Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Hundreds of cats destined for slaughter rescued in Vietnam as police dismantle theft ring
Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 live cats destined for slaughter, reuniting dozens with their own…
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The best FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries
National carriers have sent their teams to the world’s biggest stage in style aboard special themed planes.
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Sweden tightens residency rules, but opposition's challenge delays child detention bill
Swedish lawmakers just approved a new good conduct requirement for residency permits. But another bill hit a stumbling block when …
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'I'll have to buy new nets': Killer pufferfish are devastating Crete's fishing industry
Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their…
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Swedish government to push ahead with mandatory language preschool despite legal warnings
The Swedish government plans to push ahead with proposals for a mandatory language preschool, despite its own official investigato…
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Seaplanes: Greece-Albania link takes off, with more international routes planned
Hellenic Seaplanes is expanding its network, introducing new routes that will connect the city of Ioannina with Vlorë and Pogradec…
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Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants?
A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to c…
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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Twice as much rain as normal in Oslo in the first half of June, concern over the bad condition of Norwegian roads, and more news f…
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Türkiye’s capital is packed with cultural treasures, many of which will be on display this year
As the 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital, Ankara will be promoting its deep cultural routes and inviting global travellers to expl…
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Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl
From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sou…
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Which will be the hottest areas of France this week?
France is predicted to have its second heatwave of the summer starting on Wednesday, but some regions will be more affected than o…
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Stockholm commuters can cash in annual SL passes ahead of price drop
Stockholm commuters will soon have the chance to trade in their prepaid annual public transport passes as monthly ticket prices ar…
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Crowds flock to JR's giant cave installation on Paris' Pont Neuf
Visitors queued to explore French artist JR's new immersive installation, which transforms Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, in…
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Musk to sue German broadcaster ZDF over 'hunt for migrants'
Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a…
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A cave for a crowd: French artist JR opens 'Caverne' art work on Pont Neuf bridge in Paris
Open until 28 June, JR’s ephemeral art installation, by the master of XXL photography, immerses Parisian passers-by in a vast cave…
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WATCH: Bolton says Trump played like violin by Iran
Iran outmanoeuvred US President Donald Trump "like a violin" in negotiations, walking away with far better terms after sensing his…
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Sweden's teen deportations – 'I was terrified I wouldn't get a visa'
This week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features an interview with student Paola Claudio.
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French Word of the Day: Les bleus
You're going to be hearing this a lot over the next few weeks.
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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Brown bear spotted sprinting down highway in Navarre, Spain triples funds to investigate diseases affecting women, three accused o…
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Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds
Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish household…
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€31bn drug trade, 7,600 deaths: How the EU plans to tackle the drug crisis
29 million Europeans use drugs every year, and the market has an estimated €31 billion value. The European Council has released a …
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Border protection, neutrality: What the Swiss People's party is planning next
The hard-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP) suffered a major setback on June 14th, when its bid to stop population growth by limitin…
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Swedish prime minister's wife faces church investigation over foundation exposé, inquiry rejects government's mandatory language p…
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Protesting and cheering as Iran's World Cup match divides diaspora
Iran's opening World Cup match drew both supporters and protesters outside the stadium near Los Angeles, highlighting divisions wi…