Annual inflation · the European Union (27 countries)
3.8%
Disasters and hazards · GDACS disaster alerts
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System issued a red alert for a tropical cyclone affecting India, ARNAB-26
GDACS, the European Commission and United Nations alert system, rates the likely humanitarian impact of this tropical cyclone at its red level. The rating is an automatic estimate, not a record of what has happened.
Latest records
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake recorded 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.1 earthquake 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 25 October 2026.
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake recorded Bonin Islands, Japan region
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.5 earthquake Bonin Islands, Japan region on 25 October 2026.
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake recorded 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.3 earthquake 170 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 24 October 2026.
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake recorded 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.9 earthquake 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on 24 October 2026.
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European Parliament adopted a text it titles “Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security”
On 22 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 432 in favour, 52 against and 88 abstentions.
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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake recorded 191 km ENE of Nagqu, China
The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 7.0 earthquake 191 km ENE of Nagqu, China on 22 October 2026.
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European Parliament adopted a text it titles “General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections”
On 21 October 2026 the European Parliament recorded a final vote as adopted, with 400 in favour, 189 against and 84 abstentions.
EU economic statistics
All 61 briefsAnnual inflation · Poland
4.0%
Annual inflation in Poland was 4.0% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Unemployment rate · Netherlands
4.0%
Unemployment in Netherlands was 4.0% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Annual inflation · the euro area
3.8%
Annual inflation in the euro area was 3.8% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Annual inflation · Spain
5.0%
Annual inflation in Spain was 5.0% in September 2026, Eurostat reports
Annual inflation · Italy
4.2%