Europe in Motion In which EU countries are people most at risk of poverty? In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion. 16/07/2025
Tech News EU should simplify its AI Act and digital rulebook: Danish minister The European Commission’s digital omnibus is set to come out in December. 16/07/2025
Europeans' Stories Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: “The euro is a lifeboat that Bulgaria should board!" The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing populist parties exploiting the currency debate. 16/07/2025
Travel News Málaga tells tourists to cover up and behave this summer The city has also introduced fines of up to €750 for littering, public intoxication and other infractions. 16/07/2025
Health news Why myths around vaccines and autism are so persistent A major Danish study is the latest to confirm the benefits of routine childhood immunisations. 16/07/2025
Nature What scientists got right - and wrong - about coastal threats From agricultural pollution to the spread of invasive species and climate change, there are myriad shifting threats to rocky shores. 16/07/2025
No Comment Iceland volcano erupts, forcing evacuations near Blue Lagoon A volcanic eruption early Wednesday near Sundhnúksgígar forced the evacuation of Grindavík and disrupted tourism at Iceland’s popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. 16/07/2025
Markets Renault shares plummet 17% after profit warning and weak results The carmaker disappointed with its preliminary financial figures for the past six months and has not yet found a permanent successor to former CEO Luca de Meo, instead appointing an interim leader. 16/07/2025
Earth News Athens' reservoirs are now very close to historic lows, study warns The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity. 16/07/2025
No Comment Olympic and Paralympic medals for 2026 revealed in Venice The official medals for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled in Venice on Tuesday, carried by boat to the Palazzo Balbi on the Grand Canal. 16/07/2025
EuroVerify Is Russia producing a year's worth of NATO ammunition in three months? NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly said that Moscow’s annual ammunition production capacity is four times greater than that of the western alliance. 16/07/2025
Travel News Iceland volcano: Tourists evacuated after ninth eruption since 2023 Guests at the nearby luxury Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort were evacuated as a precaution. 16/07/2025
Culture news London show retells the story of Elvis through immersive theatre Using live actors, music, and cutting-edge tech, a new immersive show in East London retelling the story of Elvis Presley’s legendary career. 16/07/2025
Economy UK Treasury chief will slash financial red tape to boost investment Reeves set out the changes in her annual Mansion House speech to finance bigwigs in London, saying she was “rolling back regulation that has gone too far in seeking to eliminate risk”. 16/07/2025
Economy Small business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch to euro in 2026 European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone, a key Brussels project aimed at deepening the ties between member countries. 16/07/2025
Europe News Hungary seeks EU sanctions after death of Hungarian in Ukraine Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims a Hungarian citizen was beaten to death after refusing army conscription in Ukraine. Kyiv denies the allegations and urges Hungary not to interfere. 16/07/2025
Tech News Ukraine more dependent on Musk with Kyivstar-Starlink, experts say Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, started testing a service that would deliver internet from satellites to cellphones. 16/07/2025
Europe News 5 key ideas behind the EU Commission’s new farming rulebook The EU long-term budget reform marks a turning point for EU agricultural policy, granting member states greater control in a partial renationalisation of the bloc’s farm subsidies. 16/07/2025
Europe News Exclusive: Palestinian FM 'shocked' at EU failure to act over Gaza Palestinian minister for foreign affairs says the EU should sanction Israel over its violations in Gaza and the West Bank, in accordance with the EU’s own rules and values. She said despite a deal struck by the EU to increase aid into Gaza, civilians were still being killed trying to access food. 16/07/2025
Economy Time for EU to show its gun in US tariff spat, says ex-trade chief According to former director-general of DG Trade Jean-Luc Demarty, a balanced agreement with the US is out of reach, and the EU needs political courage to target US digital and financial services. 16/07/2025
Markets Trump's 30% tariffs threaten to burst Europe's bullish trade Trump's threat of a 30% tariff on EU goods from 1 August puts Europe’s bullish growth narrative at risk. With investors heavily positioned in eurozone assets, Goldman warns of a 1.2% GDP hit, raising fears of a sharp reversal if tensions escalate. 16/07/2025
Health news Global health donors cut aid to lowest level in 15 years, study finds The United States has made the deepest cuts, but the United Kingdom, Germany, and France have also reduced global health aid this year. 16/07/2025
Earth News Men who felled iconic Sycamore Gap tree jailed for four years Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specialising in tree law, said it was the first time in the UK that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree. 15/07/2025
No Comment Roman mosaic stolen by Nazi officer during WWII returned to Pompeii A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany. 15/07/2025
Economy French PM proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce deficit France’s public deficit hit 5.8% of GDP in 2024, totalling €168.6 billion, a figure well above the maximum allowed by EU rules. 15/07/2025
Europe News EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza despite pressure to act The EU’s 27 foreign ministers agreed to “keep a close watch” on Israel’s compliance with a recent agreement to improve humanitarian aid access into Gaza. They also delayed agreeing on a list of 10 options to respond to Israel's action in Gaza during a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. 15/07/2025