Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Salzburg celebrates Mozart's 270th birth anniversary by displaying 300 gold-coloured statues
To mark Mozart's 270th birth anniversary, German artist Ottmar Hörl has partnered with the Mozarteum Foundation to create 300 smal…
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UK to tighten MI5 oversight after court deception
The British government is imposing stricter controls on MI5 after a tribunal found the domestic spy agency systematically misled c…
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Gemini targets Eurostar monopoly with London-Cologne rail route
Middle Eastern-backed Gemini Trains is planning a direct London-to-Cologne rail link by 2030, signalling the end of Eurostar’s thr…
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Monaco bomb victim accuses Ukrainian military intelligence of attack
A Ukrainian businessman injured in a Monaco bombing has directly accused Kyiv's military intelligence agency of the attack, an unp…
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Genoa bridge collapse trial highlights Italy's ageing infrastructure issue
An Italian court sentenced 32 defendants for their role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago that killed 43 people in Genoa…
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Italian court convicts 32 over deadly 2018 Genoa Bridge collapse
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced 32 defendants, including former motorway operator Autostrade chief Giovanni Castellucci, fo…
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LISTED: The cities in Spain installing big screens for the World Cup final
On Sunday July 19th, Spain will take on Argentina in the World Cup final. If you want to soak up the atmosphere and excitement out…
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Ousted defence chief Mykhailo Fedorov, whose reforms riled Ukraine's army bosses
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov served just six months before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to…
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An individually curated tour of the City of Lights
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world with some 50 million tourists exploring the French capital every year. Many v…
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Swedish word of the day: rea
You might be seeing today's word if you've headed to the mall to catch some air conditioning.
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EU orders Google to share search data, open Android to rival AI
The European Commission has ordered Google to share search data and let users pick rival AI assistants on Android, a legally bindi…
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Poland indicts Ukrainian teen paid by Russia to stoke ethnic tension
An 18-year-old Ukrainian has been indicted in Poland for carrying out Russian-funded sabotage to exploit historical wounds, highli…
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TfL hackers jailed over €45m breach exposing corporate cyber risks
Two men linked to a major cybercrime syndicate have been jailed for a devastating attack on London's transport network, highlighti…
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Both UK and Ukraine say goodbye to Keir Starmer
Ukraine awarded Britain's Keir Starmer its "Order of Freedom" honour on July 19 as the outgoing prime minister made his final visi…
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Sweden's Greens push circular economy and nuclear phase-out for 2026
Sweden's opposition Green Party has unveiled a 2026 election platform proposing an overhaul of the country's economic metrics, inc…
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Tehran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US hits Iranian sites
Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports s…
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Italy's electoral reform clears first vote as coalition splits deepen
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's plan for a major overhaul of the country's voting system passed the lower house on Thursday, two d…
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Dozens found guilty in Genoa's deadly bridge collapse
An Italian court has found 32 defendants guilty over the deadly Genoa bridge collapse in 2018. Forty-three people died when their…
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Polish teen charged in Russian plot to fracture Ukraine ties
Polish prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian with Russian-backed sabotage aimed at fracturing bilateral relations, exp…
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Frowning Stone: Mick Jagger goes viral with reaction to England loss in World Cup semi-final
The Rolling Stones frontman was at the England – Argentina match yesterday and was caught on camera shaking his head in disappoint…
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A ride through Paris and time
As a visitor to the French capital, there are a lot of choices when it comes to discovering the city: walking tours, bus tours and…
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György Kemény retrospective: The father of Hungarian pop art forever young at 90
At the GYURIII! exhibition visitors gain a comprehensive view of György Kemény’s ever-evolving oeuvre, from poster art and pop art…
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Ex-Aspi chief jailed for 12 years over Genoa bridge collapse
A Genoa court has handed lengthy prison sentences to former executives of Italy's motorway operator, establishing a stark preceden…
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Channel encounter with Russian frigate precedes UK defence boost
A British couple's close call with a Russian warship has drawn attention to vulnerabilities in European maritime security ahead of…