July 2026
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9 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExploring the German term Arschgeweih
The Local highlights a colloquial German term used to describe a specific style of lower back tattoo, reflecting on its cultural connotations and usage.
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9 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVolkswagen faces labour union conflict over proposed job cuts
Volkswagen’s chief executive is considering significant staff reductions and factory closures, prompting warnings of a major conflict with the company's workforce, according to Eur...
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9 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageNational Court begins trial against BBVA and former chairman
The Spanish National Court has opened a trial involving BBVA and its former chairman, Francisco González, concerning allegations of illegal contracts awarded to a retired police co...
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9 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSK Hynix lists on Nasdaq following trillion-dollar valuation growth
South Korean chip manufacturer SK Hynix has debuted on the Nasdaq exchange, marking a major milestone after the company recovered from near-bankruptcy to achieve a trillion-dollar...
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9 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews releases morning news bulletin for 9 July 2026
Euronews has published its latest morning news briefing covering a variety of developments from across Europe and the wider world.
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9 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance urged to reform climate adaptation strategies following government report
A report by an independent government council warns that France is poorly prepared for future environmental shifts, necessitating urgent policy changes to address a changing climat...
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9 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageNine nations back new multilateral bank for Western rearmament
A new international lender has been established to finance Western defence efforts, though Europe’s largest economies have not yet joined the initiative.
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9 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday news update for 9 July 2026
Euronews has released its midday bulletin covering the latest developments in politics, business, culture, and international affairs for 9 July 2026.
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9 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance calls for calm ahead of World Cup match against Morocco
Authorities have appealed to football fans to act responsibly during Thursday’s World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco following instances of unrest during previous hig...
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9 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGuide highlights traditional methods for enjoying summer in Germany
The Local has published a guide outlining eight specific practices for spending the summer months in a style characteristic of German residents.
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9 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Lahbib addresses AI-generated non-consensual imagery at OECD forum
European Commissioner Lahbib has highlighted the risks young people face from AI-generated non-consensual imagery during an address at the OECD Gender Equality Forum in Paris.
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9 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes tighter access to EU public procurement market
A new draft document reveals plans to exclude foreign companies posing security risks from public tenders amid mounting concerns regarding data transfers and supply chain dependenc...
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9 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRobert Wun presents Childsplay couture collection in Paris
Designer Robert Wun has showcased his latest couture collection, titled Childsplay, during the official Paris Haute Couture Week, featuring pieces inspired by themes of childhood c...
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9 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Central Bank releases account of June policy meeting
The European Central Bank has published the official account of its Governing Council meeting held on 10 and 11 June 2026.
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9 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission holds college meeting in Cork
The European Commission visited Cork for its traditional college meeting, with President Ursula von der Leyen stating that Ireland can assist Europe in navigating current changes.
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9 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageEuropean Parliament adopts resolutions on human rights violations
The European Parliament has formally adopted three separate resolutions addressing the current human rights situations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan following a session on Thursda...
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9 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGermany records over 5,000 heat-related deaths by June
New figures indicate that thousands of people in Germany have died due to extreme heat during the first half of the year, according to The Local.
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9 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Parliament adopts resolution on humanitarian aid communication
The European Parliament has approved a motion concerning the European Union's recently published joint communication on humanitarian aid, as reported by the Committee on Developmen...
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9 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEuropean Parliament approves start of digital euro negotiations
MEPs have voted to begin discussions with the Council regarding a legislative proposal for a digital euro, aiming to enhance European payment security and reduce external reliance.
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9 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageDigital euro project enters final round of EU negotiations
The European Parliament and member state governments are beginning the concluding phase of talks regarding the implementation of a digital euro.
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9 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Union records growth in innovation performance
The 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard reveals that the EU has seen its overall innovation performance increase by 11.6 percentage points since 2019, according to the European Com...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMotorists warned of significant traffic delays in Germany this weekend
Drivers across Germany should anticipate heavy congestion as the summer holiday season reaches a peak, according to a report from The Local.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVolkswagen management to hold crunch talks on major restructuring
Volkswagen executives are meeting to discuss potential factory closures and 100,000 job cuts, marking a significant restructuring process for the German automotive giant.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission accepts SAP commitments over ERP software support services
The European Commission has made SAP’s commitments regarding its aftermarket support services for on-premises Enterprise Resource Planning software legally binding under EU antitru...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes new sanctions regime against organised crime
The European Commission and the High Representative have unveiled a proposed sanctions framework aimed at targeting criminal networks involved in smuggling, trafficking, and illici...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGermany braces for another heatwave this July
Following recent record-breaking temperatures, meteorological data indicates that Germany is set to experience another intense heatwave during the middle of July.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCerebras announces multibillion-dollar European AI infrastructure expansion
American startup Cerebras plans to deploy 200MW of AI compute capacity across Europe by the end of 2027 to meet rising demand and compete with industry leader Nvidia.
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes new sanctions framework against organised crime
The European Commission and the High Representative have introduced a horizontal sanctions regime to address threats from human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and other serious or...
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9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission proposes new sanctions regime against migrant smuggling networks
The European Commission and High Representative have introduced a new sanctions framework to address organised crime, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling activities affecting...
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9 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local explains French idiom regarding running away
The Local examines the humorous imagery behind the French expression 'prendre ses jambes à son cou' in its latest linguistic feature.
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9 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU expected to delay ETIAS travel scheme until 2027
The launch of the European Union's €20 travel authorisation programme faces a postponement until 2027 due to complications with biometric border system implementation.
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9 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU expected to delay ETIAS travel authorisation scheme until 2027
The European Union is reportedly postponing the implementation of its €20 travel authorisation system due to ongoing technical difficulties with biometric border checks.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageLimited taxe foncière hikes announced for French towns in 2026
According to The Local, only 11 French towns with populations of at least 40,000 residents have confirmed increases to the taxe foncière for 2026.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageFrance prepares for Fete nationale celebrations
The Local reports on the upcoming Fete nationale, highlighting a range of scheduled activities as France prepares to mark the annual occasion with a sombre tone.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local discusses outlook for French summer 2026
A recent podcast episode from The Local explores the challenges expected in France during the summer months and the potential political climate upon the return in September.
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9 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVolkswagen management to discuss restructuring and potential plant closures
German carmaker Volkswagen is set to hold management meetings on Thursday to address significant restructuring plans, as unions prepare to protest against potential job losses and...
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9 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMarine Le Pen proceeds with presidential bid following embezzlement conviction
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is continuing her presidential campaign despite a recent embezzlement conviction, a strategy that poses new questions for her support among undecided...
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9 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman news roundup for Thursday July 9
The Local reports on rising political criticism, industrial uncertainty at Volkswagen, and record-breaking temperatures across Western Europe.
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9 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageDevotees gather in Rio de Janeiro to mark Zé Pelintra Day
Worshippers assembled in the Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro to observe Zé Pelintra Day through a series of traditional religious celebrations.
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9 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageMongolian wrestlers prepare for annual Naadam festival
Wrestlers are undertaking intensive training at the Basu camp ahead of Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival, utilising a variety of fitness and sporting drills to ensure peak performa...
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9 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Parliament business for 9 July 2026
The European Parliament outlines its scheduled agenda and proceedings for Thursday, 9 July 2026, according to the latest official release from the institution.
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8 Jul 2026 · 19:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageTrump avoids new Air Force One following NATO summit in Turkey
Donald Trump opted not to use the new Air Force One aircraft for his return journey from a NATO summit held in Turkey.
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8 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVenezuela requests frozen assets release for earthquake recovery
The Venezuelan government has requested access to frozen assets to assist with earthquake recovery efforts, as the United Nations launches an emergency appeal for relief funding.
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8 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThousands participate in peace march commemorating Srebrenica victims
More than 6,500 people have joined a peace march in Bosnia to honour the victims of the Srebrenica genocide.
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8 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUber Eats and Deliveroo to introduce heat-related breaks for French cyclists
Delivery platforms Uber Eats and Deliveroo have announced that they will implement mandatory afternoon breaks for cyclists in regions of France issued with severe heat warnings.
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8 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEuropean Union to revise crypto regulations in 2027
The European Union plans to amend its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation to expand oversight of non-EU issuers following shifts in United States digital asset policy.
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8 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTrump signals further air strikes on Iran following military escalation
Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran at an end following overnight US military strikes and retaliatory Iranian attacks on American bases in the Gulf.
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8 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Health: live coverageCommissioner Lahbib addresses Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
Commissioner Lahbib addressed the European Parliament regarding the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, highlighting significant regional...
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8 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Health: live coverageCommissioner Várhelyi addresses European conference on Animal Health Law
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi welcomed a diverse group of partners to a European Commission conference held in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the Animal Health Law.
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8 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageWildfires continue across France as holiday season begins
France reports over 14,500 hectares burned since June, with heatwave and wildfire warnings remaining in effect as the holiday season gets underway.