Romanian village set to become Nato's biggest airbase in Europe
The airbase, named after a 19th Century Romanian politician, is set to be Nato's biggest in Europe.
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Why a 12-year-old took action against period poverty
A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.
Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier
Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.
South-east Turkey fire kills 12 and injures dozens
The flames spread through Kurdish areas between the cities of Diyarbakir and Mardin.
Tourist stopped from vandalising Pompeii site
A Kazakh tourist was stopped after writing the word ALI on a wall of the House of the Ceii in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.
Latest news bulletin | June 22nd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Turkey’s biggest crypto exchange BtcTurk hacked
Cryptocurrency use in Turkey started to increase rapidly after 2020 as a defence against a deep slide in the value of the lira.
Italian island of Capri bans tourists due to water crisis
Thousands of keen island-hoppers had to remain on Italian mainland as the mayor of one of the country's most popular islands, Capri, temporarily banned tourists.
New Caledonian independence leader appears in court over unrest
Christian Tein is the leader of a pro-independence group that French officials allege played a leading role in weeks of violence that erupted in May.
Israel says its assassinated key Hamas weapons supplier in Lebanon
A drone attack by the IDF has killed Ayman Ratma, one of Hamas's key weapons suppliers in the Bekaa valley, the Israeli military has claimed.
Crew arrested after yacht fireworks spark Greece blaze
The 13 crew members have been arrested after the fire ripped through a pine forest on the island of Hydra.
Far-right Argentine president in controversial second visit to Madrid
Last month Milei attended a far-right rally in Madrid, which worsened relations between him and Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
One dead in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off
Two people are missing after floodwaters swept through the south-eastern Swiss town of Misox.
Barcelona decides to ban short term tourism rentals
One of Spain's main tourist destinations is set to ban apartment rentals to tourists in a bid to improve housing for local residents.
Latest news bulletin | June 22nd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Stunning video shows Strawberry Moon rising over ancient Greek temple
Footage shows June's full Moon rising behind the Temple of Poseidon in southern Greece.
The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week
Austin Butler stars in a biker film, Naomi Campbell gets a V&A show, Paris goes freestyle in the park, and - wait a minute, are we getting a new Lana Del Rey song?
Switzerland jails members of UK's richest family for abusing workers
A Swiss criminal court jailed four members of the billionaire Hinduja family on Friday for exploiting domestic workers at their lakeside villa.
Russia barrages Ukraine's energy facilities in overnight attack
Russia launched a new barrage of missiles and drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday morning.
The world’s top universities ranked: Europe claims 2 of the top 3 spots
The QS World University Rankings have been released, with MIT at the top of the list for the 13th consecutive year, followed by Imperial College London and the University of Oxford.
Is Kenya the Next Singapore?
By Jean Clarys The idea that Kenya could become the next Singapore seems ambitious and provocative. Singapore is often cited as an example of rapid economic success, and Kenya aspires to a similar transformation. This article examines the key similarities and differences
Three missing after heavy storms cause landslide in Switzerland
Rainfall in the Swiss canton of Valais has caused severe flooding, isolating Zermatt and prompting evacuations as authorities raise alert levels.
Viktor Orban labels EPP's Manfred Weber as 'Hungarophobic'
Hungary's prime minister described Manfred Weber, a German politician and the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) as ‘Hungarophobic.'
‘You see tennis, we see data:’ how AI is shaking up the sporting experience for fans and athletes
Artificial intelligence is disrupting the way we live and work like never before. Now it’s taking the world of sport, for both competitors and fans, into a new dimension.
Deadly heatwaves in June? A climate scientist explains why extreme weather is battering Greece
“The Mediterranean is a hot spot of the climate crisis” says Dr Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens.
Wild swimming, free theatre and clubbing: Why Zurich is the place to be in Pride Month and beyond
Zurich’s blend of nature, culture and a welcoming community makes it ideal for a LGBTQ+ city break.
Brussels, my love? The struggle to fill the EU top jobs
In this edition of our weekly talkshow, participants discuss the ongoing talks about the appointments for the EU top jobs, the election campaign in France and football as a unifying factor.
“I was scared every second” – A Ukrainian woman remembers life under Russian occupation
Anastasiia lived in Kherson and was preparing for the birth of her second child when Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She didn't want to live under occupation, so she decided to take the risk and leave.