Jun 21 France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe By Angela Charlton, Associated Press The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool down crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks. Tourists in Rome dunked in fountains. Spain’s Basque region canceled some sports and cultural… Continue reading
Jun 05 Trump's troop reversals in Europe could cost taxpayers millions, officials say By Emma Burrows, Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump's back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe, upending the lives of military personnel and potentially costing taxpayers millions of dollars, two U.S. defense officials told The Associated Press. Continue reading
May 26 Spring heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 25 Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings By Associated Press Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records, including in the United Kingdom on Monday, and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France. Continue reading
May 25 Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and has fans begging for water By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. Continue reading
May 24 Thousands protest rising housing costs in Spain's capital By Alicia León, Associated Press Thousands of people rallied in central Madrid on Sunday against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the housing market despite a recent economic boom, particularly in cities such as the capital and Barcelona. Continue reading
May 04 European leaders say the timing of Trump's decision to pull troops from Germany came as a surprise By Mark Carlson, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Asked about the American decision, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said: "I wouldn't exaggerate that because I think we are expecting that Europe is taking more charge of its own security. Continue reading
Apr 16 Europe nears energy crisis with global implications, head of energy agency warns By John Leicester, Associated Press Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency Executive Director . Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 10:08 How Hungary's vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela, Sonia Kopelev The incoming prime minister of Hungary struck a hopeful tone on Monday. Peter Magyar called for a swift transition of power and began to chart an ambitious course to reverse central pillars of Viktor Orbán’s rule. Stephanie Sy discussed how… Continue watching
Apr 13 Hungary's Magyar wants to take over as prime minister as early as May 5 By Justin Spike, Sam McNeil, Associated Press With an overwhelming new mandate, Péter Magyar pledged to cooperate with other European countries, ending Orbán-era obstruction of Europe-wide policies, while also representing Hungarians’ wishes. Continue reading