introduce a cap of 20,000 daily visitors starting November 15, following a dramatic rise in tourist numbers. This move aims to balance preservation efforts with the growing popularity of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site.

Simon Harris, is to request the dissolution of the Dáil from President Michael D. Higgins, paving the way for Ireland’s next general election.

Quick View – Contents What does a Donald Trump presidency look like for the economy? On Tuesday, the United States voted for its next President. Donald…

Germany’s governing coalition is on the brink of collapse after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, triggering a political crisis. Scholz, leader of the Social Democrats (SPD), announced that he had lost trust in Lindner, who heads the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and is part of the coalition.

Much like the UK, the newspaper front pages went to print long before the results of the US election rolled in. Some of the front pages reported on the predictions of the election whilst others left US politics off their front pages altogether. Online, most major European newspapers/news sites lead with the presidential election – here are some of the highlights. 

Robert Fisk: University to set up public archive on work of renowned The Independent journalist Funding of €200,000 (£167,800) has been given to Trinity College…

The photos capture joyful moments: a dad with his kids on holiday, family pets wagging their tails, teenage daughters posing for selfies. Frustrated residents in…

Barcelona experienced significant flooding on Monday as heavy rains swept through the region, just days after devastating floods struck Valencia. The Spanish weather agency placed parts of Catalonia on red alert, with local media showing images of partially submerged cars on highways.

Moldova’s pro-EU leader Sandu re-elected Maia Sandu, Moldova’s pro-European Union (EU) leader, has secured re-election in a closely watched presidential runoff. Sandu won with 54.94%…

Angry crowds throw mud and insults at Spanish royals and PM in flood-hit Valencia King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain faced a tense reception…

Moldovans to choose president in decisive runoff overshadowed by fraud and intimidation claims Moldovans are casting votes in a decisive presidential runoff Sunday that pits…

Many of the stories dominating the European headlines are related to the catastrophic flooding in Spain, which has so far killed at least 158 people. More bad weather is expected throughout Friday, increasing fears that the death toll will continue to rise. 

A teenager and four others have been seriously wounded in a shootout in the city of Poitiers in western France, which erupted into a fight involving “several hundred people”
EU countries clash with WHO over trans rights and access to healthcare

Nearly half of European Union countries consider ‘transsexualism’ a psychiatric diagnosis

Former Valencia footballer Jose Castillejo has died as a result of the flash floods that have devastated the Spanish city. Flash flooding has hit eastern…

Spain flood death toll passes 150 Spain is facing its deadliest flooding disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed deaths as heavy rains and…

European news bulletin today – Spain’s flood death toll to rise, Migrants die crossing Channel, Trump warns EU will pay A lot is happening across…

Spain’s flood death toll expected to rise Spain is grappling with its worst flooding in decades, with at least 95 confirmed dead and dozens still…

Victims of the flash floods in Spain are beginning to coming to terms with what has happened in the last 24 hours. One survivor said…