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Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash

Among those attending are Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

28/06/2026

Earth News

Swiss glaciers melting rapidly in June as Europe faces extreme heat

All snow and ice accumulated over the past winter is expected to have melted by Monday. Over the past century, this tipping point usually only arrives in mid-August on average.

28/06/2026

Travel News

Netherlands unveils unlimited monthly rail pass for €49 this summer

This summer rail deal makes exploring the Netherlands easier and less hefty on our wallets. Here’s how to make the most of it and where else in Europe you can save on rail travel

28/06/2026

Europe News

Ukrainian forces strike two oil refineries in Russia

Ukraine's air force said local air defences had shot down six Russian ballistic missiles, one anti-ship missile and 125 drones overnight.

28/06/2026

Europe News

More than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe amid brutal heatwave, WHO says

Temperatures have topped 40°C across parts of Europe this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

28/06/2026

Health news

Younger people are ageing faster biologically, study finds

As cancer rates continue to climb among people under 50, new research suggests ‘accelerated ageing’ could play a part.

28/06/2026

Moments

The chicest designer beach club pop-ups in Europe this summer

From Burberry and Dior to Jacquemus and Missoni, these are all the branded takeovers you need to know about in 2026.

28/06/2026

Travel News

Poland's Route 666 to Hel makes its first journey

The famous 666 bus route to the Polish town of Hel is officially back after being dropped in 2023 over concerns about its satanic associations, delighting curious passengers and tourists.

28/06/2026

Europe News

Serbian Vučić says he will resign in weeks and calls early elections

“I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign,” Vučić tells his supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade. Vučić’s second and last mandate expires in mid-2027.

27/06/2026

Europe News

Ukraine hits arms factory as Russian attacks kill two

Ukraine said it used its FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles overnight to strike Russia's Titan-Barrikady weapons plant, which is thought to be involved in the production of parts for the Oreshnik missile.

27/06/2026

Europe News

Europe continues to swelter amid record-breaking temperatures

Paris has banned drinking alcohol in public over the weekend, while the city's Pride March has also been postponed due to the heatwave.

27/06/2026

Health news

Flesh-rotting bacteria: What is Vibrio and should you be worried?

As summer heatwaves push sea temperatures to record highs, a little-known bacterium could be thriving in Europe's coastal waters — but how worried should you be?

27/06/2026

Climate

Solar-powered AC: Can clean energy solve Europe’s cooling problem?

Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfiring?

27/06/2026

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Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave

As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.

26/06/2026

Europe News

New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks

The EU's law enforcement agency stresses criminal networks exploit vunerabilities in financial systems and digital infrastructure, operate across borders and adapt quickly.

26/06/2026

Travel News

Rome airports could suspend EES checks to avoid summer travel chaos

There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues.

26/06/2026

Europe News

EU countries consider risky move to revive message-scanning regime

The proposed detection regime for child sexual abuse material was rejected by the European Parliament in March, and reviving it could derail talks on a longer-term law.

26/06/2026

Europe News

EU energy ministers secure greater role in bloc's future power grid

The EU's Cypriot Presidency has successfully reached an agreement among EU countries that paves the way for talks between the European Parliament and the Council.

26/06/2026

Europe News

Kyiv mayor in Gdańsk: Ukraine must follow Poland’s example

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk that, despite recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries, the atmosphere at the gathering was friendly, and that Ukraine should look to Poland as a model for infrastructure development and modernisation.

26/06/2026

Health news

Heatwave rage: Why soaring temperatures put people in a bad mood

Extreme heat not only harms the body but can also trigger a cascade of mental health effects ranging from irritability and anxiety to increased aggression.

26/06/2026

Europe News

Russia and Ukraine swap 160 soldiers each in latest prisoner exchange

The United Arab Emirates brokered the handover, which brought home fighters captured in the early weeks of the full-scale invasion.

26/06/2026

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Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt

Russian missile and drone strikes set an office building ablaze in central Zaporizhzhia on 26 June, injuring at least nine people and triggering a major emergency response.

26/06/2026

Climate

Heatwave in Paris: Vet treats pets suffering from the heat

Several days of extreme heat across France are sending large numbers of pets to the vet.

26/06/2026

The Cube

Air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool

French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate?

26/06/2026

Travel News

Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise passengers

The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked.

26/06/2026

Culture news

WeRoad co-founder Fabio Bin on the business of making new friends

Speaking to Euronews in Cannes after being shortlisted for the European CMO of the Year Award, Fabio Bin explained he turned a personal frustration into a fast-growing social travel brand.

26/06/2026