Europe

Tech News

Industry calls to safeguard independence of EU cybersecurity agency

Discussions around the cybersecurity certification for cloud services have been on hold for several years.

24/06/2025

Europe News

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar quizzed by European Parliament

Hungarian authorities sent three different requests to the Parliament seeking to waive the immunity of the opposition leader. Magyar claims this is a part of a political campaign against him.

24/06/2025

Earth News

1 in 5 Europeans exposed to dangerous noise pollution, report reveals

Only three countries are estimated to have less than 10 per cent of their populations exposed to harmful noise levels.

24/06/2025

Germany

Merz underlines Germany's support for Israel, calls for Gaza ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed the country's support for Israel amid its conflict with Iran and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

24/06/2025

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Greece: Thousands protest over US strikes on Iran nuclear sites

Thousands marched in Athens against US military action in Iran

24/06/2025

Greece

Over 400 Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day

Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.

24/06/2025

Economy

German business sentiment rises: Ifo sees sixth consecutive lift

Firms in Germany are more confident about the business environment, partly thanks to the state's promised spending boost.

24/06/2025

Health news

French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods

People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food.

24/06/2025

Culture news

Thousands protest against Ye’s headline slot at Slovak festival

The petition brands Kanye West “one of the world’s most prominent antisemites,” citing, among other things, his sale of a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his website.

24/06/2025

Europe News

German court reverses ban on far-right Compact magazine

The court ruled that the ban on Compact magazine, imposed last year by the previous government, was not justified.

24/06/2025

Europe News

Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

24/06/2025

Europe News

Portugal tightens citizenship rules and doubles residency requirement

Citizens from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil must wait seven years for citizenship while those from other nations face a 10-year wait.

24/06/2025

United Kingdom

Seven Iranians charged with assault in UK after embassy protest clash

The defendants were charged with grievous bodily harm after two people were allegedly attacked during a protest near Tehran's embassy in London.

24/06/2025

Europe News

Bulgaria searches for elusive and dangerous black panther near Shumen

The authorities have enforced a state of emergency in the country's north-eastern Shumen region after a video and prints were discovered last week pointing to an escaped predator.

24/06/2025

Culture news

Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed

Renewed fears of syringe attacks come as 145 people across France reported being stabbed with needles at annual street music festival, La Fête de la Musique. A spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said: “The ministry is taking this very seriously."

24/06/2025

wellbeing

Here's how to keep cool during heatwaves in Europe

Heatwaves pose a health risk for children, older people, and those with certain health conditions.

24/06/2025

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding sparks protests in Venice

Greenpeace on Monday joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the upcoming wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

24/06/2025

Europe News

Drones to roadblocks: How The Hague ramped up security for NATO summit

The Dutch city has rolled out a major military and police operation called Orange Shield to protect heads of state attending the NATO summit.

24/06/2025

Europe News

EU and Canada forge closer ties with new defence and trade partnership

The EU and Canada summit strengthens their strategic ties with a new Security and Defence Partnership, digital trade agreement talks and deeper cooperation on AI.

24/06/2025

Art

Botched selfie: Tourist damages priceless painting at Florence gallery

The museum's director said that “the problem of visitors coming to museums to make memes or take selfies for social media is rampant.” The tourist was identified and “will be prosecuted".

24/06/2025

Europe News

Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the European Parliament

MEPs are coming under increasing pressure from lobbyists on defence-related issues, according to new figures collected by Transparency International. Over the past year, lobbyists from consultancy groups, trade associations and defence firms have organised 197 meetings in total.

24/06/2025

Mobility

Thousands of runners cross countries on Europe’s historic bridge

The Øresund Link is currently Europe’s longest combined bridge-and-tunnel structure. In 2024, it carried more than 20,000 vehicles every day, setting new records.

24/06/2025

Tech News

EU Parliament ban doesn’t impact Amazon’s meetings with lawmakers

Transparency International calls for more openness about which companies the EU lawmakers meet.

24/06/2025

Europe News

EU will revisit suspending partnership deal with Israel over Gaza

The EU's 27 foreign affairs ministers were expected to respond to a recent review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza.

23/06/2025

Europe News

China calls for efforts to defuse tensions over Strait of Hormuz

Chinese foreign affairs spokesperson issued an appeal during a press briefing in Beijing following US calls for China to intervene with Iran on the vital global waterway.

23/06/2025

Europe News

Dutch police break up climate protest on highway ahead of NATO summit

Over the weekend, hundreds of people took to the streets of The Hague in protest against NATO's defence spending and the threat of war with Iran.

23/06/2025