- Oct 28
36 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, with Canada debuting and Spain and Slovenia undecided
The European Broadcasting Union said 36 broadcasters will take part in the 71st contest in Burgas, held 11 to 15 May 2027. Canada makes its debut, while Spain and Slovenia have until December to decide whether they will compete.
- Oct 27
Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 again over Israel's participation
The NPO said on 27 October 2026 that the Netherlands will not send an act to the 2027 contest in Bulgaria. The broadcaster had announced a return in late September, but dropped the plan after objections from other broadcasters and more than 400 staff.
- Oct 13
Portugal host Northern Ireland in Portimão with a 4-0 lead for World Cup 2027 play-off
Portugal take a 4-0 first-leg lead into Tuesday's second leg in Portimão, kick-off 19:15 local time. Northern Ireland's manager says his side will have 'one last swing' at a first World Cup.
- Oct 7
France Under-21s Beat Switzerland 7-1 to Eliminate Visitors from Euro 2027 Qualifying
Mathys Tel scored a hat-trick in Orléans as France defeated Switzerland 7-1, ending the Swiss campaign for the 2027 Under-21 European Championship.
- Oct 6
Czechia withdraws from Eurovision 2027 over public broadcaster budget cuts
Česká televize will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, citing a funding restructuring and planned savings of over 14 million euros.
- Oct 6
Greece beats Northern Ireland 1-0 but heads to Euro U21 playoffs on goal difference
Greece Under-21 defeated Northern Ireland 1-0 through Anestis Mythou's first-half header, but missed direct qualification for Euro 2027 and will enter the November playoff round.
- Oct 6
Marco Rubio Visits Iceland to Deepen Arctic Security and Surveillance Ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Icelandic leaders in Reykjavik on Tuesday, proposing expanded defense cooperation and surveillance across the North Atlantic.
- Oct 6
European Union to reset clocks on 25 October as seasonal time change reform remains stalled
Clocks across European Union member states will turn back one hour at 3:00 on Sunday, 25 October 2026, marking the return to standard time while broader legislative efforts to abolish the switch remain blocked.
- Oct 1
Marco Rubio to lead US delegation at sixth Strategic Dialogue in Athens
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from 5 to 8 October 2026, leading the sixth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Athens to address defence, energy, and regional security.
- Oct 1
European Commission opens DiscoverEU applications offering up to 41,000 free rail passes
The European Commission opened applications on 1 October 2026 for up to 41,000 free rail passes, allowing 18-year-olds born in 2008 to travel across Europe between March 2027 and May 2028.
- Sep 23
Netherlands returns to Eurovision 2027 as NPO takes over entry from Avrotros
Public broadcaster NPO will manage the Dutch Eurovision delegation after previous organizer Avrotros withdrew over Israel's participation, ending the country's one-year boycott.
