Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
France has recorded it hottest day since records began in 1947, its national weather agency says, breaking a record set on Tuesday…
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German authorities carry out raids over alleged Russian gas sabotage
An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month a…
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Europe heatwave live: UK breaks temperature record for June as parts of France hit 40C – as it happened
West Sussex reports temperature of 35.8C, beating previous record from 1976; red weather alert extended to 72 of France’s 96 mainl…
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Swiss pharmacists warn of taking certain medication during heatwave
As high temperatures can diminish or accentuate the undesirable effects of some drugs, Swiss pharmacists urge special caution.
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Special Report: Brexit, ten years on: could the UK ever rejoin the EU?
Today's Special Report is anchored by Mared Gwyn and features correspondents Maria Tadeo and Shona Murray, alongside top interview…
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TELL US: Do you have any 'Swiss' tips to deal with the heatwave?
With Switzerland sweltering in a heatwave, The Local wants to hear from readers about how they deal with the soaring temperatures …
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'Climate adaptation increasingly means redesigning infrastructure for a hotter climate'
As Europe reels over a severe heatwave and the changing nature of climate change, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Armel Castell…
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'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health se…
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IMF to closely monitor China’s economic growth amid trade tensions
An accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing techno…
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London's Met police to scale up use of drones and live facial recognition
UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition.
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Defense stocks plummet on reports Germany is scrapping warships; Rheinmetall stock down 18%
Berlin is planning to scrap a multi-billion-euro project to build the F126 frigates, according to reports.
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AI helps read papyrus scroll burnt to crisp during Vesuvius eruption
Previously hidden text revealed without unrolling scroll discusses stoic philosophy on ethics, art and human behaviour The survivi…
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'Completely misleading': Italy slams NATO chief's comments on Iran war flights
Italy on Wednesday criticised comments by NATO chief Mark Rutte on the politically sensitive issue of US forces using bases in Ita…
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Great Britain’s grid operator pays £10m for extra power to avoid supply crunch tonight
Neso expected to pay millions to secure enough electricity to meet demand as households turn on fans and air conditioning Great Br…
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Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon
Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and …
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#Albania: protesters against #Trump-linked #luxury resort demand national #reform
It started off with anger at a #Trump-linked luxury resort project. Now, protesters in #Albania are demanding that their prime min…
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Famed Vatican passageway is getting its first major restoration in over 500 years
The Vatican Museums announced Wednesday the launch of a five-year, $5.5 million initiative to clean and restore the Raphael Loggia
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Legal fight begins on Swedish citizenship rejections
This week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features an interview with Patrick Gallen, spokesman for the citizenship campaign gro…
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Eiffel Tower closed and 68,000 without power as France bakes in extreme heatwave
At least 40 people have died due to drowning in France as the country experienced its hottest day since records began
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‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ spreading along European beaches in heat, experts warn
The rare bacteria can impact people through raw or undercooked seafood or through contact with open wounds
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France confirms first Ebola case
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
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Tourists disappointed as Eiffel Tower closes amid heatwave
Tourists have been left feeling disappointed as popular tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre have shut early du…
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Farmers in ‘raspberry capital’ sound the alarm after sudden drop in yield
The fruit is sensitive and requires constant care to develop the smell, taste and aroma that are globally recognized
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Paris's Cirque d'Hiver begins renovation to restore its original splendour
Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome c…