Overtourism: Where are locals being priced out by rising rents?
Greeks, Italians and Spaniards have endured some of the highest rent hikes since 2019, ranging from €200 to €300 a year, and no, it has nothing to do with energy…
Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia
Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the World Cup last 16. Read more at Read More
Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France
A major wildfire in France’s Aude department burns 900 hectares as aircraft and firefighters battle the blaze and evacuees reach emergency shelters. Read more at Read More
A-listers, phone bans, charity donations: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding frenzy in full swing
Taylor Swift and her American football-player fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Here’s what we know so far. Read…
Trump says ‘ridiculous’ for US to maintain current support for NATO
US President Donald Trump said it is “ridiculous” for the United States to continue its “one-sided” relationship with NATO. Read More
Europe Today: Kyiv attack, NATO summit and pressure on Russia
Ukraine observes a day of mourning after Russia’s deadly strike on Kyiv as NATO allies prepare for next week’s summit in Ankara. Ireland considers ending alumina exports to Russia while…
Death toll rises to 30 following Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv
The Ukrainian branch of the Red Cross said its humanitarian warehouse in Kyiv had been destroyed in the strikes, with around €1.5 million worth of aid and equipment lost. Read…
Newsletter: ‘Raging’ Trump turns up the heat ahead of NATO summit
Good morning and welcome to Friday, I’m Mared Gwyn. We wrap up this week with another dispatch from Ireland as it takes on the six-month EU Council Presidency, and a…
Israelis mark 1,000 days since 7 October attack
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 1,000 days since the 7 October 2023 attack, as former hostages and bereaved families addressed the crowd. Read more at Read More
Spain cruise past Austria while Portugal edge Croatia Wednesday to book last-16 tie
Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a…