Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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How bad will France's July heatwave be?
France is emerging from a heatwave that was record-breaking in both length and intensity, but already another is forecast for the …
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Ukraine strikes satellite centre in Moscow for second time in large overnight drone attack
Kyiv has widened its campaign of strikes deep behind enemy lines
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Antwerp fire kills five and overwhelms local emergency services
A devastating apartment block fire in Antwerp has killed at least five people and forced Belgian authorities to activate a medical…
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German inflation falls to 2.3% as ECB eyes more hikes
German consumer price growth cooled to 2.3% in June due to a temporary fuel tax cut and falling oil prices, but the expiry of that…
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First David Hockney painting sold at auction since artist’s death avoids ‘posthumous premium’
David Hockney’s "The Only One with Waves" (1991) was inspired by the wild Pacific Ocean – marking the moment he transitioned away …
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Visa’s new platform promises travel perks in European destinations
The new Visa Destinations platform brings together dining, shopping, entertainment, culture, hotel and wellness recommendations an…
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Activist arrests surge in Turkey ahead of key NATO summit
Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict ban on public gatherings, 225 activist…
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Ahead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests more than 200 activists
Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict public gatherings ban, 225 human right…
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Lamborghini reveals new Urus performance hybrid SUV after ditching EVs
Lamborghini is calling the new Urus SE Performante the "fastest Super SUV in the world."
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Two dead as wildfires gut house in northern Greece as village evacuated
A 5km-long blaze outside Thessaloniki spread fast amid dry conditions and follows an unprecedented heatwave across Europe
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Pope calls on Lefebvrists to halt bishop ordinations
The Pope has issued a direct and personal appeal, urging the traditionalists to return to full communion with the Catholic Church.
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Sweden becomes one of Europe's cheapest countries for petrol and diesel
Sweden is now one of the cheapest countries in Europe for petrol and diesel, after taxes were slashed on July 1st.
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Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert
The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday…
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World's oceans break June heat record, says EU monitor
The oceans have never been warmer. They hit a record 21 degrees celcius average surface temperature in June, logged by Copernicus,…
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Why more than 50 aircraft are set to fly over Stockholm on July 1st
If you hear a big roar overhead in Stockholm today, don't worry, they're just celebrating.
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Eurozone inflation drops to 2.8%, lifting pressure on ECB
A sharper-than-expected drop in eurozone inflation to 2.8% in June has eased pressure on the European Central Bank to raise intere…
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Swedish word of the day: orimlig
Today's word is a favourite with Swedish politicians.
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The missing capital market: Europe has €37tn in savings. Why isn't more of it reaching businesses?
Despite capital markets integration being a top priority for EU leadership, member states remain reluctant to deepen it further. A…
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Manfred Weber attacks Pedro Sánchez on migration as EPP takes a tougher stance
The EPP leader slammed Spain’s regularisation of undocumented migrants in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Weber's party is c…
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Why the introduction of Switzerland’s e-ID being is being delayed
Though planned to be launched in December 2026, the long-in-the-works electronic identity won’t be introduced this year after all.
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Denmark updates 'positive list' of in-demand professions
The most recent "Positive List" of in-demand professions has been released by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and …
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Three die in Mexico City World Cup street celebrations
Emergency crews were called to the Juárez area of the capital after three people were reported to be unconscious.
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Gold prices fall further after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion
Gold fell further on Wednesday, with bullion continuing its slide after suffering its worst quarter since 2013.
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German airline Lufthansa reveals plan to cut European flights
Lufthansa is rolling out plans to reshape its European network and scale back short-haul capacity over the coming years. Traveller…