Europe Norway Norwegian soldiers undertook the longest winter exercise in recent history, cutting off all contact with the outside world for 100 days to prepare for combat behind enemy lines
Europe Netherlands An agreement among the government, energy companies and network operators has been reached: an emergency fund will be extended to help low-income households struggling with high energy bills
Europe Switzerland The city of Geneva, considered the world capital of human rights, international law and humanitarian aid, is planning to pay CHF10 million of NGO worker wages following the United States decision to freeze humanitarian aid for 90 days
Europe Russia Russia reportedly struck with a drone the protective shield built over reactor number 4 of the former Chernobyl power plant, exploded in 1986 causing the worst nuclear disaster in history, now still dangerously radioactive
Europe Romania The National History Museum of Romania has appointed Ovidiu Țentea as its new interim director; born in 1974 in Dumbrăveni, he is a recognised specialist in ancient history and archaeology
Europe Finland In October 2025, Helsinki Cathedral will host a month of discussions on war and peace, with a large-scale installation of Mars by British artist Luke Jerram, the cathedral's second annual theme month, aimed at promoting social dialogue
Europe Germany Carmaker Porsche plans to cut a further 1.900 jobs company-wide over the next four years, after a programme already initiated proved insufficient; the news came just weeks after sports brand Adidas announced it would cut 500 in its headquarters in Bavaria
Europe Iceland The Kindergarten Teachers' Association has announced an indefinite strike in all 22 kindergartens in Kópavogur starting 3 March
Europe Greece Prisons in Greece show severe overcrowding in poor infrastructure and offer inadequate medical care, according to a report by the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture and Ill-treatment
Europe Hungary A minimally invasive method for treating thyroid cancer has been developed by Hungary's Premier Med and Semmelweis University
Europe Ireland Pupils will be able to enjoy school meals also during summer break, thank to the New pilot project 'Hunger on Holiday'; funding that will be granted to schools
Europe Latvia Zane Bērziņa founded the social enterprise Vilbers which produces specialised clothing for people with various mobility problems, including wheelchair users
Europe Malta The Farmer Central Cooperative Society - which sells the products of Maltese farmers - is now selling local products to supermarkets chain Lidl, after discussions lasted 18 months