Europe

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are most refugees in Europe of Muslim background?

EuroVerify investigates a claim shared by a politician from the far-right Portuguese Chega party, stating that 85% of refugees are of the Muslim faith.

15/08/2025

Culture news

'Alien: Earth' - Does the TV series save the Alien franchise?

For all its synthetic hybrids, slimy tech bros and arachnid eyeballs, Alien: Earth will still have you crying: "Oh, Mother! Why am I so bored?"

15/08/2025

Art

Greenpeace deploys huge Anish Kapoor artwork on North Sea gas platform

Anish Kapoor's 'BUTCHERED' is an original artwork created specifically for Greenpeace's protest action. It is believed to be the first fine art piece to be installed on an active fossil fuel platform.

15/08/2025

Business

You're fired! Who will be Deutsche Bahn's next CEO?

Germany's Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced the early dismissal of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz. But who will be his successor?

15/08/2025

Travel News

Crete tops passenger traffic as Greek airports see 6.5% increase

Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025

15/08/2025

wellbeing

What to know about summer colds and the COVID variant called stratus

COVID-19 is trending up in much of Europe this summer.

15/08/2025

Earth News

Plastic pollution treaty talks end without an agreement

Nations have said they are deeply disappointed to be leaving Geneva without a treaty

15/08/2025

Economy

Growth fades in Europe: Is the recovery already running out of steam?

The eurozone economy barely grew in the second quarter. Germany and Italy contracted, while Spain continued to shine.

15/08/2025

Europe News

Why some fight to use paper in a paperless world

As our society goes digital, paper is disappearing - and with it, access for millions. A campaign group is fighting to protect the right to choose to get information either by post or email in the EU.

15/08/2025

Tech News

How a brain-computer chip can read people's minds

Researchers said the technology could one day help people who cannot speak communicate more easily.

15/08/2025

Business

EU urges China to drop sanctions on two Lithuanian banks

The EU has demanded Beijing revoke "unjustified" sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in a dispute also rooted in long-standing tensions over Taiwan.

14/08/2025

Europe in Motion

How many tropical nights have occurred across Europe?

This year, high nighttime temperatures already broke records in the first two months of summer across many areas in Europe.

14/08/2025

United Kingdom

Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool FC fans faces 24 new charges

Celebration quickly turned into tragedy when a vehicle drove down a street full of the title-winning club's supporters, injuring dozens of them.

14/08/2025

Healthcare

Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro

The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).

14/08/2025

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Wildfires destroy thousands of hectares in Spain

More than 9,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires across Spain’s Ourense province in Galicia, where residents have been evacuated as flames approach homes.

14/08/2025

Greece

Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires rage

At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024.

14/08/2025

Poland

Polish army to mark 1920 military victory with large Warsaw parade

Some NATO troops will also attend Friday's commemoration of the defeat of the Red Army at the Battle of Warsaw.

14/08/2025

Europe News

EU, US closer to clinching trade deal text as Washington shares update

The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalised soon.

14/08/2025

Economy

The UK economy grows despite tariff pressures, outpacing G7 peers

While not comparable to the growth at the beginning of the year, July's numbers are bigger than predicted and signal a greater resilience than other top G7 economies.

14/08/2025

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Wildfires rage as crews battle blazes in northern and central Portugal

Thousands of firefighters in Portugal battled to contain multiple wildfires on Thursday as blazes threatened northern and central regions after weeks of intense heat across southern Europe.

14/08/2025

Ukraine

Trump-Putin Alaska summit: What we know about the upcoming meeting

The Kremlin released the detailed agenda for Vladimir Putin’s Friday meeting with Donald Trump as the US president is expected to push the Russian leader to agree to a ceasefire in Moscow’s war against Ukraine. What will Putin bring to the talks?

14/08/2025

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Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam

Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.

14/08/2025

Europe News

Requests for EU aid to battle wildfires reach entire 2024 tally

Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday.

14/08/2025

Travel News

Portugal airport strikes disrupt travel until September

Spain is also preparing for airport staff strikes until the end of the year.

14/08/2025

Greece

Greek police block protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

14/08/2025

Ukraine

At least eight killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine

At least eight people were killed and 18 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, with strikes on Kherson, Donetsk and Kharkiv.

14/08/2025