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LISTED: Norway's new laws that come into force in July 2026
On July 1st 2026, a number of changes to laws and regulations will come into effect in Norway. Here is a breakdown of the main upd…
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French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hosp…
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Oil prices near pre-war levels — but persistent supply risks could spark a rebound, analysts warn
Commodity strategists warn that Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to weigh on oil markets and shipping costs.
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EU refuses to take side for or against air conditioning amid record-breaking heatwave
As Europe’s deadly heatwave moves east, Brussels said Monday it would not pick a side in the heated political debate for or agains…
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Paris deputy mayor says second-homes are 'the enemy' and calls for new property tax laws
The Paris deputy mayor in charge of housing has revealed his ambition to alter the French property tax system to allow higher taxe…
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Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes
The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar's capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Mo…
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The AI boom is colliding with a new threat: Severe weather
Heatwaves and severe weather are raising risks for AI data centers, from grid strain to higher insurance and repair costs.
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What's on in Germany: Ten unmissable events in July 2026
Whether you find yourself watching fireworks over the Rhine, wandering through a medieval market or taking part in a parade throug…
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Key points: Everything that changes about life in Norway in July 2026
From the start of Norway's so-called "common holidays" (fellesferie) to major law updates and the annual nationwide memorials mark…
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What you should know about travel in Switzerland this summer
Whether you are driving, taking the train, or flying to your destination, there are certain things you need to know before you tra…
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HIGHLIGHTS: The best events in Vienna in July 2026
Summer is in full swing and that means plenty of events are happening around Vienna. We round up some of the best this July.
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Poland signs €4.5 billion deal to buy three submarines from Sweden
"Relations between Poland and Sweden are the best they've ever been," says the Swedish prime minister.
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Extreme weather: How the heatwave has disrupted life in Austria
Austria’s extreme June heatwave has moved beyond uncomfortable weather and started disrupting transport, roads, rail infrastructur…
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Six dead and two arrested after shooting in northern German city
Several victims were killed in a shooting at a youth facility in Stade, Lower Saxony on Monday. Police made two arrests, and say t…
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Spain clarifies 183-day rule for Digital Nomad Visa renewals
If you're living in Spain on certain types of visas such as the Digital Nomad Visa, you will no longer be denied a renewal for abs…
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At least six killed in shooting in Stade in northern Germany, police say
At least six people have been killed in a shooting in the northern German city of Stade, police said Monday. Two people have been …
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Most of Italy under red alert as heatwave set to break on Wednesday
Some relief from Italy’s long June heatwave is on the way, according to forecasts, but the start of the week is set to remain scor…
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French Expression of the Day: Manger sur le pouce
In case you need to eat something rather quickly, this French expression could comme in handy.
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The essential heatwave vocabulary you need to follow a Swiss weather forecast
If you are not yet fluent in any of the Swiss national languages, you may not know whether another heatwave is on the way this sum…
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Austrian court annuls Ryanair extra fees
Austria's supreme court has deemed unlawful more than a dozen fees charged by no-frills airline Ryanair, a consumer association sa…
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Wildfires and cancelled transport: How record-breaking high temperatures hit Germany
From stranded trains to wildfires and over-stretched emergency services, here’s how three consecutive days of record-breaking heat…
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Europe’s heatwave forces Ukraine power cuts, sets Slovakia record as it moves east
Ukraine’s energy network, already under strain from repeated Russian attacks, was shut down on Monday due to sweltering temperatur…
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Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty ends with 1.3 million applications
June 30th marks the deadline for the mass regularisation of undocumented migrants in Spain, with the data suggesting that the tota…
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What Graz’s election results mean for foreign residents
The Communist Party in Graz (KPÖ) is on course for a landslide win in Austria's second largest city, while the anti-immigration FP…