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10 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGermany Conducts Nationwide Disaster Alert Test
Air sirens and cell phone alerts activated across Germany on Thursday morning as part of the country's nationwide disaster alert test.
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10 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Lahbib Addresses the Romanian Parliament
European Commission representative speaks in Bucharest about initiatives aimed at making the lives of Europeans safer and fairer.
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10 Sep 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench Word of the Day: Auto-stop
Discover the meaning behind the French phrase auto-stop as featured in The Local's regular language series.
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10 Sep 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBritish Tourist Arrested in Turkey Over Flag Spitting Incident
A 58-year-old British tourist has been arrested in the Turkish resort town of Alanya after allegedly spitting on a national flag.
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10 Sep 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageToday in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Germany prepares for nationwide 'warning day', Chancellor calls for action after worst ever PISA scores, the BSW is open to discussing cooperation with AfD in Saxony-Anhalt and mor
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10 Sep 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageNorway bids farewell to King Harald V as crowds gather in Oslo
Thousands of people gathered in Oslo as Norway held a funeral for King Harald V, with international leaders and European royals attending.
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10 Sep 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageTalking France podcast examines tipping debate and far‑right split
The Local’s latest Talking France episode discusses the Eiffel Tower controversy, verlan, new tipping customs and divisions within the far‑right party.
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10 Sep 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTrump promises $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans win midterms election
President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for
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10 Sep 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews releases morning news bulletin for 10 September 2026
The European broadcaster's morning bulletin summarises key stories across news, business, politics, culture and travel for 10 September 2026
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10 Sep 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFormula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: up to €20,000 near circuit
The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.
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9 Sep 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU Commission Proposes Preference for European Firms in Public Procurement
New legislation would give EU firms priority in strategic services, effectively excluding Chinese companies from a €2 billion annual market
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9 Sep 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageECB Governor Lagarde outlines choice facing Europeans
In a speech published on 9 September 2026, Christine Lagarde highlighted a key decision confronting Europe, according to the European Central Bank
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9 Sep 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews releases evening bulletin for 9 September 2026
The latest Euronews bulletin offers a roundup of European and global news across business, politics, culture, travel and entertainment
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9 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageIs German Chancellor Merz taking a harder line against the far-right after AfD win?
"Remigration is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing," said Merz on Wednesday, voicing uncharacteristically strong opposition to the far-right following a ground-shaki
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9 Sep 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance's Far-Right Party Expels Policeman Over Racist Remarks
France's main far-right party has expelled a police officer member following public outrage over body camera footage containing racist comments.
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9 Sep 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman word of the day: Gretchenfrage
Some questions are designed to get straight to the point, even if that makes people uncomfortable. This classic German term is as useful in political debates as it is on social med
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9 Sep 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageEU introduces new framework to curb short-term rentals and boost housing
The European Union has established a new regulatory framework aimed at supporting long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities, drawing criticism from short-term rental platforms.
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9 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEgypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe
Cyprus’ Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets via Egypt from 2028, with Greece offering an onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed
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9 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission Grants Spain €114.7 Million for Ceuta
The European Commission has approved €114.7 million in emergency assistance for Spain to manage migration challenges in Ceuta following July border crossings.
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9 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageChina Reaffirms One-China Principle Amid UN Resolution Dispute
Beijing has reiterated its stance on Taiwan following a renewed dispute regarding the interpretation of a key United Nations resolution.