Europe

Austria

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to revisit Ukraine and Russia imminently

Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, briefed a few journalists attending a seminar at the Vienna-based agency.

28/05/2025

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Blatten remains evacuated as Birch Glacier continues to break apart

A section of the Birch Glacier in the Lötschental remains unstable following a major landslide, with millions of cubic metres of debris pushing the ice dangerously downhill.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Iceland should have 'skin in the game' in securing Arctic, PM says

The country's prime minister stressed on Wednesday that although the island nation doesn't have a military, "that doesn't mean we don't have strong defences and a role to play in NATO."

28/05/2025

Earth News

EU says it is ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 emissions target

Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

28/05/2025

Europe News

French paedophile former surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison

Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

28/05/2025

Travel News

Easier cross-border train travel? Deutsche Bahn says it’s coming

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.

28/05/2025

Climate

How shipping in the EU is driving the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice

Black carbon emissions from ships in the Arctic nearly doubled in six years.

28/05/2025

Moments

Dreamy new night train to connect Rome and Marseille this summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year.

28/05/2025

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Seven dead as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands

Seven people have died after a migrant boat capsized while arriving at the port of El Hierro in Spain’s Canary Islands.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Germany to jointly produce long-range weapons with Ukraine, Merz says

Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin.

28/05/2025

Travel News

This country is now fining air passengers who stand up too early

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk.

28/05/2025

Europeans' Stories

Latvia: Shooting training at schools and dragon teeth at the border

To protect themselves from unpleasant surprises, Poland and the Baltic states are fortifying their EU external border with tank barriers and minefields. And Latvia has introduced “military lessons” as a compulsory subject in schools.

28/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?

Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations.

28/05/2025

Europe News

EU Commission attempts finance boost to keep start-ups in Europe

The EU Commission wants to address the current funding gap by setting up a private-public partnership.

28/05/2025

The Road To Green

Trash is cash: ‘urban mining’ for strategic metals in your neighbourhood

In partnership with The European Commission

Does the future of Europe lie in your old smartphone? Europe lacks raw materials, yet it is one of the largest product markets in the world. The EU wants to reduce its dependence on imports by tapping into the circular economy.

28/05/2025

The Road To Green

Circular Economy Act: what are the European Commission's tools to get the economics right?

In partnership with The European Commission

The Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, will provide for the revision of several European instruments to make circular models more competitive on the international scene.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands

The Spanish archipelago located off Africa's western coast has for years been a main route, and a deadly one, for migrants trying to reach Europe.

28/05/2025

Lifestyle

Stars shine at French château as Louis Vuitton unveils new collection

Louis Vuitton unveiled its Cruise 2025 collection in front of a star-studded audience inside a medieval castle, blending regal silhouettes with futuristic flair.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Kallas threatens sanctions on China over cyberattack against Czechia

The cyberattack in Czechia comes amid growing speculation of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China prompted by Donald Trump's policies.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says

New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested.

28/05/2025

Economy

Germany sees a jump in unemployment as manufacturing weakness drags on

The number of unemployed people in Germany is nearing the 3 million threshold for the first time in a decade.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Severe flooding cripples Romania's historic Praid salt mine

Heavy flooding in Romania's Harghita County has caused critical conditions at the historic Praid salt mine, a major tourist attraction. Authorities are assessing the damage.

28/05/2025

Earth News

German court dismisses RWE climate case but opens door to others

The Peruvian famer's climate case could pave the way for others looking to hold polluters liable for past emissions.

28/05/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Russia gathers 50,000 troops at Ukrainian border near Sumy

Russia is amassing thousands of troops at the border with Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, the Ukrainian president said, amid reports from the Ukrainian military that Moscow may be preparing new attacks on Kharkiv.

28/05/2025

Sweden

Sweden charges man over 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot burned alive

Osama Krayem, 32, has been charged with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2015 execution by the so-called Islamic State group in Syria.

28/05/2025

Europe News

US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation

US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary General, warns the global humanitarian and development response is at serious risk.

28/05/2025