Europe Estonia Moose movements will be better tracked to help manage their populations; "MooseBelt", a joint Estonian–Latvian initiative, aims to address the limited insight available so far into the migration routes, feeding grounds and resting sites of elk
Europe Ireland Flood risks are forecast to persist for the rest of the week as Storm Chandra has hit Ireland leaving 20.000 homes and businesses without power yesterday morning, commuters experiencing delays nationwide, roads closed; yellow weather warning is in force
Europe Latvia Fraud attempts are posing an increasing challenge to Latvian residents; a survey by Luminor Bank with the research agency Norstat reveals telephone fraud was the most common type of fraud encountered, with 71% of residents reporting such incidents
Europe Luxembourg Food safety agency recalled two more baby formulas, the third and fourth in a week, issuing separate alerts as the products may show “possible presence of cereulide, produced by the microorganism Bacillus cereus”
Europe Netherlands Smaller Dutch banks are those offering the highest interest rates in Europe; to attract savers they sometimes exceed the rates at major banks by one percentage point, according to site Geld.nl; in 2026 they are also boosting rates on fixed-term deposits
Europe Belgium Historic La Chapelle shunting station may be lost as its owners didn't secure investments for renovation; the iconic building is severely damaged and the Port of Brussels may order demolition even as the public calls for it to be used for the community
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Top court has confirmed indictment of four Bosnian Army ex-soldiers for war crimes against Serb and Croat civilians held in the basement of the Music School in Zenica in 1993
Europe Ukraine 80% of Ukraine faces emergency power cuts following Russia's overnight aerial attack, focused on Kyiv; many chose to stay in the city and are keeping up with previous activities resisting cold and lack of power and heating
Europe Kosovo 109 suspects of vote-tampering were held by police as part of a major operation in Prizren municipality related to allegations of fraud in the December 28 parliamentary elections
Europe Finland New national digital guidelines set stricter limits on children’s use of smartphones, social media and screens during free time: authorizes smartphones and all social media use for children above 13, calling for no screen time at all for those under two
Europe Andorra Andorran Laia Ateca was awarded for best production design at the 38th edition of the European Film Awards for the film Sirat, directed by Oliver Laxe, nominated for the 2026 Oscar
Europe Austria A supplementary protocol on bilateral border-co-operation was signed with Hungary; the text aligns with the post-pandemic Schengen Borders Code: joint patrols can be deployed on either side carrying out identity checks up to 10 km beyond the actual border
Europe United Kingdom New BBC strategic partnership with video platform YouTube will showcase “the best homegrown storytelling and news from across” the British broadcaster; BBC will “expand” its activities on YouTube, including tailor-made content for younger audiences