Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Spanish rents average €1,131 for 80 m², with Madrid and San Sebastián priciest
Renting an 80-square-metre home in Spain costs €1,131 a month on average, but regional gaps are stark. Madrid and the Balearic Islands top €
Three Moroccan migrants held in Ceuta over sexual assault claims
Two Moroccan migrants have been remanded in custody in Ceuta over alleged sexual assaults on minors, while a judge ordered the deportation o
FIFA's governance crisis: lessons beyond Infantino
The withdrawal of FIFA's Forward Enterprise proposal ends one controversy but not the governance debate. Football's leaders must embrace ind
Midday Europe briefing: August 12, 2026 – eclipse, politics, markets
A rare total solar eclipse crosses Spain and Iceland today, drawing millions of viewers. French presidential hopefuls face a wave of fake vi
Europe braces for rare total solar eclipse on 12 August
A total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain on 12 August 2026. Millions across western Europe will see a
Alexandri sisters return to Greece with Paris golds after Austrian years
After 14 years competing for Austria, the Alexandri triplets returned to Greece and won two gold medals at the European Championships in Par
Europe's eclipse glasses sell out as solar grid braces for dip
Shops and opticians from Paris to Berlin report shortages of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Grid operat
Europe's morning briefing: solar eclipse, French politics, market trends
A total solar eclipse crosses Spain and parts of Europe on 12 August, drawing crowds despite cloudy forecasts. French presidential hopefuls
Danube's low waters reveal two Wehrmacht soldiers, one from Waffen-SS
Exceptionally low Danube water levels in Budapest have revealed a WWII motorcycle and the remains of two German soldiers. One identity disc
Paris enforces helmet and reflective gear rules for e-scooters
Paris police have begun enforcing new rules requiring e-scooter riders to wear helmets and reflective gear. Fines reach €135 for missing hel
EU enlists Meta and TikTok in fight against border disinformation
After false claims fueled mass crossings into Ceuta, the EU has set up a cooperation mechanism with Meta, TikTok, and fact-checkers. The vol
Northern Poland on alert after possible puma sighting near Ciechanów
A possible puma sighting in northern Poland has prompted warnings for residents of four villages near Ciechanów. Authorities say they will t