On 9 September, Biodiversa+ launched the BiodivFuture call to support innovative research on the biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories of novel ecosystems. Novel ecosystems are ecosystems that, often as a result of human influence, differ from
The European Commission is redirecting resources to keep pace with Moldova's fast reform drive, even as its accession stays politically coupled with Ukraine's Hungary-stalled bid.
Preparing for major surgery should not skip mental preparation for a successful recovery, a new study says.
A Chamonix local official says his town urgently needs to prepare for the dangers of falling chunks of glacier or rock.
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The best city breaks don’t always need taxis, metros or complicated transport plans. A new index has ranked the most walkable up-and-coming destinations around the world, with European cities dominating the list.
On 9 September, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Regulation to modernize and simplify the EU's public procurement framework to support effective investments in public services and infrastructure in line with the Union's policy objectives. Drawing on
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
Brent topped $100 after fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks. Eurostat data shows which European countries buy the most oil and who is most exposed.
The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.
The global average air temperature in August was 1.65°C above the pre-industrial reference value. With prolonged and early heatwaves, Western Europe broke the summer temperature record set in 2003.
Speaking on Spanish public TV on Wednesday, Sánchez criticised the National Intelligence Centre for failing to anticipate the mass sea crossing. However, the agency had warned its Moroccan counterparts and police chiefs in Ceuta and Melilla.
The EU climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally and that summer in western Europe was the warmest it had measured.
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
British parliamentarians, former ministers, researchers and security experts gathered at the House of Lords in London for the sixth TRENDS Annual Forum on Political Islam, focusing on Muslim Brotherhood networks in Europe, education, funding and digital influence. The London
A newspaper has released a video filmed in 2025 by police during a night patrol. The officer behind most of the extremist comments is a former paratrooper with close ties to the far-right National Rally party.
The European Commission wants to cut the EU’s public procurement rulebook from around 900 pages to 200, in a sweeping reform that aims to simplify tendering while giving governments greater scope to favour European economic and security interests, writes Catherine Feore.
Zelenskyy travelled from Moldova to Oslo to attend the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
This week on The Ring, EU lawmakers clash over the Ceuta migration crisis. From Morocco’s role and Spain’s response to whether EU member states are doing enough to help out when one member state comes under pressure, the debate raises more questions than answers.
The state agency also confirms that Spaniards have already endured 61 days of heatwave conditions so far this year, more than in any other year.
The European Commission calls it the Affordable Housing Act and says it can “truly bring a change in people’s lives”. But how much will it actually do to make housing more affordable, asks Catherine Feore? The tension at the heart of the proposal is that Brussels is making
The EU executive has proposed a legislation introducing a European preference in public procurement for strategic public services, a move that clearly targets Chinese companies in a market valued at €2 billion annually.
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
As temperatures soar past 50°C, Qatar taps cutting-edge engineering and cooling technology to keep cities productive. From district cooling networks to climate-conscious architecture, we explore how Qatar is redefining what it means to live, work and thrive in extreme
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.
The EPP and other right-wing groups are pushing for a resolution that would criticise Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and call for a tougher migration policy, while the Socialists and Democrats are expected to defend Spain and call for greater European solidarity.
The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.
The blast at a temporary storage site for wartime munitions near the town of Sarmada left 11 others injured, with rescue teams still searching for survivors. A person is killed or wounded by unexploded ordnance every six hours in Syria today, according to humanitarian workers.
It is the second such incident in Poland in days and the prime minister says tough new regulations are needed.
Five deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.
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The European Commission has approved funding to tackle the crisis in Ceuta, supporting border control, reception and returns, while Frontex, Europol and the EUAA also step up their assistance.
A damning report from the European Court of Auditors identifies insufficient grid infrastructure and interconnectors across EU countries as major barriers to unlocking a fully integrated energy market.
The link between consuming very hot drinks and oesophageal cancer has been established by the world’s largest study into the subject yet.
The EU has introduced a framework to support long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities. Airbnb warns it creates regulatory uncertainty without improving long-term housing outcomes.
Some of the injured people have already been taken to hospital, while emergency services remain at the scene.
Customers are increasingly using generative AI to visualise tattoo ideas, while artists use it for photo restoration and design references.
Cyprus’ Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets via Egypt from 2028, with Greece offering an onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed their backing for the plan at their El Alamein summit.
Researchers say the attack was likely part of a wider operation to steal cryptocurrency and login credentials by tricking users through a fake Google verification check to trick victims.
"Short-term rental activity" grew 93 percent across four major letting platforms between 2018 and 2024, according to the EU.
Hungary has formally notified Brussels it has met its rule-of-law conditions, a step that could unlock €4.2bn in EU funds and restore access for researchers and students who were left out of European programs.
Attacks on education have surged worldwide. Education Above All Foundation's Dr Maleiha Malik says keeping children learning is possible, but conflict-caused damage cannot be undone easily.
Beijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world's foremost intergovernmental body.
The festival celebrates African heritage, between the "culture we inherit" and the "reality we build". It takes place on 11 and 12 September in Braga.
Elite players in Spain’s women’s national team and staff to be given access to fertility treatments to ease up pressure and better plan if or when to become mothers. The decision comes as Europe grapples with falling fertility rates.
Nazym Kyzaibay recounts her rise from a young boxer to Central Asia’s first female three-time world boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medallist.
New data predicts which destinations are tipped to take off in 2027, with major sporting events and a spectacular solar eclipse also set to shape where travellers choose to go next year.
Trajan’s Baths in Oppian Hill will host a new museum where visitors to Rome can admire the Great Mosaic and the Painted City, two massive ancient artworks buried near the Colosseum that are estimated to date from the 1st century.
Tributes have been paid to Lucia Sisic, who had a lifelong experience with a heart condition.
