Greece Hundreds of migrants rescued off Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he will do everything to "ensure a new migration route to Crete is not established". 07/07/2025
Europe News Are 'coal-free' countries really free? New data shows real consumption Germany, Poland and Serbia remain the 'black lungs' of Europe, with great quantities of the environmentally damaging brown coal being burned there. 07/07/2025
Europe News London marks 20 years since 7 July 2005 terror attacks Fifty-two people were killed and hundreds injured when four suicide bombers attacked the city's transport system on 7 July 2005. 07/07/2025
Europe News Trump's threat over Greenland isn't 'over and done' yet, warns Denmark The conversation on Greenland "can never be about annexation", Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has said. 07/07/2025
Russia Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow mere hours after being fired by President Putin. Domestic media reported that he died in an apparent suicide. 07/07/2025
Europe News Three hospitalised after bees attack dozens of people in France The incident occurred on Sunday in the centre of Aurillac, a town in the south of the country. 07/07/2025
No Comment Watch: Parisians swim in Seine for the first time in 100 years For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are officially allowed to swim in the River Seine — and many are already diving in. 07/07/2025
Europe News Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration. 07/07/2025
Economy European spending drops as trade tensions hit consumer wallets Eurozone retail sales fell sharply in May, marking the steepest drop since 2023, as consumers showed caution amid rising trade tensions with the US. Fears over looming tariffs and economic uncertainty are weighing on spending across Europe. 07/07/2025
No Comment San Fermín Festival opens with first bull run in Pamplona Thousands of runners raced through the narrow, cobbled streets of Pamplona on Monday as the first bull run of Spain's San Fermín festival began. 07/07/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week The Man of Steel launches a new era for the DC Universe, London's Design Museum explores the rise of eco buildings, and indie faves Wet Leg get a little softer with 'Moisturizer'. 07/07/2025
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen to argue for her survival in EU Parliament Two-thirds of votes cast by MEPs later this week will be required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history 07/07/2025
Europe News Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period. 07/07/2025
EuroVerify No, Trump hasn't threatened to bomb Norway Trump has previously been nominated for the award and has claimed that it is rigged against him. So far, he has never won it. 07/07/2025
Europe News Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next? On Monday 7 July, finance ministers from the euro area are expected to elect their new president. Who is running for the position, and what proposals are they putting forward? 07/07/2025
The Big Question The Big Question: How can Volvo compete with Chinese EVs? “There is really no protection in the form of tariffs. The only protection for our industry is that we shape up and we need to be more competitive,” Volvo’s CEO told Euronews. 07/07/2025
Europe News German president pledges support for Lithuania during Vilnius visit German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged his support for Lithuania during his visit to Vilnius, emphasising shared values and strategic partnership between the two countries. 06/07/2025
Culture news Spain's San Fermin kicks off with a chupinazo that looks to Palestine The nine-day festival is famed for its “encierros,” or bull runs, which, starting on Monday, will see thousands of people sprint to avoid six bulls charging along a winding cobblestoned route to the city’s bullring. 06/07/2025
Europe News Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, effective Monday, a decision announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk in response to Germany's handling of the migrant crisis. 06/07/2025
Europe News At least five killed in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson regions Russian military reportedly targeted residential areas and social and key infrastructure in several oblast communities, according to the Ukrainian authorities. 06/07/2025
Climate European cities now face up to five months of extreme heat Prolonged hot weather is reshaping Europe’s cities, as temperatures above 32°C stretch into autumn. 06/07/2025
Destinations Why Zurich’s creative side makes it a top city break destination While Basel shines during art week, Zurich offers travellers a year-round creative scene and cultural discoveries. 06/07/2025
Economy Cost of living: Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries Price level indices shows how expensive or cheap goods and services are across countries, based on purchasing power parities. Western and Northern European countries tend to have high price levels, although incomes are not included in these comparisons. 06/07/2025
Europe News Firefighters battle wildfires in Germany, Greece and Turkey Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common. 06/07/2025
Turkey Turkey detains mayors of opposition-run Antalya, Adana, Adıyaman The operation against the CHP municipalities of Antalya, Adana and Adıyaman came on the heels of investigations that began in Istanbul and then spread to the third biggest city Izmir. 05/07/2025
Europe News Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after 100 years The return to swimming follows a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Officials now say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days. 05/07/2025