Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Heatwaves push European schools to rethink summer breaks
School summer holidays in the EU range from six weeks in Denmark to 14 in Italy. With more frequent heatwaves, countries like France and Spa
Europe's work-life boundary erodes as after-hours contact rises
A Eurofound study finds one in five EU workers are contacted for work outside normal hours many times a month, driving stress. Remote and fl
Morocco's Ceuta death toll of 11 clashes with Spain's count of 72
Morocco's interior ministry says 11 people died during the Ceuta crossing, contradicting Spain's toll of at least 72. The discrepancy adds t
Europe's evening briefing: key stories for August 2, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural moments across the
Spanish police arrest 17-year-old alleged leader of 764 network
A joint police operation in Gipuzkoa led to the arrest of a 17-year-old Spanish national, considered the main figure of the 764 network in S
Midday Europe Update: Key Stories for August 2, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this midday. Key political, business, and cultural developments across the cont
Remembering the Roma and Sinti genocide beyond the 2 August ceremony
On 2 August, Europe remembers the Nazi genocide of Roma and Sinti people. Yet recognition remains uneven, and teaching must go beyond annual
Ceuta cautiously returns to normal after migrant surge
Ceuta is slowly returning to normal after a mass irregular crossing. Protective barriers are being installed, and businesses have reopened w
Hamburg Pride draws 250,000 with heightened security after Berlin attack
Around 250,000 people attended Hamburg's Pride parade on Saturday, held under significantly increased security. The event came one week afte
Ceuta crisis eases as Spain reports 67 deaths and tightens sea border
Spain's interior minister says the situation in Ceuta is 'almost entirely reversed' after an estimated 60,000 migrants entered the enclave.
Midday Europe Update: Key Stories for August 1, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the midday updates shaping Europe on August 1, 2026. Key political shifts, economic moves, and cultural mo
Can Spain be suspended from Schengen over Ceuta?
Italy, Finland and Denmark have floated suspending Spain from Schengen after the Ceuta migrant surge. Legal experts say the procedure is hea