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News from Europe this week centers on Iceland is turning 120,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into stone. It is locking away the greenhouse gas unde🌐. Rounding out the latest reports, Microsoft pulls out of UK data center deal with Nscale, Telegraph reports🌐. Also in the headlines, Viet Nam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties🌐. Elsewhere, Aleksib Faces Tax Fraud Charge in Finland, Denies Intent🌐. In another development, Oman Air, Finnair Codeshare Expands Finland, Oman and Australia Connections - News and Statistics🌐. The week also brought Việt Nam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties🌐.

Western Europe:Northern Europe:Southern Europe:Central Europe:Eastern Europe:

United Kingdom

Western Europe9 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago5 reports

Crime & Safety12:58 PHT

UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife

UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera · 3 days ago

Politics09:39 PHT

'Great to be back!' Harry, Meghan in first joint outing since UK return

'Great to be back!' Harry, Meghan in first joint outing since UK return Philstar.com

Philstar.com · 3 days ago

Politics20:02 PHT

U.K. revisits its bloody history in medieval tapestry and battle reenactments

U.K. revisits its bloody history in medieval tapestry and battle reenactments The Washington Post

The Washington Post · 3 days ago

Politics20:50 PHTTop story

Breaking UK news

Facebook · 3 days ago

Politics18:47 PHT

Microsoft pulls out of UK data center deal with Nscale, Telegraph reports

Microsoft pulls out of UK data center deal with Nscale, Telegraph reports Reuters

Reuters · 3 days ago

Saturday, October 17, 2026

4 days ago3 reports

Politics15:26 PHT

PH embassy in London concerned as Filipina's viral interview of life in UK draws criticisms

PH embassy in London concerned as Filipina's viral interview of life in UK draws criticisms The Manila Times

The Manila Times · 4 days ago

Politics12:54 PHT

PH embassy in UK rejects inaccurate portrayals of Filipinos

PH embassy in UK rejects inaccurate portrayals of Filipinos Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net · 4 days ago

Politics02:40 PHT

Embassy: Pinoys in UK deserve respect

Embassy: Pinoys in UK deserve respect Daily Tribune

Daily Tribune · 4 days ago

Friday, October 16, 2026

5 days ago1 report

Culture21:54 PHT

UK Envoy: We’ve got to start seeing nature as our friend

UK Envoy: We’ve got to start seeing nature as our friend Unric

Unric · 5 days ago

France

Western Europe2 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago2 reports

Politics17:39 PHT

Germany and France scrap plans to phase out conventional cars

Germany and France scrap plans to phase out conventional cars deutschland.de

deutschland.de · 3 days ago

Politics15:00 PHT

Germany, France harden ‘Made in Europe’ stance, pressuring China’s auto sector

Germany, France harden ‘Made in Europe’ stance, pressuring China’s auto sector South China Morning Post

South China Morning Post · 3 days ago

Germany

Western Europe2 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago2 reports

Transport18:59 PHT

Car suspected of breaching fence at Germany’s Leipzig airport

Car suspected of breaching fence at Germany’s Leipzig airport Latest news from Azerbaijan

Latest news from Azerbaijan · 3 days ago

Business12:00 PHT

Far-right election gains threaten Germany’s investment drive

Far-right election gains threaten Germany’s investment drive Financial Times

Financial Times · 3 days ago

Belgium

Western Europe2 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago2 reports

Crime & Safety19:11 PHT

45 arrested, including 12 minors, during protests in Belgium’s Lieg

45 arrested, including 12 minors, during protests in Belgium’s Lieg Anadolu Ajansı

Anadolu Ajansı · 3 days ago

Crime & Safety15:03 PHT

Belgium condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in West Bank

Belgium condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in West Bank Yeni Şafak English

Yeni Şafak English · 3 days ago

Liechtenstein

Western Europe4 reports

Thursday, October 15, 2026

6 days ago4 reports

Politics12:01 PHTTop story

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Brigitte Haas to visit Vietnam

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Brigitte Haas to visit Vietnam Báo VietNamNet

Báo VietNamNet · 6 days ago

Politics11:43 PHTTop story

Liechtenstein Prime Minister's visit to Vietnam: Opening up practical cooperation opportunities for the business community.

Liechtenstein Prime Minister's visit to Vietnam: Opening up practical cooperation opportunities for the business community. Vietnam.vn

Vietnam.vn · 6 days ago

Politics10:30 PHT

What Happens In Liechtenstein Doesn’t Stay In Liechtenstein!

What Happens In Liechtenstein Doesn’t Stay In Liechtenstein! BananaIP Counsels

BananaIP Counsels · 6 days ago

Politics00:44 PHT

Liechtenstein PM’s Viet Nam visit expected to provide fresh impetus for bilateral ties: Ambassador

Liechtenstein PM’s Viet Nam visit expected to provide fresh impetus for bilateral ties: Ambassador en.qdnd.vn

en.qdnd.vn · 6 days ago

Iceland

Northern Europe5 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago5 reports

Politics18:59 PHT

Iceland is turning 120,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into stone. It is locking away the greenhouse gas unde

Iceland is turning 120,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into stone. It is locking away the greenhouse gas unde The Economic Times

The Economic Times · 3 days ago

Business18:40 PHT

Viet Nam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties

Viet Nam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties Nhan Dan Online

Nhan Dan Online · 3 days ago

Business18:09 PHT

Việt Nam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties

Việt Nam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties vietnamnews.vn

vietnamnews.vn · 3 days ago

Politics15:00 PHT

Landslide Warnings Add to Sunday Travel Risks in Northwest Iceland

Landslide Warnings Add to Sunday Travel Risks in Northwest Iceland Iceland Review

Iceland Review · 3 days ago

Business14:30 PHT

Vietnam, Iceland to ramp up cooperation following VEFTA trade deal

Vietnam, Iceland to ramp up cooperation following VEFTA trade deal VOV.VN

VOV.VN · 3 days ago

Norway

Northern Europe7 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago7 reports

Business14:13 PHT

Vietnam signs free-trade deal with Norway, Switzerland and others

Vietnam signs free-trade deal with Norway, Switzerland and others Latest news from Azerbaijan

Latest news from Azerbaijan · 3 days ago

Politics15:41 PHT

An electric truck hits the road for Norway

An electric truck hits the road for Norway dw.com

dw.com · 3 days ago

Politics14:16 PHT

Norway takes on the Alps with major push for British skiers

Norway takes on the Alps with major push for British skiers Breaking Travel News

Breaking Travel News · 3 days ago

Business12:25 PHT

NORWAY GOVT: AROUND HALF OF ALL NORWEGIAN EXPORTS TO VIETNAM WILL BE TARIFF-FREE WHEN THE AGREEMENT ENTERS INTO FORCE

NORWAY GOVT: AROUND HALF OF ALL NORWEGIAN EXPORTS TO VIETNAM WILL BE TARIFF-FREE WHEN THE AGREEMENT ENTERS INTO FORCE CGTN

CGTN · 3 days ago

Politics03:18 PHT

Syrian finance minister discusses development with Qatar, Norway

Syrian finance minister discusses development with Qatar, Norway Arab News

Arab News · 3 days ago

Business14:21 PHT

Vietnam signs free trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland

Vietnam signs free trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland The Business Times

The Business Times · 3 days ago

Business12:26 PHT

European countries including Norway, Switzerland sign free trade agreement with Vietnam

European countries including Norway, Switzerland sign free trade agreement with Vietnam TradingView

TradingView · 3 days ago

Sweden

Northern Europe3 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago3 reports

Politics16:51 PHT

Rally Sweden in deep financial crisis as multi-million-krona debts threaten future

Rally Sweden in deep financial crisis as multi-million-krona debts threaten future RallyJournal.com

RallyJournal.com · 3 days ago

Politics15:00 PHT

A family ‘coolcation’ in Arctic Sweden

A family ‘coolcation’ in Arctic Sweden The Week

The Week · 3 days ago

Politics05:00 PHT

HELIX To Play Two Special Shows In Sweden This Summer

HELIX To Play Two Special Shows In Sweden This Summer BraveWords

BraveWords · 3 days ago

Denmark

Northern Europe1 report

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago1 report

Politics12:34 PHT

World’s largest island Greenland has 80% ice, zero connecting roads, and you can only fly in from Denmark or Iceland | Travel

World’s largest island Greenland has 80% ice, zero connecting roads, and you can only fly in from Denmark or Iceland | Travel Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times · 3 days ago

Finland

Northern Europe6 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago6 reports

Politics19:30 PHT

One dead, three seriously injured in Finland motorway crash

One dead, three seriously injured in Finland motorway crash Helsinki Times

Helsinki Times · 3 days ago

Politics18:27 PHT

Aleksib Faces Tax Fraud Charge in Finland, Denies Intent

Aleksib Faces Tax Fraud Charge in Finland, Denies Intent Skin.Club Community

Skin.Club Community · 3 days ago

Politics18:20 PHT

Oman Air, Finnair Codeshare Expands Finland, Oman and Australia Connections - News and Statistics

Oman Air, Finnair Codeshare Expands Finland, Oman and Australia Connections - News and Statistics IndexBox

IndexBox · 3 days ago

Politics18:04 PHT

Vietnam-Finland ties: Turning strategic commitments into business opportunities

Vietnam-Finland ties: Turning strategic commitments into business opportunities Báo VietNamNet

Báo VietNamNet · 3 days ago

Politics18:03 PHT

Accor Enters Finland With First ibis Styles Hotel in Helsinki

Accor Enters Finland With First ibis Styles Hotel in Helsinki Rus Tourism News

Rus Tourism News · 3 days ago

Culture14:24 PHT

Quality Hotel Sveitsi Awarded Again as Finland’s Leading Resort 2026

Quality Hotel Sveitsi Awarded Again as Finland’s Leading Resort 2026 Mynewsdesk

Mynewsdesk · 3 days ago

Spain

Southern Europe5 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago5 reports

Politics19:53 PHTTop story

Spain's in-form Chacarra wins DP World India Championship

Spain's in-form Chacarra wins DP World India Championship France 24

France 24 · 3 days ago

Politics18:00 PHT

10 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain

10 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain Space

Space · 3 days ago

Politics17:36 PHT

Schengen Checks: Italy and Spain Seek a Solution

Schengen Checks: Italy and Spain Seek a Solution italien.news

italien.news · 3 days ago

Politics16:30 PHT

Scream out loud: How Spain became the world’s escape-room capital with horror hotels and immersive puzzles

Scream out loud: How Spain became the world’s escape-room capital with horror hotels and immersive puzzles WION

WION · 3 days ago

Politics14:29 PHT

Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 in Seville, Spain, for ninth straight win

Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 in Seville, Spain, for ninth straight win سانا

سانا · 3 days ago

Portugal

Southern Europe10 reports

Sunday, October 18, 2026

3 days ago10 reports

Politics20:19 PHTTop story