Europe

Travel News

Last-minute holidays boom among Brits as next-day bookings jump 26%

New data has revealed that Brits are embracing spur-of-the-moment escapes this summer, but to tried-and-tested destinations in Spain and Türkiye.

28/07/2026

France

France wildfire: Le Porge residents work to stop fire from reigniting

Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as recovery begins.

28/07/2026

Europe in Motion

What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave?

From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave.

28/07/2026

Business

Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as China troubles persist

German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% rise in second-quarter operating profit but cut its full-year car sales forecast due to weakness in China.

28/07/2026

Destinations

London's hidden gems: The underrated landmarks you need to see

London’s most underrated landmark has been revealed, giving visitors the chance to escape the crowds at a quaint green space that once featured in a film starring Jude Law.

28/07/2026

Health news

Could chronic financial stress be ageing your brain?

Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a new study.

28/07/2026

Europe News

France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of new heatwave

EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal.

28/07/2026

Tech News

Google rivals in Europe line up for damages after record EU fine

From Germany to Sweden, comparison-shopping firms have already won hundreds of millions from Google. The new DMA fine could help them, and others, claim even more.

28/07/2026

Tech News

Italy plots nuclear comeback four decades after Chernobyl

Forty years after Chernobyl ended Italy's nuclear ambitions, Giorgia Meloni's government wants small modular reactors back on the table — but cost and generational divides could complicate the comeback.

28/07/2026

The Cube

How false information spread after Berlin Pride attack

Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect.

28/07/2026

Earth News

One of Europe's rarest amphibians returns to the wild in Spain

Critically endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild in Catalonia as part of an international conservation effort.

28/07/2026

Travel News

Holidays remain out of reach for millions of Spaniards

As Spain nears a record for foreign tourists, OCU tells Euronews that "holidays should not be a luxury" as rising living costs force many families to skip a break.

28/07/2026

Business

Where is the iPhone 17 Pro most expensive? How Europe compares

The premium paid for Apple’s latest Pro model has widened across much of Europe since 2017, with taxes and currency movements creating stark differences between markets.

28/07/2026

Europe News

No EU-wide watchlist: Berlin Pride attack highlights gaps in monitoring Islamist extremism

Despite growing concerns about cross-border security threats, no EU-wide register or official figure indicates how many people with established links to terrorism are currently under surveillance.

28/07/2026

Climate

‘Warmer-than-normal August’ looms: Why is Europe so hot this summer?

"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”

28/07/2026

Health news

Jet lag tips: What to eat and drink to beat travel fatigue

What you eat and drink before, during and after a flight can ease jet lag symptoms.

28/07/2026

EU.XL

Why is 'Chat Control' one of the EU’s biggest digital rights fights?

EU governments have extended the bloc's interim "chat control" rules until April 2028, allowing online platforms to continue voluntarily scanning for child sexual abuse material while debate over mandatory detection continues.

28/07/2026

Europe News

Burnham pledges full support to Kyiv in first meeting with Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's visit was the first by a foreign leader since Andy Burnham took office a week ago, succeeding Keir Starmer. The newly-appointed prime minister said it underscored the London's continued unwavering support for Kyiv as it defends itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.

27/07/2026

Ukraine

Ukraine intensifies deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces had struck an export terminal in the western Rostov region, as well as oil facilities in the Yaroslavl and Udmurtia regions far from the front line.

27/07/2026

Europe News

Gunther von Hagens, creator of preserved body exhibits, dies at 81

Critics accused von Hagens of crossing into sensationalism with displays that included a corpse riding a plastinated horse and the body of a pregnant woman carrying an eight-month-old foetus.

27/07/2026

Europe News

UK funeral director faces jail in body storage scandal

The 48-year-old undertaker previously pleaded guilty to 67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of victims.

27/07/2026

Europe News

Berliners criticise state response as they mourn deadly Pride attack

German law enforcement authorities faced criticism for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack near Berlin's Pride parade on Saturday.

27/07/2026

No Comment

Spain wildfires leave destruction across Ávila province

Firefighters battle wildfires in central Spain as burned homes, cars and scorched landscapes reveal the devastation across Ávila province.

27/07/2026

Europe News

‘A single blow’: EU takes aim at Russia’s drones and satellite arsenal

The EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia targets 56 military-industrial entities and individuals, including long-range drones and communication networks. Experts say the measures could bolster not just Ukraine’s battlefield efforts, but also Europe's future security.

27/07/2026

Travel News

You can visit all the bridges on the euro banknotes in just one town

The original design wasn’t based on any actual bridges, but a town in the Netherlands decided to turn them into reality.

27/07/2026

Europe News

'Out of capacity': EU scrambles for planes in fight against wildfires

The European Commission has activated its emergency response system to support France and Spain as they battle wildfires. France has received seven firefighting aircraft and four helicopters, while Spain has been provided with six aircraft and three ground firefighting teams.

27/07/2026