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Four European countries have announced the start of negotiations on a treaty under the MDM framework, which is expected to become operational in 2027 and to consolidate the defense procurement of its participants.
Aziz KarimovEuronews has compiled a list of European hotels and pubs that openly advertise their own 'paranormal guests': from the Golden Fleece pub in York to the Toftaholm Herrgård manor in Sweden. The legends are confirmed by the websites of the establishments themselves and of tourism offices.
Aziz KarimovThe hotel group Accor has published the report 'The Changing Map of Tourism in Europe to 2036', prepared on data from Tourism Economics. According to the forecast, demand for accommodation in Europe will grow by a third, while Azerbaijan, Latvia and Romania will become the fastest-growing destinations.
Otabek YusupovAccording to The Wall Street Journal, cited by Daryo.uz, ten European countries have backed Emmanuel Macron's 'forward deterrence' plan: the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, intelligence sharing, and a shared early-warning system. The Baltic states and Italy are not participating in the project.
Otabek YusupovRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that contacts with Europeans take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and through ministerial channels, but Europe, in his words, is demanding Russia's «capitulation». Earlier, Peskov spoke of relations being frozen down to zero.
Aziz KarimovEuronews Travel has published a guide to November: Vienna's Christmas markets open as early as 6 November, new hotels are opening in Madrid and Maastricht, major events take place in Berlin and Athens, and a 478-room resort with 20 pools launches in Fuerteventura.
Otabek YusupovOn Sunday, October 25, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry urged citizens not to make non-essential trips to France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania due to protests related to pensions, housing, education and corruption. The ministry reported a 'sharp deterioration' in the political situation, possible curfews and limited access to consular assistance.
Otabek YusupovThe storms Aiden and Boelo, which struck less than 24 hours apart, left more than 150,000 homes without electricity in Britain, France and Germany, caused hundreds of flight cancellations, including about 90 at Amsterdam's Schiphol, and paralysed transport. One person died in Scotland, and a fallen tree also injured a runner at the marathon in Lille.
Otabek YusupovThe Saily app has compiled the “Tombstone Tourism Index” — a ranking of 30 European cities by the appeal of their historic cemeteries. Leading the list are Père Lachaise in Paris, Vår Frelsers Gravlund in Oslo, Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Olšany in Prague and Highgate in London. The authors note free admission and the rich history of most of the necropolises. The Saily app has compiled the 'Tombstone Tourism Index' — a ranking of 30 European cities by the appeal of their historic cemeteries. Père Lachaise in Paris, Vår Frelsers Gravlund in Oslo, Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Olšany in Prague and Highgate in London lead the list. The authors note free entry and the rich history of most necropolises.
Aziz KarimovOn October 24, a rally in defense of the state pension system took place in Madrid, organized by the pensioners' movement with support from trade unions, including the CGT. Demonstrators demanded pension indexation in line with real inflation, raising the minimum pension to the level of the minimum wage, and easier early retirement. The rally coincided with a day of protests in France and Italy, where authorities have tightened security measures.
Aziz KarimovUS Vice President JD Vance said the question of SpaceX's military satellite service Starshield should be viewed in the context of the Trump administration's policy on Ukraine and Russia, not as a problem tied personally to Elon Musk. He also criticized European regulation targeting SpaceX.
Sevara AzamovaA study by Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates the number of excess heat-related deaths in summer 2026 across 854 cities in 30 European countries at approximately 50,391 — a record over 26 years of observations. About two-thirds of the cases are attributed by the authors to anthropogenic climate change. The highest death tolls were in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Javlon TursunovThe Financial Times concludes that Europe has fallen far behind in the modern space race and is unlikely to make up the lost ground. The outlet points to the gap in satellite communications: the European OneWeb has about 600 satellites versus more than 10,000 for Starlink. Earlier, Bloomberg estimated Europe's share of global space investment at roughly 10% public and 22% private.
Sevara AzamovaNational Geographic has published its annual 'Best of the World' list for 2027. It includes 25 destinations, six of which are in Europe: Vestland (Norway), Tricity (Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot, Poland), Leipzig (Germany), Normandy (France), Santander (Spain) and Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland).
Javlon TursunovUS President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that Europe must change, otherwise 'nothing will be left of it', calling immigration the continent's main problem. He did not specify concrete measures. Earlier, on October 2, he said Europe was 'being eaten alive'.
Sevara AzamovaMass protests over housing, education and the cost of living have swept France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. In France, more than 2,500 people have been taken into custody after riots, 500 soldiers have been sent to Milan, early elections have been called in Spain for 29 November, and trade unions have announced general strikes.
Sevara AzamovaA few weeks before the main The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 ranking is announced in Lima, the extended list covering positions 51–100 has been published. It includes restaurants from 36 cities across six continents, selected by more than 1,100 international experts. Europe is represented by 20 restaurants from 11 countries; the highest European result is Uliassi in Senigallia (No. 51). The full top 50 will be announced on November 4.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 25, 2026, a number of European countries will turn their clocks back one hour, but Russia does not carry out seasonal clock changes — this is enshrined in the law “On the Calculation of Time.” The time difference with Moscow, Berlin, Paris, Rome, and London will increase, while it will remain the same with Turkey. In the USA, the change will take place on November 1.
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