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No reply means yes: EU pushes silent approval for energy grid permits

Some EU countries back the European Commission's proposal to allow tacit approval for projects aimed at upgrading the EU’s ageing power grid, while others have asked the EU's Cyprus Presidency not to make such provision mandatory.

26/05/2026

Climate

Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record

Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures.

26/05/2026

Armenia

US and Armenia pledge to move forward on corridor during Rubio visit

Marco Rubio visited Yerevan, backing PM Pashinyan’s pro‑western course and signed TRIPP corridor and strategic partnership deals to boost regional peace.

26/05/2026

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Limiting trade with Israeli settlements is 'normal' - French minister

France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.

26/05/2026

Art

Suffering in silence: Brussels arts festival tackles childhood trauma

At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, French choreographer Boris Charmatz and Italian director Romeo Castellucci turned performance into an exploration of intimate fragility by interpreting childhood trauma through silence and by transforming a parking lot into a cathedral.

26/05/2026

Turkey

Police fire tear gas to break up Turkey opposition rally in Izmir

The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections.

26/05/2026

Europe News

Two French boys abandoned in Portugal to be returned to France

The Juvenile Court ordered that the two boys, aged four and five, be returned to their country of origin after French authorities decided to place them in the care of social services.

26/05/2026

Travel News

London to Stirling trains for under €35 have just launched

The operator, which launched in 2021, already runs trains between London King’s Cross, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

26/05/2026

Europe News

Direct Russia talks would make EU a 'neutral mediator', Estonia warns

"This is not the right time to rush into any kind of talks" with Russia, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said as debate over how to end the invasion of Ukraine continues.

26/05/2026

Travel News

Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top tips

Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home.

26/05/2026

Mobility

Ferrari's €550,000 electric car looks like a Nissan, says the internet

Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car, the Luce, in Rome — but the €550,000 five-seater's design drew widespread criticism online and sent the company's shares sliding nearly 8%.

26/05/2026

Economy

Five sectors where the EU is critically dependent on Chinese imports

From solar panels to rare earths and industrial robots, Chinese firms have quietly become the dominant, sometimes sole, supplier across a growing number of European industries as fears of another "China shock" rise.

26/05/2026

Europe News

Sixteen EU countries seek more regional funds in long-term budget

Along with more funds for regional policies, agriculture and fisheries, the member states are calling a new debate on 'own resources' and repaying Recovery Fund loans with new common debt.

26/05/2026

The Cube

Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia

Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context.

26/05/2026

Europe News

Andic quits as Mango vice-chair days after alleged murder charge

The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic.

26/05/2026

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First footage released after deadly train and school minibus crash in Belgium

Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others.

26/05/2026

Europe in Motion

Iran war: How have some airlines managed to cut flight prices?

While Europe-Asia airfares soar, budget airlines slash or keep prices low to tempt people back into travel amid weak demand and higher operational costs. How can they do it and how long will it last?

26/05/2026

Health news

Serious staff shortages in Greek island hospitals and health centres

Greece’s National Health System is coming under severe strain from chronic understaffing, the POEDHN union representing hospital workers warns.

26/05/2026

Economy

Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in 100 years

France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.

26/05/2026

Earth News

France has been bracing for extreme heat for years. Is it prepared?

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

26/05/2026

Europe News

Four dead and two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear and an investigation has been opened, the public prosecutor's office said.

26/05/2026

Business

EasyJet probed in Italy over alleged unfair baggage pricing

Italy's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into easyJet over claims the airline misled consumers through opaque bundled baggage pricing on its booking platforms.

26/05/2026

Europe News

EU to favour European satellite services to head off Musk’s Starlink

The EU's decision to give European satellite operators priority could risk a backlash from the Trump administration.

26/05/2026

Europe News

Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: Youth worker on trial

The trial on Tuesday is the second since revelations of sexual abuse in Paris after-school services, amid a widening scandal with probes at more than 110 institutions since the start of the year.

26/05/2026

EU.XL

What's the EU’s single ticket that simplifies train travel?

The European Commission has just unveiled its "One journey, one ticket" initiative. It will simplify cross-border train travel as passengers face increasing delays and cancellations.

26/05/2026

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Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records

Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks.

26/05/2026