Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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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…
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Ryanair passenger almost sucked out of shattered window during flight
Serbian man reportedly saved by wife hanging on to his legs after window shattered on journey from Greece A passenger on a Ryanair…
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Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard – see the full list
Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that mor…
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Scores of firefighters tackle multiple wildfires in Dordogne
Firefighters in Dordogne have spent the past 24 hours dealing with multiple wildfires as the drought and heatwave that has the cou…
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Germany puts the squeeze on Lime and Bolt with tougher e-scooter liability rules
Rental scooters represented around one-fifth of insured e-scooters in 2023 but accounted for roughly 40% of claims.
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From AI to greenlash: How is climate disinformation evolving?
Experts say climate disinformation is evolving to increasingly focus on picking apart green policies. In the background, other dev…
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Which parts of France face the highest temperatures this weekend?
As the heatwave continues over France, where are temperatures expected to be the highest?
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Medieval masterpiece Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London for the first time in more than 900 years after a highly secure and complex journey from…
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Eleven dead in Spanish wildfire as Europe heats twice as fast as globe
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, highlighting the mounting human and infrastructural cost of Europe's s…
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Wildfires rage across Spain as heatwave fuels flames
At least 11 people have died as wildfires spread across Spain, with firefighters battling flames from the south to the north of th…
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The Bayeux Tapestry’s extraordinary journey back to Britain
After nearly 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has returned to the UK for a year-long exhibition at the British Museum. Its highly …
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Can Ukraine really build its own Patriots?
Donald Trump’s promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defence systems could strengthen Kyiv’s capabilities in the long ter…
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Global oil demand set for first annual drop since the COVID-19 pandemic, IEA says
Global oil consumption is on course to shrink this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy A…
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Passenger 'nearly sucked out of window mid-air' on Ryanair plane
Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair.
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Why Scandinavians can go from rivals to supporters on the international stage
The three Scandinavian countries – Denmark, Norway and Sweden – have a lot in common. Despite this, they’re usually each others' b…
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Will Denmark and Sweden support 'little brother' Norway in the World Cup?
Denmark, Norway and Sweden have a lot in common but they are usually each others' biggest rivals in sporting competitions. So will…
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Visa bureaucracy undermines Sweden's bid to keep top scientists
Sweden's strict requirement that permit applicants leave the country is forcing highly skilled researchers to abandon the nation, …