EU vows ‘targeted’ restrictions on Schengen visas for Russians amid backlash
Brussels has promised to take action after a group of 11 European countries, led by Sweden, decried the “fragmentation” of visa issuance for Russian nationals. France, Italy and Spain are…
CrowdFarming: the platform that wants to feed Europe better
Our reporter travelled to the Valencia region in Spain to meet the Úrculo brothers, founders of CrowdFarming, Europe’s leading direct-to-consumer organic food platform. Read More
Why Portugal loses ‘about half of its lifeguards’ each beach season
Portugal’s lifeguards’ federation warns of too few lifeguards patrolling beaches, blaming low pay, poor job security and lack of strategy. Read More
France’s president blasts ‘unacceptable’ lapses over 11-year-old girl’s suspected murderer
A girl, named in the press only as Lyhanna, went missing on 29 May near the town of Fleurance after she was last seen getting into a man’s car. Read…
Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi
Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen’s traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the…
‘Moved to tears’: Winners of the 2026 World Food Photography Awards revealed
From Soviet spas to sacred rivers, this World Food Photography Awards offer a glimpse into the many ways food influences our lives around the globe. Read More
Podcast: The economic battle between Brussels and Beijing
The EU is evaluating a de-risking strategy to reduce its dependence on China. But what would it take to make the bloc survive a new trade war? Read More
Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in Constanța
A live television report from Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanța was abruptly interrupted on 5 June after a maritime drone exploded nearby, heightening concerns over the regional impact of…
Five sailors killed as cargo ships struck in Sea of Azov
The cargo vessels Natra and Zirkon — both bearing hallmarks of Russia’s shadow fleet and heading to load grain at a port linked to looted Ukrainian supplies — were struck…
Ukraine ready to close several accession chapters ‘immediately’, Costa tells Euronews
The lifting of Hungary’s veto can allow Ukraine to close several chapters in the accession process “immediately” after opening them, European Council President António Costa told Euronews. Read More