Seville halts mosque building permit after Vox legal challenge
The scheme, promoted by the Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, includes a prayer hall, ablution rooms, a courtyard and a 30-metre minaret alongside social and cultural…
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Brother of Nice truck terrorist arrested near the Promenade des Anglais
Local residents had repeatedly complained about his behavior, describing him as aggressive and intimidating.
AfD hits all-time high of 28 per cent in new German poll, CDU slumps to 22 per cent
These results reflect deep voter dissatisfaction with the current centre-left coalition of Christian Democrats and Socialists.
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Italy expels Russian attachés over alleged spy ring inside its intelligence services
Tajani has dismissed any counter-measure as political retaliation rather than a decision based on evidence.
Brussels cuts Airbnb rentals by nearly a quarter, but professional hosts still rule
Around 1,500 homes and rooms have been unlisted from Airbnb since June 2025, reducing the number of listings from 6,171 to 4,750.
Labour MPs press Burnham to dilute migration reforms
Almost 80 Labour MPs wrote a letter to Andy Burnham, the party's presumptive next leader and prime minister-in-waiting, warning that he risked "losing progressive…
Brussels charges Meta over ‘addictive’ design of Instagram and Facebook
"Protecting the physical and mental health of Europeans must be a priority for social media platforms".
Volkswagen to slash model range in half, cut production by 10 per cent
The move is part of a broader far ranging cost-cutting and efficiency drive as the group confronts a sharp downturn in its core European and Chinese markets.
Passengers pull man back inside after Ryanair window detaches in mid-air
The injured man, a tourist from Serbia aged 61, was taken to hospital in Thessaloniki with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.
Morocco fans riot in London and Dutch cities after World Cup defeat by France
Four people were arrested and officers in riot gear were sent in to clear the street, which reopened at about 1am.
Dutch minister forced to cancel surprise visit to asylum center because it’s too unsafe
Previous visits by ministers and officials have sometimes been met with protests or required heightened security.
Parliament clears digital euro talks after right-wing groups force a vote
A third file in the same single currency package, on the legal tender status of euro banknotes and coins, was not contested.
Orbán’s Fidesz rallies at presidential palace against plan to remove Sulyok
Sulyok, elected in 2024 by a Fidesz-dominated parliament, has refused to resign and has referred the proposal to the Council of Europe's Venice Commission.
EU ministers move to unlock Hungary’s frozen recovery billions
"We can already feel a strong wind of change across Hungary," von der Leyen said after meeting Magyar.
Labour opens nominations set to hand Andy Burnham the keys to Downing Street
Candidates need the backing of 81 of Labour's 402 MPs to reach the ballot, a threshold Burnham is expected to clear comfortably. Nominations close on July 16.
Brussels proposes asset freezes and travel bans for migrant smugglers
The European Commission and the EU's foreign policy chief presented the plan on July 9, 2026. It now needs the unanimous backing of all 27 member states.
Deadly wildfire sweeps southern Spain as Andalusia declares emergency
At least 12 people have died, some of them found inside their vehicles, as Andalusia's regional government raises the alert to emergency phase and evacuates four…
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German company bankruptcies highest in over two decades
In the April-to-June period, there were 4,996 insolvencies of partnerships and corporations.
EU Consultation on tobacco products directive draws overwhelming opposition
According to an analysis published today by Path to Smoke-Free and We Are Innovation, more than 82,000 submissions were received from 138 countries.
European Parliament approves ‘mini-chat control’
A motion to reject the extension failed to achieve the absolute majority needed in the second-reading procedure.
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian strikes on refineries
Shipments made under pre-existing intergovernmental agreements, including a supply deal with Mongolia, are exempt.
Spain pushes vast new joint borrowing plan, setting up clash with northern states
The Commission would centralise part of the funding programmes now run separately by national treasuries, issuing bonds and passing the proceeds back to participating…
German MPs order hundreds of iPhones on taxpayers’ expense, many go to family
In the final quarter alone, 43.5 per cent of all devices were ordered, including 402 iPhones and 191 iPads worth almost €550,000.
Erdogan presents NATO leaders with personalised revolvers
The gesture was accompanied by a letter from the Turkish side waiving export restrictions on the weapons.
Taxpayer-funded reception to mark French assisted dying law sparks outcry
Public money is being used to celebrate one of the most ethically divisive pieces of legislation in recent French history.
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Polish journalists protest purge of public media in Hungary comparing it to Tusk’s actions
In their statement they recall events that took place in Poland in December 2023, days after the present centre-left government led by Tusk took power.
Irish police hunt asylum seeker over killing of US migration activist
Carney, a mother of one who worked locally in healthcare support, had roots in Kerry through her grandparents.
Poll show Le Pen beating any oppenent in 2027 presidential election
According to an Ifop survey for newspaper Le Figaro and TV station LCI, conducted immediately after Le Pen announced her candidacy.
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Poland lobbies for NATO pipeline extension to cover eastern flank
"The dual-use nature of pipelines provides the opportunity to build security for NATO's entire eastern flank, so this is also an opportunity for me and all of central…
US strikes Iran for second day as Trump declares Hormuz truce over
The US President said the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran in June was finished.