Europe

Europe

Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes

As housing prices become increasingly unsustainable in Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities can restrict short-term rentals in areas under pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews.

03/09/2026

Moments

Behind the lens with the ‘really bad photographer’ in Iceland

What happens when Iceland’s most beautiful landscapes meet the ‘world’s worst photographer’? Icelandair set Blanche Mortemard on a 10-day adventure, and here’s what her itinerary looked like.

03/09/2026

Europe

Denmark's intelligence agency warns Russia preparing acts of sabotage

Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations.

03/09/2026

Tech News

Politicians are letting AI write speeches and laws without telling voters, study says

Researchers found AI-written text in up to 15% of parliamentary speeches in the UK and Sweden, with zero disclosure to voters.

03/09/2026

Europe

Putin's regime not enough to freeze Russia-linked firms, EU rules

Autocratic rule alone is not enough to freeze the assets of Russia-linked firms, the EU's top court has said in an influential ruling on Thursday. National authorities need solid, objective proof of actual control.

03/09/2026

Earth News

El Niño to be 'very strong' and last until February, UN warns

El Niño tends to peak late in the year but heat in the oceans releases more slowly into the atmosphere, pushing up global temperatures the following year.

03/09/2026

Economy

China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and Temu

Beijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers.

03/09/2026

Business

Norway seizes Russian ship over Ukraine's $4.2bn Crimea claim

Norwegian authorities have impounded a Russian-owned expedition cruise vessel in Svalbard on behalf of Ukraine's state energy company, Naftogaz, which is hunting Russian assets worldwide to collect on an arbitration award stemming from Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea.

03/09/2026

Europe

Estonian defence minister quits over €70m EU-funded arms scandal

Estonia's defence minister has resigned over an arms deal for Ukraine involving EU funds paid to an Indian company with no track record of making shells.

03/09/2026

Europe

Russia to close branches of Germany's Goethe Institut, FM Lavrov says

Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations.

03/09/2026

No Comment

AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in Brussels

AI-powered robots demonstrate delivery, factory and household tasks at a robotics showcase in Brussels, highlighting advances in artificial intelligence.

03/09/2026

Europe

Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII

Western officials say Russia is carrying out a campaign of sabotage and disruption across Europe that has involved fires, attacking power stations and sending drones into EU airspace.

03/09/2026

Europe

Spain's Sánchez: Government has 'nothing to hide' over Ceuta crisis

Sánchez pledged to publish all documents on the Ceuta crisis, while defending the swift action of officers and pointing to a surge in social media messaging influencing the mass crossing.

03/09/2026

Tech News

Why Gen Z may not actually be ready for the workplace

Despite several young workers believing they already possess skills needed for the workplace, many managers and senior leaders think differently.

03/09/2026

European Union

Why so many countries want to join the EU, except Europe’s richest

Nine candidate countries are racing to get into the European Union. Three of Europe’s wealthiest democracies are doing everything they can to stay out. Is the EU’s pull weaker on the continent’s richest?

03/09/2026

Europe Today

Spanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepens

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. This morning, a warning from the Lithuanian Foreign Minister on the escalating threat from Moscow. But we start with the deepening crisis facing the Spanish government.

03/09/2026

Europe

Milestone: Meloni's government is Italy's longest-lasting in decades

Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns ahead of next year's general election.

03/09/2026

Europe Today

Europe enters new security era as Spain's government hits new crisis

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says it's a new era for European security, one of rising hybrid threats. Meanwhile, the Spanish government is in disarray after a leaked report has revealed Morocco's involvement in the Ceuta crisis, and EU affairs ministers discuss the EU budget in Dublin.

03/09/2026

Europe

Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of journalist's 2017 murder

Her murder shocked the world and put Malta, the European Union's smallest member state, in the spotlight over its apparent rule-of-law failings.

03/09/2026

Health news

'Social jet lag': How sleep habits affect teen anxiety

Teenagers with inconsistent sleep schedules on weekdays and weekends may be more likely to experience anxiety, according to a new study.

03/09/2026

Destinations

Coach trips are back – and these are some of Europe’s best routes

Once seen as an old-fashioned way to travel, coach holidays are enjoying a revival. From luxury tours to DIY city-hopping, here are five European routes worth taking.

03/09/2026

Economy

Europe's most charitable countries: Where do people give the most?

Ireland and Romania are among Europe's most generous countries, according to a recent report measuring both the share of people who give and the proportion of their income they donate.

03/09/2026

Europe

Malta jury clears businessman in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

His arrest in 2019, as he was sailing away from Malta on his yacht, sparked a series of mass protests in the country that culminated with Prime Minster Muscat’s resignation.

02/09/2026

Europe

Spain in disarray over leaked reports about Morocco’s role in Ceuta

The crisis deepened Wednesday after a leaked report alleging Moroccan forces helped push migrants across the border blindsided the government. Madrid denies having ignored warnings of an imminent breach.

02/09/2026

The Ring

The surge of the far-right - who is to blame? MEPs clash in The Ring

All eyes are on the election in the small east German state of Saxony-Anhalt. A potential absolute majority for the far-right there could shake up German politics and rattle Europe. The beginning of a new crisis?

02/09/2026

Travel News

Frecciarossa starts trials for new links to Munich from Milan and Rome

Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria are paving the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.

02/09/2026