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EU's top cities want greater control over short term rentals market

Local leaders from some of Europe's capital cities are looking to curb the impact of "over-tourism" by restricting how online short-term rental platforms, like Airbnb, operate.

World News

Hundreds protest COVID-19 restrictions in London

Several countries have announced new health measures recently in the face of the coronavirus epidemic, which continues to accelerate in Europe.

World News

Tottenham complain over 'small goals' before North Macedonia match

Jose Mourinho said that he knew the goals were too small as soon as he saw them.

World News

COVID-19: France, Spain, and UK set to introduce new local measures

Authorities in France, Spain and the UK are looking to local measure to help fight a second surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Destinations

Six unusual European festivals to add to your bucket list

These unusual European festivals will have you rolling after cheese in England, walking with donkeys in Portugal, and playing air guitar in Finland.

World News

US official accuses Hezbollah of storing ammonium nitrate in Europe

A senior US State Department official said Hezbollah stored chemicals that can be used to make explosives in several European countries.

Earth News

European nations ask Brazil for ‘real action’ on deforestation

A lack of environmental protections is making it difficult for Europe to source its food sustainably.

World News

Europe's COVID-19 surge 'serious' as global cases exceed 30 million

WHO warns weekly COVID-19 infections in Europe are now higher than the first peak in March

Moments

Two friends cycle 2,000 km across Europe on a plant-based diet

The pair cycled through eight countries and raised over €2,000 for WWF's Amazon appeal fund.

Business Planet

COVID-19 tests are key to stop the pandemic: How do they work?

In the race to get a handle on the pandemic, a number of tests are now in use around the world. But how do they work?

World News

Macron: Europe must have a 'more united and clear voice' with Turkey

Europe must be more united against Turkey, French President Emmanuel Macron said, emphasising that the country is "no longer a partner".

World News

Schinas promises 'affordable and equitable' access to COVID-19 vaccine

The vice president of the European Commission has reassured citizens that the rollout of a future coronavirus vaccine will be fair and well organised, and admitted the frustration felt within the EU executive at the chaos in healthcare at the beginning of the pandemic.

World News

'If you leave the club there are consequences', EU's Michel warns UK

The head of the European Council has defended the EU's stance and called for calm amid heightened tensions in the post-Brexit trade talks.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: Britain records highest daily number of cases since May

Almost 3,000 new coronavirus cases were announced on Sunday in the UK, a number the health secretary described as "concerning"

World News

MEPs express concern over Strasbourg move amid French COVID-19 spike

Some MEPs say the EU Parliament's monthly move from Brussels to Strasbourg is risky given the coronavirus pandemic.

France

Charlie Hebdo trial: How the terror attacks unfolded five years ago

France will reopen one of the darkest chapters in its modern history as dozens go on trial for the terror attacks on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket.

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European cities race to clean the air

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Mounting concerns about public health are pushing cities to scrub their air clean. But just how easy is breathing fresh air again?

India

Coronavirus: Global cases pass 25 million

The global caseload has just topped 25 million, but protests against confinement measures keep growing in Europe and around the world.

Europe News

Europe's truck wars: Differences over EU's mobility package rage on

The EU's mobility package - legislation aimed at improving life for Europe's truck drivers - has finally come into force. But the controversy surrounding it is far from over.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Brussels politics gears up for busy Autumn

It was a less than relaxing summer with tensions simmering in the Eastern Mediterranean, and protests in Belarus, now EU politics must face tough talks over the EU's recovery budget, Brexit and spikes in COVID-19 infections.