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25 Jun 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageWhy passengers can refund Deutsche Bahn tickets during the heatwave
For the first time Germany's national railway operator is giving passengers the option to cancel tickets free of charge if they want to avoid travelling on super hot days.
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageActivists form group to combat administrative delays in French préfectures
A coalition of campaigners, lawyers and trade unions has launched the collective Bouge Ta Pref to address ongoing administrative difficulties faced by foreigners in France.
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrench teaching unions call strike due to extreme heatwave
French teaching unions have announced a strike action to protest against working conditions deemed unacceptable as the country faces record-breaking temperatures.
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBritish expatriates reflect on decade of life in Germany after Brexit
Readers of The Local share the practical and emotional consequences of the 2016 Brexit referendum on their lives in Germany ten years after the historic vote.
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageEasyJet rejects €5.9bn takeover offer from US private equity firm
British no-frills airline EasyJet has rejected three informal takeover proposals from a US private equity firm, the latest totalling nearly €5.9bn (£5 billion), the two sides revea
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25 Jun 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageWidespread earthquake damage reported in Venezuelan port city of La Guaira
New images from La Guaira reveal significant destruction to infrastructure following twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast on 25 June.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageAnalysis confirms rising temperatures in German summers
The Local examines whether recent extreme weather in Germany reflects a genuine trend of rising temperatures or is merely a product of improved forecasting and increased media focu...
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGerman events cancelled as heatwave reaches peak
High temperatures are affecting Germany as a European heatwave reaches its peak, leading to the cancellation of multiple open-air events across the country.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageFrench Navy boards suspected Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker
The French navy has intercepted a vessel in the Mediterranean, marking the fifth such operation since September 2025 to enforce sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePodcast explores digital challenges for young Africans
A new podcast, Laissons Parler Les Gens, highlights the online obstacles facing young Africans while encouraging a positive outlook on digital engagement.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverage“Moldova's place is in the European Union,” says President von der Leyen at the EU-Moldova Summit
European Commission News Brussels, 25 Jun 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen and President António Costa welcomed Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Brussels on 22 June for the seco
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local seeks experiences of foreign residents issued German fictional certificates
The Local is asking foreign residents in Germany to report their experiences after an increase in the issuance of fictional certificates instead of formal residence permits.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Union faces challenges in phase-out of Chinese power inverters
Industry experts and investors warn that European production capacity is currently insufficient to replace Chinese-made power inverters in EU-funded projects due to ongoing cyberse...
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFerrari marketing chief departs following difficult electric vehicle launch
The long-serving head of marketing at Ferrari has resigned following the problematic introduction of the company’s first electric vehicle, with a former BMW executive appointed as...
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25 Jun 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageIRGC rejects Oman corridor as US opposes Hormuz transit fees
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared vessels using Oman’s new temporary maritime corridor illegal, while the United States signals firm opposition to potential transi...
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25 Jun 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEuropean Central Bank discusses digital currency for the modern era
The European Central Bank has released a document outlining the role of central bank money within the evolving digital financial landscape.
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25 Jun 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Union expresses solidarity following deadly Venezuela earthquakes
The European Union has extended its condolences to the victims of the severe earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela, offering support to those involved in ongoing rescue operat...
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25 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday bulletin for 25 June 2026
A midday report from Euronews provides an overview of the latest international developments across politics, business, culture, and travel for 25 June 2026.
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25 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coveragePress release - MEPs back new EU defence innovation programme
The draft law aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, where fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles are critical.C
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25 Jun 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageProtesters return to Nairobi streets two years after tax revolt
Demonstrators gathered in Kenya’s capital on 25 June to demand government accountability and justice for victims of the 2024 uprising, according to Euronews.