Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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EXPLAINED: Can you skip work if it gets too hot in Norway?
As temperatures soar across Norway, many employees are wondering if they can skip work when the temperature makes it unbearable to…
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Spain inflation holds at 3.2%, complicating ECB rate path
Spanish inflation remained stuck at 3.2% in June as the end of electricity subsidies offset cheaper fuel, signalling that eurozone…
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Spain inflation holds at 3.2% as subsidy withdrawal tests price stability
Spain's inflation remained stuck at 3.2% in June as the withdrawal of energy subsidies offset cheaper fuel, signalling underlying …
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Violent nihilism adds to Switzerland's worsening security risks
Swiss authorities are confronting a new wave of ideology-free violent extremism driven by young people, adding unpredictability to…
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UK-EU Gibraltar deal removes border gates, frees 15,500 workers
The end of routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar secures the daily movement of nearly half the territory's workforce a…
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Biden to release post-midterm memoir covering US economy
Former US President Joe Biden will release a memoir days after the November midterms, offering a timely account of his economic de…
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Swedish word of the day: väg
Today's word is a common one – that unhelpfully looks quite similar to a few other basic Swedish words.
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Seven British nationals confirmed dead in devastating Spanish wildfires
A 93-year-old woman is among the dead
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Europe faces cooling poverty crisis as heat inequality widens
A June heat dome that killed over 1,300 Europeans highlights a growing affordability crisis in cooling that risks ceding economic …
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EU asks US to exempt €150bn in goods from Turnberry deal tariffs
Brussels has submitted a list of key exports, from Roquefort to medical devices, to secure relief from the 15 percent duties agree…
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Pastries, harbour swims and fireworks: My perfect Copenhagen summer weekend
Food, drinks, coffee, pastries, art, harbour swims and fireworks. Read all about how our contributor Emma Pouncey's perfect summer…
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Meloni's stability push falters as coalition rebels sink vote
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to guarantee stable future governments has suffered a surprise setback after rebel MP…
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Italian riders strike as heatwave exposes gig pay gaps
Delivery riders in Italy are walking out over health risks and lost pay during extreme heat, highlighting a structural flaw in Eur…
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Record low Rhine water disrupts German freight amid heatwave
Plunging water levels on the Rhine river are forcing ships to reduce loads and pushing up freight rates, adding economic strain to…
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Albanian Trump resort threatens EU accession over environmental law change
A $4.7 billion Trump family resort project in Albania faces mass protests and a warning from the European Parliament that it could…
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French press calls World Cup semi-final loss to Spain a collective failure
France’s unbeaten World Cup run ended in a sobering semi-final defeat by Spain, leaving the national press to dissect a sudden col…
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UK unveils overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
The British government has proposed overnight curfews and default limits on major social media platforms for older teenagers, sign…
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‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition
Using archaeology, anthropology and DNA analysis, experts reconstructed Roman-era faces and paired them with imagined life stories…
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Munich bans private pools as water demand surges
Munich has banned the use of drinking water for private pools and lawns until 2026, highlighting how climate-driven demand spikes …
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Fontainebleau wildfire threatens French tourism hub and ecology
A massive wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest, which draws 15 million visitors annually, highlights the mounting economic and eco…
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Swedish Moderates target abusers in citizenship crackdown
Sweden’s ruling party is linking citizenship and deportation directly to domestic violence convictions, a shift with major implica…
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‘Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
“An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years,” said the fest…
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Spain's ex-PM unrepentant about France football team remark
Spain's former prime minister Mariano Rajoy has defended himself with sarcasm rather than an apology after earlier comments saying…
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EU extends Ukrainian refugee rights to 2028, excludes draft-age men
The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2028, securing a vital workforce for host economies while cl…