From the white kingdom to the green land of the midnight sun: Finland, Europe’s top summer destination
Finland changes its skin when summer arrives. The land of snow, northern lights and icy landscapes transforms between June and August into a bright, green and vibrant place, where lakes…
Kubilius pushes Europen Defence Union but critics brand it a distraction
EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius is pushing a European Defence Union to tie Ukraine with its European allies, but the idea is already under fire, with one MEP warning that…
Man accused of spying for Russia arrested in Berlin, prosecutors say
The suspect allegedly gave his Russian intelligence handler information about German military aid for Ukraine and photos of NATO military convoys moving along motorways. Read More
Two people stabbed in north London area of Golders Green, Jewish groups say
The incident comes in the wake of a spate of arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish community sites in north London in recent weeks. Read More
Staycations on the rise for French travellers this summer amid geopolitical crisis and inflation
Against a backdrop of international tensions, inflation and rising transport costs, the French are planning to travel less this summer and cut back on their spending, according to an Ifop…
Iran executed 21 people and arrested thousands since start of war, UN warns
UN has warned that the Tehran regime has executed 21 people and detained over 4,000 since the war began, accusing the Islamic Republic of torture, disappearances and targeting minorities. Read…
Lisa Kudrow says ‘Friends’ writers discussed ‘sexual fantasies’ about female stars
“There was definitely mean stuff going on behind the scenes,” Kudrow alleged in a recent interview. Read More
Patti Smith announced as recipient of 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
The American singer, songwriter and poet has been awarded “for her impetuous creativity that connects rock, symbolist poetry and the spirit of the counterculture with great expressive power”. Read More
Conspiracy theories abound after White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
US President Donald Trump is no stranger to theories alleging that attempts on his life are false flag operations. Read More
‘The EU is not the little sister of the US,’ European Parliament Vice-President Wilmès says
The EU and the US should talk to each other as equal partners, European Parliament Vice-President and former Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès told Euronews’ morning show Europe Today. Read…