Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Lausanne Grand Slam 2026 opens with adaptive judo on the same mats
Lausanne hosted its first IJF Grand Slam, with adaptive judo athletes sharing the mats with World Tour stars. Marina Vorobeva, Yamato Fukuda
Morning briefing: key European stories for August 29, 2026
From Brussels to the Balkans, here are the stories shaping Europe this morning. EU funds for Hungary, Alpine tensions, and cultural highligh
European leaders mourn Norway's King Harald V at 89
Norway's King Harald V has died at 89, ending a 35-year reign. European monarchs and world leaders have paid tribute to his dedication and w
Evening briefing: key European stories for August 28, 2026
Hungary moves closer to unlocking €10bn in EU funds. Spain prepares for a deep partial lunar eclipse. Alpine towns grapple with tensions ove
Brussels prosecutor urges EU-wide action as gang shootings surge
Brussels has seen 69 shootings this year, linked to a turf war between rival drug gangs. The city's chief prosecutor is calling for more res
Greek families face wide price gap as school season begins
Greek parents are bracing for the back-to-school shopping season, with basic supplies for primary pupils estimated at €100–€120. Prices vary
Spain gets EU approval for temporary fuel tax cuts amid Hormuz crisis
Spain has secured EU permission to temporarily reduce petrol and diesel taxes below the bloc's minimum rates. The measure, valid from July t
Ceuta erupts as anti-migrant protesters clash with police
Clashes erupted in Ceuta on 27 August between police and anti-migrant protesters. Tensions have been rising over the presence of thousands o
Midday Europe briefing: key updates for August 28, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the top stories shaping Europe this midday. Stay informed with our concise briefing.
Austrian business park on former Nazi camp site draws outrage
A business park is being built on part of the former Nazi concentration camp in Leobersdorf, Austria. Activists and historians are demanding
EU revives debate on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland have asked the European Commission to explore new ways to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. T
Europe's education spending: who invests most and does it pay off?
EU governments spent €806bn on education in 2023, 4.7% of GDP. Sweden tops the list at 6.8%, while Romania spends just under 3%. Yet higher