Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
EU's Right to Repair: How Brussels is making fixing electronics easier
The EU's Right to Repair Directive, adopted in 2024, obliges manufacturers to repair products and offer spare parts. It extends legal warran
Finnish trial opens for man accused of abusing 361 children online
A man in Finland faces trial for allegedly abusing 361 children online via Snapchat. Police found thousands of images and videos on his phon
Europe's busiest ports: Rotterdam leads, Turkey climbs the ranks
Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges dominate EU port traffic, with Hamburg a distant third. Turkey's ports handle more goods than any EU country ex
Europe's morning briefing: September 7, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. The EU's new Entry/Exit System tightens border procedures. Spain ties Se
Von der Leyen visits Greenland as EU counters US ambitions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Greenland for a two-day visit to reaffirm EU support for the Danish autonomous terr
Midday Europe briefing: key stories for September 6, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. The country ties its September heat record at 45.7°C. EU border checks t
Morning briefing: key European stories for September 6, 2026
Spain keeps border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. EU's EES flexibility ends today, tightening border procedures. Spain ties
Two Greek pilots die in Phantom F-4 crash at Tanagra air show
A Phantom F-4 jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, killing both pilots. The crash sparked a wildfire that firefighters are ba
Spain keeps border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September
Spain has extended border checks on arrivals from Italy until 22 September, matching Italy's own measures. The reciprocal restrictions stem
EU beer output dips slightly as alcohol-free brews gain ground
EU beer production slipped 0.7% in 2025 to 34.4 billion litres, with alcohol-free varieties now over 6% of output. Germany remains the top p
Evening update: key European stories for September 5, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. The country ties its September heat record at 45.7°C. EU border rules ti
Morning briefing: key European stories for September 5, 2026
Spain ties a September heat record at 45.7°C. EU border checks tighten as EES flexibility ends. Thailand halves visa-free stays for EU trave