French left and centrist parties unite to block far-right National RallyAn unlikely pact between French left and centrist parties sees their candidates pulling out of the race to prevent Marine Le Pen's National Rally from securing a landslide victory, after the far-right party climbed ahead in the first round of early legislative elections.
Bussana Vecchia: The battle over Italy's eclectic, handbuilt villageAfter a Ligurian hilltop village was destroyed by an earthquake, a group of artists rebuilt from the ruins. Now residents of this popular tourist attraction are facing eviction.
How E-Bikes Won Over EuropeBattery-powered bicycles now outsell pedal-only ones across several European countries. A transportation researcher explains the policies behind the boom.
Ukraine has a month to avoid defaultLending to a borrower at war entails an additional gamble: that it will win.
Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in JulyOur guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.
What does a world without Airbnb look like?With Barcelona announcing a total ban on short-term rentals from the end of 2028, how will decisions to curb Airbnb and others in the world's major cities change how we travel?
‘It is routine to check whether you are related to a romantic partner before you get serious’: This is how we do it in IcelandWhen Sigrún checked out her family tree online, it wasn’t to find out if she and Einar were related – it was how closely related.
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