Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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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, …
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Hungary to join European Prosecutor's Office, allowing probes into Orbán-era corruption allegations
The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against V…
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Travel to Europe continues to grow in 2026 with Greece, Italy and Malta leading the way
Amid turbulence across the tourism sector, international visitor numbers to Europe increased by 5% year-to-date, according to Euro…
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The Tech Download: Teen social media bans are missing one big piece — AI chatbots
Teenagers are increasingly becoming dependent on AI chatbots, echoing a familiar problem with social media in the 2010s.
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Norway tightens citizenship rules, alarming foreign workers
Norway's proposed citizenship overhaul, aimed at streamlining applications, is dividing foreign residents and raising concerns abo…
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Completely nuts: Dutch gallery covers floor in peanut butter to honour late artist
Wim T Schippers asked that his 800lb sculpture be spread smoothly and without ‘educational purpose’ A museum in Rotterdam has paid…
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Italy's poorest region relies on Cuban doctors despite US pressure to cut ties
Calabria is opposed to the US push to end Cuba's medical missions in the region, saying the region can't afford to lose the doctor…
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French Word of the Day: On n'est pas sorti de l'auberge
This French expression doesn't have to do with anything related to an inn or a hotel...
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Berlin eyes part-time sick leave to plug 15.3bn euro health gap
Germany is set to pass a healthcare overhaul allowing part-time sick leave from 2028, a bid to reduce chronic workplace absences t…
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Meta found to breach EU laws with 'addictive' Instagram, Facebook designs
Meta is an apparent breach of EU laws due to addictive design features on Instagram and Facebook, according to preliminary finding…
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French economy minister on Spain's debt proposal: 'It's interesting'
French Economy Minister Roland Lescure reacts to Spain's proposal for a new joint EU debt instrument worth up to €850 billion, whi…
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BBVA and former chairman to stand trial over spying scandal
Spain's National Court has ordered BBVA and its former chairman Francisco Gonzalez to stand trial for allegedly using a criminal i…
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Facebook and Instagram must stop ‘addictive’ features causing infinite scrolling, EU tells Meta
Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, must change the design features that make t…
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Spain house prices surge 12.8%, risking future correction
Spanish house prices are growing at more than double the EU average, driven by a severe shortage of social housing and soaring for…
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European leaders navigate legal maze over Erdoğan's NATO gun gifts
A vintage Magnum .357 revolver gifted by Turkey's president to NATO leaders has forced European capitals to initiate emergency dea…
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Abivax $920 million cash haul lets it prepare for solo U.S. launch instead of relying on a buyer, CEO tells CNBC
Its latest fundraising round provides the French biotech with enough cash to finance operations through 2029.
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Spain wildfire victims appeared to abandon evacuation route
The victims were looking for "an exit that was not the designated one" and ended up crossing a dry riverbed where the rapidly adva…
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Instagram and Facebook hook users with 'addictive' design, Commission finds
The European Commission has taken aim at infinite scroll and autoplay on Instagram and Facebook, finding that Meta failed to adequ…
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Sunny weekend in store for much of Denmark
It's a great weekend to plan a trip to the beach in Denmark, as the weather is set to be warm and sunny on Saturday and Sunday.