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Albania, Hong Kong and Egypt tipped as the trending destinations to watch in 2027
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.
New Baths of Trajan museum opens: Great Mosaic and Painted City restored
Trajan’s Baths in Colle Oppio will host a new museum where visitors can admire two major Roman works, the Great Mosaic and the Painted City. Entries will be limited to protect them.
Germany's Merz accuses AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing' in Bundestag clash with Weidel
The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort to form a state government.
Qatar’s budget deficit more than doubles to €5bn in second quarter amid LNG disruption
The first-half shortfall has exceeded Qatar’s original full-year forecast. Doha has said cuts to operating spending exclude salaries and capital projects, while European gas buyers face delivery cancellations extending into early November as the Iran war postpones revenue.
From tram depot to contemporary art: A new cultural centre looks beyond the Silk Road
A former industrial site now houses Uzbekistan's first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art. Its opening exhibition brings together local and international artists, while partnerships with major museums extend its reach abroad.
France co-hosts major space summit with Germany despite US firms' withdrawals and Merz absence
France is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week, as Europe finds itself at a strategic crossroads.
Exclusive: Investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan
Former Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons officials say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals amid the country's ongoing civil war.
European gas prices keep climbing as IEA calls for emergency reserves
With European gas prices hitting the highest since early 2023, the International Energy Agency says governments should consider strategic reserves, more flexible contracts and closer international cooperation to prepare for future natural gas shortages.
Pledges for action in Europe as PISA results show drop in child reading and maths skills
The OECD's latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading.
'A gamble with our lives': Ex-Anthropic researcher warns of AI 'catastrophe'
Jacob Coxon says AI executives privately fear catastrophe while racing to build it anyway. His exit follows a summer of AI containment failures and a new push in Congress to ban superintelligent AI outright.
Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
EU court dismisses Hungarian bid to block frozen Russian asset aid for Ukraine
The EU's General Court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over decisions relating to the bloc's Common Foreign and Security Policy. The case comes after Budapest's new government, unlike its predecessor, moved this week to expel 10 Russian diplomats.
'A scam': Glastonbury fans furious over music festival's historically high ticket prices for 2027
Many music fans are criticising the 2027 festival price hike as “not fair” and "a scam". Would you pay around €480 for Glasto?
SFDR : EU sustainable finance compromise exposes EPP fault line over tobacco exclusions
A European Parliament compromise on reforming the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has opened a politically sensitive dispute over whether entire industries should be excluded from sustainable investment — with fossil fuels offered a conditional transition
Sweden is preparing for AI-powered election interference. What does that defence actually look like?
Polling published by the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency last week found that 64% of Swedish adults think attempts by foreign actors to influence Sweden this year are either very or quite likely.
Finland completes work on 200km fence along border with Russia
Helsinki says the fence will help protect NATO's longest border as concerns grow over Russian hybrid activity and the potential use of migration to exert pressure on the country.
Swiss and French train stations named among best in Europe – with Germany free-falling down rankings
The latest European Railway Station Index ranks the top 60 busiest railway stations in Europe – and there are clear winners and losers.
Google to invest €13bn in Finnish AI data centres, its biggest European push yet
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.
Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ceuta President urges the EU to take firm action against Morocco, as the city is 'on the brink of collapse'
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.
France 'will reject extremism' and Le Pen in presidential election, Haddad says
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 rally in Paris over sexual violence law
Women’s rights activists gather outside France’s Justice Ministry as lawmakers begin examining a proposed law on sexual violence.
Flower-crowned cows bring Alpine tradition to Gstaad festival
Decorated cows descend from Alpine pastures into Gstaad for Switzerland's Züglete festival, drawing crowds, music and visitors from around the world.
UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation against West Bank settler sanctions
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.
Rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German wiki, and it stayed secret for weeks
The latest report of an OpenAI agent swarm attack has prompted calls from MEPs for the EU's AI Office to "use its new powers" to "counter agentic risks" rather than letting companies self-report incidents.
US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan
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.
The European commute: Which EU country spends the most time getting to work?
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.
Another Hungarian veto slows Ukraine's EU accession process
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.
The Trump show: Republicans put president centre stage in unprecdented US midterms convention
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.
Oil surges past $100 a barrel again as US-Iran clashes intensify
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.
Watch: Archaeologists uncover 38 skeletons at ancient Peru citadel
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.
Athens cracks down on e-scooters as Europe sounds safety alarm
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.
Around one-third of young Europeans are "functionally illiterate", education expert says
Maciej Jakubowski, director of the Educational Research Institute, says the OECD PISA report shows "a decline in most European countries".
Alonnisos, Liepāja and Dalsland: The lesser-known destinations to put on your radar for 2027
Intrepid Travel’s annual ‘Not Hot List’ highlights under-the-radar spots where your tourism spending could really make a difference.
Former Spanish minister: Ceuta incident was a "hybrid attack" aimed at "weakening" the EU
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.
Iran’s opposition elects its tenth female secretary-general
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
South Park creators troll Donald Trump by changing name of show to 'South America'
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'.
Thailand investigates after British influencer dies following penis enlargement operation
The case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures.
Commission inaugurates Europe's largest industrial carbon capture and storage facility in the Netherlands
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
Kaja Kallas under fire from EU capitals when she needs them most
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.
Occupied territory or colonial remnant? The nuance behind the British bases in Cyprus
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.
Fighting the illicit tobacco trade: EU not up to the task
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
‘Migration is very much back on the agenda,' EU diplomat forewarns
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!
Tavira custody businesses face scrutiny following regulatory action and disputed civil claim
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
Immersed in tradition: A guide to celebrating the grape harvest in Portugal's Douro region
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.
Trump takes aim at Canadian alcohol in latest trade war escalation
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.
Commission approves €30 million Portuguese state aid for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies
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
Between peace and war: Germany's battle against hybrid threats
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?
Broken gadget? The EU’s repair directive makes manufacturers fix it
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!