Greece increases number of beaches where sun loungers are banned Commercial activities will be prohibited, but visitors still have access The Independent UK · Apr 28
Purists, Look Away: The Next Porsche 911 GT3 Could Go Turbo Naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in Europe, and it’s not necessarily because that’s what automakers wanted. The EU’s ongoing push for vehicles that consume less fuel and emit fewer CO2 emissions has directly affected the availability of production models powered by NA engines. Only a handful of cars… Motor1 · Apr 28
Trump to burden consumers with a fresh round of tariffs as Americans continue to struggle with the cost of living: report Trump’s newest tariff push is sure to face more challenges in court but is likely to prove sturdier than the one the Supreme Court tossed out The Independent UK · Apr 28
Which European countries have the most teenage entrepreneurs? Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates. Euronews · Apr 28
Journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed as part of US-brokered Polish-Belarusian prisoner swap – as it happened Sakharov prize winner was sentenced to eight years in a penal colony in Belarus in 2021 The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Lufthansa launches ‘economy basic’ – with Europe’s smallest cabin bag allowance Frequent flyers with the highest status will be able to bring an additional roll-along bag on board The Independent UK · Apr 28
Germany suggests Ukraine must lose territory for Russian peace deal IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
EU energy mix: Crisis pushes balance on nuclear, renewables and security The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy. Euronews · Apr 28
Europe Today: Macron renews Eurobonds push amid energy crisis, faces Brussels scepticism Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. Euronews · Apr 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits out at Israel for buying ‘stolen grain’ in growing rift Prospect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz says The Independent UK · Apr 28
Spain, France, Portugal: Renewables race heats up as governments scramble to keep energy bills down "As long as we depend on oil and gas, we will continue to pay the price of other people's wars,” said French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. Euronews · Apr 28
Media freedom ‘under sustained attack’ across EU as public trust drops, report finds Journalists face rising threats while media ownership is concentrated in fewer hands, leading civil liberties group warns The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
London local elections 2026: Ed Davey's Lib Dems battling to clinch 'historic victory' to gain fourth council ‘We go into these elections with our tails up. You will be surprised how well Liberal Democrats do in London,’ Sir Ed Davey tells The Standard Evening Standard · Apr 28
Giorgia Meloni clung to her relationship with Trump – now it’s starting to look like a liability The Italian PM has walked a tightrope between Europe and the US. But the Iran war – and Trump’s attacks on her – have changed everything, says international relations expert Riccardo Alcaro The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28 Ukraine war briefing: Arrests over Russian GRU-linked murder plots in Lithuania Fundraiser for Ukraine was among targets, Lithuanian authorities allege; Kyiv collars Israel over Russian shipments of stolen Ukrainian grain. What we know on day 1,525
Euronews · Apr 28 Taxpayer-funded bottom trawling costs Europe billions. Has Türkiye found the solution? Türkiye’s Gökova Bay shows what happens when bottom trawling is banned. What can other European countries learn?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 UK has wealthy Europe’s ‘third-highest’ rate of young adults not in work or study Resolution Foundation report says ‘crisis’ stems from rising ill-health and a failing system of benefits and job support
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Why and how European airlines may cancel flights – and why passengers shouldn’t worry about holidays Simon Calder shares his advice for passengers concerned about the price and availability of jet fuel
Euronews · Apr 27 Fact-checking claims that Spain's legalised migrants can move to other EU countries Under Sánchez's programme, undocumented migrants who have lived in Spain for at least five months can apply for a one-year temporary residence permit, which has opened the door to disinformation.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 What does Britain need from Labour? Not another new PM, but a government with the guts to take radical action There’s no point searching for a saviour without a genuine change in direction. Real courage is necessary – because Labour still has time to fix what is broken, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 EU faces ‘China shock’ as EV imports drive Beijing’s record surplus with bloc China sold goods worth about $148bn to EU in first quarter of year, but imported just $65bn
Euronews · Apr 27 Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic."
The Conversation · Apr 27 How freak weather and an old-fashioned grid exacerbate energy insecurity The Iran crisis is reshaping how the world produces, uses and secures energy. This is no temporary shock. It has become a structural stress test of energy systems, industrial production and government strategy.
Euronews · Apr 27 US lawmakers urge EU not to water down deforestation law ahead of review After meeting US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder on Monday, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall said the top priority is to ensure the bloc’s anti-deforestation rules address the global challenge of deforestation, while continuing to support implementation and provide further clarification.