Europe

Health news

Roche gets European approval for Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood test

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has received European approval for a blood test that can detect and rule out Alzheimer’s disease, offering a simpler and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic methods.

12/05/2026

Europe News

Swedish organised crime kingpin arrested in Tunisia, police say

The Foxtrot criminal network was formed in the late 2010s and has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden.

12/05/2026

Europe News

Germany plans 'active cyberdefence' as online attacks rise

In 2025, around 334,000 cases of cybercrime were registered in Germany, two-thirds of them from abroad or unknown locations, with many more cases thought to be unreported.

12/05/2026

Residences

Revealed: Europe’s most beautiful new hotels

Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent.

12/05/2026

Destinations

Top under-the-radar destinations in Europe to visit this summer

By looking at the places with the lowest search interest this season, Skyscanner has created a list of spots you can visit without battling the crowds.

12/05/2026

The Cube

Why are Russian embassy antennas raising concerns in Europe?

Austria recently expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities in Vienna. Researchers, journalists and former intelligence officials say that antenna systems on Russian diplomatic buildings could be the source of the worry.

12/05/2026

Health news

What we know about the man believed to be hantavirus patient zero

A Dutch ornithologist is suspected of being the “patient zero” in the hantavirus outbreak that has spread among passengers aboard a cruise ship. But how and where did he come into contact with the virus?

12/05/2026

Tech News

‘Slot machine’ social media: Is social media addictive by design?

Social media features such as infinite scroll and personalised feeds can drive compulsive use. Experts argue that Big Tech should change its business models for meaningful change.

12/05/2026

Europe News

EU faces backlash over plan to fast-track polluting projects

According to the Corporate Europe Observatory report, proposed EU legislation would speed up approval processes for projects labelled as “strategic” or of “overriding public interest,” which could in some cases allow them to bypass standard environmental review requirements.

12/05/2026

Travel News

Will airfares be easier on our wallets this summer?

Cheaper flight prices may be tempting travellers back into the skies, but debates over surcharges and route disruptions still leave uncertainty for summer planning.

12/05/2026

Culture news

Nearly renovated Theological School of Halki faces fight to reopen

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced that the school's renovation works will be completed in September but it is still awaiting permission from Turkey to reopen the facility after its forced closure in 1971.

12/05/2026

Business

Lufthansa to take control of ITA Airways in €325mn deal

Lufthansa, one of Europe's top airlines, announced Tuesday its intention to expand its current minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%.

12/05/2026

Health news

What is hantavirus, and how is it transmitted?

Health authorities assess the risk of hantavirus transmission among the general population as ‘very low’.

12/05/2026

Lifestyle

Doing regular cultural activities linked to slower ageing, study finds

Researchers found that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities every week appeared to age more slowly at a biological level, with effects comparable to regular exercise.

12/05/2026

Europe Today

Ireland hopes new Budapest government will allow for Ukraine's EU path

Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne said the European Union must continue increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions, military support and diplomatic efforts.

12/05/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major graft probe

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff has been named as a suspect in a major corruption investigation by Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau.

12/05/2026

Europe News

Starmer says he will not step down as two ministers quit government

Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses in last week’s local elections across the UK but he would fight on.

12/05/2026

Health news

Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case amongst evacue

Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.

12/05/2026

Europe Today

Farage surge makes Starmer's EU push crucial, UK minister says

Crushing local election loss is piling pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as rising support for the anti-immigration Reform UK exposes growing public frustration over migration and the economy.

12/05/2026

Europe News

EU may ban social media for children this summer, says von der Leyen

European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer amid growing pressure from several member states to strengthen protections for children.

12/05/2026

Economy

Shipping fuel crunch raises fears of higher prices worldwide

Global shipping companies are bracing for fuel shortages and rising costs as the Iran war disrupts supplies of bunker fuel through the Strait of Hormuz.

12/05/2026

Europe News

EU energy ministers to mull domestic gas drilling amid security woes

The EU Cyprus Presidency will raise the question during an informal gathering of ministers amid energy security concerns and soaring prices. Gas projects in Greece, Italy, Romania and Poland were flagged as available resources with potential for increased explorations.

12/05/2026

Business

What makes a stock jump 1,000%? Europe’s winners of 2026

From Swedish photonics to French satellites and British fuel cells, meet this year's top-performing equities across sectors.

12/05/2026

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do people work the most on weekends?

Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week?

12/05/2026

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Final passengers disembark hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

The final passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked in Tenerife before boarding flights to quarantine facilities in more than 20 countries.

12/05/2026

Culture news

Eurovision Song Contest: Who are the most popular artists of all time?

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

12/05/2026