June 2026
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26 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageThe Local examines recent trends for Americans living in Germany
A new report from The Local offers guidance for American expatriates and visitors in Germany, covering immigration statistics, upcoming sporting events, and professional financial...
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26 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians
The European Commission has announced plans to extend temporary protection for those fleeing the war in Ukraine for another year to ensure continued support.
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26 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGermany faces World Cup setback and record-breaking warm temperatures
The Local reports on a series of developments in Germany, including national football struggles, record-breaking night temperatures, and new visitor fees for a landmark concert hal...
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26 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageJapan fans celebrate as team reaches World Cup last 32
Japan has qualified for the World Cup knockout stages following a draw with Sweden, prompting large celebrations in Tokyo as the team prepares to face Brazil.
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26 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageHistoric joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time
Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.
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26 Jun 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageThe Local examines naturist beach culture in France
A recent edition of The Local’s La Belle Vie newsletter explores the cultural differences surrounding naturist beaches in France compared to other nations, including the United Sta...
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26 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Morning News Bulletin for 26 June 2026
The latest daily news update covering politics, business, and culture from across Europe and the wider world has been released by Euronews.
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26 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageGulf states pursue regional stability with Iran
Gulf nations are seeking new diplomatic avenues to ensure regional stability as Iran continues to use the Strait of Hormuz as a point of geopolitical tension.
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26 Jun 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageDigital banking growth accelerates across Uzbekistan
Euronews reports that the mainstream adoption of digital payments in Uzbekistan is driving banks to diversify their portfolios into lending, insurance and investment products.
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26 Jun 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMicrosoft and Apple increase hardware prices due to chip shortages
Microsoft and Apple have raised prices for Xbox consoles, Macs and iPads following a surge in memory chip costs linked to the growing demand for artificial intelligence.
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26 Jun 2026 · 04:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVenezuela earthquake death toll reaches 235 as rescue operations continue
According to Euronews, the death toll from two consecutive earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 235 as official search and rescue efforts remain underway.
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25 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRay-Ban heir launches public bid to buy out siblings
A Ray-Ban heir has issued a public appeal to his family holding company, seeking support for a multi-billion-euro buyout of two siblings ahead of a shareholder vote.
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25 Jun 2026 · 20:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUS Supreme Court permits mass deportations of Haitians and Syrians
A 6-3 ruling by the US Supreme Court has removed legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, allowing for their potential deportation.
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25 Jun 2026 · 19:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageCargo ship suffers bridge damage following projectile strike in Hormuz
A cargo ship travelling a UN-backed Omani route has sustained damage from a projectile strike, according to British military reports following warnings issued by the Iranian Revolu...
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25 Jun 2026 · 19:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Hoekstra addresses the ENVI Council
European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra attended the ENVI Council meeting in Luxembourg to discuss ongoing environmental policy efforts and acknowledge the commitment of council membe...
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25 Jun 2026 · 18:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageHeatwave latest: Paris to ban alcohol sales as hospitals face 'saturation'
French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from Friday.
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25 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes latest factsheet regarding EU solidarity with Ukraine
The European Commission has released an updated factsheet detailing the ongoing support and solidarity provided by the European Union to Ukraine, published in Brussels on 25 June 2...
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25 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU reaffirms support for Ukraine at Gdańsk recovery conference
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated the European Union's commitment to Ukraine's defence and reconstruction during a summit held in Gdańsk.
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25 Jun 2026 · 17:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageCommissioner Kubilius addresses Eastern Flank Summit in Gdańsk
Commissioner Kubilius emphasised the strategic importance of the Eastern Flank region for the security of the entire European Union during a summit held in Gdańsk.
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25 Jun 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews evening news bulletin for 25 June 2026
A summary of the day's major international developments and top stories across politics, business, and culture, as reported by Euronews on 25 June 2026.
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25 Jun 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverage'Took away my freedom': 10 years on, how Brexit affected Brits in France
Ten years on from the historic vote, readers of The Local explain how Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has affected them on a personal level, from worries over paperw
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageFrench government clarifies remote work rules for foreign nationals
The French government has provided new clarity regarding whether foreign citizens may work remotely while residing in the country on a standard visitor visa.
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageParis hails climate court ruling against TotalEnergies
The city of Paris has praised a judicial decision requiring energy firm TotalEnergies to report on emissions produced by its clients, labelling it a historic climate ruling.
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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 — Politics: live coverageGerman slang term suggests parking in shade is considered weak
The Local examines the cultural connotations of the German phrase 'Der Schattenparker', a colloquial term that questions the bravery of drivers seeking shaded parking spots.
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageGermany to acquire 40% stake in tank manufacturer KNDS
The German government is set to purchase a 40% share in the Franco-German defence group KNDS, joining France as a state shareholder in the company.
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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.
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25 Jun 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEuropean Commission identifies Amazon and Microsoft cloud services for gatekeeper designation
The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding that Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should be regulated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act.
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25 Jun 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageLithuania receives initial payment under European SAFE initiative
The European Commission has confirmed that Lithuania has received its first payment of €956.3 million as part of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme.
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25 Jun 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrench residents increasingly adopt air conditioning during heatwaves
Rising temperatures and poorly insulated buildings are prompting more people in France to break with tradition and install air conditioning systems, according to The Local.
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25 Jun 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench language retains numerous historical expressions featuring wolves
The Local examines the linguistic legacy of the wolf in French, noting how the animal's historical reputation as a savage beast influenced common everyday idioms.
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25 Jun 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGreece reports surge in tourism arrivals and revenue for early 2026
According to Euronews, Greece experienced a significant increase in both tourism revenue and visitor numbers during the first four months of 2026 compared to last year.