Weather tracker: Early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe South-western France could hit 25C, while a powerful Nor’easter is forecast to bring blizzards to Boston The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
EU's 'Made in Europe' proposal suffers another delay The French-led European Commission’s push to embed a so-called European preference in public procurement is attracting heavy lobbying from opposed EU capitals and foreign partners, like the United States and the United Kingdom. Euronews · Feb 23
"We can’t wait to get back to all these cities we haven’t played in so long." Prog legends Rush announce first European and UK live dates for 13 years Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have announced the UK and EU leg of the band's Fifty Something tour - but you'll have to wait a while Metal Hammer · Feb 23
One Europe, one market: Can the EU turn 27 economies into one powerhouse? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the “One Europe, One Market” strategy, a plan to fully integrate the EU’s single market by 2027 to help the bloc catch up with the United States and China. Euronews · Feb 23
Europe's 'loud killer': Which countries suffer most from noise pollution? Long-term high noise exposure is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health issues. A new report reveals Europe's loudest and quietest corners. Euronews · Feb 23
EU fails to agree on new sanctions on Russia ahead of fourth anniversary of war – Europe live Hungary’s veto prevents EU countries from adopting latest round of sanctions The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
In numbers: Four years of Russia’s devastating war with Ukraine Russia launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II four years ago The Independent UK · Feb 23
Delays to Russia sanctions 'failure for Europe,' Swedish foreign minister tells Euronews The Swedish foreign minister told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that any delays to EU sanctions or support to Ukraine weaken pressure on Moscow at a critical moment in Russia's war on the eve of its four-year anniversary. Euronews · Feb 23
Is Europe too dependent on foreign payment systems? What if global allies, like the United States, suddenly stopped offering their payment services in Europe? Take our poll. Euronews · Feb 23
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A groundbreaking Tracey Emin exhibit, Van Gogh through the lens of yellow, and the return of cinema's favourite masked maniac. Here's what to look out for this week. Euronews · Feb 23
The Secret Power of Swastika at Your Door In many Indian homes, you’ll notice a small red or yellow symbol drawn carefully near the entrance. For some, it’s just a normal daily routine or tradition. For others, it carries deep emotional and spiritual meaning. The Swastika placed at the main door is not about decoration. It is about… Times Life · Feb 23
Europe’s wealth divide mapped: Where are adults richest and poorest? Average and median wealth per adult varies widely across Europe. See how your country ranks. Euronews · Feb 23
Digital health across Europe: Which country leads access to electronic health records and literacy? Most European countries have made progress in access to electronic health records. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement. Low levels of digital health literacy in some countries remain another key challenge. Euronews · Feb 23
4 years of war in Ukraine, in photos Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. This photo gallery looks back at four years of war. The Independent UK · Feb 23
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23 How an annual ‘wedding flight’ of 1,000 virgin queens is ensuring the revival of Europe’s dark bee The Belgian ceremony attracts beekeepers from the Netherlands, France and Germany keen to boost dark bee numbers and stop the spread of the hybrid honeybee
Euronews · Feb 22 EU demands Trump to deliver on trade pledges after tariffs blocked The European Commission demanded the US honor its trade commitments after the Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's tariffs. A top EU lawmaker has since moved to pause ratification of last year's EU-US trade deal.
Salon · Feb 22 AOC vs. Marco: First throwdown of 2028? In Munich, Ocasio-Cortez trips over unanswerable question, while Rubio lulls Europeans with smooth-criminal talk
Euronews · Feb 22 80% of Spanish apples contain residues of several toxic pesticides at the same time A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Hungary threatens block EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute A unanimous decision from the 27-nation bloc is required for the sanctions to pass
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 22 Retail DDR5 memory prices slowly drop in Europe despite ongoing shortages — overdue pricing correction could be beginning in some regions Prices of some 32 GB DDR5 memory kits in Europe are dropping.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Johnson’s Ukraine comments typical of his attention-seeking, says Independent editor-in-chief Boris Johnson's call for non-combat troops from the UK and Europe to be deployed immediately to Ukraine is "reckless and irresponsible," Geordie Greig told Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 22 Rising temperatures in Europe open door to spread of chikungunya virus Chikungunya, a painful mosquito-borne disease once mostly confined to tropical regions, could now be transmitted across large parts of Europe as rising temperatures caused by climate change allow the virus to survive in more places for longer periods, researchers warn.
Euronews · Feb 22 American rights to free speech vs. European rights to set their own rules Europeans and Americans talk past each other while rivals watch. The EU can set its own standards, but in an interconnected economy, decoupling fantasies and grandstanding won’t help.
Euronews · Feb 22 The major hospitality brands opening new hotels in Europe in 2026 Nearly 124,000 new hotel rooms are projected across Europe this year, with global hospitality giants among the most anticipated openings.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 EU entry-exit system: ‘Just run that past me again …’ The Man Who Pays His Way: There seems to be no end to the questions and confusion about Europe’s digital borders scheme