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Music bans and fines for peeing: Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer
To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Europe’s beaches this summer.
Literary world gets 'privileged' stage at one of Portugal's biggest music festivals
In this 18th edition of NOS Alive, a key innovation is the Literary Stage, a space for books, writing and the power of stories, showing how a music festival can also embrace other arts.
Ukraine's commander-in-chief says turning point in war with Russia 'still a long way off'
"The aggressor has not abandoned its plans for the complete occupation of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions," Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote in a post on Telegram.
The Oasis and Glastonbury effect: How 2025 was a record year for UK music tourism
New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million music tourists while spending hit a new high of £11.2 billion (€13.1 billion).
Greek anti-terrorist police arrest three for deadly bombings targeting politicians
The 1 July dawn attacks in the northern city of Thessaloniki targeted the homes and vehicles of three politicians from Greece's ruling New Democracy party with homemade gas canister explosives.
EU agrees to open new phase of membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Ukraine and Moldova will formally open cluster six of accession negotiations on 14 July. This leaves them with four clusters still blocked.
Metropolitan Police investigating donations to hard-right Reform party, UK media say
Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations.
Spain: Nine injured in fourth San Fermín bull run in Pamplona
The fourth San Fermin bull run was once again a fast and dangerous dash along the cobbled streets of Pamplona.
How this country's faiths have coexisted for centuries
Azerbaijan is highlighting centuries of religious coexistence as part of its national identity and cultural diplomacy.
Luxury paper made in Italy from waste : a way to reduce pressure on forests
Did you know that something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee can help create eco-friendly paper? In Italy, a historic paper mill is turning agricultural and textile waste into raw materials to replace part of the cellulose traditionally sourced from trees.
‘Serious concern’: Nine European countries urge EU to ease Entry/Exit System border checks
Airports and airlines have also joined the chorus of criticism, once again warning of the disruption caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES).
Majority of 12 victims of Spain wildfires believed to be foreigners, officials say
Around 500 firefighters, backed by Spain's Military Emergency Unit, battled to contain the flames and search for victims. Around 800 people were evacuated, including nearly 200 to temporary shelters.
Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard – see the full list
Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.
Germany puts the squeeze on Lime and Bolt with tougher e-scooter liability rules
Rental scooters represented around one-fifth of insured e-scooters in 2023 but accounted for roughly 40% of claims.
From AI to greenlash: How is climate disinformation evolving?
Experts say climate disinformation is evolving to increasingly focus on picking apart green policies. In the background, other developments include a surge in AI-generated content of natural disasters.
Global oil demand set for first annual drop since the COVID-19 pandemic, IEA says
Global oil consumption is on course to shrink this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy Agency has said, as the war between the US and Iran throttled Gulf exports, though the IEA also noted supply increased in June.
Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair.
Hungary to join European Prosecutor's Office, allowing probes into Orbán-era corruption allegations
The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government.
Travel to Europe continues to grow in 2026 with Greece, Italy and Malta leading the way
Amid turbulence across the tourism sector, international visitor numbers to Europe increased by 5% year-to-date, according to European Travel Commission data, with Greece, Italy and Malta recording the largest increases in arrivals.
Italy's poorest region relies on Cuban doctors despite US pressure to cut ties
Calabria is opposed to the US push to end Cuba's medical missions in the region, saying the region can't afford to lose the doctors.
French economy minister on Spain's debt proposal: 'It's interesting'
French Economy Minister Roland Lescure reacts to Spain's proposal for a new joint EU debt instrument worth up to €850 billion, while warning of potential risks. "If one country transfers its debt to the whole community, that might be an incentive for that country to take on
17-year-old girl dies during France World Cup celebrations
Emergency responders attempted to resuscitate the girl, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
How NATO leaders reacted to Erdoğan's elaborate firearm gift
Set in a wooden display box, the gift came with a sign reading: "Gümüşay, the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country”.
Spain wildfire victims appeared to abandon evacuation route
The victims were looking for "an exit that was not the designated one" and ended up crossing a dry riverbed where the rapidly advancing flames caught up with them, authorities said.
EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle 'addictive' design features
The European Commission has taken aim at infinite scroll and autoplay on Instagram and Facebook, finding that Meta failed to adequately mitigate the risks its platforms pose to users' mental health, including children.
Latest news bulletin | July 10th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Serve and protect: How Europe can stabilise the Middle East by saving its culture and infrastructure
Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Moana' - A pointless waste of time and money
Disney continues to live-action remake their animated classics. 'Moana' is the latest - and youngest - to fall foul to a cynical strategy which needs to end.
Apollo hijacks easyJet takeover with £5.7bn bid, trumping Castlelake
The budget airline easyJet has swung behind a £5.7 billion (€6.6bn) takeover proposal from the US private equity giant Apollo, abandoning its support for a rival American bidder days after agreeing to that offer.
Panic on Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki as debris shatters window, injures passenger
The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki's Macedonia Airport. Meanwhile, the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Chat Control 1.0 passed the European Parliament — through the back door
A loophole in parliamentary procedure allowed MEPs to extend mass scanning of private communications until 2026 — without a direct vote on the substance of the law.
Spain wildfire near Almeria kills 11 and sparks major evacuations
Spain is battling a deadly wildfire in Los Gallardos, near Almeria, where at least 11 people had died by 10 July after flames swept through a semi-arid area near the Sierra de los Filabres.
Travelling to Central Asia? Discover the natural wonders of Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region
Zhetysu is one of Kazakhstan's most diverse regions, combining deserts, mountains, waterfalls, lakes and ancient monuments in a single journey. Here's what to see in this remarkable corner of Central Asia.
Sea off Faro warms to 26.1 ºC during two marine heatwaves
The Portuguese Navy, through the Hydrographic Institute, recorded two marine heatwaves off Faro between 15 June and 9 July, with sea temperature peaking at 26.1°C, according to data from the Faro Coastal Buoy.
Lagarde: EU must address weakness, leverage strengths
Europe must look at its own weaknesses, but also leverage them in a very turbulent global scenario - the words of the President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde in an exclusive interview with Euronews’ Europe editor, Maria Tadeo.
Sir Anthony Hopkins signs recording contract and drops first single at 88
“Music was my first desire, my first wish,” Hopkins said in a statement. “I’ve been composing music all my life."
Bayeux tapestry arrives at British Museum after historic transfer
The nearly 70-metre-long work depicting William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England arrived at the British Museum in London at about 3am on Friday.
90 minutes of tension for the heart: how World Cup stress can trigger a heart attack
Scientific evidence shows that emotional stress during the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable fans.
Volkswagen unveils four-year plan but lacks backing for overhaul with up to 100,000 job cuts
Volkswagen's proposed restructuring plan failed to win backing from the labour bloc on the company's supervisory board on Thursday, leaving uncertainty over additional job cuts and factory closures. The carmaker nevertheless laid out plans to reduce production capacity and
Safer cars, safer roads: New rules take effect
European roads are among the safest in the world, but the number of deaths and injuries from road accidents is still too high. Thanks to the EU’s General Safety Regulation, many safety systems have already been mandatory for all newly registered cars and vans since 2024.
Podcast | What's keeping NATO together and what's pulling it apart?
With the escalation of the war in Ukraine, the deteriorating EU-US relationship, and the unstable situation in the Middle East, what's the state of the NATO alliance?
Where in Europe are scaleup companies performing best?
Europe's startup landscape is changing fast. Scaleups are driving jobs and innovation across the EU, but which countries and industries are leading the growth race?
Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe
China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July.
Watch: The brand new European crypto regulations that global companies could potentially bypass
The EU just built a massive financial fortress to tame the wild part of the market. Brussels wanted to replace a chaotic patchwork of 27 national rules with one strict system. But here goes a surprise: the brand new rulebook might already be obsolete.
Survey of city economic experts: Cities are driving Draghi’s competitiveness agenda, but need EU recognition to scale action
City administrations are taking decisive action to advance the goals in Mario Draghi’s report on European competitiveness, from strengthening strategic sectors such as AI, clean energy and defence, to turning innovation into economic deployment. But city leaders warn that
The Rolling Stones - 'Foreign Tongues': Euronews Culture's review and verdict
The album cover leaves something to be desired... But optics aside, the Rolling Stones astonish in the way they expand their late creative burst and prove they've lost none of their momentum.
Newsletter: Money talks, but first listen to Lagarde
In today's newsletter: An exclusive interview with EBC President Christine Lagarde, the Spanish proposal of €850 billion of EU common borrowing, and ambassadors race to the 21st sanctions package against Russia finish line.
Pyongyang vows to strengthen nuclear force 'in quality and quantity'
North Korean leaders also laid out plans to accelerate the building of modern naval bases and to upgrade combat systems, per KCNA.
Europe's Cloud moment: The DMA must now deliver
The European Commission’s preliminary conclusion that Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should fall under the Digital Markets Act marks a turning point. Cloud computing is no longer a background technology market. It is the infrastructure on which Europe’s businesses,