Google will spend at least €13 billion on data centres and digital infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, its largest single investment in Europe, in a bet on the country's cheap power and climate.
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Juan Jesús Vivas accused Rabat of pursuing a “harassment policy” aimed at suffocating the exclave, while the Spanish government and the EU continue to regard Morocco as a trusted partner in addressing irregular migration.
Polls suggest far-right veteran Marine Le Pen is on course to become France’s next president, though the race remains in its early stages. But EU minister Haddad says voters will reject her.
Women’s rights activists gather outside France’s Justice Ministry as lawmakers begin examining a proposed law on sexual violence.
Decorated cows descend from Alpine pastures into Gstaad for Switzerland's Züglete festival, drawing crowds, music and visitors from around the world.
The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967 and has seen a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza, which broke out following the Hamas militant group's attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023.
The latest report of a swarm attack, this time by OpenAI agents on a German wiki forum earlier this year, has prompted the company to admit that its own incident reporting needs to improve.
US CENTCOM said crews were warned to abandon ship before its strikes after the IRGC fired missiles at a US Navy warship twice in two days. Tehran launched missile strikes on US targets in Jordan and warned tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate.
Just how long do Europeans spend getting to work? Across the continent, the daily average commute sits at 48 minutes, but that hides a massive divide.
Hungary is making its backing for Ukrainian membership conditional on laws protecting minority rights. According to Foreign Minister Anita Orbán, Kyiv is already working on the required changes.
Trump delivers Wednesday's keynote and returns for Thursday's finale after Vice President JD Vance speaks. Cabinet members and candidates in closely watched House and Senate races are also on the programme.
Brent crude has shot up to above $100 a barrel after US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on Jordan, the latest escalation in the conflict that has kept the Strait of Hormuz largely shut since February.
Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb with the remains of 38 people and gold and copper objects at the ancient Chan Chan site in northern Peru.
In the first eight months of 2026, a total of 6,127 checks were carried out on electric scooter users across the Attica region and 3,700 offences were recorded.
Maciej Jakubowski, director of the Educational Research Institute, says the OECD PISA report shows "a decline in most European countries".
Intrepid Travel’s annual ‘Not Hot List’ highlights under-the-radar spots where your tourism spending could really make a difference.
Arancha González Laya, formerly Spain's foreign affairs minister under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, says the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta was "an attack" on an external border of the European Union.
The election of Mahnaz Maimanat (pictured) to lead the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran highlights more than three decades of continuous female leadership within one of Iran’s principal organised opposition movements. An important development has taken place within the
In response to Apple and Google capitulating to Donald Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ and Trump's AI-generated attempt to rebrand New Mexico to 'New America', Emmy-winning satirical TV show South Park is changing its name to 'South America'.
The case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures.
The Yara Sluiskil plant, the largest commercial carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Europe has started its operations in Sluikil, a village in the Zeeland province of the Netherlands. The CO2 will be transported by ship and permanently stored under the Norwegian North
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas is on a collision course with European capitals at a time when her institutional role is being increasingly challenged.
Experts say that it's too emotive to refer to the British Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus as an 'occupation', instead they are colonial remnants that provide mixed benefits to both sides.
From illicit production to smuggling, the illicit tobacco trade continues to pose a serious problem for the EU, as it negatively impacts its finances, public health and security, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). Although the European Commission
Good morning. Angela Skujins here on newsletter duty, writing this while I watch the sun rise over the tarmac at Brussels Zaventem airport. I came here outrageously early because Europe Today never stops, and neither does this newsletter!
Public records show that businesses associated with Tavira have undergone changes to their custody operations following regulatory intervention in Dubai and Monaco. Separately, Tavira Monaco is a defendant in English civil proceedings concerning shares provided as collateral
The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up their sleeves and join an immersive journey from vine to glass.
The US president has escalated his standoff with Ottawa with new tariffs and an alcohol ban, prompting Carney to warn there will be a price to pay for standing firm.
The European Commission has approved a €30 million state aid scheme for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework
Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?
The EU’s Right to Repair Directive wants manufacturers to repair your electronics and reduce 35 million tons of waste from broken appliances. Watch the video!
Ceuta's mayor Juan Jesús Vivas has requested greater European support for the continuing crisis in the Spanish enclave after 80.000 crossed the border illegally last month. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government has decided to expel 10 Russian diplomats over "unacceptable"
Norway's royal family, led by new King Haakon VIII, foreign royals, heads of state and dignitaries are taking part in the procession to Oslo's Lutheran cathedral on foot.
The three co-rapporteurs, including Renew Europe’s Christophe Grudler (ITRE), outline the priorities in Parliament’s draft report on the Industrial Accelerating Act, (IAA), as they finished their draft report this week. For Liberals and Democrats, the IAA report is seen as
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?
EU-Russia tensions collide with decades of scientific cooperation at ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment. As fusion becomes a strategic EU priority, Brussels faces a dilemma over its continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology.
The Kazakh Government has announced the formation of a pool of 215 investment projects totaling 78.6 billion US dollars, marking the start of a new investment cycle, Qazinform News Agency cites the government’s press service. Kazakhstan is launching a new investment cycle with
Elsewhere in Ukraine, a Russian drone strike killed civilians at a checkpoint on the border with Moldova, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine said on Wednesday.
Analysis of nearly 1,000 bones found in three caves in Granada shows that cannibalism was a recurring Neolithic practice, with signs of collective violence, possible rituals and skulls turned into containers.
Carbon capture and storage has been found to be “technically uncertain and very high cost”.
It is not only the number of steps per day but also the walking pace that matters for lowering the risk of early death, according to new research.
France’s Champagne region is facing an extraordinary harvest collapse. Yet consumers should not expect the number of bottles reaching shops to halve — at least not yet.
Premium economy is getting an upgrade as airlines make flying more private, comfortable and luxurious – just without the hefty business class price tag.
On her visit to Nuuk, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200 million Global Gateway Partnership Package, to be invested in and with Greenland this year and the next. The EU, Greenland and Denmark have also reinforced their partnership
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."
On a 25-day road trip we travel along a coastline of striking contrasts, from Roman cities and Venetian towns to pebble beaches, islands and roads overlooking some of Europe's most spectacular scenery.
The European Central Bank is all but certain to raise interest rates on Thursday, with investors pricing the move at near-total probability, but the decision is more awkward than the numbers suggest as inflation is being driven almost entirely by energy with underlying
US military says it destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on a Navy warship. Iran struck a US military base in Jordan with missiles in retaliation, the Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday. Jordan's army said it shot down 18 missiles from Iran
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