Europe

Climate

Where are the worst drought hotspots in Europe and the world?

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

05/07/2025

Health news

Hot European summers raise health risks from mosquito-borne diseases

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

05/07/2025

Home

Could this chore-tracking app help balance inequality at home?

In just ten months since its launch in September 2024, the app has gained over 25,000 users in Europe.

05/07/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Trump's trade war with Europe - the clock is ticking

In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large parts of Europe.

05/07/2025

Business

Shoplifting hits record high in Germany: Are criminal gangs behind it?

Shoplifting cost the German retail sector nearly €3 billion in 2024, a new record that was partially driven by organised crime. The federal government is also missing out on millions of euros in tax revenue.

05/07/2025

Europe News

EU leaders reaffirm support for Moldova's bid to join bloc

The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia.

05/07/2025

Europe News

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey

According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.

05/07/2025

Europe News

42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000

The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during heatwaves.

04/07/2025

Culture news

Rare sword find leads to discovery of Roman-era settlement in England

Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period.

04/07/2025

Europe News

Ex wife hits at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar

As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his "betrayal".

04/07/2025

Europe News

Hitler's Austrian town to rename two streets honouring Nazi supporters

The streets currently bear the names of classical music composer Josef Reiter and entertainer Franz Resl, both of whom were Nazi party members.

04/07/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in key phone call

The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as "frank and constructive".

04/07/2025

Europe News

Russia uses chemical agents in Ukraine, Dutch and German agencies say

The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for Kyiv.

04/07/2025

Russia

Russia's friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out

As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?

04/07/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: EU to offer five options over Israeli human rights breaches

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was tasked to follow up on a request made by the 27 leaders at their Council summit last week to engage with Israel and scope out further options for action against Tel Aviv if the situation in Gaza does not improve.

04/07/2025

Travel News

Ryanair says European families are ‘held to ransom’ by France strikes

Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action.

04/07/2025

No Comment

Explosion at Rome fuel station leaves dozens injured

A powerful explosion at a petrol and LPG station in Rome’s Centocelle district injured at least 25 people, including several police officers and a firefighter.

04/07/2025

Europe News

Threats facing NATO 'no match' for us, says new chief of military ops

The position of SACEUR has always been held by a US military general since its creation in 1951.

04/07/2025

Europe News

Family of French journalist jailed in Algeria asks Zidane for help

Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sports journalist, was sentenced last week over an interview with an Algerian football coach accused of ties to a banned separatist movement, in a case rights groups say criminalises routine reporting.

04/07/2025

Europe in Motion

How many economic losses from climate extremes has Europe suffered?

As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the highest economic losses in the 21st century due to natural hazards.

04/07/2025

Travel News

Why is Eurostar allowing passengers to board 30 minutes earlier?

The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple.

04/07/2025

Europe News

Major power outage in Czech Republic halts Prague metro and trams

A power outage hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, halting public transport and trains. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said authorities are investigating the cause.

04/07/2025

Europe News

Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union

Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.

04/07/2025

Health news

WHO wants higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks

The WHO believes tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next half-century.

04/07/2025

Culture news

Is Denmark killing the tradition of EU playlists?

As Denmark takes over the rotating EU Council presidency from Poland, it’s hitting pause on one beloved tradition: the national Spotify playlist.

04/07/2025

Europe News

Germany seeks deal with Taliban to take back convicted Afghan migrants

Germany does not recognise the Taliban government, which took control of Afghanistan in 2021, and maintains no official diplomatic ties with Kabul.

04/07/2025