Europe

Destinations

Write, seal, and wait: A letter café arrives in Paris

Café Pli is the first of its kind in Europe, inspired by Nuldam Space, a similar concept café in Seoul, South Korea.

29/06/2025

Green News

Polluting shipwrecks a ticking timebombs at the bottom of our oceans

As rusting war-era ships decay on the seafloor, their toxic cargoes pose an urgent but often overlooked environmental risk.

29/06/2025

Europe News

Russia launches biggest aerial strikes on Ukraine yet

The Ukrainian airforce also reported the downing of one of their F-16 warplanes with the pilot killed in action.

29/06/2025

Tech News

Musk-Trump fallout means stronger EU Tech enforcement, experts say

Now that Elon Musk is no longer a special employee of the Trump administration, experts say there could be greater enforcement of the Digital Services Act against Musk’s social media platform, X.

29/06/2025

Economy

GenAI job postings rise across Europe: Which countries lead the way?

Job postings mentioning generative artificial intelligence have risen sharply in several European countries in the year leading up to March 2025. Yet, experts emphasise that human intelligence remains a key requirement in the workplace.

29/06/2025

Europe News

Italy and Spain scorched by heatwaves as cities issue red alerts

Heatwaves sweeping across Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C in some countries. Authorities are urging caution as dry conditions, strong winds and heatwaves threaten wildfires.

29/06/2025

Europe News

Student-led protesters in Belgrade call for snap elections in Serbia

Tens of thousands gathered in Belgrade demanding early elections after months of protests spurred by a deadly train station collapse blamed on government corruption.

28/06/2025

Lifestyle

Protests erupt again in Venice over Bezos and Sanchez's lavish wedding

On the final day of celebrations for the wedding between the billionaire owner of Amazon and the US journalist, hundreds marched through Venice to protest against the exploitation of the historic Italian city.

28/06/2025

Europe News

Commissioner and MEPs in Budapest to challenge Orban’s Pride ban

Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and 70 MEPs travelled to Hungary to protest the banning of the Pride march - but opposition leader Peter Magyar was absent.

28/06/2025

Hungary

Tens of thousands gather to mark Budapest Pride despite Orban ban

Budapest Pride's 30th anniversary saw tens of thousands defy a government ban, with dozens of European Parliament members showing solidarity for civil liberties.

28/06/2025

Europe News

Pro-LGBTQ+ yet anti-abortion: What's behind Malta's differing stances?

The tiny Mediterranean island is one of Europe's most progressive on LGBTQ+ rights, but at the same time, it has a near-total ban on abortion. What is the reason for this dissonance?

28/06/2025

Europe News

At least 10 killed in overnight missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

Russia targeted Ukraine with another wave of deadly missile and drone attacks over the past day killing 10 people and injuring at least 50 others across multiple regions, according to reports by Ukrainian media.

28/06/2025

Destinations

The quiet coastline where Italians in-the-know holiday

Even in the height of summer peak season, Maratea is a dreamy oasis of tranquillity and slow living, devoid of crowds.

28/06/2025

Living

Europeans are buying frozen food to reduce waste, survey shows

As well as saving time and money, frozen food can contribute to a more sustainable food system.

28/06/2025

Health news

WHO Europe: 1.8 million avoidable deaths from chronic disease annually

Most deaths are linked to risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and diet.

28/06/2025

Tech News

This AI company can visualise your dreams. Here’s how it works

A Dutch company created a Do-It-Yourself device that illustrates what users saw in their dreams the night before.

28/06/2025

Economy

Highest-paying salaries in France: Who earns the most?

Managers and executives are among the highest-paid professionals in France, regardless of industry. But only five positions exceed an annual net salary of €100,000.

28/06/2025

Brussels, My Love?

A placated Trump and an EU-Canada love fest

In this edition of our weekly talk show, the panellists discussed the outcome of the NATO summit, the military conflict over Iran's nuclear programme and the new partnership and security pact between the EU and Canada.

28/06/2025

Lifestyle

Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony

The sky itself is no limit for billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who have traveled into space — and expectations were about as high ahead of their wedding in Venice on Friday.

28/06/2025

Europe News

Heatwaves and wildfires grip Europe as temperatures exceed 40°C

Heatwaves sweeping across Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C in some countries. Authorities are urging caution as dry conditions, strong winds and heatwaves threaten wildfires.

27/06/2025

Europe News

Putin says Moscow is ready for new peace talks with Ukraine

Putin said that the terms of a potential ceasefire, which the Kremlin has so far repeatedly rejected, are expected to be on the agenda.

27/06/2025

Europe News

Extreme heatwave hits Europe with temperatures expected up to 44°C

According to the Portugese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere a good part of the country is under alert for rural wildfires.

27/06/2025

Europe News

Danish government seeks to make spread of deepfake images illegal

Deepfakes usually come in the form of pictures or video but can also be audio. They can make it appear that someone said or did something that they didn't actually say or do.

27/06/2025

Greece

Greek government officials resign over EU farming subsidy fraud claims

Replacements for all five will be named "in the coming days," government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said in a statement.

27/06/2025

No Comment

Extreme heat to hit Wimbledon and Glastonbury this weekend

Temperatures in southern England and the Midlands are set to exceed 30°C this weekend, affecting major events like Wimbledon and Glastonbury.

27/06/2025

Tech News

EU Commission to call on companies to sign AI Code

The workshop, organised by the Commission’s AI Office, will discuss the final code of practice, as well as “benefits of signing the Code.”

27/06/2025