Europe

Design

RIBA announces architecture shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025

Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the south London teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993.

31/07/2025

The Europe Conversation

'Trump is falling for Putin's flattery'- Russian opposition activist, Kara-Murza

Russian opposition activist and former political prisoner, Vladimir Kara Murza says Western leaders’ treatment of Putin in the past was "shocking and shameful", and gave Putin leeway and erode democracy in Russia.

31/07/2025

Europe News

Is Zagreb military parade a reflection of a new Balkan arms race?

The Croatian army parade commemorated the 30th anniversary of Operation Storm, the mission in which Croatian forces seized ethnic Serb-held territory in August 1995.

31/07/2025

Europe in Motion

As tourism season peaks, are hotels ready to welcome visitors?

While 63% of European accommodations expect growth, vacancies for high-skilled roles are difficult to fill. High salary expectations and a lack of work-life balance are among the reasons for this.

31/07/2025

Europe News

Temu joins EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation

The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms, targeting issues from product safety to protection of minors.

31/07/2025

World

German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident in Pakistan

Dahlmeier, an Olympic gold medallist, was ascending Laila Peak in the Karakoram mountain range when she was struck by falling rocks while climbing with a partner who survived.

31/07/2025

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Portugal battles major wildfires during intense summer heat

Portugal is battling multiple wildfires in its northern and central regions, as high temperatures and strong winds continue to hamper firefighting efforts across the country.

31/07/2025

Tech News

UK regulator says Microsoft, Amazon dominate cloud market

The UK authority found that Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have a significant share of the cloud computing market.

31/07/2025

Economy

The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms

The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade dispute.

31/07/2025

Business

Not even the EU knows if wine and spirits will be hit by US tariffs

With less than a day to go before the new EU-US tariff regime takes effect, the European Commission still doesn’t know for sure if the wine and spirits sector will be exempt.

31/07/2025

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Over 200 hectares burned as residents evacuated in Galicia wildfire

A wildfire in A Cañiza, Pontevedra, has burned more than 200 hectares and a State 2 emergency remains in place, with residents evacuated and several villages under lockdown.

31/07/2025

Green News

Wildfires in Portugal burn three times more land than last year

By 15 July, more than 3,000 fires had burnt a total of 10,768 hectares in Portugal, three times more than in the same period last year. And these figures still don't include this week's fires.

31/07/2025

Tech News

How to tell if a song was made by AI or a human

While some people do not care whether they're listening to AI-generated music, others might be curious to know.

31/07/2025

Tech News

EU Commission confirms ditching of AI liability and patents proposals 

Attempts by some lawmakers and member states fail to revive papers.

31/07/2025

Climate

Spain on alert as multiple wildfires scorch thousands of hectares

Spain is battling three major wildfires with thousands of hectares burned and hundreds evacuated.

31/07/2025

Health news

Germany to allow some depressed patients to try psychedelics

The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled settings.

31/07/2025

Europe News

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns over corruption investigation

Paluckas denies any wrongdoing, saying the allegations come as part of an attack from his political opponents.

31/07/2025

Green News

Report exposes key players spreading climate disinformation

A new report has revealed how political figures, fossil fuel interests and foreign states are shaping climate denial worldwide.

31/07/2025

EuroVerify

Are there more mosques than churches in Catalonia?

Catholic churches make up by far the most places of worship in the region, despite claims to the contrary online that appear to try and stoke Islamophobia.

31/07/2025

Travel News

Airlines demand answers after UK air traffic control outage

An air traffic control outage sent UK airports into chaos on Wednesday, with warnings that disruption could continue for days.

31/07/2025

Mobility

Why AI isn’t yet ready to charge electric cars

Integrating AI into the battery estimation system could help make electric cars more efficient, but mistakes could literally ignite into serious trouble.

31/07/2025

Europe News

Moscow is 'stuck in another century,' Ukraine's president says

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comments come after a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight killed six and injured more than 50 people.

31/07/2025

Europe News

Ukraine approves law to restore independence of anti-graft watchdogs

Fighting entrenched corruption is crucial for Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and maintain access to billions of euros of vital Western aid as Russia's all-out war grinds on.

31/07/2025

Economy

Eurozone unemployment stays at a record low despite economic hurdles

US tariffs have created economic headwinds by creating uncertainty around trade, but Europe’s labour market is holding up relatively well.

31/07/2025

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WATCH: Rescue efforts in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes kill six

A combined missile and drone attack by Russia on Kyiv overnight killed at least six people, including a six-year-old boy, and injured more than 80, Ukrainian officials said.

31/07/2025

Travel News

US tourists shift to Europe’s local favourites for summer 2025

American travellers are turning to lesser-known European destinations in 2025, seeking authenticity and value.

31/07/2025