Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Rules before resources: Europe’s investment agenda for Central Asia
European officials and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum highlighted regulatory stabili…
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'Flesh-eating' bacteria threat spreads on Europe's beaches as seas warm
Summer starts with millions of tourists by the sea, but climate change is spreading Vibrio “flesh-eating” bacteria, forcing beach …
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The ‘Aperol Spritz index’: European cities to visit for an affordable aperitivo
If you love the bright orange beverage but don’t love the price tag attached to it in many bars, here’s where you should be headin…
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Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity?
A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with v…
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Greek Supreme Court rejects Laura Kövesi appeal over EU prosecutors' terms
Greece's top court ruled the EPPO lacked legal standing to challenge a domestic decision to limit prosecutors' terms to two years …
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Poland to build third LNG terminal in bid to become regional gas hub
"We are building a new security architecture for Europe," says Poland's energy minister.
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First Ebola case confirmed in France, health ministry says
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola — a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of…
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Giesinger celebrates Munich beer culture, pushes for Oktoberfest place
Munich Brewers’ Day 2026 brings processions, ceremony and beer celebrations to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, honouring the city…
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Hollywood stars oppose AI: how a new register protects artists' identities
A new free tool allows artists to decide whether or not to give the green light for their image to be used by artificial intellige…
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TELL US: Are you currently affected by the heatwave in Sweden?
The European heatwave has reached Sweden with temperatures of over 30C expected in parts of the country. We want to hear from our …
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Ten years after Brexit, travel rules confusion remains widespread
From passport validity rules and healthcare cover to new EU border checks and visa requirements, many British travellers are still…
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Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect …
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Child under age of 12 euthanised in the Netherlands for the first time after law change
It is the first time the 2024 law has been applied to a child between the age of one and 12
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French Word of the Day: La clim'
Amid the heatwave in France, you might be searching for this.
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France suffers major power outage as Europe sizzles in record-breaking heat
A heat-related power outage left around 68,000 homes without electricity in western France as record-breaking heat sweeps Europe.
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What's the story behind Norway's 'Viking row' football chant
Norwegian football is taking the World Cup by storm, and it's not only because of the team’s two convincing victories. What’s real…
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Flight prices in Norway skyrocket amid SAS strike threat
A possible cabin crew strike at SAS has complicated domestic travel in Norway, with prices soaring as passengers look to other air…
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Red heatwave alerts spread across Europe with hottest day ever in France and 40 deaths from drowning
Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up.
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LISTED: Spain's new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders
Spain has made a raft of changes to its traffic rules, with many important updates for motorcyclists, cyclists and e-scooter rider…
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European defence IPO: KNDS lays out listing plans that could value it at up to €15bn
The Franco-German manufacturer behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, KNDS, has officially announced its plans for an IPO, l…
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UAE trains connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai set to launch this September
Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming mo…
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Gulf banks want AI, but can they keep control of customer data?
As banks in the Gulf explore new AI tools, the focus is increasingly shifting from what the technology can do to how it can be use…
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The rare weather ‘Omega block’ behind Europe’s record deadly heatwave
Europe is warming at more than twice the global average
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Heatwave and wildfire alerts, power cuts in Finistère: France swelters
Temperatures of 40 to 45C are forecast in France on Wednesday 24 June, wildfire alerts are in force in the centre and 68,000 homes…