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How heatwaves are putting parmesan cheese production at risk: ‘We don’t want to be the last generation to eat it’
As extreme heat impacts the quality and quantity of the milk, producers in Italy are looking for solutions
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Von der Leyen convinced by case for 'age-appropriate' social media restrictions
The European Commission President said proposals will be put to member states after the summer.
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Putin ‘will never make peace in Ukraine’ - Here’s the reason why
Despite four grinding years and Ukraine now successfully smashing Russia’s energy infrastructure, Vladimir Putin has no interest i…
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How the heatwave could impact food prices in Switzerland
The record-breaking heatwave and subsequent drought gripping Switzerland in recent weeks are impacting many aspects of life in the…
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Paris to summon Russia envoy over 'cyber campaign' in Europe
France's foreign minister on Monday said that Paris would, in coming days, summon the Russian ambassador over Moscow having launch…
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Norovirus outbreak affects over 100 people in Portugal
A sporting event in Caldas da Rainha, in the central region of the country, may have been at the centre of the infection. Symptoms…
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'Final before final': Spain face France in World Cup blockbuster
Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday at 9pm Madrid time when…
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French frenzy expected on Bastille Day Tour de France stage
Nothing captures the imagination of the French cycling public more than a home winner on Bastille Day.
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Which European countries are already using the EES pre-registration app?
The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the su…
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Macron hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz for Ukraine talks – Europe live
French president hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards neg…
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Baku threatens full exit from Council of Europe after PACE vote
President Ilham Aliyev's threat to withdraw from the continent's top human rights body puts the Council of Europe at risk of losin…
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Europe's Anduril rival Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuation
Helsing said "investor demand significantly exceeded the available allocation" for its $1.8 billion funding round.
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Hungary set to rewrite constitution to oust Orbán-era president
Hungary's new pro-European government is using its supermajority to rewrite the constitution and oust Viktor Orbán's allies from s…
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'I feel like a long-term visitor': 10 years on, how Brexit affected Brits in Denmark
From irritating practical hassles to a lost sense of belonging, The Local's British readers in Sweden explain the real-life conseq…
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EU and UK sanction Russia over foiled Poland energy grid cyberattack
The EU and UK have imposed their first joint cyber sanctions on Russian intelligence and criminal proxies after a foiled attack th…
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EU shark fin exports drop 15% as Brussels weighs ban
European shark fin exports fell 15% last year following stricter global wildlife trade rules, and the market faces further disrupt…
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Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, new data shows
The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientist…
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Cruise lines taxed less than hotels despite €1.3bn pollution bill
Cruise passengers in France, Italy and Spain pay roughly half the tax of hotel guests due to a regulatory loophole, sparking calls…
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Disney's live-action 'Moana' capsizes at the box office
Disney’s live action remake of their 2016 animated gem 'Moana' has earned approximately $43 million in its first three days of rel…
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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes by U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states.
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Food security is 'at the forefront' of everybody's mind, Irish agriculture minister says
Martin Heydon, Irish agriculture minister, speaks to Europe Today ahead of the EU ministers' vote on the EU's fertiliser plan, des…
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French ministers condemn ex-PM Rajoy over racist World Cup remark
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has triggered a diplomatic incident between Madrid and Paris after French politicians …
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Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll.
Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, E…
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'Extreme' wildfire warning as Sweden braces for another summer heatwave
In the southern half of Sweden, temperatures could hit 30C in several areas by mid-week, according to the national weather agency,…