Newsletter: EU enlargement climbs the political agenda
Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: An exclusive on Brussels’ planned redistribution of Western Balkans funding, why enlargement dominated the opening of Ireland’s EU Council presidency, and a preview of…
Don’t block Ukraine’s path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and Poland
Facing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on “rules” rather than “emotions”. Read More
AirTags in luggage actually helps, with a 90% reduction of truly lost bags in a year
Using a location tracking device has reduced recovery times by 26%, according to the SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights. Read More
Travelling to Croatia? Here are the best places to visit beyond the tourism hotspots
Looking to discover Croatia beyond the headline hotspots? Euronews Travel asked the country’s tourist board which under-the-radar destinations travellers should visit and the events worth planning a trip around. Read…
Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Russia’s petrol crisis worsens as citizens feel the bite of Moscow’s war in Ukraine
A third of Russia’s refining capacity has been knocked out by Ukrainian drone attacks, causing petrol shortages across more than half of Russia’s regions. Read more at Read More
Is talking about ‘slow’ tourism elitist, or just the sector’s latest trend?
Travel platforms are rushing to praise slow travel as the must‑try trend for 2026, citing its potential environmental and psychological benefits. But can everyone afford it? Read More
Venezuela death toll rises to 2,295 as medical crisis widens
Doctors fear a severe medical crisis in Venezuela following the 24 June earthquakes that killed 2,295 and injured more than 11,000. Thousands of displaced survivors are living in crowded shelters…
US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking
Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei’s funeral, host Qatar confirmed. Read more at Read More
Committee tasked with post-war Gaza governance says Cyprus talks ‘highly productive’
Participants reviewed plans for reconstruction, security and governance, while developing a framework to ensure transparency and accountability for international donors. Read More