Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Southern Spain wildfire kills 12, deadliest since 2005
A rapid wildfire in Almería has killed at least 12 people, mostly foreigners, highlighting the lethal risks posed by Europe's acce…
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The Oasis and Glastonbury effect: How 2025 was a record year for UK music tourism
New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million …
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Man ‘rescued by wife after nearly being sucked out of window’ on Ryanair flight
Passengers said they heard a loud bang before something flew against the window and broke it
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Greek police arrest 2 people over 2010 fatal arson attack on Athens bank
Greek police have arrested two people in connection with the deaths in 2010 of three people trapped in a bank that was firebombed …
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Greek anti-terrorist police arrest three for deadly bombings targeting politicians
The 1 July dawn attacks in the northern city of Thessaloniki targeted the homes and vehicles of three politicians from Greece's ru…
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‘I had an incredible escape’: British woman tells of close encounter with Spanish wildfire
Jeanne Henny, 74, put her friend, a wheelchair and two dogs into the car and drove away, only to meet fire surging on to the road …
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Ukrainian spy accused of killing Monaco bombing suspect retracts confession
A Ukrainian military intelligence officer who confessed to killing a woman suspected of carrying out an unsuccessful hit on a sanc…
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Heatwave to continue in Switzerland over coming days
Brace yourself for more of sweltering weather over the next days, as Switzerland’s heatwave settles in for a longer stretch.
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Will your water supply be affected if Switzerland’s drought persists?
Extremely hot weather and lack of rain means that most Swiss regions are suffering from drought right now, with no relief in sight…
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EU agrees to open new phase of membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Ukraine and Moldova will formally open cluster six of accession negotiations on 14 July. This leaves them with four clusters still…
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Metropolitan Police investigating donations to hard-right Reform party, UK media say
Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense sc…
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Swedish weather agency warns of torrential rain over weekend
While some parts of Sweden are set for high temperatures and face water shortages, authorities are now warning that other areas of…
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Vienna tourist boom brings record stays and higher visitor tax
Vienna’s booming tourism sector has pushed overnight stays to record levels, but a sharp visitor tax hike has alarmed hotel owners…
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Swedish word of the day: värme
Today's word doesn't mean quite what English-speakers tend to think it does.
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Spain: Nine injured in fourth San Fermín bull run in Pamplona
The fourth San Fermin bull run was once again a fast and dangerous dash along the cobbled streets of Pamplona.
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How this country's faiths have coexisted for centuries
Azerbaijan is highlighting centuries of religious coexistence as part of its national identity and cultural diplomacy.
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Italian paper mill profitably upcycles waste into luxury goods
An Italian paper mill is proving that circular manufacturing can drive revenue growth, using agricultural by-products to produce p…
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Spain faces deadly wildfires, at least 12 killed, 19 missing in Andalusia
At least 12 people have died in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, with many victims killed while trying to flee the flames by ca…
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Everything you need to know if you want to join a protest in Germany
From migration policy to wars overseas, there is seemingly no shortage of reasons to take to the streets. But can foreign resident…
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Poland marks 85th anniversary of WWII Jedwabne pogrom of Jews amid far-right protests
Hundreds of Jews were killed by their Polish neighbours under the watch of the Nazi-German occupiers.
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Volkswagen sales slide further as German carmaker weighs mass job cuts
Volkswagen on Friday said that a slide in sales accelerated in the second quarter, as the crisis-hit German auto group reportedly …
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Majority of 12 victims of Spain wildfires believed to be foreigners, officials say
Around 500 firefighters, backed by Spain's Military Emergency Unit, battled to contain the flames and search for victims. Around 8…
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President Erdogan’s unusual gift to NATO leaders sparks surprise
After a NATO summit focused on Iran, Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised leaders …
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'Prendre le large': The French expressions and vocab you need for the summer
From the phrases people use before heading off on holiday to the expressions that capture the excitement of escaping for a well-ea…