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Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Viral fake AI-image shows Macron kneeling before Thai king
Did French President Emmanuel Macron kneel before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn? Despite online claims, this viral image is …
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The Meloni effect: Has Italy's prime minister delivered on her promises?
On September 25, 2022, Giorgia Meloni made history by becoming the first female leader of an Italian government, with a powerful p…
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Swiss airports advise travellers to get ready for long queues over summer
Faced with a combination of summer travel and new EES border checks, Swiss airports are advising that passengers prepare for longe…
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How members of Switzerland's World Cup squad got citizenship in record time
To represent Switzerland, athletes - including those on the national football squad - must be Swiss citizens. But do they get a pr…
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Cyprus: Only 23% of tourist accommodation is fully licensed, deputy tourism minister responds
The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only hold a temp…
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Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe
UK provisional peak of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany hits all-time high of 41.7C Last week’s heatwa…
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This steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps is celebrating its 100th anniversary
The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald.
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Taking short breaks from sitting can lower cancer death risk, study finds
Short bursts of activity to break up long periods of sitting could significantly lower the risk of dying from cancer, a new study …
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Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest
Six rescued Asiatic black bears from South Korea start a new life in Denmark’s Knuthenborg Safaripark after an international rescu…
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The legal options for foreigners in France when residency permit renewals are blocked
If a delayed French carte de séjour is causing major problems in your life, there are legal avenues available - although it's impo…
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Aegean resumes direct flights between Paphos and Athens
At 6:31 am local time, the first Aegean flight arrived in Athens, landing at the Greek capital’s airport in the early hours of Fri…
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Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup embarrassment
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following his team's shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay, …
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Swedish Consumer Agency warns of unjustifiably high electricity grid fees
The Swedish Consumer Agency has warned residents their electricity bill may be unjustifiably high and it's because of the way comp…
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Portugal: over 1,000 firefighters battle wildfires on the ground
The wildfire in Vouzela is currently the main concern, with over 900 personnel on the ground. It has three active fronts and is st…
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Portugal activates EU civil protection mechanism over wildfires
The fire in Vouzela is the main concern, with around 1,100 firefighters deployed. The blaze keeps spreading as the country remains…
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Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead
President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated,"…
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Russia plotting attack on Poland to test Nato’s resolve, US claims
Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media
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Air conditioner rush: Scuffles break out at Lidl stores across France
Hundreds of shoppers queued outside Lidl supermarkets across France on Thursday after the retailer announced the sale of 200,000 f…
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'Donald Trump's always raging about something,' former US NATO envoy says
Kurt Volker told Europe Today the US president's anger at allies for not joining in the war in Iran was an "exaggeration".
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What passengers need to know about Vienna’s S-Bahn summer closures
Major works on Vienna’s central S-Bahn line will disrupt travel from July 4th, with replacement buses, rerouted journeys and extra…
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'Like winning the lottery': Italy's 'top-ranked' beaches are among the most tightly controlled
Sardinia's beaches regularly appear in viral 'must-visit' rankings. But with heavy tourist pressure driving councils to bring in i…
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Travelling to Spain, France or Greece? How Europe’s heatwave could affect your trip
Europe is experiencing another summer of extreme temperatures. From heat-related health risks and wildfire disruption to what Fore…
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France records nearly 30% increase in deaths during brutal June heatwave
The number of deaths rose most sharply in the Île-de-France region, up 62.8%. A similar surge was also reported in the Pays de la …
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How Spain is celebrating 250 years of American independence
Spanish cities have been hosting a number of official events and exhibitions to celebrate 250 years of American independence - inc…