Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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TELL US: Ten years on, how has Brexit affected your life and time in Sweden?
June 23rd marks exactly ten years since the Brexit vote. We'd like to hear from in particular our British readers in Sweden to fin…
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France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts
France experienced its hottest-ever night Monday into Tuesday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 40 people had drowned acros…
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Europe’s June heatwave – in pictures
The ‘heat dome’ settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of up to 40C to some parts of England and Wales in the middl…
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Why the extreme heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains
The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading t…
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Italy declares red heatwave alert in 15 cities
Italy's health ministry declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday, advising people to stay in…
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German word of the day: Hitzekoller
It’s hot out there! And when the heat won’t quit, tempers begin to fray. Here’s a German word that perfectly captures that boiling…
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Man accused of digging up bodies from cemeteries ‘told police he likes to eat them’
Investigators found bones in a suitcase and a heart in a jar at the man’s apartment
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Spain's PM vows to press on despite ex-minister's corruption conviction
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday that his government would continue its work, despite mounting political pressure…
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What Germany's planned pension reform means for you
The German government wants to reform the ailing pension system. A new plan calls for raising the retirement age and making more p…
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Everything Americans in Italy need to know about driving
The rules of driving in Italy – and there are many – vary greatly depending on whether you're visiting or staying long-term. Here'…
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MAP: Almost all of Spain on heat alert with widespread 40C temperatures
Nearly all of Spain was under a heat alert on Tuesday, with parts of the south and north of the country placed on the highest warn…
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Afghan Taliban to meet EU officials in rare meeting behind closed doors
Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union
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Turkey arrests more than 200 in crackdown before NATO summit
The Ankara prosecutor's office said 209 people were detained, while 32 others remained at large. Turkey has announced a ban on dem…
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Europe faces warmest year on record as heatwave batters continent
Europeans face sweltering temperatures once again, as another heatwave brings disruption in schools, rail services and sport event…
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How Andy Burnham can become the next UK prime minister
Now that Keir Starmer has said he's stepping down as Prime Minister, there's only one name that's circulating to take his place. B…
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'Flamingo Revolution': Albanian protests swell against Trump-linked resort
Albanians have been gathering in the streets of Tirana ever day for over three weeks. The so-called 'flamingo revolution' started …
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What are my rights while working in extreme heat in Spain?
Spain is enduring its first official heatwave of the summer with many suffering in scorching temperatures, particularly those work…
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Americans in France: Estate planning, culture shocks and French surprises
From the latest on French inheritance rules to common concerns about moving to France and the surprises that await once you get he…
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'I am starting to think Denmark will just cease granting citizenships entirely'
Foreigners whose names were included in the January citizenship bill submitted to the Danish parliament have told The Local of the…
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What does Italy’s red level heatwave warning mean?
As Italy sizzles under its first major heatwave of the summer, much of the country has been placed on red alert – but what does th…
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UK facing 'pivotal moment' as it prepares for 7th PM since Brexit vote
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won his job after leading his party to a massive victory in 2024. Less than two years later, h…
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LATEST: More records set to fall as deadly Europe heatwave drags on
Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature records, with trains disrupted…
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How do you solve a problem like Ronaldo?
Portugal take on Uzbekistan with Cristiano Ronaldo in poor form for his country and a backlash raging on social media against his …
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How Europe is grappling with extreme heat as red alerts issued in Britain, France, Spain and Italy
Several European countries issued red weather alerts as a fresh bout of extreme heat pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius…