Publish and be damned: Spain’s former king Juan Carlos to release ‘uncompromising’ autobiography
Former monarch Juan Carlos I will publish “Reconciliation”, his memoirs at the end of the year. The book will explore his controversial private life, his role in Spain’s democracy and…
Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were “necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants across the Polish-German border”. Read More
Europe swelters under severe heatwave as temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius
Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy were some of the worst hit countries, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celcius. Read More
Extreme heat and floods sweep across Italy, leaving two dead
A deadly mix of soaring temperatures and sudden flooding left two people dead in Italy on Monday, as an African anticyclone drives extreme weather across Europe. Read more at Read…
People in Romania’s southwest struggle to access water as one third of country faces drought
Romania’s southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.Read More
Algerian court upholds Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal’s 5-year prison sentence
The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal’s release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President…
Iranian spy suspect arrested in Denmark for gathering info on Berlin’s Jewish community
Federal prosecutors said in a statement that the Danish national, identified only as Ali S in line with German privacy rules, was arrested on Thursday in the city of Aarhus.…
The secret’s out: Meet the artists behind Sweden’s whimsical mouse-size miniature worlds
Swedish artists Elin Westerholm and Lupus Nensén, the duo behind Anonymouse, have revealed their identities as a new exhibition in Lund celebrates the project’s end. Read More
Floods and heatwave in Italy lead to two deaths amid extreme weather
An African anticyclone is sweeping its way across Europe, leading to record temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius on the continent. Read More
Corfu aims to attract wealthy travellers to avoid overtourism amid rising visitor numbers
The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with “deep pockets”. Read More