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Heatwave rage: Why soaring temperatures put people in a bad mood

Extreme heat not only harms the body but can also trigger a cascade of mental health effects ranging from irritability and anxiety to increased aggression.

Health news

World Cup cooling breaks: Unions say all workers deserve them, too

The European Trade Union Confederation is pressing the European Commission to set a maximum working temperature law, warning that extreme heat now poses a predictable and preventable threat to workers across the continent.

Water

'Flesh-rotting' bacteria could spread on Europe's beaches as seas warm

Warmer seas are bringing a little-known but potentially dangerous bacterium closer to European beaches, and authorities are paying attention.

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Why EU Space is an investment in Europe’s future

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Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium

People flocked to fountains in Brussels' Parc du Cinquantenaire as temperatures climbed during a heatwave expected to intensify later this week.

Economy

The European countries attracting millionaires — and those losing them

Wealthy people are increasingly choosing to live in Italy, Greece and Switzerland, while the UK, Germany and France are finding it harder to retain them, according to a new report.

Europe in Motion

Europe looks at banning social media, and girls are most impacted

As the UK joins a growing list of countries looking at banning or severely curbing children's access to social media, data shows girls have higher levels of problematic social media use than boys across Europe.

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Inside Amazon’s vision for AI, robotics and jobs in Europe

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As policymakers across Europe debate how AI should reshape labour markets, Amazon’s European operations are a working example of how technology deployment and workforce participation can evolve together.

Health news

How to stay safe as Europe braces for another scorching summer

Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

Europe News

Europeans leave G7 relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery

Macron hailed the G7 as an "objectively successful" summit after leaders agreed on key issues from Ukraine and Iran to critical minerals. European officials point to growing convergence with Washington, but Trump's volatile diplomacy continues to cloud transatlantic relations.

Europe in Motion

Cocaine capitals: Where is use rising the most in Europe?

Spain's Barcelona, Lleida and Santiago de Compostela report the highest increase in cocaine wastewater residues, with other clusters also expanding in Denmark and Slovenia.

Europe News

The passion and resurrection of Kaja Kallas

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo reports on the week from hell for the EU’s top diplomat and her plan to salvage the European diplomatic service, plus Pope Leo’s apostolic journey in Spain and the Eurogroup meeting in Luxembourg.

Europe News

EU Migration Pact: What is in the bloc's landmark asylum reforms?

The bloc’s new migration rules take effect on Friday after months of political wrangling. Here are the changes that are now in force.

Europe in Motion

Baptism of fire: Most stressful countries for beginner drivers ranked

Italy is by far more stressful to drive in than the UK, Germany, France and Spain, according to a study. But what are the most uncomfortable roads of all across the whole continent?

Business

Intesa launches bid for MPS, would become Europe's No 2 bank

Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking group.

Europe in Motion

What are the 10 best European cities to eat like a local?

Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices.

Europe in Motion

Which European countries have the highest job insecurity?

France, Italy, Spain and Greece have some of the highest rates of workers in fixed-term or part-time jobs. Some of these countries are trying to tackle that, while elsewhere, part-time roles are increasingly popular.

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Superheroes with fringes and magical swords, convicts out for revenge, and exhibitions that'll make you starry-eyed - here's what's on our cultural agenda this week.

Travel News

Where in Europe is tap water guaranteed for customers?

A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules.

Health news

France to be first country in Europe to reimburse weight-loss drugs

France will cover the costs of weight-loss drugs from 15 June, according to the country's health minister.