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EU chief praises solidarity of 'heroic' firefighters in Europe

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised firefighters across the continent, as emergency services struggle to contain fires in France's south-west and in several other countries.

Tech News

How can countries protect themselves against cyber warfare?

The Former Chief Strategy Officer for Cyber Policy, US secretary for defence during the Obama administration, says why improving cybersecurity is paramount.

Europe News

Europe's drought could be the worst in 500 years, warns researcher

"Just to give you an idea the 2018 drought was so extreme that, looking back at least the last 500 years, there were no other events similar to the drought of 2018, but this year I think it is really worse than 2018."

Culture news

The reality of reality TV: what Big Brother’s return says about us

Big Brother has returned, but why has the show made a comeback – and how does it reflect on how European watching behaviour has changed?

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Neighbours finale: But what are longest running soap operas in Europe?

To mark the finale of Neighbours, the beloved Australian soap opera which aired for 37 years, we thought we'd take a look at the longest running soap operas in Europe

China

China expands freight train network with line from Hefei to Budapest

A freight train carrying goods from Hefei in China's Anhui province to Budapest in Hungary was launched on Friday, marking the first-ever freight trip between the two cities.

Spain

New Spanish law aims to tackle food waste

Draft legislation to reduce food loss and waste in Spain is expected to come into force from January 2023.

Europe Decoded

Here are the issues MEPs say matter most for Europe

European lawmakers are worried about rising energy prices and a possible gas shortage next year.

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Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires in France and Czech Republic

Images of forest fires in southern France and Czech Republic, where firefighters are deployed to contain the wildfires.

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Job Hunting: Should you stay or should you go?

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It pays to weigh up all the eventualities before making what can be a life changing decision.

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Revealed: The world’s top 10 healthiest cities to stay fit and active

With running and outdoor exercise becoming extremely popular over the last few years, a new study reveals which cities have the best conditions to keep active.

Food and Drink

'Covid hangover': How the pandemic changed European drinking habits

How has alcohol consumption changed in Europe since COVID? Are we drinking less and not as often, or are some darker trends afoot?

Tech News

Amazon Prime hikes subscription prices in Europe 'due to inflation'

From September, Amazon will charge its Prime subscribers €1 more per month in the latest sign that delivery costs are rising.

My Europe Series

European countries rethink military service amid Ukraine war

Britain had done away with military service in 1963; Belgium did so in 1992. But between 2004 and 2011, a vast swathe of Europe did away with national service. Only Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Cyprus, Greece, Austria and Switzerland have never abandoned conscription.

Travel News

Border dispute erupts between UK and France over Dover travel chaos

Queues of cars and lorries at the port of Dover in the UK over the weekend have led to a dispute between British and French officials over who is to blame.

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Firefighters battle wildfire in Spain, Greece and UK

Firefighters battle wildfire in Spain, Greece and UK.

World News

Wildfires Europe: Greece, Tenerife, and Czech Republic battle new and ongoing blazes

Several major fires are burning across Greece where the heatwave, which started on Saturday, 23 July, has increased the danger of new ones. Meanwhile, a fire in Tenerife has burnt almost 2,500 hectares.

World News

Wildfires: Europe pools its resources to battle blazes

Despite lower temperatures in France and the UK, wildfires remain a threat in a number of countries.

Europe News

EU agrees gas deal with Azerbaijan

The deal will double Baku's gas supply to the EU by 2027, helping the bloc reduce its reliance on Russian energy.

World News

Thousands forced to flee as France faces 'heat apocalypse'

Unprecedented dry and hot weather has been plaguing southern parts of Europe, with several countries in "very extreme danger," according to the EU's Copernicus system.