Europe Today
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'A new low': Europeans no longer see the US as an ally and blame Trump
Growing numbers of Europeans no longer see the US as an ally, with a significant minority viewing the superpower as an adversary, …
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End of FCAS 'flagship project' marks setback for Franco-German cooperation and European defence
François Picard is pleased to welcome Ulrike Franke, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. According …
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Mette Frederiksen promises to boost support to Ukraine after Zelensky meet, Roskilde Festival completely sold out, and more news f…
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NASA picks first European astronaut for Artemis mission
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight. The NASA mission is expected to launch in…
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Putin and Trump are both trapped in losing battles against reality | Rafael Behr
The Ukraine and Iran wars are very different, but a common authoritarian delusion unites the men who started them A strongman pres…
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Pope Leo marks centenary of Gaudi's death by blessing Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed the Sagrada Familia's soaring central Jesus Christ tower in Barcelona and celebrated Mass inside…
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Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona vigil
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer…
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Northern Ireland: Police urge calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing
Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. T…
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FCAS project failure: 'France, Germany characterised by totally different strategic cultures'
France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the compan…
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EU proposes entry ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine
The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the inva…
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How not to get scammed at restaurants and bars in Italy
From €22 gelato to €7 coffee, there are endless examples of overcharging in Italy’s touristed areas. Here’s how to avoid becoming …
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Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos
European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tou…
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FACT CHECK: Is Italy planning to pause EES over the summer?
Reports have spread that Italy may suspend its new biometric border checks over the summer following long queues and chaotic scene…
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Belfast protesters set vehicles on fire, block roads over brutal street stabbing
Protesters on Tuesday set vehicles on fire and blocked several central roads in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast after police …
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Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
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German Word of the Day: der Vatertag
With Father’s Day coming up in Austria, you may start seeing gift ideas, restaurant offers and family plans mentioning der Vaterta…
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Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
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TELL US: How do working parents in Italy cover the long summer holidays?
Schools are out in Italy for the next three months, and for many families it raises the same question every year: how do you cover…
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TELL US: How do working parents in Austria cover the long summer holidays?
Austria’s long school summer break is nearly here, and for many families it raises the same question every year: how do you cover …
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Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo on June 9 arrived in Barcelona where he will celebrate mass in the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the new tower that …
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OFFICIAL LIST: Where to watch the football World Cup at public viewings in Austria
Austria will have public viewing spots across the country for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup, with around 200 locations listed b…
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How to save on rail travel in Denmark in the summer of 2026
Denmark’s rail operator DSB scrapped its popular summer travel pass last year, but all is not lost if you’re on the lookout for a …
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Number of foreign workers in Poland rises 7.2% to 1.14 million
The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians and Indians.
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How Austrian families are discovering their Nazi past
Many Austrian families have been experiencing uncomfortable truths since records showing Nazi membership cards were posted online …