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Lithuanian leaders taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation

Fighter jets already airborne as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission were scrambled to respond to the incident when the object fell to the ground, approximately 1 kilometre from the border with Belarus.

10/07/2025

Earth News

Why are EU ministers having blood tests for ‘forever chemicals’?

PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans - including children, pregnant women, and adolescents.

10/07/2025

Travel News

Copenhagen and Prague will soon be a direct train ride away

The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.

10/07/2025

Europe News

EU and Israel agree 'substantial' aid access for Gaza

The agreement comes before the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas is due to discuss five options in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement at a meeting of foreign affairs ministers next week.

10/07/2025

Tech News

Irish watchdog begins probe into TikTok’s data transfers to China

In April, the video sharing platform was hit with a €530 million fine.

10/07/2025

Europe News

UK faces 'unpredictable threat' from Iran, intelligence report warns

Between January 2022 and August 2023 there were at least 15 murder or kidnap attempts against British citizens or residents, the report said.

10/07/2025

Europe News

Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Libyan arrivals surge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

10/07/2025

Tech News

EU Commission talking to X about Grok’s antisemitic comments

Elon Musk’s platform X needs to comply with the EU’s online platform rules, the Commission said.

10/07/2025

Tech News

EU waiting for companies to sign delayed AI Code

It remains unclear which and how many companies will sign the code of practice.

10/07/2025

Tech News

Ukraine to offer mobile internet via satellite in European first

Kyivstar says it will offer internet connectivity from satellites directly to people’s phones by mid-2026 after striking a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

10/07/2025

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Kyiv rocked by hours-long Russian missile and drone attack

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding regions, killing at least two people and injuring 16, Ukrainian officials said Thursday.

10/07/2025

Europe News

UK and France to unveil 'one in, one out' migrant boat deal

The deal, if agreed, would initially allow up to 50 small boat arrivals to be returned to France weekly.

10/07/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote

A motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission failed to pass in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday.

10/07/2025

Europe News

Georgia faces European Parliament's criticism over rule of law

With 490 votes in favour and 147 against, MEPs adopted a report which “deplores the backsliding of the rule of law as well as the growing Russian influence on the ruling party, Georgian Dream."

10/07/2025

Tech News

Czech Republic bans Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in government work

The move follows similar steps by some other countries, including Italy and Australia.

10/07/2025

Europe News

Patriots look to derail EU climate policy with key parliament file

The far-right Patriots for Europe are now a step closer to derail one of the EU’s flagship policy, the so-called Green Deal.

10/07/2025

EuroVerify

No, NATO chief Mark Rutte didn’t say Ukraine is a ‘US territory'

Russian disinformation misquotes Rutte as saying Ukraine belongs to the United States.

10/07/2025

Europe News

Socialists back von der Leyen in return for pledge on social budget

Socialists are backing the Commission President but only in exchange for budget guarantees, including the European Social Fund, and political divisions and tensions within the groups remain.

10/07/2025

Work

What are the best European countries for work-life balance?

Luxembourg, Ireland, and Belgium are some of the best places to work in Europe, according to two new studies.

10/07/2025

Health news

Air pollution raises risk of noncancerous brain tumours, study finds

Exposure to higher levels of air pollution over time was tied to a higher risk of meningioma, a type of brain tumour that is not usually cancerous but can cause other health problems.

10/07/2025

Economy

Europe’s iPhone price gap: Where you'll pay the most and least

iPhone prices vary significantly both globally and across Europe, linked to differences in taxes. Turkey stands out as a nation with a hefty price tag, while Nordic countries have the highest iPhone costs within the EU.

10/07/2025

Earth News

Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time

The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.

10/07/2025

Europe News

EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened

The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her leadership, according to EU law professor Alberto Alemanno, who says "more people will ask if she is the right person for the job, regardless of the outcome."

10/07/2025

Europe News

Russia's mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv injures at least 10

Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences with major attacks that involve increasing numbers of drones and missiles.

10/07/2025

Europe in Motion

Do young Europeans believe in democracy?

Despite the fact that the majority of young Europeans said they backed democracy, 21% said that under certain circumstances, they would favour an authoritarian government over a democratic one.

09/07/2025

Germany

Allies need to ramp up arms production, NATO's Mark Rutte says

The alliance's secretary general underlined that NATO allies need to increase military and defence production after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin.

09/07/2025