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Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?
By Inês Trindade Pereira & video by Léa Becquet Published on 08/07/2026 - 10:14 GMT+2 Four out of five Europeans say they have been......
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Florence, Prague and Salzburg: These are the best cities in Europe, according to Travel + Leisure
Published on 08/07/2026 - 10:11 GMT+2 San Miguel de Allende in Mexico has just been named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure. Following votes from 207,000......
TechnologyYesterday
Which European countries have the cleanest swimming waters and why?
Every summer, millions of Europeans head to beaches, lakes, and rivers. New data shows most of this water is safe, but not everywhere. Where are Europe's cleanest waters? Watch the video.
TechnologyYesterday
Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year's coolest European travel trends
Published on 08/07/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2 As Europe braces itself for another heatwave, demand for holidays in cooler destinations remains a very hot topic in travel right now.......
TechnologyYesterday
More ‘deadly’ heat is on the way: Can Europe’s waterways cool us down and replace air con?
Europe’s next heatwave is already building over the Atlantic, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that more “deadly weeks may still lie ahead”. Spain’s weather agency AMET has declared a top level......
PoliticsYesterday
Austrian campaign aims to save writer Stefan Zweig’s Salzburg villa after Porsche tunnel row
Austrian cultural figures have launched a campaign to buy a villa once home to the writer Stefan Zweig after its owner, the automotive magnate Wolfgang Porsche, unexpectedly put it on the market following a......
Technology2d ago
Heatwave: WHO says Europe's readiness for extreme heat falls short
Published on 07/07/2026 - 14:16 GMT+2 The next heatwave is already building over the Atlantic. Portugal and southern Spain are forecast to reach 43°C this week, while......
Technology2d ago
Love, power and betrayal: Tosca rehearsals begin at Austria's St Margarethen quarry
Tosca, the legendary opera, whose story is steeped in love, jealousy, lust for power and intrigue and ends in tragedy, will be brought to life on one of Europe’s most impressive open-air stages by Thaddeus......
Politics2d ago
How Europe made most, but not all, of its swimming waters 'excellent'
Planning a swim this summer? Chances are you'll be diving into clean water. A new European Environment Agency report shows that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites across the EU meet minimum health standards, with nearly 85 percent rated "excellent". But why are some swimming spots still unsafe?...
Economy2d ago
Hungry for a slice? Here are the best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy
From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.
Technology2d ago
USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain
USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0....
Politics2d ago
The Alps are drying out: EU-funded project assesses the future of Europe's "water tower"
Will the Alps remain Europe's inexhaustible water tower? The Waterwise project is collecting an unprecedented amount of data from across the Alpine peaks to better understand the vulnerability of headwater catchments — the high-altitude streams that feed the continent's major rivers....
Economy3d ago
‘Skillidays’: Nearly half of European travellers plan to learn a new skill this summer
A survey by Mastercard has found that Europeans are swapping poolside lounging for pottery wheels, cooking classes and creative arts workshops when on holiday, with many valuing new skills gained over traditional keepsakes....
Politics3d ago
How does the EU ensure you swim in clean waters? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
85 per cent of Europe’s bathing sites were in excellent condition in 2025, according to the 2026 EU Bathing Water Report. But how does Europe ensure high-quality bathing water across the bloc? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot....
Economy3d ago
Gender pay gap vs pension gap across Europe: Why inequality gets worse in retirement?
The gender pension gap in the EU is more than double the gender pay gap. Experts point to additional factors, including gaps in hours worked and contribution years, which largely result from gender roles and unpaid care work....
Technology4d ago
Every room in this new boutique hotel in Paros has a private pool or a Jacuzzi
Published on 05/07/2026 - 10:15 GMT+2 With some 227 inhabited islands, you could spend a lifetime visiting Greece and never see it all. But if you need help deciding on......
Technology5d ago
Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia
Published on 04/07/2026 - 7:56 GMT+2•Updated 8:01 Lionel Messi's Argentina inched through to the World......
Politics5d ago
Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the high price of dirty business
Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer....
Politics5d ago
Extreme weather, conflicts and responsible tourism: How travel is changing in 2026
International tourist arrivals in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries rocketed by an estimated 3.4% in 2025 to reach a record 847 million. However, as geopolitical......
Technology6d ago
Goalkeeper Unai Simón sets new Guinness World Record following Spain's 3-0 win over Austria
Published on 03/07/2026 - 9:30 GMT+2 Spain's Unai Simón had double cause for celebration on Thursday night. The goalkeeper not only saw his side advance to the round of 16,......