Romania’s President Convenes Defense Council to Address Cyber Election Interference Risk

Aarschot (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Sushi Pleintje in Aarschot has launched a fundraiser to support victims of the deadly August 2026 floods in Nepal, hoping to sell at least 100 benefit boxes as local businesses across Europe and beyond mobilize food-based charity drives in response to one of the region’s worst recent disasters.
What is the Sushi Pleintje fundraiser?
In the Flemish municipality of

Four German factories face prolonged uncertainty as Europe’s largest automaker seeks more extensive cost cuts. Volkswagen has endorsed a significant restructuring plan that anticipates cutting around 50,000 jobs globally, reducing its model lineup, and leaving an uncertain future for four German plants. This agreement avoids immediate clashes between management, shareholders, and worker rep

The majority of the government’s spending in the new plan is concentrated in three initiatives.
France will accelerate payments within its “national solidarity” program, intended to compensate for crop losses, increasing the total to €520 million, contingent on the adoption of the nation’s 2027 budget.
An “agricultural recovery fund” of €235 million is proposed

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Sint-Niklaas police have arrested five suspects and recovered €22,000 worth of stolen gold jewelry hidden in a car following a brazen midday theft at a Knokke-Heist luxury dealer, with the Sint-Niklaas PROA team leading the rapid intervention
How did the theft unfold at La Mine de Diamant?
The robbery took place on a Wednesday afternoon at La Mine de D

Brussels is grappling with persistent drug trafficking, territorial disputes, and gun violence. When a drug-prevention booth appeared at the Percusounds festival, city officials focused on the religious affiliations of some supporters rather than supporting demand reduction efforts. This raises concerns about freedom of religion or belief and highlights a lack of backing for primary drug preventi

The report revealed Farage, who is set to deliver his main speech at Reform’s Birmingham conference on Friday afternoon following an appearance by his French political ally Jordan Bardella, meeting undercover reporters who posed as a wealthy U.S. supporter and his son, expressing gratitude for their support. Under British electoral law, a U.S. citizen is not an eligible donor.
Channel 4 News repor

Barcelona, Spain, 3 September (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Tadej Pogacar has been discharged from hospital following surgery on his fractured left collarbone, but serious doubts remain over whether he will be fit to defend his world road race title later this month. The latest Tadej Pogacar recovery assessment from Slovenia’s medical team suggests competing at the World Championships in Montreal on 2

King Charles III and the Japanese imperial couple enjoy unique diplomatic privileges that allow them to cross borders without a passport, a benefit not extended to their families. While passports are essential for most travelers, King Charles III and the Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are exceptions. This exemption stems from their distinct constitutional roles in the UK and Japan,

Before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, a historic scenario looms: Could Germany get its first AfD Minister-President? Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund plans a political overhaul of the state in the event of an absolute majority. The episode analyzes which promises he could implement immediately and where the plans would face constitutional hurdles.
Pauline von Pezold evaluates how realistic this

Barcelona, Spain, 3 September (Eurotoday) – Tadej Pogacar has left hospital following surgery on his fractured left collarbone, but the latest Tadej Pogacar recovery outlook suggests his chances of defending his world road race title later this month are increasingly slim. The Slovenian was pictured with his left arm in a sling, facial bruising and bandages as he began the next stage of his reha