European Commission officials privately acknowledge that air conditioning is essential during increasingly frequent heatwaves, as passive cooling measures such as shading and insulation will not always be sufficient. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But as cooling demand rises, they also argue that relying solely on air conditioning would drive up electricity consumption, require…

Published on 02/07/2026 – 14:21 GMT+2 Kyiv has urged its Western partners to take immediate decisions on air defence and sanctions after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital killed at least 20 people, with the death toll expected to rise. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Residential buildings and…

A remote control listed for €20,000 and a toy priced far above its value. Ages outlined in product descriptions. For social media users in France and Germany, claims that children are being sold on Vinted have gone viral. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Lithuanian-founded online second-hand marketplace has grown rapidly in recent…

A spectre is haunting Europe, or at least, its external borders: the Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated mechanism for registering foreign nationals entering and leaving the Schengen Area, which risks ruining the holiday season for millions of travellers. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The EES is gradually replacing passport stamps with a digital…

Published on 02/07/2026 – 11:53 GMT+2 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that new sanctions targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex will be presented on Thursday, after Russian forces launched massive overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “Today, I will propose to sanction…

The focus in Venezuela is shifting from search and rescue to providing medical assistance as a major health crisis is looming, João Almeida da Silva, one of 11 experts deployed to the disaster-struck country by the EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC), told Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “What we see is…

The EU buys roughly 4.5 million tonnes of fast-fashion textiles each year. Over 5.8 million low-value e-commerce parcels enter the bloc every day, with brands like Shein, Temu and AliExpress attracting more than 400 million monthly shoppers. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More than 90 per cent of these e-commerce clothing items are…

Published on 02/07/2026 – 7:13 GMT+2 The European Commission is set to redistribute funding under the tool designed to financially incentivise Western Balkan countries to carry out the reforms required for EU accession in favour of ‘frontrunner’ countries, two EU officials told Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Reform and Growth Facility…

Published on 01/07/2026 – 20:50 GMT+2 Ukraine approved a state mechanism to export its weaponry on Wednesday, seeking to raise funds in a fifth year of fighting Russia, while saying its own defence needs will remain a priority. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This year, Kyiv offered its military experience fighting Russia to…

Published on 01/07/2026 – 14:24 GMT+2•Updated 18:20 At least six people have died after a fire broke out at an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgian police said. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In an update on Wednesday afternoon, Antwerp police said the fire was “almost under control” and that it had been caused…