The new regulations will make Europe more water-resilient, while boosting its zero-pollution and water-resilience ambitions. The EU directive revising the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters entered into force today (11 May), ensuring that the lists are aligned with
Forecasting has always been part science, part instinct. Economists analyze trends, pollsters gather opinions, and analysts build models to anticipate what comes next. Yet in a world where information moves instantly, those traditional methods often struggle to keep pace.
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €1.5 billion Spanish scheme to support farmers affected by a series of adverse meteorological events in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura between 10 November 2025 and 9 February 2026. The Spanish scheme
Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics unveiled a transformable humanoid “mecha” robot featuring a cockpit for a human pilot.
Al-Shaibani held political discussion with the EU's top diplomat as the country looks for assistance to rebuild its economy. Kallas says Brussels can "accompany" transition but warns minorities must be protected.
The EU's regulatory framework for money market funds (MMFs) continues to function well overall, according to a European Commission report published today. The report finds that the market would benefit from additional guidance, which the Commission has issued alongside the
Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.
For the first time since 2017, Donald Trump visits China. Meeting Xi Jinping to discuss Iran, nuclear weapons, trade, and AI, the self-styled US President arrives with a weakened hand. What could this mean for Europe?
US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence.
New data has exposed the climate and air quality impacts of 1,300 global airports – and it’s bad news for Europe.
AI could be a force for good in our careers and lives. It could also lead us down a darker path. Read about three such futures that could become reality, all depending on the action Europe takes now. Imagine it’s 2040 – a future not too far away. Thanks to AI, the economy is
Our Europe Editor Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani following this week’s landmark EU-Syria talks, which saw the full restoration of the Cooperation Agreement between both sides.
The EU is negotiating its biggest-ever budget, and almost nobody agrees on how to spend it. Watch the video!
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its draft revised Guidelines on state aid to the air transport sector. These will replace the existing Guidelines, which were adopted in 2014. Interested parties are invited
Alex Batty vanished in 2017 while on holiday - now he is telling the full story for the first time.
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The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece.
More than 28 million heat pumps have been installed across Europe, outselling traditional gas boilers in many nations.
Exercise Bell Buoy in early May 2026 concluded after two weeks of intense operational activity in Auckland, New Zealand, bringing together international military and maritime partners to strengthen cooperation in an increasingly complex global security environment. Bell Buoy is
People with higher levels of autistic traits may be more likely to cope with anxiety caused by uncertainty by putting their emotions into words, a new study finds.
As Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, AI-enabled warfare, cybersecurity and the deepening US-China tech rivalry are set to dominate talks, even as a breakthrough deal on semiconductors looks unlikely.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.
Macron stated that the government had 'made the right decisions' and reassured that the health situation was 'under control,' while calling on EU countries to adopt protocols that meet 'the most demanding standards'.
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees.
SOCAR has completed its acquisition of Italiana Petroli after securing all regulatory approvals, marking a major expansion of its downstream presence in Italy and strengthening its position in Europe’s energy market.
After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18 stations across the city.
The ban would come just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade across the Atlantic despite fierce opposition from farmers.
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
Fourteen out of 27 EU member states criticised the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which sparked a fierce controversy in Italy, as Brussels called for a suspension of funding.
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the industry, from Canal+ to Grasset, and warning of a threat to creative freedom.
The country’s three main trade unions have called for a nationwide protest against the government’s reforms.
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government’s fiscal reforms.
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More than 100 peacocks now roam Punta Marina in northern Italy, leaving residents searching for humane ways to manage the birds.
“The President of Ukraine has neither been nor is currently a subject of the investigation,” the head of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said on Tuesday, as the president’s former chief of staff appeared in court for a bail hearing.
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has received European approval for a blood test that can detect and rule out Alzheimer’s disease, offering a simpler and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic methods.
Residents in Beijing shared mixed opinions ahead of the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with some hoping for improved ties and others expressing skepticism.
The Foxtrot criminal network was formed in the late 2010s and has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden.
Rare Karabakh horses, prized for their golden coats and stamina, are preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts, safeguarding a centuries-old equestrian heritage.
US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April as the Iran war drove petrol costs up 28% in a year, with real wages falling for the first time in three years, according to government data.
As anticipated in yesterday’s (11 May) ‘Inside EU Health’, the Council and Parliament were able to reach a provisional agreement on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA). The deal was sealed at 6:00 this morning after a punishing 12 hours of negotiations. European policy making is
In 2025, around 334,000 cases of cybercrime were registered in Germany, two-thirds of them from abroad or unknown locations, with many more cases thought to be unreported.
Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.
Final preparations are under way for WUF13 in Baku, with Azerbaijan working across infrastructure, security and visitor services ahead of more than 28,000 participants attending the global urban forum.
The fertilizer crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is tripling costs for farmers. “Less fertilizers means less production for wheat. That’s the basis for bread,” warns COPA President, Massimiliano Giansanti.
From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage.
Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent.
By looking at the places with the lowest search interest this season, Skyscanner has created a list of spots you can visit without battling the crowds.
A fierce debate over the future of European tobacco policy is intensifying after European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi (pictured) suggested that alternative nicotine products such as vapes, heated tobacco devices and nicotine pouches may cause the “same level of damage”