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France and Germany send firefighters to help battle Dutch blazes

Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south.

01/05/2026

Europe News

Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as justice minister

Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power.

01/05/2026

Switzerland

Iran war's impact on shipping affecting refugee aid, UNHCR says

The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan's Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey.

01/05/2026

Europe News

Trump says he will raise US tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%

Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to the trade deal last July which set a 15% tariff on most goods.

01/05/2026

Europe News

Arson attack at North Macedonia synagogue linked to IS

The Islamic State group has a profoundly hostile opposition toward Jews and its ideology frames Judaism as the primary enemy of Islam.

01/05/2026

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Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 puts peace at its centre

The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 runs to 16 May in South Tyrol, with 24 installations from 13 countries exploring peace against a Dolomites backdrop.

01/05/2026

Tech News

Why news publishers are blocking AI from accessing internet archives

AI companies using archived news content could be a major violation of copyright laws, especially in the midst of active lawsuits against companies such as OpenAI and Perplexity.

01/05/2026

Europe News

Man detained for attack plot on Dutch princesses to appear in court

It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect's name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations.

01/05/2026

Made in Europe

World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps

Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe.

01/05/2026

Europe News

UK jury convicts Kuwaiti over attempt to attack Israeli embassy

The conviction comes the day after Britain's security services raised the terrorism threat level to "severe", the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is "highly likely in the next six months."

01/05/2026

Europe News

Monte Faeta fire in Tuscany: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated

Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions.

01/05/2026

Business

Contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect

The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

01/05/2026

Turkey

Turkish police fire tear gas and arrest hundreds at May Day rallies

Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were "likely to carry out attacks."

01/05/2026

Europe in Motion

Job strain threatens Europe's health and its economy

As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences.

01/05/2026

Moments

These are the best vintage luxury trains and routes launching in 2026

From the highlights of Al Andalus to truffle tours from Rome to Nizza Monferrato, these routes will take you back to the golden age of travel.

01/05/2026

Europe News

Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete

Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".

01/05/2026

Europe News

Man charged for knife attack on Jewish men in north London

The suspect, identified as Essa Suleiman, faces three counts of attempted murder following Wednesday’s stabbings of two Jewish men, as well as another incident earlier elsewhere in London.

01/05/2026

Europe News

After Orbán, the EU faces tough questions about Ukraine's accession

The imminent departure of Viktor Orbán is forcing EU leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about Ukraine's accession process that the Hungarian veto had, until now, kept unanswered.

01/05/2026

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Crowds gather in central London after Banksy confirms new statue

Crowds gathered in central London after Banksy confirmed he was behind a newly installed statue in Waterloo Place.

01/05/2026

Health news

Coffee may protect your body from ageing, study finds

Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline.

01/05/2026

Earth News

‘I spent €4k on a heat pump. Here’s how much I save on energy bills'

The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment?

01/05/2026

Moments

Four of Europe’s spectacular national parks you can reach by train

Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access.

01/05/2026

Business

Why is Europe's break from Visa and Mastercard facing resistance?

The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.

01/05/2026

Culture news

Venice Biennale jury resigns as Italy opposes Russia's participation

The Italian government has opposed the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition.

30/04/2026

Europe News

UK raises terror threat level to severe after two Jewish men stabbed

Severe is the second-highest rung on a five-point scale and means intelligence agencies consider an attack highly likely in the next six months.

30/04/2026

Europe News

Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat

Trump's barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz's comments on Monday that the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership.

30/04/2026