Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Sweden forces tech platforms to remove gang murder ads
Sweden has become the first EU country to force tech platforms to take down gang recruitment ads for violent crimes within an hour…
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UK-France border delays full EES checks until after summer
Full biometric checks for the EU’s new Entry/Exit System will not be deployed at the UK-France border this summer, averting immedi…
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EXPLAINED: How to resolve conflicts with your Swiss employer
The number of employer-employee disputes at Swiss companies has risen significantly, new data reveals. What can you do if this unf…
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Iran executes protester over inflation unrest, deepening isolation
Tehran has executed a man for his role in January's hyperinflation-fueled protests, prioritising lethal force over economic reform…
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Moving to Italy: The best climate cities and childcare for the long summer break
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at why climate may factor in more than you’d expect when deciding…
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Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition
Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology…
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Sánchez apologises to French leaders over Rajoy's xenophobic remark
Pedro Sánchez publicly apologised to French officials for Mariano Rajoy's controversial comments about the national team, averting…
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Fitto's Cyprus appointment strains EU-Turkey reset
The European Commission's appointment of Raffaele Fitto as Cyprus envoy has triggered fierce opposition from Turkish Cypriot autho…
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Sweden Closes Rail Lines as Heat Wave Disrupts Transport
Extreme heat is forcing Sweden to close railway lines and warn drivers of deteriorating roads, underscoring the growing disruption…
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Gibraltar joins Schengen as EU-UK treaty removes border fence
The removal of Gibraltar's border fence ends years of post-Brexit delays, restoring free movement for 15,000 daily cross-border wo…
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One dead and three missing after private boat sinks near Alcatraz
A privately owned vessel carrying twenty people caught fire and capsized in San Francisco Bay, prompting a major multi-agency sear…
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Poland detains ex-officials over €1.9m state-backed media campaign
Polish prosecutors have charged two former officials with misusing €1.9 million from a state-backed foundation for a domestic poli…
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Meloni loses key Italian electoral reform vote by single vote
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lost a key parliamentary vote on electoral reform by a single vote, exposing fragile coaliti…
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Swedish security adviser loses notebook at Ankara Nato summit
Sweden’s top security adviser left a notebook at the Nato summit in Turkey, raising fresh concerns about Stockholm’s security cult…
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China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
China's economy grew 4.3% year on year in the second quarter, its weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand and a prol…
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Cruise and Hudson join Super Bowl-style World Cup final show
FIFA has drafted Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson for a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final, signalling the tourna…
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Spain registers hottest first half of summer on record
Mainland Spain registered its hottest first half of the summer since records began in 1961, with two heatwaves sending temperature…
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Silversea and PerryGolf to launch premium golf cruise itineraries from 2027
Silversea is partnering with PerryGolf to offer curated golf voyages starting in 2027, signaling a strategic industry shift toward…
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Von der Leyen unveils defence push in Kyiv amid Baltic strike fears
Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv to announce defence industry integration plans while Lithuania warns of imminent Russian attacks o…
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Macron awards France’s highest honour to Starmer amid UK prime minister's exit
French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded the Legion d’honneur to Keir Starmer, underscoring the UK prime minister’s strong dip…
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Almeria fire kills 12 foreign nationals amid Spain's record wildfire year
A devastating wildfire in southeastern Spain has killed 12 foreign residents, underscoring the escalating climate risks threatenin…
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French parliament set to adopt assisted dying law despite opposition
France's lower house is expected to legalise assisted dying, bringing the country in line with several European neighbours despite…
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Cost of inaction rises as Portugal seeks urban climate shelters
Environmental groups are pressuring Lisbon to create a national network of climate shelters, warning that the high upfront costs o…
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Kremlin-linked disinformation campaigns target German regional elections
Suspected Russian disinformation campaigns targeting German regional elections threaten to propel the far-right AfD to its first p…