Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Leaked files show how farm lobby gutted EU green laws
Internal documents reveal how Copa Cogeca systematically dismantled pesticide and factory farm regulations, exposing a regulatory …
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Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans
Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition…
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Valencia airport secures €400m expansion to handle international surge
Spain's state-owned airport operator Aena will spend €400 million to more than double the size of Valencia's terminal, a move esse…
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Wall Street's profit boom has Europe ripping up its banking rulebook
A major overhaul of Europe's banking rules could provide a boost to the continent's banking sector.
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Hungary cancels €48.6m fireworks contract in procurement shake-up
Hungary's new government has torn up a €48.6m contract for its national day celebrations, shifting state business away from a poli…
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Ukraine dismisses modernizer defense chief, nominates Naftogaz CEO as PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s dismissal of modernizing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and nomination of a new prime minister h…
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Danish aquarium welcomes twin penguin hatchlings
Twin penguins have hatched at Kattegatcentret aquarium in Grenå, central Jutland – they are the aquarium's fourth and fifth hatchl…
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Ukrainians protest the dismissal of Kyiv's 'most successful defence minister'
Russian missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital early on July 16, but it hasn't deterred protesters who are out in the streets opp…
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New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits Morocco
PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first w…
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Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike
Russian missiles killed two people and wounded five, including a child, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 16 July 2026.
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Wikipedia and social media weaponised against French World Cup referee
François Letexier became the target of a coordinated online misinformation campaign following Egypt's World Cup exit, highlighting…
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TELL US: What is your ultimate hack to survive a Norwegian heatwave?
With Norway sweltering in a heatwave, The Local wants to hear from readers about how they deal with the soaring temperatures and a…
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Poland charges man allegedly paid by Russia to inflame Polish-Ukrainian tensions
Polish prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian man with sabotage and diversionary activities on behalf of Russian intelligence
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Ahead of French PM's visit, Rabat faces allegations of spying on Paris
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to visit Morocco on July 16 in an effort to strengthen ties between Paris and Rabat…
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The hidden art of taking control of French conversations
Learning French in the classroom is one thing, launching into conversation with a French person is quite another - French language…
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Uber buys Delivery Hero for $14.8bn, ending European tech champion
Uber’s $14.8bn purchase of Delivery Hero ends the era of one of Europe’s few global tech champions, underscoring the food delivery…
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Fiscal constraints blunt EU’s €150bn defence loan programme
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has warned that domestic budget limits are forcing several EU countries to scale back their…
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Heatwave in Sweden: five tips for how to cope with the heat
As the Swedish weather agency warns of continued high temperatures in much of the country, including at night, here are a few tips…
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Musk backs Le Pen, sparking French interference warnings
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Marine Le Pen for the 2027 French presidency has triggered accusations of foreign interference a…
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German cabinet approves digital shift for unemployment benefits
Germany is moving its short-term unemployment system online to cut red tape for employers and jobseekers, though strict local obli…
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EU court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists
The European Union's top court handed a symbolic victory to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday, upholding his contes…
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Where to watch the World Cup finals on the big screen in Denmark
Whether you're supporting Spain or Argentina in the World Cup final, or just interested in the half-time show, here's where to wat…
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Demise of Timmy the whale inspires satirical play exploring German identity
Timmy: Hope Dies Last elevates stranded humpback into Jesus-like figure, igniting hope and grief When people in Germany organised …
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EU Court of Justice clears way for Puigdemont amnesty as it backs Spain
The ECJ backs Spain’s amnesty law, saying it breaches neither EU nor anti-terror rules, although Puigdemont's arrest warrant stand…