July 2026
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15 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUrsula von der Leyen receives Order of Europe in Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Order of Europe by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance lifts red heatwave alerts as storms approach
The Local reports that the latest heatwave across France is subsiding, with all 26 red weather alerts downgraded to orange as the country prepares for incoming storms.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU extends residency rights for Ukrainian refugees until 2028
European Union member states have reached an agreement to prolong protection for displaced Ukrainians, though the extension does not apply to military-age men arriving in the bloc.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU extends residency rights for Ukrainians fleeing war until 2028
European Union nations have agreed to prolong protection for Ukrainian refugees, though military-age men are excluded from the extension of the right to remain within the bloc.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday bulletin for 15 July 2026
The latest news digest from Euronews covering key developments across Europe and international affairs as of midday on 15 July 2026.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes first comprehensive evaluation of 1991 Nitrates Directive
The European Commission has released a new assessment of the Nitrates Directive, concluding that the legislation remains effective while identifying potential areas for improved im...
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageASML raises annual sales forecast amid continued AI sector growth
Europe's largest company by market capitalisation has increased its full-year net sales outlook, following sustained demand linked to the artificial intelligence sector.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission initiates infringement procedures over directive transposition
The European Commission is taking formal action against several Member States for failing to notify the body of measures adopted to transpose EU directives.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission initiates action against member states over directive transposition
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against several EU member states to ensure the complete and timely transposition of European Union directives into national l...
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFull EES passport checks delayed at Dover and Eurotunnel this summer
The Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have confirmed that the EU’s new biometric passport checks will not be fully operational until after the peak summer season concludes.
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFull EES passport checks delayed at Dover and Eurotunnel
The Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have confirmed that new biometric passport checks will not be fully implemented until after the peak summer season concludes.
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGuide released for monitoring water quality at German swimming spots
The Local has published advice for swimmers in Germany on how to verify water safety at local lakes, rivers, and coastal beaches before entering the water.
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageIran executes man following January protest conviction
Iranian authorities have executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani, who was convicted of arson at a government building during protests earlier this year.
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGibraltar enters Schengen zone as border fence removed
A landmark EU-UK treaty has led to the removal of the border fence between Gibraltar and Spain, with passport checks relocated to the territory’s port and airport.
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBudapest exhibition reveals realistic reconstructions of ancient Roman faces
A new exhibition in Budapest showcases sixteen facial reconstructions from Roman Aquincum, utilising DNA analysis and forensic anthropology to highlight the diverse origins of the...
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageFrance awards outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer highest honour
President Emmanuel Macron has presented Keir Starmer with France’s highest award in recognition of his contributions to European and Ukrainian security.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFirefighters contain major wildfires in Fontainebleau forest
Hundreds of firefighters have successfully contained two significant wildfires that swept through more than 2,000 hectares of the historic forest located near Paris.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance approaches final vote on assisted dying legislation
France is expected to move closer to legalising assisted dying as lawmakers prepare for a final vote on a controversial bill supported by President Emmanuel Macron.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRussia accused of backing German far-right through disinformation campaigns
Experts suggest that Russia is orchestrating online misinformation efforts intended to bolster the Alternative for Germany party ahead of upcoming elections, according to The Local...
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageUN rights office warns Sudan war economy drives self-perpetuating conflict
A new report from the UN human rights office highlights how commodity value chains are sustaining the ongoing war in Sudan, urging immediate compliance with international law.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman Chancellor prepares for summer interview amid record low popularity
The German Chancellor faces a summer interview as poll ratings reach a historic low, while Munich residents are urged to conserve water amidst a solar energy boom.
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15 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageECB executive Piero Cipollone reflects on current economic policy
In an interview with Ouest-France, European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone discusses the current state of the eurozone economy and the institution's policy app...
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15 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSeven European nations exceed corporate debt benchmarks
Euronews reports that seven European countries have surpassed the European Commission's corporate debt threshold, though the figures may be skewed by multinational financing activi...
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15 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Morning News Bulletin for 15 July 2026
The latest daily news update covering developments across Europe and international affairs has been released by Euronews for this morning, 15 July 2026.
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15 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageCuba suffers third nationwide power grid collapse in two weeks
Euronews reports that Cuba is experiencing its third total power grid failure within a fortnight amid an ongoing fuel shortage and deepening economic crisis.
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14 Jul 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThai pygmy hippo predicts France versus Argentina World Cup final
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo at a zoo in Thailand, has participated in a playful stunt to predict the outcome of the upcoming World Cup final matches.
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14 Jul 2026 · 20:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench and Spanish fans gather in Texas for World Cup semi-final
Supporters of France and Spain have assembled in the streets of Arlington ahead of their upcoming World Cup semi-final match.
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14 Jul 2026 · 18:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEuropean Commissioner addresses UN meeting on critical energy transition minerals
European Commissioner Roswall attended a United Nations high-level meeting in New York on 14 July 2026 to discuss critical minerals essential for the global energy transition.
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14 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews evening news bulletin for 14 July 2026
A summary of the day's primary international news stories, covering politics, business, culture and travel, according to the latest bulletin from Euronews.
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14 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGlobal leaders gather in Doha to honour late Qatari Emir
International dignitaries have arrived in Doha to pay their respects to the royal family following the death of former Qatari leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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14 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMEPs back measures to support EU organic production
Members of the European Parliament have approved new measures intended to strengthen the organic food sector by tackling unfair external competition and improving transparency for...
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14 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGermany reports 32 percent increase in deaths during June heatwave
Official data indicates that Germany experienced a significant rise in fatalities during the record heatwave that occurred throughout June, according to a report by The Local.
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14 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageGerman media highlights history of unusual summer animal stories
According to The Local, German news outlets have established a long-standing tradition of reporting on eccentric animal-related incidents during the quieter summer news period.
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14 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission and United Kingdom sign Gibraltar agreement
The European Commission and the United Kingdom have formally signed a new bilateral agreement concerning Gibraltar following an announcement in Brussels on 14 July 2026.
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14 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageRising costs and airline shifts threaten low-cost travel in Germany
Cheap air travel from Germany is becoming increasingly difficult to find as fuel costs rise and budget airlines reduce their presence in the country, reports The Local.
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14 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSwiss Android users receive fewer search engine options than EU counterparts
Swiss Android users are no longer offered a choice of default search engine during device setup, a feature that remains available to consumers within the European Union.
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14 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageUS projectiles strike Bushehr as Iran debates Strait of Hormuz control
Four locations near Iran's nuclear power plant were struck by US projectiles on Tuesday, coinciding with a new legislative proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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14 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes third demography report
Commissioner Šuica has officially launched the third edition of the European Commission’s Demography Report, focusing on understanding demographic shifts and adapting to their ongo...
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14 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission launches third demography report
Commissioner Šuica delivered the closing speech at the launch event held in Brussels, acknowledging the contributions of participants to the latest findings on European demographic...
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14 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageZelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders for Paris Bastille Day celebrations
Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the annual Bastille Day parade in Paris alongside Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders for an event focused on Ukraine and military strength.
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14 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes third report on demographic transformation
The European Commission has released its latest findings on the bloc's shifting demographics, outlining the potential impacts on competitiveness, social cohesion and sustainable de...
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14 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU population expected to peak in 2029
A new report predicts that the European Union’s population will reach its maximum in 2029 before entering a period of long-term decline.
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14 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU population expected to peak in 2029
The European Union faces a period of long-term demographic decline following a projected population peak in 2029, according to a recent report on the bloc's ageing citizenry.
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14 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance and Spain face off in costliest World Cup semi-final
The upcoming World Cup semi-final between France and Spain in Texas is officially the most expensive match in the tournament's history by total squad market value.
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14 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEuropean Commission approves €659 million for German semiconductor facilities
The European Commission has sanctioned €659 million in German state aid to facilitate the establishment of four new semiconductor production facilities.
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14 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Dombrovskis addresses first General Affairs Council of Irish Presidency
European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis spoke at a press conference following the first General Affairs Council meeting hosted under the Irish Presidency of...
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14 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageJohn Lichfield argues France should emulate its national football team success
According to The Local, France should adopt the collaborative principles seen in its multi-racial national football team to benefit the wider country.
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14 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday news bulletin for 14 July 2026
Euronews has published its midday news update covering international developments in politics, business, culture, and travel for 14 July 2026.
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14 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes factsheet on demographic transformation
The European Commission has released a new factsheet detailing the ongoing demographic changes occurring across the European Union.
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14 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission review deems Foreign Subsidies Regulation fit for purpose
A review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation has concluded the framework effectively addresses market distortions and maintains a level playing field across the European internal m...