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3 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission President visits Cork for discussions with Taoiseach Martin
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has concluded a two-day visit to Ireland, meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork to hold intensive bilateral talks.
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3 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Health: live coverageGuide released for discussing menstruation in German language
The Local has published a new resource detailing essential German vocabulary and phrases for discussing periods, sexual health and related medical concerns.
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3 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageOfficial tools available for monitoring wildfire risks in Germany
As hotter summers and extended droughts increase the frequency of wildfires across Germany, official resources have been identified to help residents monitor danger levels and rece...
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3 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTour de France 2025 commences across the country
As the Tour de France gets underway, The Local examines why the cycling competition appeals to broader audiences beyond dedicated sports fans.
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3 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageChristine Lagarde considers early exit from European Central Bank
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has suggested she may step down from her position early to participate in the forthcoming French elections.
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3 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageIran hosts foreign delegations for Ayatollah Khamenei funeral
Roughly 30 international delegations are expected to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though Western nations will be absent from the proceedings this week.
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3 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUK-France travel: Port of Dover warns of 'repeated severe congestion' this summer
The boss of the UK Port of Dover has warned of 'cars spilling out of the port for miles' this summer, due to delays over the busy summer travel period linked to the EU's new EES pa
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3 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageForeign residents in Germany report struggles with long residency permit delays
According to The Local, foreign nationals in Germany are facing significant personal and professional disruption due to extensive wait times for new residence permits.
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3 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday bulletin for 3 July 2026
The latest summary of international news, business, politics, and culture updates from Euronews as of midday on 3 July 2026.
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3 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageEuropean Parliament to host press conference on updated air passenger rights
Following a final vote, MEPs will outline revisions to EU air passenger rights during a press briefing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in the European Parliament.
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3 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMeaning of the French expression Tirer les vers du nez
The Local examines the origins and usage of a common French idiom, clarifying that it does not involve the literal extraction of worms from a person's nose.
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3 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBuenos Aires dogs wear Argentina jerseys amid World Cup celebrations
As World Cup excitement builds in Buenos Aires, a local dog walker has been spotted taking pets through the city streets dressed in national team kits.
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3 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageGerman unions criticise government plans to reform national housing policy
The Local reports that Germany's new housing strategy has triggered backlash from unions over proposed bans on nationalisation and changes to benefit structures.
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3 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageKazakhstan adopts new Constitution and schedules parliamentary elections
Following the implementation of a new national Constitution, the President of Kazakhstan has officially set the date for upcoming parliamentary elections.
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3 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission adopts revised sustainability reporting standards
The European Commission has introduced updated sustainability reporting standards aimed at lowering administrative requirements for businesses while ensuring the maintenance of hig...
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3 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageLegal options available for foreigners facing residency permit renewal delays in France
Foreigners in France experiencing difficulties due to delayed residency permit renewals can pursue specific legal avenues, according to a report by The Local.
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3 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSix rescued Asiatic black bears released into Danish forest
An international rescue operation has relocated six Asiatic black bears from South Korea to the Knuthenborg Safaripark in Denmark, where they have now been released.
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3 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageJulian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany head coach
The Germany manager has stepped down following the national team’s unexpected elimination from the World Cup in the round of 32.
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3 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageScuffles break out as shoppers rush Lidl stores in France
Hundreds of shoppers queued at Lidl supermarkets across France on Thursday, leading to scuffles and police intervention following a sale of fans and air conditioning units.
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3 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePortugal fans celebrate victory over Croatia in World Cup
Thousands of supporters gathered in central Lisbon to mark Portugal’s 2-1 defeat of Croatia, a result that secures the team a place in the World Cup last 16.