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EU weighs limited fiscal flexibility on energy after Meloni pushEU weighs fiscal flexibility measures to tackle the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis after Meloni push, but warns of limits of expansionary policy.

Europe’s top tech boss warns Brussels is driving AI companies awayThe EU wants to regulate and subsidize its way to AI relevance, but ASML’s boss says the bloc is creating obstacles for companies before it has created the demand for AI applications that would make Europe competitive.

Girl, two, dies after being left in car as extreme heat sweeps SpainA two-year-old girl has died of heatstroke in north-west Spain after being accidentally left in her father’s car during an unseasonably hot spell that could push temperatures in some areas to 38C (100F).

EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortagesThe boss of EasyJet has said the airline will not be affected by jet fuel shortages this summer, but says people are booking flights later because of the uncertainty caused by Iran war.

Spain to launch biggest forest fire campaign after record losses last year, Sánchez saysSpain is one of the southern European countries on the front line of climate change as higher average temperatures stoke heatwaves, droughts and forest fires.

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intelIran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, one sign it is rapidly rebuilding certain military capabilities degraded by US-Israeli strikes, according to two sources familiar with US intelligence assessments. Four sources told CNN that US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is reconstituting much faster than initially estimated.

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Best beaches on Cyprus: Our complete guide to both the Greek and Turkish sides of the islandCyprus is a Mediterranean paradise where some of the best beaches in Europe are waiting. This sunny island, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, framed by golden sandy beaches and formed under the influence of a unique mix of Greek and Turkish cultures, is located where Europe meets Asia and Africa.

Zoé Manset: My Top 5 restaurants for a fabulous post-theatre meal in Londonf you, like me, find yourself buzzing with excitement whenever you leave the theatre needing to dissect every scene over a hearty meal and a glass of wine, these five late dining London restaurants will provide you with the perfect setting to do just that.

An all-round guide to Europe’s best kayaking and canoeing spotsWhen it comes to water sports, kayaking and canoeing are the most accessible and relaxing way to enjoy some of Europe’s most spectacular natural settings. These small paddle boats are open to all ages and abilities, and now proliferate across the rivers, lakes and seas of this vast continent.

New ferry from Istanbul to Burgas is an entrée to explore BulgariaA schedule of upcoming trips has already been published on the Istanbul Deniz Otobysu website, with regular ferry services starting this month, departing from Istanbul every Thursday and Sunday and from Burgas every Monday and Friday.

German banking: What is an EC-Karte, and what should you know if you’re moving to Germany?The "EC card” is the colloquial term Germans still use for the country’s most common payment card – even though its successor has officially been called girocard since 2007. Lower merchant fees for girocard payments also make shops more reluctant to accept Mastercard or Visa.

Party all night: A practical guide to the 2026 Fête de la Musique in Paris

Know your rights: How the new Renters’ Rights Act impacts your UK lease

Pantheon: Croatia’s 50 billion euro AI data center would be one of Europe’s largest … but is it real?

Carla Bastos: Visa and citizenship rules are changing every day for aspiring expats

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Party all night: A practical guide to the 2026 Fête de la Musique in Paris

Know your rights: How the new Renters’ Rights Act impacts your UK lease

Pantheon: Croatia’s 50 billion euro AI data center would be one of Europe’s largest … but is it real?

Carla Bastos: Visa and citizenship rules are changing every day for aspiring expats

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Oxana Skibun: My five must-visit Christmas markets in the Netherlands

Christmas in Sweden: Tradition, light and togetherness

From Turner to Hockney: Europe’s must-see art exhibitions for 2025 and beyond

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