Archived edition Β· October 04, 2026 Today's news →

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Ukrainian educator awarded Global Teacher Prize

In a bright moment for education, Svitlana Merkulova from the Kyiv region was awarded the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine 2026. Elsewhere, Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering added the European Championship to her Tour de France Femmes title, and a wheelchair user in Estonia is successfully managing a thriving organic farm.

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Bright spots across Europe

Albania Disability New national council to support disabled children Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Belgium Birthday A royal 21st birthday Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bulgaria Innovation Vratsa plans new hub for energy and science Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Croatia Victory SoldiΔ‡ wins on UFC debut Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Cyprus DefenseTies Washington promises closer defense ties and more port visits Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Denmark Training Elite athlete opens doors to top-secret training Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Estonia OrganicFarm Wheelchair user manages organic farm in Tartumaa Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Finland Confidence Economist maintains faith in the future Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
France Plan Assembly moves to fix botched sexual violence inquiries Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Greece DebtRelief Billion-euro debt repayment plan to conclude first memorandum Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Iceland Recovery Recovery begins after stage four cancer Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Italy Volunteers Rome volunteers take on language instruction Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Kosovo Victory National team prepares for Austria visit Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Victory United List secures record-breaking seat count Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Lithuania Readership 15min.lt takes top spot Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Moldova Canoeist New Boeing named for champion canoeist Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Montenegro Invitation President MilatoviΔ‡ invites Pope Francis to visit Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Netherlands Champion Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
North Macedonia Reduction Fuel prices expected to drop Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Poland Awards National literary awards to be broadcast on public television Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Romania Powerplant Bucharest adds gas power capacity Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovakia Innovate American homeowners embrace Slovak AI design Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Spain Rescues Firefighters pull drivers from rising floods Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Sweden Champion Oldest world champion sets new record Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Switzerland Victory Ndoye leads national team to third win Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ukraine Teacher Kyiv teacher wins national prize Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
United Kingdom Victory England beats Croatia 7-0 in Nations League Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →