Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Teacher pay in the EU: Luxembourg leads, Eastern Europe lags
Luxembourg tops EU teacher pay charts for the 2024/25 school year, with starting salaries above €55,000. At the other end, teachers in Slova
Five migrants die on Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands
Spanish maritime rescue saved 44 men from a drifting boat southwest of Gran Canaria. Five bodies were found on board. An NGO reports that up
Black Sea blockade reignites European fears of food crisis and migration surge
Russia's intensified attacks on Ukrainian ports are choking grain exports and driving up global food prices. EU ministers warn of a triple c
Red Cross hit by fake Ceuta posts as disinformation spreads
Social media posts falsely claim the Red Cross helped transport Moroccan men to mainland Spain and ignored Spanish disaster victims. The cha
Brussels moves to let cities curb Airbnb and second homes
The European Commission is preparing rules that would allow cities to restrict short-term rentals and second-home purchases in areas with ac
Finland's largest civil defence drill since WWII prepares for Russian threats
Finland has launched Europe's largest civil defence exercise since World War II, with over 2,000 participants rehearsing for missile strikes
Why Europe's richest democracies resist EU membership
Iceland voted against reopening EU accession talks, joining Norway and Switzerland in staying outside the bloc. Analysts say prosperity, fis
Europe faces new security era as Spain's government reels from Ceuta leak
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Europe must prepare for a new era of hybrid threats. Meanwhile, Spain's government i
Europe's giving gap: Romania and Ireland lead, but continent trails globally
Romania and Ireland top European rankings for charitable giving, but Europe overall donates the smallest share of income of any continent. T
Morning briefing: key European stories for September 3, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this morning. Key developments in politics, business, and climate policy.
France's school survey to probe sexual violence among pupils
France will include questions on sexual violence in its annual school questionnaire, reaching about 10 million pupils. The move follows scan
From Lithuanian quiz show to Champions League: Sabah's unlikely rise
Sabah FC, a club founded in Baku in 2017, have qualified for the Champions League main round. Coach Valdas Dambrauskas, who won a TV quiz to