Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health se…
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IMF to closely monitor China’s economic growth amid trade tensions
An accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing techno…
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London's Met police to scale up use of drones and live facial recognition
UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition.
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Defense stocks plummet on reports Germany is scrapping warships; Rheinmetall stock down 18%
Berlin is planning to scrap a multi-billion-euro project to build the F126 frigates, according to reports.
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AI helps read papyrus scroll burnt to crisp during Vesuvius eruption
Previously hidden text revealed without unrolling scroll discusses stoic philosophy on ethics, art and human behaviour The survivi…
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'Completely misleading': Italy slams NATO chief's comments on Iran war flights
Italy on Wednesday criticised comments by NATO chief Mark Rutte on the politically sensitive issue of US forces using bases in Ita…
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Great Britain’s grid operator pays £10m for extra power to avoid supply crunch tonight
Neso expected to pay millions to secure enough electricity to meet demand as households turn on fans and air conditioning Great Br…
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Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon
Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and …
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#Albania: protesters against #Trump-linked #luxury resort demand national #reform
It started off with anger at a #Trump-linked luxury resort project. Now, protesters in #Albania are demanding that their prime min…
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Famed Vatican passageway is getting its first major restoration in over 500 years
The Vatican Museums announced Wednesday the launch of a five-year, $5.5 million initiative to clean and restore the Raphael Loggia
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Legal fight begins on Swedish citizenship rejections
This week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features an interview with Patrick Gallen, spokesman for the citizenship campaign gro…
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Eiffel Tower closed and 68,000 without power as France bakes in extreme heatwave
At least 40 people have died due to drowning in France as the country experienced its hottest day since records began
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‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ spreading along European beaches in heat, experts warn
The rare bacteria can impact people through raw or undercooked seafood or through contact with open wounds
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France confirms first Ebola case
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
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Tourists disappointed as Eiffel Tower closes amid heatwave
Tourists have been left feeling disappointed as popular tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre have shut early du…
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Farmers in ‘raspberry capital’ sound the alarm after sudden drop in yield
The fruit is sensitive and requires constant care to develop the smell, taste and aroma that are globally recognized
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Paris's Cirque d'Hiver begins renovation to restore its original splendour
Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome c…
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First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt
Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting contro…
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German swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers
Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructions An open air s…
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Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Russian strike on Ukraine
The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023.
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'You have to work': Riders brave Rome heat for survival
Delivery riders dashed around Rome in the hottest hours of the day on Wednesday as activists with a thermal imaging camera detecte…
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Will Europe's brutal heatwave impact Norway?
Norway is usually known for its cooler and comfortable summer temperatures. But with a fierce heatwave currently affecting Europe,…
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Heat records tumble: Spain breaks two June records
Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, reported that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days on record in mainland Spai…
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A decade after the Brexit vote, Europe has moved on even if Britain hasn’t
In this week’s newsletter: As the EU consolidates, the UK faces renewed debate over the long‑term shape of its relationship wit…