Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps attracting sabotage attempts
A drone rigged with explosives was found at Leipzig/Halle airport, prompting Germany's interior minister to warn of a 'new level of threat.'
Rome fines Lime, Bird and Dott €2.6 million over free-ride scheme
Italy's competition watchdog has fined Lime, Bird and Dott a total of €2.675 million for obstructing free rides promised to Rome's public tr
AI fakes and old clips muddy Ceuta border crossing coverage
During the Ceuta border surge, AI-generated images and old videos were shared as authentic. Reuters did not publish a viral photo of a soldi
Greece reports 34% drop in migrant arrivals in first half of 2026
Greece recorded 15,389 migrant arrivals in the first half of 2026, down 34% from 23,243 a year earlier. Arrivals from Turkey fell 59%, while
Europe's defence shift tests the bloc's four neutral states
As the EU pours billions into defence, Austria, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus cling to neutrality. Their positions differ legally and politicall
Lithuania sees German brigade as cornerstone of NATO deterrence
Lithuania's foreign minister says Germany's permanent brigade is vital to deterring Russia. The Bundeswehr will station 5,000 troops near Be
Early social media use linked to lower grades in Italian students
A study of over 5,000 Italian pupils finds that joining social media before age 13 is linked to lower grades in Italian and maths by grade 8
Morning Europe Briefing: Key Stories for August 6, 2026
Europe faces a scorching heatwave as EU ministers convene on climate resilience. Germany unveils a new industrial strategy, while France pre
EU budget talks: where will the bloc find new revenue?
The EU is negotiating its next long-term budget, with new own resources at the centre of the debate. Proposals include CBAM, a parcel handli
Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outdoors after fire amid heatwave
A fire at Rome's Spin Time social housing complex forced around 400 residents to evacuate. With temperatures soaring, many are sleeping outd
European football bodies unite in open letter against FIFA's Infantino
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have published an unprecedented joint open letter targeting FIFA president Gianni Infant
Migration, Mercosur, and housing: Europe's defining debates of the year
From migration management to the EU-Mercosur trade deal and the housing crisis, The Ring brings together MEPs to debate Europe's most pressi