Europe

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

Green 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

Europe News

Too much love to own: EU Court blocks 'I love' trademark request

A trademark request for “I ♥” logo for clothing has been rejected by the EU top court for lacking the necessary distinctiveness.

09/07/2025

Europe News

Rubik’s cube design can’t be trademarked, says EU court

The decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) marks the latest development in a long-running legal puzzle over the intellectual property status of the Rubik’s Cube.

09/07/2025

Health news

What are the most common symptoms when people get off antidepressants?

Most people who stopped antidepressants had few enough symptoms that they were not considered to have clinical withdrawal, the study found.

09/07/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV suggest Vatican as peace talks venue

The Ukrainian president held talks with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, ahead of the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference which is taking place this week in Rome.

09/07/2025

Climate

Is Europe’s whiplash weather the new normal for summer?

The Balkans have been pounded by storms, while wildfires broke out in Türkiye, Greece, Spain and France in the last week.

09/07/2025

Green News

Why has Pope Leo XIV started a new ‘green Mass’ tradition?

Pope Leo XIV is also enacting a plan to build a solar farm that would make Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

09/07/2025

Turkey

Jailed PKK leader urges militants to disarm before peace ceremony

In the first footage of him to be released publicly since 1999, Abdullah Ocalan declared that the PKK's armed struggle against Turkey was over.

09/07/2025

Markets

Here's why a strong euro could be bad news for European companies

The euro’s sharp rise in 2025 is putting pressure on European corporate earnings. Second-quarter reports are expected to show weaker profits, while a stronger currency and softening demand weigh on sales and margins across key sectors.

09/07/2025

Tech News

Companies warn against introducing mandatory fees in telecom plans

The European Commission is expected to present the Digital Networks Act in December.

09/07/2025

Europeans' Stories

Too much manure, too little action: Dutch farming tests EU green goals

Dutch farms emit too much nitrogen. As targets slip, ecosystems suffer, and EU green goals hang in the balance. Can food production and nature conservation coexist in Europe?

09/07/2025

Economy

German Chancellor says he’s confident EU-US trade deal will come soon

The EU is working to avoid a tariff rate as high as 50% ahead of a 1 August deadline. It now appears that a 10% duty is on the table.

09/07/2025

Greece

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants coming from Africa by sea

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

09/07/2025

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Indonesian forces rehearse for historic Bastille Day parade in Paris

Indonesian troops joined international forces in central Paris on Wednesday for a rehearsal ahead of France’s annual Bastille Day military parade on 14 July.

09/07/2025

Health news

Prepared, not panicked: EU arms itself for the next big health crisis

The European Commission has launched a new strategy to build its health crisis arsenal and shield citizens from the next pandemic and future health threats.

09/07/2025

Europe News

Slovakia maintains veto on new EU sanctions against Russia

The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto.

09/07/2025

Europe News

Scandal-hit Spanish government unveils measures to tackle corruption

The Spanish government published a 15-point action plan that includes using AI to flag possible cases of fraud in the public sector after corruption allegations threatened to overturn the Socialist-led administration.

09/07/2025

Europe News

Ukraine arrests two Chinese nationals accused of military tech theft

Both suspects have been charged with espionage connected to Ukraine's Neptune missile system and if convicted, face up to 15 years in prison and confiscation of property.

09/07/2025

Travel News

Marseille flights still disrupted as wildfires rage in south of France

Marseille Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday as wildfires raced towards the city.

09/07/2025