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Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage
Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by state German prosecu…
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Albanian police fire water cannon as protests against Trump-linked luxury resort continue
The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to…
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How to fly to Asia from Europe for less: All the budget airline routes to know about
In this guide, we’re helping you discover the most affordable flight routes between Europe and Asia.
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Swiss president under fire for making concessions to the US
President Guy Parmelin flew to Washington this week to work out a better trade deal for Swiss exports, but he came back empty-hand…
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Taxes, pensions: The issues Swiss citizens will vote on in November
In the fourth, and last, round of national referendums in 2026, Swiss voters will have their say on four issues when they go to th…
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Swedish government moves ahead with 'teen deportation' relief law
The Swedish government has submitted its completed bill on family immigration law, which includes the measures intended to stop Sw…
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Brussels supports air conditioning—but not as the main answer
Cooling Europe's cities will require a combination of measures, with air conditioning serving as just one element of a broader cli…
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Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths
Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units Spain and F…
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Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained on his return to Turkey, days after a video he posted online gained traction. …
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Is it actually any cheaper in Norway to shop at duty-free in airports?
Many Norwegians and international residents planning summer holidays count on grabbing bargains at airport duty-free shops. But is…
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EU car industry clashes over strategy to fight Chinese competitors
With thousands of jobs are at stake, EU car suppliers and manufacturers disagree over the local content requirement set by the Eur…
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Keir Starmer issues state apology for decades of forced adoptions practices in UK
Previously, the then-Conservative government declined to apologise, arguing that the state had not supported these practices. Star…
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Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine
Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine
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Almost 1.2 million of Spain's undocumented migrants apply for regularisation
Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have applied for legal status in Spain, with more than 600,000 requests already being pro…
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US job growth plummets as eurozone unemployment holds at record low
New labour market data highlights a growing transatlantic divide, with US payroll additions slowing drastically, while the Eurozon…
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What is the SSPX? Everything we know as Vatican excommunicates priests in bitter row
The Vatican said priests and lay Catholics who are part of the society were in schism with the wider Church
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Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at …
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Meet the etiquette coach who believes good manners are the key to professional success
Jamila Musayeva is an international UK certified etiquette consultant, helping professionals build confidence, trust and stronger …
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What Austria’s reform deal could change for health care, schools and bureaucracy
Austria’s federal government, provinces and municipalities have agreed on the outlines of a major state reform. Here is what it co…
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Flavoured noodles linked to more than 100 Salmonella infections in Europe
European health authorities have identified flavoured instant noodles as the likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sicke…
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Ukraine's attacks forcing 'Russians to realise the war is really happening'
Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, targeting energy infrastructure and military target…
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Explosion heard in Damascus, Syrian state TV reports
The state news agency SANA said authorities were working on determining the source of the blast.
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Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.
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Ukraine calls for air defences as Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv after overnight attack
After an overnight assault that killed at least 20 people in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated it will increase the pace of its attacks …