Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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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President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated,"…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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Spain marks US 250th anniversary amid Trump basing dispute
Spain is staging a nationwide series of cultural and military events to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, an ef…
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Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for markets
Oman is using strategic ambiguity as talks over possible Strait of Hormuz fees raise legal, diplomatic and oil market concerns.
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Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia
Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the W…
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Spain's Simón breaks 34-year-old World Cup clean sheet record
Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria saw goalkeeper Unai Simón surpass Italy's Walter Zenga to set a new World Cup record, setting up …
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Overtourism drives €342 annual rent hikes in southern Europe
A new study reveals that surging tourist arrivals, not construction costs, are directly inflating rents across southern Europe, cr…
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French heatwave deaths jump 30% as Greens file no-confidence motion
A record-breaking June heatwave killed at least 2,025 people in France, triggering a political crisis over the country's climate r…
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Spain's coastal infrastructure under fire as 48 beaches get black flags
Environmentalists have flagged 48 Spanish coastal sites for severe pollution and poor management, exposing infrastructure gaps ben…
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Veneto drought emergency threatens Italy's agricultural heartland
Veneto has declared a state of emergency over a severe water deficit, unlocking rapid state funding as dwindling river flows threa…
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Spanish police chiefs summoned in Socialist probe
Spain's top police officials face questioning over an alleged plot to derail corruption probes, threatening the stability of Prime…
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Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France
A major wildfire in France's Aude department burns 900 hectares as aircraft and firefighters battle the blaze and evacuees reach e…
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PP and Vox form coalition government in Andalusia
The conservative Popular Party has formed a governing coalition with the far-right Vox in Andalusia, establishing a restrictive po…
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Watch: Following the money—the EPPO investigation into defunct far-right EU group
The dark times are ahead as the EU is coming for the far-right. But this time, it is not about a political debate—it is about the …
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'Iberian oven' fires up again: up to 42C in Spain this weekend
AEMET warns that a mass of very hot air will sweep over Spain from this weekend and could trigger the summer’s second heatwave, wi…
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‘Not ready’: French hospitals struggle to cope with extreme heat
With another heatwave forecast, hospitals in France remain unprepared to cope
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Newsletter: ‘Raging’ Trump turns up the heat ahead of NATO summit
Good morning and welcome to Friday, I’m Mared Gwyn. We wrap up this week with another dispatch from Ireland as it takes on the six…