- 2d ago
Urban names Poland squad for Romania and Sweden, Skorupski left out
Jan Urban named the squad on Friday, 6 November, for the Nations League matches in Bucharest on 14 November and Wrocław on 17 November. The list includes three goalkeepers, and Łukasz Skorupski is not among them.
- 3d ago
Scythian burial in Siberia yields earliest direct evidence of cannabis use
Hair samples from a burial mound in the Uyuk Valley of southern Siberia contained cannabinol, a breakdown product of THC, researchers report in Science. The Tunnug 1 grave dates to the first decade of the 8th century BC.
- 3d ago
Germany says Russian participation makes 2027 ice hockey Worlds practically impossible
Berlin says Russian participation would make the May 2027 tournament impossible, while the IIHF council has not yet decided whether Russia will compete.
- 3d ago
Swiss women open Denmark world championship against USA on Friday, 6 November
Switzerland start the women's ice hockey world championship in Herning and Esbjerg on Friday, 6 November, against the reigning world and Olympic champions. Captain Lara Stalder is ruled out with a knee injury.
- 3d ago
Hackers hit European supermarket and blood bank cooling systems, Germany opens probe
Hackers remotely manipulated refrigeration controls at supermarkets in at least nine European countries and at a French blood service, and German intelligence has opened an investigation.
- 3d ago
Sweden reintroduces border checks from 12 November for six months, citing hybrid threats
The Swedish government will bring back checks at its internal borders from 12 November 2026 until 11 May 2027, citing serious threats to public order and internal security linked to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- 3d ago
Kremlin denies Russian role in cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges
Hackers pushed supermarket fridges and freezers in several European countries to temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius on 2 and 3 November. The Kremlin calls accusations of Russian involvement absurd.
- 4d ago
Vonovia CEO calls Berlin socialisation plans irresponsible as outlook is trimmed
Vonovia's CEO Luka Mucic told analysts the Berlin socialisation plans are irresponsible as nine-month results showed slower rent growth and the CFO announced his exit.
- 4d ago
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt, who led the San Francisco Symphony, dies at 99
The Swedish conductor died at his home in Gothenburg on Wednesday, 4 November, according to his management agency. His last concert, on 15 May with the San Francisco Symphony, had already been cut short by a wheelchair entrance and a halted Mahler performance.
- 5d ago
Kristersson tasked to form Swedish government after parliament rejects centrist leader
Sweden's parliament rejected Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Speaker Andreas Norlén then gave outgoing prime minister Ulf Kristersson one week to try to build a majority government.
- 5d ago
Canada bars Russian juniors as Nordic and Baltic federations shun Russia
Canada says Russian and Belarusian athletes will not compete at the world junior championship in Alberta, while more federations refuse to play Russia after the sports court ruling.
- 5d ago
Spain opens Women's Nations League defence against Norway, Ireland and Switzerland
Spain was drawn into Group A1 on 3 November in Nyon, alongside Switzerland, which returns to League A after promotion. The league phase runs from February to June 2027, and the winners of each League A group reach the finals and an Olympic place.
- 6d ago
UK and France to lead 2,800-troop Koalicja drill in Poland from 9 November
Troops from 11 countries are scheduled to train from 9 to 22 November in Poland and Istanbul for a possible deployment to Ukraine after fighting stops. The drill is the first large exercise of the Multinational Force Ukraine.
- 6d ago
Swedish man who lived at Naples airport reconnects with family, plans return
After weeks spent in the terminal, the 25-year-old has been moved to a city reception centre and has said he wants to go home. Naples' municipality is now arranging the trip with the Swedish consulate and embassy.
- Oct 30
Portugal pays less for electricity than the EU but more for household gas
ERSE figures for the first half of 2026 put Portuguese household electricity below the EU average, while gas costs more. DGEG reported that gas consumption fell 7.1% between April and September.
- Oct 30
Swedish academic Andreas Malm says UK revoked his travel authorisation over Palestine Action panel
The UK Home Office cancelled the electronic travel authorisation of Swedish climate researcher Andreas Malm, citing that his presence is not conducive to the public good. Malm links the decision to a London panel where he was due to speak with a Palestine Action co-founder.
- Oct 29
Swedish parliament to vote on Centre leader Thand Ringqvist as PM on 3 November
Speaker Andreas Norlen announced on Thursday, 29 October, that MPs will vote on Tuesday, 3 November, on Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister. The bid is widely expected to fail, which would send the mandate back to the caretaker prime minister, Ulf Kristersson.
- Oct 29
Torreense replaces Luís Tralhão with João Nuno, who signs a contract until 2028
Torreense, a Segunda Liga club from Torres Vedras, ended Luís Tralhão's spell as head coach on Thursday, 29 October 2026, by mutual agreement. Later that day the club appointed João Nuno, 41, on a contract running until 2028.
- 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
Poland wins European PAC-3 Patriot missile maintenance centre, the only one outside the US
The Pentagon confirmed the choice on Tuesday, 27 October, and the facility will be the only one of its kind outside the United States. Reports give different investment figures, and the exact site has not been chosen.
