Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues
If you hold a non-EU passport, Brussels has a brand-new welcome package for your next European holiday. The Entry/Exit System was designed to log your face and fingerprints in around…
When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous?
As Germany moves to clamp down on what the government sees as too many people taking sick leave, how do sick leave pay and medical certificate rules compare across Europe?…
How Europe made most, but not all, of its swimming waters ‘excellent’
Planning a swim this summer? Chances are you’ll be diving into clean water. A new European Environment Agency report shows that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites across the EU…
Hungry for a slice? Here are the best places in Europe to eat pizza… except Italy
From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu…
San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona’s famous bull run
The first San Fermin 2026 bull run takes place in Pamplona as runners race six bulls through the streets during the famous ‘encierro’. Read more at Read More
At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say
Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. Read more at Read More
Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York
A giant Lego FIFA World Cup trophy built from 1.36 million bricks is unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in New York by Cafu and designer Christophe Vietti. Read more at Read…
‘No lasting peace’ in the Middle East without a Palestinian state, Egypt’s al-Sisi says
The Egyptian president renewed Cairo’s call for an independent Palestinian state during the inauguration of the country’s new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the Octagon. Read more at Read More
Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending
NATO leaders are gathering for a two-day summit in Ankara under pressure from Trump to increase defence spending. In France, Marine Le Pen will find out today whether she can…
Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island’s natural and cultural heritage
The trails are systematically maintained and cleared, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Andros Routes volunteer team. Read More