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Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires in France and Czech Republic

Images of forest fires in southern France and Czech Republic, where firefighters are deployed to contain the wildfires.

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Revealed: The world’s top 10 healthiest cities to stay fit and active

With running and outdoor exercise becoming extremely popular over the last few years, a new study reveals which cities have the best conditions to keep active.

Food and Drink

'Covid hangover': How the pandemic changed European drinking habits

How has alcohol consumption changed in Europe since COVID? Are we drinking less and not as often, or are some darker trends afoot?

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Amazon Prime hikes subscription prices in Europe 'due to inflation'

From September, Amazon will charge its Prime subscribers €1 more per month in the latest sign that delivery costs are rising.

My Europe Series

European countries rethink military service amid Ukraine war

Britain had done away with military service in 1963; Belgium did so in 1992. But between 2004 and 2011, a vast swathe of Europe did away with national service. Only Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Cyprus, Greece, Austria and Switzerland have never abandoned conscription.

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Border dispute erupts between UK and France over Dover travel chaos

Queues of cars and lorries at the port of Dover in the UK over the weekend have led to a dispute between British and French officials over who is to blame.

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Firefighters battle wildfire in Spain, Greece and UK

Firefighters battle wildfire in Spain, Greece and UK.

World News

Wildfires Europe: Greece, Tenerife, and Czech Republic battle new and ongoing blazes

Several major fires are burning across Greece where the heatwave, which started on Saturday, 23 July, has increased the danger of new ones. Meanwhile, a fire in Tenerife has burnt almost 2,500 hectares.

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Wildfires: Europe pools its resources to battle blazes

Despite lower temperatures in France and the UK, wildfires remain a threat in a number of countries.

Europe News

EU agrees gas deal with Azerbaijan

The deal will double Baku's gas supply to the EU by 2027, helping the bloc reduce its reliance on Russian energy.

World News

Thousands forced to flee as France faces 'heat apocalypse'

Unprecedented dry and hot weather has been plaguing southern parts of Europe, with several countries in "very extreme danger," according to the EU's Copernicus system.

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Car drives through violent wildfire in Portugal, as country wilts under heatwave

A car drives through a wildfire in central Portugal, where over 2,000 firefighters were battling four major fires across the country on Thursday morning.

Art

The best exhibitions to see in Europe this summer

From comic books to sculptures, from African empires to Norwegian folktales, there's no shortage of exhibitions to attend this summer.

Sport

England beat Norway 8-0

The England women's football team are through to the knockout stages of the European Championship after a crushing 8-0 victory over Norway

Travel News

Cyprus: Urgent warning for tourists about new mask rules

The country's health minister says that a spike in hospital admissions and people not taking proper precautions contributed to the decision.

Europe News

'A turning point': How the EU is reacting to Johnson's resignation

The Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said that his "government stands ready to work with a new UK PM."

Mobility

Move over, SpaceX: Europe finally gets ready to make reusable rockets

Europe gets closer to launching its own reusable rockets – potentially within the next four years.

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Travel chaos in Europe: What's behind months of cancellations?

Beautiful food, stunning landscapes - and travel chaos? Europe is becoming a byword for air-travel disruption. Here’s why.

Germany

For sale: Iconic sculpture, careful owner, high maintenance

It's one of the most photographed objects in Frankfurt and regularly features in articles about the European Central Bank.