Europe

Macron makes final visit to Notre-Dame as reconstruction nears completion

Ireland to vote in high-stakes general election amid tight three-way race

Spain commits £2 billion in aid for Valencia flood recovery

French farmers protest against Mercosur trade deal in Strasbourg

French farmers gathered in Strasbourg while the EU Parliament is holding a plenary session.

Iran to hold nuclear talks with three European powers in Geneva on Friday

Romania and Bulgaria may become full Schengen members in January, Hungary says

Romania and Bulgaria may become full members of Europe's borderless Schengen travel zone in January 2025, Hungary said on Friday, adding a final decision would be made at next month's meeting of EU interior ministers.

Angela Merkel's legacy under fire as she publishes memoirs

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel describes her dealings with world leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during her 16 years in power in her new memoir, which comes as her legacy is under fire in light of today's crises.

Nationwide Strike to Paralyse Greece

A general strike docked ships and disrupted rail and bus services across Greece on Wednesday, as thousands of workers marched in Athens to demand better pay and living standards.

China-Europe Freight Train Service - Boosting Global Trade and Connectivity

More than 100,000 trains have completed their journeys on the China-Europe freight train service since it began in 2011. This service is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and connects more than 200 cities across 25 European countries.

More than 2 tonnes of drugs seized in Dominican Republic en route to Antwerp

More than 2 tonnes of a substance resembling cocaine was seized in the Dominican Republic at the weekend, on its way to Antwerp, Belgium. It's the second largest alleged drug seizure in the country.

Global tourism rebounds to 96% of pre-pandemic levels by July 2024