Europe
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Ceuta surge may be EU's largest single irregular border crossing
Around 60,000 people may have entered Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco since Thursday, potentially the largest single irregular border cro
Midday Europe Briefing: Key Stories from July 31, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this midday. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural moments across the
Eurozone inflation climbs to 2.9% in July, with sharp divides across member states
Eurozone inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July, up from 2.8% in June, as energy prices surged. Lithuania saw the highest rate at 5.6%, while
Ceuta sees record migrant surge as Spain struggles to respond
Spain's Interior Ministry estimates more than 40,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in a single day, the largest influx since 2021. Loc
EU enlargement push strains Brussels' negotiating capacity
The European Commission's enlargement department is running low on capacity to manage several accession processes simultaneously. More negot
Evening update: key European stories for July 30, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural highlight
UEFA votes to boycott World Cups over FIFA private investment plan
UEFA voted to boycott future men's and women's World Cups over FIFA's plan to allow private investment. The governing body says the tourname
Thousands cross into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco, prompting emergency call
Thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming the Spanish enclave. Local authorities have called for national emergenc
Illicit tobacco trade persists despite major EU raids, former OLAF chief warns
Two major OLAF operations in Spain and across Europe seized over 170 million cigarettes in a year. Yet illicit consumption remains at 10.3%
What salary you need to buy a €1 million home across Europe
A €1 million home requires an income far above the national average in most EU countries. In Bulgaria, buyers need 7.8 times the average sal
UEFA escalates war of words with FIFA over World Cup investment plan
UEFA has sharply criticised FIFA's proposal to sell up to 20% of the World Cup to private investors. European football's governing body accu
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes sparks backlash from European football bodies
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors, sparking outrage across European football