Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Six things I miss about living in Cologne
From friendly locals to a creative atmosphere to great train connections, there's more to Germany's fourth largest city than Carni…
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Nawrocki issues record 37th veto – more than any other president in Polish history
In just 10 months since taking office, Nawrocki has overtaken the 35 vetoes issued by Aleksander Kwaśniewski in his 10 years as pr…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv claims devastating strike on Crimea bridge destroyed 50 military vehicles
Attack on Crimean bridge comes as Zelensky’s drone chief warns Putin will lose access to Crimea in ‘near future’
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Three Swedes fined in Norway for throwing stones at Russia
Three Swedish citizens have been fined 8,000 Norwegian kroner each after throwing stones across the border to Russia.
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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Norway's population to grow to 6.2 million by 2050 driven by immigration, agreement reached on Oslo's district reform, and more ne…
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El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.
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Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener
Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes b…
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Spain braces for World Cup mania among British tourists
Popular tourist spots like Benidorm and Magaluf are preparing for an influx of British football fans, with police deploying extra …
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Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force
In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migrati…
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Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for 10 to 65-year-olds
Visitor access restrictions at Punta Molentis come into effect after 2025 wildfires damaged coastal areas across southern Sardinia…
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Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon
An early morning strike in Nabatiyeh capped a week of escalating hostilities that saw the US and Iran exchange direct fire. While …
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Mid-summer heat returns to Spain this weekend with July-like temperatures
Temperatures will rise across Spain on Friday, reaching July-like levels. An easterly wind will batter the Strait with orange aler…
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Working from home in Europe: Why your chances vary so much depending on where you live
A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 time…
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Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning
As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to ma…
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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Man arrested for killing seagull that tried to steal his food, Pope condemns 'indifference' towards migrants on Canaries trip, two…
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Rare coastal floods now 12 times more likely – human-driven climate change is a major contributor
Since the 1960s, human-caused warming has been the main reason sea levels are rising, new research shows.
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Journalist gunned down in Mexico as World Cup kicks off
Mexico is regarded as one of the most dangerous and deadly countries for working journalists, according to Reporters Without Borde…
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UK economy shrank 0.1% in April as Iran conflict weighed on growth
U.K. GDP fell 0.1% in April as services activity declined and companies cited pressure from the Middle East conflict.
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Which countries have the most strikes in the EU?
In the early part of 2026, Europe already became the stage for widespread demonstrations, leaving classrooms empty, flights ground…
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Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit
Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumented A Nigerian…
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France’s Bardella in Brussels to shore up far-right ties
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella made his latest push to shore up European alliances ahead of France's 2027 presidential el…
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Belfast unrest: 'Racists and groups allied to the far right are now unified across Europe'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Professor Peter Shirlow, Director of the Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liv…
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Guess who's become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?
What a week it's been for Taylor Swift who's celebrating, at 36, becoming the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters H…
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
New requirements for packaged fruit products, Swedish Public Health Agency recommends no smartphones before age 13, and three Swed…