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BOK chief to attend BIS governors’ meeting in Switzerland
Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song speaks during a press conference at the BOK headquarters, Seoul, Oct. 22. Yonhap Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song will depart for the Swiss city of Basel this week to attend meetings with central bank governors from member nations of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), his office said Thursday.
Britain’s Best Train Station Revealed: Why This Unstaffed Manchester Hub Took the 2026 Crown
All aboard the triumph train, because Britain’s greatest rail hub has just been crowned. The World Cup of Stations, an annual competition by National Rail’s Rail Delivery Group, pits Britain’s top train stations against each other via public vote. And there’s a new champ for 2026. Now in its eighth year, 20 rail depots were up for the grand title in 2026, including two stops in the Big Smoke. In the end, though, a small 153-year-old station outside Manchester took home the glory.
A New UK Porn Ban Sparks Fears of Unprecedented Sex Censorship
“The UK is really pushing for limits on free speech,” says Michael Fattorosi, an adult industry attorney based in Italy. “This is just something they’re throwing on top of the heap of restrictions.” In a statement to WIRED, Clara Coleman, a spokesperson for the UK’s Ministry of Justice, denied that the legislation was intended to curb sexual expression. “We’re committed to halving violence against women and girls in a decade, and that includes preventing harm before it starts,” Coleman says.
LIVE Updates: France braces for nationwide strikes amid rising living costs
Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to take to the streets across French cities on Thursday, while public sector workers are set to stage strikes, posing a fresh challenge to President Emmanuel Macron, according to France 24. Trade unions have called for nationwide strikes and demonstrations, urging the government to provide greater support to households struggling with rising living costs. The planned action comes after several weeks of social unrest across the country.
Electronics retailer MediaMarktSaturn ramps up on demand delivery service push across Germany
236 MediaMarktSaturn stores across 141 cities in Germany are now available on Just Eat’s Lieferando Deutschland service. In a LinkedIn post, the retailer said: “Someone in Berlin once ordered over 7,200 euros worth of laptops and smartphones through a food delivery app. It arrived within the hour. That’s the extreme end of what’s now possible through our expanded partnership with Lieferando Deutschland.
Energica back on the road: a new era for Italian electric motorcycle brand begins in Milan – thepack.news
Author: Marco Ghezzi – THE PACK Italia | The brand born in the Motor Valley returns to the spotlight with new international ownership, its technological heart firmly rooted in Italy, and a relaunch plan focused on production, innovation and new markets. The Experia will be the first model to return to production, followed by the entire Energica range. Energica is back on the road.
Adif chief resigns after deadly train crash in Spain — RMF24
Marco de la Peña, head of Spain’s state-owned company Adif, resigned on the evening of November 4. His departure has been linked to the railway disaster in Urda, central Spain, where 69 people died on October 28. Adif is responsible for the country’s railway infrastructure, including the high-speed line between Madrid and Seville. Resignation of the Adif chief As RMF24 reports, de la Peña left his post after more than two years in office.
Portugal: De la crise économique à la reprise contrôlée
Imprimer l’article 🖨️ Écouter 🔊 Stop lediplomate.media — imprimé le 05/11/2026 François Souty, PhD Intervenant en géopolitique à Excelia Business School, La Rochelle et Paris-Cachan Intervenant en droit et politique de la concurrence de l’UE à la Faculté de droit de Nantes Réalisation Le Lab Le Diplo By François Souty How an EU Member State on financial assistance rebuilt its economic credibility Executive Summary At the beginning of the 2010s, Portugal appeared to be one of the most fragile...
Is now the time to buy in the Netherlands? Falling prices, NHG updates & foundation rules
With a large amount of property on the Dutch housing market and interest rates stabilising, now could finally be a good time to strike a deal on buying a home. Personally, I don’t think many sellers will say no to an offer at the listing price as quickly as they would have six months ago. Several signs suggest the market is cooling, while new rules coming into effect in 2027 will have an unknown effect on property.
Protests and elections drive EU bond selloff in France, Spain and Belgium
High school students lead a protest in Paris, France, on the 3rd, calling for the abolition of the college admissions system Parcoursup. /Courtesy of AFP Yonhap The value of Government Bonds in major European Union (EU) countries such as France, Spain and Belgium has recently declined. Large-scale protests along with concerns about fiscal deficits are to blame.
RTL Today Radio giveaway: LP returns to Luxembourg – win tickets to her den Atelier show
With more than two billion streams worldwide, LP has built an international following thanks to her extraordinary voice, memorable melodies and a sound that moves effortlessly between rock, pop and indie. Born Laura Pergolizzi in New York, LP spent years establishing herself as a songwriter before finding international success as a performer in her own right.
Europe’s youth anger spreads to Denmark
. COPENHAGEN: Thousands of Danish students took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against government plans to reduce student allowances, joining a growing wave of youth demonstrations across Europe over education funding cuts. Under the slogan ‘Enough is Enough’, 11 high school and university student associations marched from Copenhagen’s City Hall Square to parliament, protesting proposed changes intended to free up funds for defence spending.
DVIDS – News – UNC Deputy Commander Reinforces Partnership with Norway, Highlights Shared Security Interests During Oslo Visit
OSLO, Norway — United Nations Command Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Scott Winter recently visited Oslo, Norway, engaging with senior Norwegian foreign and defense officials to explore opportunities for the Norwegian Armed Forces to contribute to security on the Korean Peninsula and to emphasize the deepening interconnectedness between the European and Indo-Pacific theaters.
Hannan Completes Second Drill Program at Stavaträsk Gold Project, Sweden
1,255 m Drilled to Test IP Chargeability Targets and Extents of Known Mineralization Hannan Metals Limited (TSXV: HAN,OTC:HANNF) (OTC Pink: HANNF) (“Hannan” or the “Company”) announces that the follow-up diamond drill program has been completed at the Stavaträsk gold project in the Skellefteå district of northern Sweden (Figure 1), 20 km north of the historic Boliden mine.
NHL Global Series highlights spectacular week of hockey in Helsinki
“Hockey’s world-wide popularity is growing every day and Helsinki hockey week is a perfect example of its widening appeal,” NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said.
Why are the chief executives of Ireland’s big banks so coy about their strong growth? – The Irish Times
Irish bank bosses don’t really engage in colourfully worded or gleeful commentary. In the past week, Ireland’s three main banks each posted strong results, but their chief executives kept it coy. AIB boss Colin Hunt said the bank notched up “another strong quarter”, which is probably an understatement given new lending rose by 17 per cent.
First conciliation talks fail in doctors, nurses pay dispute | News
Health care unions and employers remain deadlocked over a new collective agreement after their first conciliation meeting ended without an agreement. A conciliation meeting held Wednesday failed to produce progress, according to health care unions, which said Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller was again unable to meet with representatives of health care workers and medical providers.
Slovakia Publishes Names of 13 Countries Whose Citizens Are Eligible for Visa Fee Waivers
Slovakia published a list of 13 countries whose citizens may qualify for an exemption from paying visa application fees The Slovak government confirmed the exemption applies to nationals from countries that hold visa facilitation agreements with the European Union However, not every citizen from the listed countries automatically qualifies, as the exemption is limited to specific categories of applicants Slovakia has released a list of 13 countries whose nationals may be eligible to skip...
British Arrivals in Croatia Set to Increase in 2027 Following WTM London
November the 5th, 2026 – British arrivals in Croatia are looking very likely to increase throughout 2027 as the country wows at the WTM in London. The World Travel Market (WTM) is traditionally held in London at the beginning of November, and it’s one of the largest and most important tourism fairs in the world.
Hungary’s Lesson: Beware the Dangers of Socialism
Seven decades ago, the Soviet Union launched Operation Whirlwind, crushing the Hungarian Revolution, which had overthrown communist rule. Reformer Imre Nagy led the country in its fight against Soviet control. For that he paid with his life. However, popular commemoration of his role in 1989 spurred the collapse of communism not just in Hungary, but throughout Eastern Europe and in the Soviet Union as well. Hungary’s agony, like that of so many of its neighbors, was rooted in the First World War.
‘Tadej Pogačar is more than welcome’ says Giro d’Italia director, but Slovenian stages not designed to lure the five-time Tour de France champion
The director of the Giro d’Italia has stated the somewhat obvious in saying that Tadej Pogačar would be very welcome at next year’s race, but insisted that the route’s incursion into Slovenia is not designed as a bid to tempt the world’s best rider onto the start line. Pogačar has enjoyed taking the opportunity to race on home soil in the past, as evidenced by his two titles at the Tour of Slovenia and his huge disappointment at having to miss this year’s European Championships in Ljubljana.
REWE Group in Austria and Gebrüder Weiss celebrate half a century of partnership
What began in 1976 with four truckloads per week bound for Austria’s Pinzgau and Pongau regions has become one of the longest-standing logistics partnerships in the Austrian grocery retail sector. For 50 years, Gebrüder Weiss has reliably delivered goods to REWE’s retail businesses. In 2025, the logistics company supplied 753 stores and gas stations across six Austrian states, averaging 80 truckloads per operating day. The partnership has grown on the road and expanded into rail.
From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with occasional sunny spells. Light rain is expected only in isolated areas of eastern Latvia. Fog will develop in some regions overnight, reducing visibility, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Light to moderate northwesterly and westerly winds will prevail, with gusts reaching 15 metres per second along the coast during the day.
Following 7 tons of radioactive chanterelles from Belarus, 20 tons of radioactive blueberries were also not allowed into Lithuania
Lithuanian border guards did not allow 20 tons of blueberries from Belarus to be imported, in which an excess of the permissible radiation level was found. The incident occurred at the Salcininkai border crossing point on November 3, reports the State Border Guard Service of Lithuania. Павялічыць Photo: vsat.lrv.lt On Tuesday morning, a DAF truck registered in Lithuania with a Krone semi-trailer registered in Estonia arrived in Lithuania from Belarus.
CEE: Poland on hold, Czechia expected to hike
On the radar Poland kept the central bank rate at 3.75%. Hungarian industrial production grew 8.2% y/y in September. Czech CPI inflation slowed to 2.4% y/y in October, while Croatian CPI inflation rose to 4.9% y/y in October. Slovenia posted a trade surplus of EUR 1.58bn in September. Czech central bank rate decision is due today. Economic developments Today, Czechia’s central bank holds a rate-setting meeting.
The Czech government’s new culture war shows the Maga spirit is still alive in Europe | Jan Bělíček
Oto Klempíř was for many years the frontman of JAR, a popular Czech funk-rock band. He was expelled from the band last year, not over creative differences, or even because of his collaboration with the secret police in the 1980s, but after he declared his intention to stand for parliament for Motorists for Themselves, a populist, nationalist, climate-sceptic party that is closely aligned with Maga ideology.
Soviet Nostalgia Is a Geopolitical Dead End
A woman walks past a state emblem of the Soviet Union in a sculpture park in Moscow on Dec. 8, 2021. Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images Across the former Soviet Union and its satellite states, almost everyone knows The Irony of Fate, a 1976 romantic comedy in which a Moscow surgeon gets drunk at a bathhouse on New Year’s Eve and ends up on a plane to Leningrad.
Bulgarian Alphabet Bill Draws Criticism over English Signs and Public Use of Language – Novinite.com
Bulgaria’s Parliament has approved at first reading a bill proposed by the Revival party on the use of the Cyrillic alphabet, backed by 121 lawmakers from the ruling Progressive Bulgaria (PB), Revival, GERB, Democratic Bulgaria and We Continue the Change, despite criticism that the proposed measures could restrict the use of foreign languages in public life and effectively legitimize writing Bulgarian in Latin letters.
I flew back to Greece for a fit waiter I’d met once
Would you fly across the world to try and reconnect with a man you’ve only met once? (Picture: Liv Nevill) Everyone wishes their life was a romcom, right? But while most of us simply fantasise about stepping into the shoes of Bridget Jones or Andie Anderson, one hopeless romantic in London decided to put her money where her mouth is. This summer, content creator Liv Nevill, 28, found herself freshly single for the first time in years and on her first ever solo holiday in Athens.
ForMin Neculaescu tells U.S. Defence Under Secretary Colby: Romania is stepping up its contribution to NATO 3.0
ForMin Neculaescu tells U.S. Defence Under Secretary Colby: Romania is stepping up its contribution to NATO 3.0 Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu met on Wednesday at the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) with U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, and told the American official that ‘Romania is stepping up its contribution to a NATO 3.0.’ ‘I welcomed today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby for a substantive...
Moldova seen as ‘best performer’ on EU-accession reforms, despite onslaught of Russian sabotage – EUobserver
The European Commission has held up Moldova as an example for other EU-aspirant states to follow, both in terms of internal reforms and resilience to Russian interference, while also praising Albania, Montenegro, and Ukraine. Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos told press in Brussels, on Wednesday (4 November) that, out of the four frontrunners, Albania, Moldova, and Montenegro were “on track” for EU accession by 2030, despite anti-government riots in Tirana this year.
Kosovo’s Draft 2027 Budget Exceeds €4 Billion: How Is the Money Allocated and Who Gets What?
Kosovo’s total planned budget for 2027 amounts to €3,293,763,000, according to the draft budget tables. The document, obtained by Euronews Albania, also reveals several changes involving the new ministries established by the Kurti 4 government. Of this amount, the largest share, approximately €1.4 billion, has been allocated to subsidies and transfers. More than €823 million is earmarked for capital investments, while around €643 million is allocated to salaries.
Parties are not rushing to clean up the voter list: Montenegro on the threshold of an election year without proper voter registration
Although the “cleaning” of the voter register is one of the most important promises of the new government and although the opposition has occasionally called for it, it is questionable whether both parties will support the implementation of this process in the Parliament, so that the parliamentary and local elections, which are due to be held next year, are not again held with irregular voter records, and so that the issue of the regularity of the elections is not reopened.
Construction begins on Albania first wind farm
VERBUND begins construction on the 72.6 MW Spille Wind Farm in Rrogozhinë, the first onshore wind project in Albania. Austrian energy company VERBUND confirmed compliance with all requirements stipulated in the development agreement for the 72.6 MW Spille wind farm, formally authorizing the start of construction in Albania.
Letters to the editor – November 5, 2026
The irony of the budget measures Janet Wojtkow of St Julian’s writes: I almost choked on my cereal reading about the new measures impacting third country nationals (TCNs) in the budget – in particular, the removal of free public transport. This policy can only be interpreted as discriminatory, given that the vast majority of TCNs in Malta are people of colour.
Greek-French singer George Perris to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2027
The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) has announced that George Perris will represent Cyprus at the 71st Eurovision Song Contest, in May 2027. His selection, it added, was carried out through a process organised by CyBC, with the participation of special committees from Cyprus and abroad. The Corporation said that the song with which Perris will compete will be selected following an open invitation to composers, lyricists and creators from Cyprus and abroad to submit their songs.
Film set in North Macedonia wins Tokyo Grand Prix
A film set in North Macedonia, “Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” was awarded the top prize at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, which concluded on Wednesday. The movie by Macedonian-American director Milcho Manchevski was awarded the Tokyo Grand Prix in the competition section on the closing day. The film depicts a brother and sister who make a living stealing and selling bronze statues and manhole covers in the North Macedonian capital of Skopje.
Kazakhstan, Belarus Agree on New Foreign Ministry Cooperation Plan for 2027–2028
Kazakhstan, Belarus Agree on New Foreign Ministry Cooperation Plan for 2027–2028 Kazakhstan and Belarus have agreed to strengthen diplomatic ties and expand bilateral cooperation, signing a new plan of cooperation between their foreign ministries for 2027-2028. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yermukhambet Konuspayev and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, according to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.
Melania Trump to Host Russian and Ukrainian Officials at White House Ahead of Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
US First Lady’s meeting brings representatives of Moscow and Kyiv together, as Ukraine awards her a national honor for helping secure a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — US First Lady Melania Trump is set to host Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House on Thursday, in an unusual diplomatic initiative ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has entered its fifth year.
Haypost puts into circulation postage stamp dedicated to 100th anniversary of Armenian Radio – Public Radio of Armenia
On November 3rd, 2026, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Armenian Heritage. 100th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Armenian Radio” has been put into circulation. The postage stamp with the nominal value of 320 AMD depicts a collage composition dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Radio. It includes the period from 1926 to 2026, reflecting the change and evolution of the Armenian Radio and its listeners through symbolic illustrations.
Turkey showcases renewables surge, but leaves coal intact
On a windy hillside about an hour’s drive northwest of Istanbul, the Catalca power plant was one of Turkey’s first large-scale wind farms and has been feeding electricity into the grid for 18 years. With an installed capacity of 93 megawatts, it generates 287 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, enough for around 115,000 households.
Hardest days of my life, admits Andorra ‘keeper Owono
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is enduring the “hardest days of my life” after the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, whom he collided with during a Spanish second-division match on Monday. The 30-year-old Spanish footballer died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in the sickening collision with Equatorial Guinea international Owono, who had raced into midfield to clear an aerial ball. “These are the hardest days of my life.
Georgian History Textbooks Still Preach Soviet Propaganda – Civil Georgia
On February 25 Georgians marked the Day of Soviet Occupation, when invading Red Army units of Soviet Russia entered Tbilisi and, in the weeks to come, brought an abrupt and violent end to the young Georgian Democratic Republic. The seven decades of Soviet rule have reversed the course of a thriving democracy, which walked in step – and at times, ahead – of the European trends of the day.
Made in Israel: Finding a career and home in Startup Nation – Israel & Jewish News
(Nov. 5, 2026 / JNS) For Felipe Mediavilla Levinson, his move to Israel began to feel real during an ordinary walk along Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Street. After immigrating from Chile in October 2025, he had completed an ulpan, a Hebrew-language course in Haifa, secured a job in Israel’s high-tech sector and found an apartment. Years of preparation had finally turned into a life he could imagine sustaining. “Summer was starting, so everything looked beautiful, people looked happy,” he told JNS.
Azerbaijan’s Victory Day marked with spectacular musical evening in Paris [PHOTOS]
By Alimat Aliyeva A spectacular musical evening titled “Echoes of Honour” was held in Paris to mark November 8 – Azerbaijan’s Victory Day. The event was organised by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in France, bringing together diplomats, distinguished guests, artists and members of the Azerbaijani community. Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to France, Leyla Abdullayeva, addressed the audience at the opening ceremony, expressing her gratitude to members of the diplomatic corps and all guests in attendance.
Analysts: Kim Jong-un Won’t Save Trump Politically after ‘Blue Tsunami’
Photo : US President Donald Trump waves as he departs after delivering remarks at the construction site of the East Wing ballroom at the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 4. Democrats seized control of the US Congress the previous day. (Photo by AFP via YONH Anchor: The Democratic Party made a clean sweep in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, capturing both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Ireland’s artistic EU presidency ‘circus’ avoids diplomatic landmines – The Irish Times
The sound of hammers and drills had been echoing around the huge atrium of the Justus Lipsius building all morning. A small crew had spent several hours dismantling an Irish art installation, only to put it all back together a couple of days later.
After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
WASHINGTON – As he takes stock of his Republican Party’s midterm drubbing, President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular 8-month-old war against Iran. For weeks, Trump has threatened to return to a full-scale bombardment of Iran once the U.S. elections were in the rearview mirror if Tehran did not come to a settlement under terms acceptable to him.
Ex-NASA chief economist Alexander MacDonald to lead Canadian Space Agency
Open this photo in gallery: Alexander MacDonald speaks at a tribute to Marc Garneau – the first Canadian in space – during the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Geographica gala at Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration in Ottawa on Wednesday.PATRICK DOYLE/The Canadian Press NASA’s first chief economist has been named president of the Canadian Space Agency. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly on Wednesday announced that Alexander MacDonald had been appointed to the role.
Australia’s trade surplus hits 7-month high in September
Tuba Ongun 05 November 2026•Update: 05 November 2026 Australia’s trade surplus widened sharply to a seven-month high in September, driven by rising exports and falling imports, official data showed Thursday. The trade surplus increased to 2.83 billion Australian dollars ($1.85 billion) from a downwardly revised 0.18 billion Australian dollars in August, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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