Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Zurich tops European apartment prices, new report finds
Zurich is the most expensive European city to buy an apartment, at €22,910 per square metre. London is 35% pricier than Paris. Istanbul is t
Iceland's narrow no vote ends EU accession bid for now
Icelanders narrowly rejected a proposal to restart EU accession talks in a closely fought referendum. The result keeps the island outside th
Pogačar crashes out of Vuelta lead with shoulder injury
Tadej Pogačar has abandoned La Vuelta a España after a heavy crash 33km from the finish of stage 8. The Slovenian, who led the general class
Solidarity flotilla heads to Ceuta as migration tensions ease
A flotilla of about 50 vessels from Spanish ports sailed to Ceuta on Saturday to show solidarity after the late-July migration surge. Organi
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