Europe

Business

Poland trials a four-day working week: A step towards the future?

Poland will start its first-ever pilot of a shortened working week this July as the government seeks to meet social needs.

01/07/2025

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Daring duos and chaotic tandems storm Red Bull Sattelfest in Germany

Forty teams lined up on 29 June with one goal: to conquer a wild obstacle course on the most outrageous tandem bikes imaginable.

01/07/2025

Art

Meet the artists behind Sweden’s mouse-size miniature worlds

Swedish artists Elin Westerholm and Lupus Nensén, the duo behind Anonymouse, have revealed their identities as a new exhibition in Lund celebrates the project’s end.

01/07/2025

Travel News

Corfu aims to attract wealthy tourists to avoid over-tourism

The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets".

01/07/2025

Business

Renault reports nearly €10 billion non-cash loss due to Nissan stake

The French carmaker said it would change the way it accounts for its stake in its long-term Japanese partner, based on Nissan’s share price.

01/07/2025

Economy

Lagarde says ECB 'will not rest' as eurozone inflation hits 2% in June

Eurozone price pressures rose in line with expectations in June, reaching the ECB’s 2% target. ECB President Christine Lagarde struck a cautious tone in her opening remarks at the central bank’s annual symposium in Sintra.

01/07/2025

Tech News

Wimbledon replaces sharply dressed line judges with AI to call shots

The suited line judges have been replaced by robots. Some argue it takes the theatrics out of the court and some players have reported difficulties with the tech.

01/07/2025

Germany

One killed and two injured in stabbing attack at company in Germany

A 21-year-old German man was arrested after the fatal attack in the Bavarian town of Mellrichstadt, according to local police.

01/07/2025

Tech News

International Criminal Court hit with cyber attack during NATO summit

The International Criminal Court said it's been the victim of a cyber attack during the NATO leaders summit that took place in The Hague last week.

01/07/2025

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Canals and cooling mists offer relief in sweltering Paris

Tourists and locals in Paris sought refuge in the shade and along canal banks as a blistering heatwave gripped much of Europe.

01/07/2025

Europe News

Russia launched record 5,438 drones at Ukraine in June alone

Russia launched a record 5,438 drones against Ukraine in June, intensifying aerial strikes. Only two days in the past 18 months were attack-free.

01/07/2025

Europe News

MEPs clash with the EU Commission over anti-money laundering blacklist

The European Parliament is opposing the European Commission’s updated anti-money laundering blacklist, which removes several jurisdictions including the UAE, Panama, and Gibraltar.

01/07/2025

Culture news

Turkish police detain cartoonist over Prophet Muhammad caricature

Leman magazine's cartoon, depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses exchanging greetings as missiles rain down from the sky, has led to the arrest of the cartoonist and several protests.

01/07/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants?

A Portuguese politician suggested that the number of irregular migrants sent back by Lisbon is among the lowest in the EU. But is this true?

01/07/2025

Europe News

Denmark assumes EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect

Security tops the agenda as Denmark assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council.

01/07/2025

Europe News

Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud phenomenon surprises beachgoers in Portugal

Mainland Portugal faces a heatwave with temperatures reaching 42°C. A rare roll cloud surprised sunbathers on beaches, while the risk of forest fires increases.

01/07/2025

Europe News

Spanish PM’s former aide detained without bail in corruption probe

The case involving Santos Cerdán is the latest and arguably the most serious in a series of scandals that forced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to issue public apologies and deflect calls from his political opponents for a snap election.

30/06/2025

Hungary

Opposing parties use mass Budapest Pride to boost their own agendas

Despite a ban on the event by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, more than 100,000 turned up for the annual pro-LGBTQ+ rally through Budapest.

30/06/2025

Culture news

Pearl Jam remember Roskilde Festival tragedy 25 years on

On 30 June, 2000, nine young men lost their lives in front of Pearl Jam performing at Roskilde Festival in Denmark. Since then, safety measures at music festivals have changed forever.

30/06/2025

Europe News

US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising billions to combat poverty

Many countries face escalating debt burdens, declining investments, decreasing international aid and growing trade barriers.

30/06/2025

Europe News

EU and Ukraine strike less ambitious but 'realistic' trade deal

The European Commission has announced an agreement in principle on a new trade deal with Ukraine, replacing the temporary post-war framework with a long-term but more modest arrangement.

30/06/2025

Tech News

Most interest in AI gigafactory builds is European, Commission says

The European Commission announced plans to mobilise funds to build AI factories earlier this year; an official call will follow later this year.

30/06/2025

Business

Unsatisfied staff could be costing you customers, says NTT Data

Just over 40% of Europe’s workforce is dissatisfied with their workplace, but is that bad for business?

30/06/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco?

As inflation remains at 2.6%, Denmark was the most expensive country for bread and cereals, as well as for fish, while Romania is the least expensive for fruits, vegetables and potatoes.

30/06/2025

Tech News

Which European countries have laws against deepfakes?

People in Denmark will soon have the copyright to their own likenesses as a way to fight against deepfakes. What other countries have laws that govern the use of fake or AI-generated videos?

30/06/2025

Europe News

EU Commission working on concerns about Anglo-French migration pact

The “Med 5” countries have notified the European Commission on their concerns with the deal, asking if it flouts EU law.

30/06/2025