Europe

Destinations

Why this UK holiday spot beats European favourites for slow travel

Cornwall’s peaceful beaches, dramatic natural landscape and range of cuisines has attracted more slow travellers in the last few years.

11/08/2025

Explore

Eco-luxury and wellness in Bodrum: golf, gulets and the Aegean coast

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Bodrum offers more than beaches. From organic golf resorts to yoga at sea and coastal diving, this Aegean destination is redefining luxury through nature, wellness, and local heritage.

11/08/2025

Spain

Wildfires continue to burn across farmlands in northern Spain

Thousands have been evacuated as massive wildfires continue to grip northern Spain as southern Europe battles a record-breaking heatwave.

11/08/2025

France

France on high alert as heatwave fuels wildfire and pollution risks

The national weather authority has placed multiple departments on high heat alert, while officials warn of worsening air quality in several regions, including Marseille, Paris and parts of southern France.

11/08/2025

Business

Greece bans ATM withdrawal fees for banks across the country

The Greek Ministry of Finance has implemented new rules across the country banning withdrawal fees for bank ATMs.

11/08/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Sweden is not deporting immigrants over different values

The Swedish government has made cracking down on migration one of its key goals, however online claims are misleading.

11/08/2025

Business

Rental demand eases in Portugal, but house prices continue to grow

In the second quarter of 2025, each house available for rent received an average of 17 enquiries, a 43% drop from the same period in 2024. Portalegre is the city with the highest demand for rental properties.

11/08/2025

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Strong earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balıkesir province, killing one

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkey’s Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.

11/08/2025

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At least 20 injured in Russian strike on southern Ukrainian city

A guided aerial bomb launched by Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia’s central bus station on Sunday evening, injuring 20 people and damaging civilian infrastructure.

11/08/2025

Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes hit defence industry facilities across Russia

Ukrainian forces have launched a new series of drone strikes against companies involved in supplying the Russian army, some located thousands of kilometres away from the Ukrainian border.

11/08/2025

Austria

Man survives after clinging to Austrian train after cigarette break

The incident occurred in St Pölten, west of Vienna, and prompted an emergency stop after the man banged on carriage windows to alert passengers and crew.

11/08/2025

Culture news

Kneecap continue to call out Gaza 'genocide' ahead of Sziget fest ban

The Irish rap trio Kneecap would have graced the stage at this year's Sziget festival today had the Hungarian government had not banned the band from the country. Regardless, the band continues to tour and have vowed to keep using their platform to call out 'genocide and war criminals'.

11/08/2025

Turkey

One killed after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir

The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul.

11/08/2025

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Winds and heat intensify wildfires in Spain’s León province

Residents of Carucedo and Yeres, in Spain’s León province, have been evacuated as wildfires advanced towards residential areas.

11/08/2025

Culture news

Dance Days Chania: 72 hours of contemporary dance and art

This year's 15th anniversary event took place from 21 July to 2 August and included a rich programme with 21 performances, 12 seminars and workshops.

11/08/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Face huggers, conjoined flesh, and farewell exhibitions: This week's highlights include 'Alien: Earth', 'Together' and an exhibition honouring the late, great Ozzy Osbourne.

11/08/2025

Travel News

Why France’s strategy is working in the age of overtourism

France welcomed more than 100 million people in 2024, but tourism protests have been few and far between.

11/08/2025

Space

Perseids 2025: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle

Every August, humanity has a rendezvous with the cosmos. It is an ancient tradition, almost a rite of summer, to go out under the cover of night and wait for a "shooting star". The highest peak of the meteor shower will be on the night of 12 to 13 August.

11/08/2025

Europe News

Tariffs & Trivia: Your summer EU-US trade war recap quiz

The US-EU tariff saga kept us hooked all summer long. But were you paying attention as both sides traded blows? Take the test to find out.

11/08/2025

Economy

Family welfare: Which countries offer the highest benefits in Europe?

Family social security benefits help tackle child poverty, but government spend per person varies widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue.

11/08/2025

Europe News

Kallas calls snap meeting of EU foreign ministers on Ukraine on Monday

Top diplomat responds to planned bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

10/08/2025

Germany

Why the German chancellor cannot celebrate his 100 days in office

The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in the polls, but also from within his own ranks.

10/08/2025

Italy

Visible from space: Vesuvius fire has three fronts still active

Satellite photos show the column of smoke rising from the Vesuvius National Park all the way over the Bay of Naples. Three firefronts remain active. Canadairs, helicopters and dozens of volunteer teams remain deployed.

10/08/2025

World News

New heatwave continues unabated in southern Europe

High alerts remain due to temperatures up to and above 40 degrees in parts of France, Spain and Portugal, with no end in sight until midweek.

10/08/2025

Portugal

Migrants who arrived by boat in the Algarve to be extradited

The 38 migrants, 25 men, six women and seven children, are all Moroccan nationals and will have to return to their country of origin, the court in Silves ruled.

10/08/2025

Ukraine

Several killed as Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes

Russian air strikes have killed several people across Ukraine overnight into Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack on an industrial facility in the Russian region of Saratov killed one person.

10/08/2025