Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Spain's PM to attend World Cup final
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his …
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140 million Europeans face mental health conditions amid care gap
A new Lancet study reveals 140 million Europeans live with mental health conditions, but with only a third receiving treatment, a …
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Factcheck: Is it really illegal to put on make-up on a French train?
A video has gone viral in France claiming that putting on make-up or nail polish while on either a French train or the Paris Metro…
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Severe storms in France: at least two dead, over 50,000 homes lose power
Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms, with a risk of large hailstones on Thursday evening.
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Steep fines and gear bans signal Europe's overtourism turning point
Municipalities across Europe are introducing severe fines and strict bans on beach equipment and behaviour, signalling a decisive …
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French Phrase of the Day: La petite finale
It's the match that absolutely nobody wants to play in . . .
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Danish Word of the Day: Kringlet
We promise, this word isn't as 'kringlet' as it might seem. Keep reading to learn more about this pastry-related word.
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Gibraltar clamps down on residency before Schengen integration
Gibraltar has introduced strict new residency requirements to prevent a surge in applications from exploiting its upcoming entry i…
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Ukraine's defence minister is splitting country, says ousted defence minister
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was just six months in the role before his ambitious drive to reform the milita…
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Portugal diesel to hit €1.988 as Middle East war escalates
Portuguese drivers face sharp increases at the pump next week as escalating Middle Eastern hostilities disrupt energy supplies, fo…
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Diesel and petrol prices jump in Portugal: find out what you'll pay from Monday
Petrol and diesel prices will increase in the week of 20 to 26 July, and the rise is expected to be particularly significant.
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Watch: US Navy Blue Angels' low flyover leaves beachgoers stunned
US Navy Blue Angels jets flew low over a crowded Florida beach, startling beachgoers as chairs and tents were blown away and child…
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Sánchez to attend Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New York without his wife
Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. A…
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EU weighs autumn social media curbs for children, shifting tech rules
The European Commission will propose new restrictions on children's social media access this autumn, a move that would force tech …
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Nawrocki vetoes Poland's first same-sex partnership bill
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has blocked legislation that would have granted legal rights to same-sex couples, deepening a clas…
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Can your boss call you back from vacation in Sweden?
If your boss asks you to cancel your summer vacation, you may be obligated to do so. But not for just any reason.
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Two dead after violent thunderstorms leave 53,000 without power in France
Grid operator Enedis said that 53,000 households were left without power, with cuts affecting mainly the Auvergne Rhone-Alpes area…
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Spain lifts ban on temp agencies hiring foreign seasonal workers
Spain's Supreme Court has overturned key parts of the country's new immigration regulations, notably allowing temporary employment…
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Wildfire smoke threatens Spain's World Cup final in New Jersey
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has forced the Spanish national team to alter its training schedule and raised health concerns for 8…
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Arrest after Spain's largest wildfire of year burns 12,000 hectares
A suspected arsonist has been detained as Spain battles simultaneous wildfires, exposing the growing strain on European emergency …
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Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave
Storms are typical during intense heat but this week’s have been extreme. Plus, deadly monsoon rains in Bangladesh Hailstones the …
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How common is street theft in Italy's tourist hotspots?
After a spate of headlines about thieves snatching luxury watches and jewellery from tourists on the streets of Italy's cities, is…
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Iran widens attacks as truce unravels, oil jumps 11% this week
The collapse of a U.S.-Iran truce and the widening of military strikes across the Gulf have pushed crude prices up more than 11 pe…
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Major drop in pollution: How the 'Typhoon Project' is transforming Greece's beaches
Volunteers have helped transformed coastal areas across a slew of popular Greek islands.