Has online shopping from outside the EU become more expensive?
Several social media users are claiming that online shopping has become more expensive because of a new EU import charge. The Cube takes a look.
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Dubai's new startup campus wants to be the front door for founders
Backed by Dubai’s D33 agenda, Dubai Founders HQ connects founders with investors, corporates and government to speed ideas from launch to growth.
‘Overturn this’: Belgium mocks Donald Trump and FIFA with dance and post after victory against US
Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game.
Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus' Umayyad Mosque with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and signs the guestbook during his Syria trip.
Euro area 'under strain' as recession risks loom
Rolf R. Strauch, Chief Economist at the European Stability Mechanism, said governments "have to create growth" to avoid a possible recession. The global instability poses "high demands" in governments that have to face them with limited fiscal space.
Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday, but what about a Jet2 wedding?
Planning a wedding in Europe can be a lot to organise, but now Jet2 has added new destinations for the big day, including Malta, Italy, Greece, Spain, Türkiye and Portugal.
Samsung loses over $100bn in market value despite record AI-driven profit
Samsung Electronics has forecast a nineteen-fold leap in quarterly profit, its third record quarter in a row, yet investors responded by wiping more than $100 billion (€87.5bn) off the company's value amid doubts over how long the AI-driven memory boom can last.
NATO to put pressure on allies not stepping up, warns Dutch minister
As the Netherlands announced an extra €3 billion euros new spending at the NATO summit in Ankara, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius tells Europe Today that extra pressure will be applied to NATO allies not stepping up on defence.
Could military-age Ukrainian men lose temporary protection status in Germany?
More than 260,000 Ukrainians of fighting age are living in Germany. As Kyiv and Berlin discuss ways to encourage their return, the question is: would they go back?
US fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream
Belgium ended the United States' World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory in Seattle, booking a place in the quarter-finals.
Love, power and betrayal: Tosca rehearsals begin at Austria's St Margarethen quarry
Rehearsals for Tosca at Austria's St Margarethen Quarry are underway, opening an evocative journey into Puccini's Rome, where light and shadow meet faith and revolution.
Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo'
Hundreds of Argentina supporters gathered in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo rally ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Egypt.
Cooling down a 'logistical nightmare' at Tour de France, champ Tadej Pogacar says
Beyond just the heat, Monday's third stage from Granollers in Spain, over the border into Les Angles in France, was threatened by wildfires which had broken out around 70km from the finish.
How Europe made most, but not all, of its swimming waters 'excellent'
Planning a swim this summer? Chances are you'll be diving into clean water. A new European Environment Agency report shows that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites across the EU meet minimum health standards, with nearly 85 percent rated "excellent". But why are some swimming
San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run
The first San Fermin 2026 bull run takes place in Pamplona as runners race six bulls through the streets during the famous 'encierro'.
At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say
Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.
When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous?
As Germany moves to clamp down on what the government sees as too many people taking sick leave, how do sick leave pay and medical certificate rules compare across Europe?
Energy Union: New Spain-Portugal electricity interconnection inaugurated
The European Commission welcomes the inauguration of the electricity interconnection between Spain and Portugal. The commissioning of this new new infrastructure project between northern Portugal and Galicia in North-West Spain marks a key energy milestone. The project
Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
The British singer Lauren Bennett, who sang on the 2011 electronic dance hit 'Party Rock Anthem' has died at the age of 37.
Hungry for a slice? Here are the best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy
From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.
Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York
A giant Lego FIFA World Cup trophy built from 1.36 million bricks is unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in New York by Cafu and designer Christophe Vietti.
'No lasting peace' in the Middle East without a Palestinian state, Egypt's al-Sisi says
The Egyptian president renewed Cairo's call for an independent Palestinian state during the inauguration of the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the Octagon.
Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues
If you hold a non-EU passport, Brussels has a brand-new welcome package for your next European holiday. The Entry/Exit System was designed to log your face and fingerprints in around 70 seconds to catch overstayers. But the system isn't working as intended.
Timing of the publication of the EU ETS auction calendar
Following the operation of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), which results in 190,494 202 allowances being placed in the MSR for the September 2026 – August 2027 period, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) will publish the revised 2026 and the new 2027 auction calendars for
Newsletter: NATO braces for impact
In this newsletter: 32 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members meet for an annual summit in the Turkish capital aiming to keep Trump onside, and a French appeals court will offer a decisive ruling for presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case
Wong rose to prominence in Hong Kong in 2012 as a high school student leading protests against the introduction of national education in the city's schools.
Commissioner Šuica travels to Cairo to strengthen euro-mediterranean parliamentary cooperation and youth engagement
On 4 and 5 July, Mediterranean Commissioner Dubravka Šuica was in Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the 10th Speakers' Summit of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM). The Summit brought together the elected representatives and senior officials
Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending
NATO leaders are gathering for a two-day summit in Ankara under pressure from Trump to increase defence spending. In France, Marine Le Pen will find out today whether she can run for the French presidency next year as a Paris appeals court decides whether to uphold her
Commission seeks feedback on targeted amendment of EMFAF
The European Commission is seeking feedback in view of a possible targeted amendment of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The objective is to make the fund simpler, more flexible and easier to implement while implementing also in EU law the WTO
EU to extend temporary message-scanning regime to detect child sexual abuse online
The legislation has been dubbed "chat control" by its critics, due to its privacy implications, particularly on end-to-end encrypted communications.
Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe's industrial capabilities
On 3 July 2026, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together. The industrial projects
Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says
Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.
'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
Infertility to affect 80 million women by 2036 with sharpest rise in over-35s, study finds
A new study projects infertility among women will reach nearly 80 million cases in the next decade globally —an almost 1,5-fold increase compared to 2023— driven largely by delayed motherhood.
‘A big joke’: Citizens blame corn, data centres and leaky pipes as water restrictions grip France
Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.
The five European economies set to grow more than twice as fast as the eurozone
The IMF expects the eurozone to grow by little more than 1% a year through 2031. Yet some of Europe's fastest growth is forecast in smaller economies, with war-hit Ukraine among the countries expected to outpace the eurozone by more than two to one.
Euronews explains: The verdict that could end Marine Le Pen – and launch Jordan Bardella
If the Paris Court of Appeal upholds Marine Le Pen's five-year ban from public office, the National Rally figurehead's long-held presidential ambitions would effectively be over.
Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island's natural and cultural heritage
The trails are systematically maintained and cleared, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Andros Routes volunteer team.
Punishing struggling EU candidates is wrong approach, Bosnia and Herzegovina ambassador says
Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU ambassador warns that cutting Western Balkans funding over stalled reforms risks turning accession into a competition and fuelling anti-EU sentiment ahead of October elections.
Study: Europe's defense runs on American servers
NATO's critical infrastructure is subject to ongoing cyberattacks. Only 13 percent of cloud usage in defense is handled by European service providers. Market concentration and legislation in the USA are becoming a means of exerting pressure. Stuttgart, July 6, 2026 Up-to-date
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
France's Kylian Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over racist remarks
“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.
The Dean Munich marks Irish hotel brand’s second opening in Germany
Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japanese restaurant.
200,000 ‘untested, uncontrolled and unsafe’ condoms detected in Europe
The European Anti-Fraud Office uncovered a trafficking route used to distribute counterfeit condoms in Europe, putting the sexual health of thousands of Europeans at risk.
Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on a tanker it said was carrying natural gas from Qatar.
Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by western European leader
Macron will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace and “engage directly with diverse Syrian people,” his office said.
USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain
USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.
Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
