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'Heat island' effect: Will European cities become unliveable?

Temperatures are scorching across much of Europe. City dwellers are particularly affected due to the so-called "heat island" effect. Cities are adapting, but is this enough?

The Big Question

Is this Swedish start-up the answer to Europe’s ammunition shortage?

“Making short-term profit is not high on my agenda,” co-founder of Europe’s latest TNT production plant told The Big Question.

Culture news

Is Oasis coming to mainland Europe for their reunion tour?

The UK and Ireland shows are currently the Oasis’ only gigs in Europe as part of their massive reunion tour. Could that be about to change?

Lifestyle

Scandi ever after: Why are couples flocking to Denmark to get married?

Couples who tired of complex bureaucracy and who don’t live in Denmark are increasingly getting married in the Scandinavian country - prompting some to dub Copenhagen the “Las Vegas of Europe.” Here’s why – and the reason why locals aren’t too thrilled about the situation.

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Spain

Flock of birds nearly cause Spanish jet to crash on beach amid airshow

The Spanish Air Force said the EF-18 Hornet fighter "performed an evasive manoeuvre when it detected a flock of birds in its path".

Economy

Spain’s economy grows 0.7% as it continues to outshine eurozone peers

Household consumption and business investment have driven the quarterly uptick as employment growth remains strong.

Europe in Motion

Highway to hell: What are the most dangerous roads in Europe?

A new index ranked the European countries where your car is most likely to break down. Here are the top 10 countries on the 'black list'.

Travel News

Travel surges in Greece as more people holiday near and far

Data from ELSTAT shows an increase in both spending and overnight stays of Greek tourists

Europe in Motion

Are immigrants earning less than native workers?

Despite almost 40% of non-EU citizens being overqualified for their jobs, they earn nearly 18% less than natives.

Travel News

Which European countries have the most powerful passports in 2025?

Singapore claims top spot as Asian nations surge ahead, while Belarus and Kosovo remain Europe’s weakest links.

Europe News

Poland discovers one of Europe's largest oil deposits in a decade

The Wolin East 1 well is estimated to hold 22 million tonnes of crude oil and 5 billion cubic metres of natural gas, with the broader concession potentially containing even more.

Business

European luxury market is growing and TikTok is increasingly key

Despite the global slowdown in the luxury goods sector, Europe is showing growth. In 2024, the value of the market in the region increased by 3% and reached almost €110 billion. What is behind this paradox?

Economy

42 million EU workers can’t afford holiday: Which countries are worst?

15% of working people in the EU — around 42 million individuals — cannot afford a one-week holiday away from home. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue of holiday poverty.

Earth News

Is climate change fuelling Europe’s early, extreme wildfire season?

A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn.

Europe in Motion

Cooling fans: This EU country guzzles over a third of the EU's air con

New data shows Italy is by far the EU's largest consumer of air conditioning, followed by Greece, France and Spain.

Culture news

Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course

The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians?

Europe in Motion

What's happening online as the Commission cracks down on hate speech?

As a surge of hate speech in EU countries like Portugal and Sweden is raising concerns, how is the online sphere behaving?

Europe News

Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain

Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period.

Europe in Motion

How many economic losses from climate extremes has Europe suffered?

As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the highest economic losses in the 21st century due to natural hazards.

Europe News

Western Balkans face drought and water restrictions amid heatwave

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora.