Farmers in Paris on tractors in protest at Mercosur trade deal
French farmers rolled into Paris on tractors today early in the morning to show of dissent against an EU trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur they fear…
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Farmers cause chaos in Brussels again
Smoke and the sound of horns filled Brussels’ European quarter today.
Spain facing new chapter in centuries-long battle over women’s face coverings
Spain may be the next country to prohibit the public use of the burqa and the niqab face coverings worn by some Muslim women and girls.
Thousands rally in Madrid calling for PM Sanchez to resign
Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets in Madrid yesterday, waving Spanish flags and chanting "Sánchez, resign!" in a mass protest.
Devastating Hong Kong fire kills at least 55, hundreds missing
A major fire in seven residential towers in Hong Kong has left at least 55 people confirmed dead, dozens severely wounded and around 300 people still missing.
France marks 10-year since November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks
France is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks, which killed 132 people and injured 350.
Brussels celebrates Day of the Dead
Thousands gathered in central Brussels over the weekend to celebrate the Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos - not to be confused with Halloween.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes world’s tallest church
The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has officially earned the title of world’s tallest church.
Flotilla activists welcomed home as heroes upon return
Activists from several international flotillas aiming to deliver aid to Gaza have been arriving home after being detained by Israeli forces.
Trade union protest in Brussels turns violent
A major trade union protest has taken place in Brussels. Tens of thousands showed their opposition to possible cuts by the Belgian Government.
Unite the Kingdom rally in London draws huge crowds
A large number of protesters took to the streets of London for the Unite the Kingdom rally, spearheaded by anti-Islam campaigner and prominent right-wing activist…
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war in Belarus
Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange after mediation by the United Arab Emirates.
Thousands rally in Brussels to protest at Israeli actions in Gaza
Thousands gathered in Brussels for a protest march against Israeli violence in the Gaza Strip.
Leo XIV elected: ‘Habemus Papam – We have a Pope’
On May 8, 2025, the world turned its eyes to the Vatican City as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, signalling the election of the 267th Supreme…
Goodbye, now-former German chancellor Scholz!
Olaf Scholz’s tenure as chancellor of Germany has come to a close.
Photo story : Spain and Portugal hit by massive power blackout
Spain and Portugal experienced a major power outage that disrupted public transport, caused heavy traffic congestion, and delayed numerous flights.
Faithful mourn the passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has passed away at the age of 88, in his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
100,000 march in Rome against EU rearmament plans
As many as 100,000 protestors have marched in Rome against European Union rearmament plans, which polls have indicated were unusually unpopular in Italy.
Turkey’s Erdogan says protests at Istanbul Mayor’s jailing a ‘movement of violence’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said protests over the jailing of Istanbul's Mayor had become a "movement of violence" and that the main opposition party would…
Heathrow Airport fire throws air travel into disarray across Europe and beyond
Air passengers have reported "carnage" as a fire closed London's Heathrow Airport, cancelling at least 1,351 flights due to take off or land from Europe's busiest…
Irish family ejected from Washington event after protest over ‘transgender ideology’
Three members of a well-known Irish evangelical Christian family were forcibly ejected from a St Patrick's Day gala dinner in Washington, which Ireland's Taoiseach,…
Arrested captain of ship in North Sea crash with US tanker a Russian, owner confirms
The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after a collision with a US-flagged oil tanker off the coast of England is a Russian national, the ship's…
Italian whippet proves top dog at UK’s Crufts
A whippet from Venice in Italy has been named best in show at the 2025 Crufts international dog show in the UK.
Mass protest in Romanian capital in support of presidential candidate Georgescu
Thousands of Romanians took to the streets of the capital Bucharest protesting against the annulment of the presidential elections in December and voicing support…
Macron visits ‘sublime’ restored Notre Dame Cathedral
Eight days before the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris to the public, French President Emmanuel Macron has visited the restored cathedral.
Spanish King, Queen and PM face fury on Valencia visit
The King and Queen of Spain, Felipe VI and Letizia, alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, have faced angry crowds as they visited "ground zero" in Valencia following…
Severe weather causes catastrophe and deaths in parts of Spain
Extreme weather conditions in Spain have cost at least 72 lives, including four children.
EXCLUSIVE: European Parliament mulls home-made AI-generated Christmas cards
Bureaucrats working in the European Parliament have been asked to vote on whether the body should publish Christmas cards sporting AI-generated artwork, Brussels…
Dismay at ‘declining state of menswear in European Parliament’
Men's fashion bloggers and former MEPs have told Brussels Signal of their dismay at what they see as the standard of menswear declining faster in the European Parliament…
Cyclone Boris rips through Central Europe as flooding engulfs region
Germany, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania all are reeling under the brunt of Cyclone Boris.