‘Don’t Hike Naked in Switzerland’: Top tips for first-time travellers
Think twice before you tip, throw coins in ponds or miss out on an opportunity to chat with a local. Lonely Planet and other experts share the unwritten rules of…
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. Read more at Read…
Potential targets: Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have provided Kyiv with extensive financial and military aid, supplying the armed forces with weapons systems and ammunition. Read…
German rescuers plan to use air cushions in bid to save Timmy the stranded whale
The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons. Read More
Spain immigration officers cancel strike after deal to ease workload from mass migrant amnesty
Spain has granted amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally before, doing so six times between 1986 and 2005. Read More
Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring
A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items. Read…
Pope Leo XIV slams ‘tyrants’ ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon
On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon’s leaders to examine their “conscience” and tackle corruption and rights abuses. Read More
‘Offline Day’: Emmanuel Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens
French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the…
Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz
According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions. Read More