Europe

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

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Three injured in drone blast in Russia’s Belgorod region

A drone strike on the Russian city of Belgorod injured three civilians on Thursday, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a statement.

14/08/2025

Tech News

Lithuania will teach schoolchildren how to build drones

Three training centres will be open in September to teach more than 22,000 Lithuanians, including 7,000 children, how to build and operate drones.

14/08/2025

Cyprus

Greek and Turkish Cypriots unite to restore cemeteries in Green Line

The €700,000 project involves work at 15 sites in the Green Line, the island's demilitarised zone.

14/08/2025

Tech News

How to keep your phone from overheating amid summer heatwaves

There are things you can do to protect your device from high heat.

14/08/2025

Italy

Italy evacuates more than 100 people from Gaza, including 31 children

The Italian Air Force flew the evacuees to Rome, Milan and Pisa in three C-130 cargo aeroplanes from the southern city of Eilat in Israel.

14/08/2025

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Second night of clashes as protests turn violent in Serbia

Clashes have erupted for a second night on Wednesday in Serbia between anti-government protesters and supporters of President Aleksandar Vučić, in the most serious escalation of unrest in months.

14/08/2025

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Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece

Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras after weeks of intense heat.

14/08/2025