Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Europe's underwater frontier: securing seabed cables and pipelines
The EU has spent nearly €118 billion on maritime defence in a decade, with a record €11.6 billion in 2022. New strategies focus on protectin
Spain's young buyers swap cities for depopulated villages
A Fotocasa study finds 13% of Spanish homebuyers plan to move to towns under 10,000 residents. Most are aged 25-34, earn €1,000-3,000 monthl
Tornado in southern France injures 31 and damages homes in Aude
A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring at least 31 people. The storm damaged homes and roofs across the Au
London and Paris landmarks glow blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day
London's UK Parliament and Paris's Eiffel Tower were lit in blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day. The displays underscored Europea
Denmark to compensate 13 victims of historic abuse at state-run youth home
Denmark will compensate 13 former residents of a state-supervised youth care home after an investigation found serious and systemic failings
Antisemitic video stokes Alpine tensions over Orthodox Jewish visitors
A new antisemitic video has intensified long-simmering tensions in Alpine resorts popular with Orthodox Jewish tourists. Local officials and
Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok; pilot safe
A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashed near Szolnok on Monday morning. The pilot ejected safely and was taken to hospital. Defense Minister
EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine's air defences amid Russian strikes
The European Union has approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence procurement, part of a €90 billion loan programme. The funding will suppl
Could a single underwater strike cripple Europe's economy?
Most of Europe's trade and digital traffic travels through vulnerable underwater infrastructure. A coordinated attack could cripple supply c
Swiss bar owner detained over domestic abuse allegations
Jacques Moretti, co-owner of Le Constellation, is in pre-trial detention over alleged domestic abuse. The fire on 1 January killed 41 people
EU's underwater defence strategy: can it counter seabed sabotage?
Underwater sabotage and hybrid threats are challenging Europe's security. The EU has proposed €325 billion for defence projects, including s
Libyan groups escalate threats against Mediterranean rescue ships, NGO warns
SOS Méditerranée says Libyan-linked boats have chased rescue ships and rammed migrant vessels in the central Mediterranean. The NGO reports