Europe News EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal. 29/07/2025
Ocean How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean In partnership with the European Commission From underwater archaeology to whale-watching tours led by actual scientists, Europe’s Atlantic islands demonstrate how tourism can protect rather than destroy natural and cultural heritage of the ocean. 29/07/2025
Ocean Can coastal tourism go green — and still thrive? In partnership with the European Commission In the Atlantic’s remote islands, a new EU project is helping reinvent marine tourism. Researcher Dr. Yen Lam González explains how electric boats, hydrophones, and star-guided sailing are paving the way for a greener future of the EU blue economy’s biggest sector. 29/07/2025
Culture news German courts convicts trio for stealing ancient Celtic gold coins A German court has convicted three men of stealing hundreds of coins from a Celtic and Roman museum that are considered to be part of the biggest trove of Celtic gold found in the 20th century. 29/07/2025
Europe News Poland says Russia's secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks The Internal Security Agency says the 27-year-old Colombian national was acting on behalf of Russian intelligence when he carried out two arson attacks in Poland last year. He faces up to 10 years in prison. 29/07/2025
No Comment Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv Soldiers and civilians gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square on Monday to mark three years since the deadly explosion at Olenivka prison that killed 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war. 29/07/2025
Europe News Exclusive: Cross-party MEPs call for EU sanctions on Israel over Gaza At least 58 MEPs from the left and right of the political spectrum are urging the EU to take ‘decisive’ action over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying that the ‘time for moral cowardice is over’. 29/07/2025
Health news Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, but 60% are preventable Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives. 29/07/2025
Spain Flock of birds nearly cause Spanish jet to crash on beach amid airshow The Spanish Air Force said the EF-18 Hornet fighter "performed an evasive manoeuvre when it detected a flock of birds in its path". 29/07/2025
Tech News Spain deepens antitrust probe into Apple, citing App Store pricing Apple could be “abusing its dominant market position,” the regulator said. 29/07/2025
No Comment Portugal battles major wildfires as heat and winds intensify risk Portugal is battling multiple forest fires across its northern and central regions on Tuesday, as high temperatures and strong winds fuel dangerous conditions, civil protection authorities reported. 29/07/2025
Business Greek government cautious on new EU-US trade deal reached with Trump Greek finance minister and other trade officials share their thoughts on the tariff agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 29/07/2025
Europe News The Netherlands to impose travel ban on Israeli ministers over Gaza The ban targets two far-right Israeli ministers in support of the Israeli settlers' movement, the continuation of the war, and the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians. 29/07/2025
EuroVerify No, video doesn't show anti-Zelenskyy protest over peace deal refusal The miscaptioned video shows a protest against a controversial anti-corruption law that Zelenskyy has since backtracked on, rather than a demonstration against the president himself. 29/07/2025
Europe News Lead MEP says EU should skip 2040 emissions targets MEP Ondrej Knotek believes that Europe does not need to lead in the fight against climate change and disputes the 2050 goal of climate neutrality. 29/07/2025
Europe News EU deforestation law changes could aid illegal Russian timber trade A majority of EU countries are pushing for changes to the EU deforestation law that could likely boost illegal timber imports from sanctioned Russia and Belarus, according to NGO Earthsight, which claims states pushing for the changes are benefiting from the illegal timber trade. 29/07/2025
United Kingdom Trump says Gaza suffering 'real starvation' and pledges US food hubs Trump’s comments seemed to result from the images in recent days of the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza and were more urgent than the resigned message he had about the 21-month Israel-Hamas war last week, when ceasefire talks derailed. 28/07/2025
Europe News Portugal to invest €137mln in grid upgrades after April blackout Environment and Energy Minister Maria Graça Carvalho said the plan would ensure that the Iberian nation of 10.6 million is better prepared for future emergencies. 28/07/2025
No Comment Old bridge in Mostar hosts 459th annual jump Thousands gathered in Mostar on Sunday to witness the 459th traditional jump from the Old Bridge, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most iconic landmarks. 28/07/2025
Greece Police and protesters scuffle as Israeli cruise ship visits Rhodes Anti-war activists had called for demonstrations on the island during a scheduled stop by the Israeli cruise ship, the Crown Iris, which was reportedly carrying more than 600 tourists. 28/07/2025
Health news Virtual reality could train our bodies to fight infection, study says People’s immune systems kicked into gear to protect them against infections after they entered a virtual reality (VR) world with visibly sick people, a new experiment shows. 28/07/2025
Europe News Hunger surge strikes Middle East and Africa, UN survey shows Global crises are fueling hunger in Africa and the Middle East, with trade tensions, conflicts, and climate change driving food inflation, according to the UN's SOFI report. 28/07/2025
Europe News Five things we don't know yet about the EU-US trade deal The EU and the US struck a long-awaited agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on EU exports, with certain sectors exempted. However key details remain unclear. 28/07/2025
Europe News Floods hit Romania as wildfires rage in Turkey and Albania In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June. 28/07/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision? France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so. 28/07/2025
Health news EU-US trade deal leaves future of pharma tariffs uncertain Despite a new EU-US trade deal, tariffs on pharmaceuticals remain uncertain and unchanged for now, pending the outcome of a US national security investigation that could later impose duties of up to 15%. 28/07/2025