Europe

Destinations

Where to travel for accessible adventures in Europe

From accessible mountain adventures in Scotland to tactile museums in Sicily, disabled travellers and accessibility experts reveal the European destinations making holidays easier, more inclusive and less daunting for people with additional access needs.

22/05/2026

Europe News

EU to remove remaining barriers as it reviews trade deal with Mexico

The move comes as world economies look to strengthen their ties amid turbulent relations with the US, caused by the Trump administration’s hostile trade policies, as well as the war in Iran, which have caused global instability.

22/05/2026

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Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 plane crash

On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.

21/05/2026

Europe News

Mother arrested after French boys abandoned in Portugal, police say

The boys were reported missing from their hometown of Colmar, in eastern France, by their father around 10 days ago.

21/05/2026

Turkey

Turkish court removes leader of main opposition party CHP

The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks.

21/05/2026

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European carmakers face EU pressure to diversify chip suppliers

EU set to force carmakers to source chips from multiple suppliers after the Nexperia crisis exposed dangerous dependence on a single Chinese-linked provider.

21/05/2026

Europe News

Merz's plan of 'associate membership' for Ukraine gets mixed reviews

Diplomats in Brussels are casting doubt over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to grant Ukraine "associate membership". The European Commission says any innovative solution should respect the "merit-based" nature of the multi-chapter accession process.

21/05/2026

United Kingdom

UK seals 'historic' Gulf trade deal worth billions to British economy

The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports.

21/05/2026

Space

New Greek laser base promises faster, safer satellite communications

A new laser ground station has opened in northern Greece. Where else in Europe is this novel technology being used, and why does continent-wide connectivity matter?

21/05/2026

Europe News

Spain to launch biggest wildfire campaign after record losses in 2025

Spain is one of the southern European countries on the front line of climate change as higher average temperatures stoke heatwaves, droughts and forest fires.

21/05/2026

Art

Intimate connections: Tilda Swinton on art and crucial collaborations

Actress Tilda Swinton's displays her art, recollections, personal items and more in a revealing exhibition at the Onassis Ready in Athens which is closely linked to eight key figures in her life from the world's of film and fashion.

21/05/2026

Europe News

EU's largest party threatens to sanction MEP for appearing with far right

The European People’s Party is considering sanctions against its MEP Branko Grims after he took part in an event alongside far-right lawmakers. “It is the most normal thing,” he told Euronews, pointing to growing alignment on migration issues among right-wing political forces.

21/05/2026

Business

EasyJet losses deepen as Iran war drives fuel costs higher

EasyJet reported wider first-half losses as the Iran war pushed up fuel costs and weakened demand. The airline warned of continued pressure from higher prices and softer summer bookings despite strong growth in its holidays business.

21/05/2026

Health news

AI maps whole-body damage caused by obesity

An AI-powered “body atlas” helps scientists study obesity, allowing them to see its effects across the whole body in a single view rather than organ by organ.

21/05/2026

Europe News

EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' video

The video even drew a sharp rebuke from senior politicians within Israel’s government with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slamming its publication.

21/05/2026

Travel News

Skip the crowds: Uncommon day trips in Europe's most visited cities

Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights.

21/05/2026

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Ukrainian drone pilots compete in high-speed contests

Ukraine is turning FPV drone training into competitive tournaments to boost pilots’ speed, precision and tactics in its war against Russia.

21/05/2026

Armenia

Pashinyan grabs megaphone as exchange turns heated during election campaign

Armenian's election campaign turns fiery as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan grabbed a megaphone and confronted critics accusing him of giving up Karabakh, during an election campaign event in Yerevan.

21/05/2026

Health news

STIs hit record levels in Europe: what’s driving the rise?

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections have been rising across Europe for a decade, reaching record levels, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

21/05/2026

Europe News

Turning point: Germans lose faith in the US and turn to defence

A German defence survey suggests that trust in the US as a NATO ally has fallen sharply, while support for higher defence spending and the military has continued to rise.

21/05/2026

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Paris hosts Franco-Lebanese music event to aid Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis

France hosted a large charity concert for Lebanon on Thursday evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where several hundred people gathered to support civilians affected by the conflict.

21/05/2026

Europe News

EU cuts GDP forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures.

21/05/2026

Earth News

UN backs historic climate ruling despite US efforts to derail it

Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling.

21/05/2026

Economy

Recession warning? European business activity slumps due to Iran war

Business activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in May, hitting its lowest level in more than two and a half years.

21/05/2026

Europe News

No deal on controversial return rules for migrants

The European Parliament and EU member states have failed to agree on a law enabling home searches and setting up deportation centres outside the EU to speed up migrants’ returns.

21/05/2026

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Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event

Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.

21/05/2026