From a bar in a former bank vault to a spot serving up caviar chicken nuggets, these hotel bars are a cut above the rest.

Just days before the official start of summer, Portugal marks its national day in 35–40 °C heat, ideal weather for a dip in the cold Atlantic.

Two months after Europe’s new biometric border checks launched, long queues and inconsistent procedures continue to frustrate travellers. Now, a Frontex official has warned that the troubled Entry/Exit System could take up to two years to fully stabilise.

Andrew Giuliani, who is leading the White House task force for the FIFA World Cup, has said Artan was denied entry to the US for a "very good reason," without offering further details.

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Pope Leo XIV made a rare visit to the cockpit mid-flight before greeting passengers and crew during his flight from Madrid to Barcelona on 9 June, marking the second stage of his week-long visit to Spain.

House prices rose 20.5% in 2025, while wages edged up just 1%. The Balearic Islands and Madrid are where buying a home demands the greatest financial effort.

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

A report attempting to mimic a legitimate Eurosport article claims that French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has made a series of revelations about inappropriate behaviour by Preisdent Emmanuel Macron.

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.

Hungary has submitted its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan to unlock billions of frozen EU funds, but MEPs are keen to make sure the post-Orbán disbursement can be properly scrutinised.

The energy shock is further slowing economic growth and fuelling prices. The DIW institute has halved its growth forecast. Fiscal expansion may soften inflation but cannot fully offset it.

European leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for the EU-Republic of Korea summit. Why it is important?

This sea-facing escape harmonises holistic wellbeing with Mediterranean dining, which includes personalised consultations, tailored treatments across five wellness programmes and three choices of residence – all in one retreat.

Mounting criticism of France's justice system following the murder of a schoolgirl has revived debate over judicial resources. With judges in short supply, how does Europe compare?

The boat designed by Leonardo da Vinci has come back into use after a bridge was closed and traffic increased. The ferry is a model of sustainable transport, powered solely by the river’s current.

Two years after it was signed, the EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum takes effect this Friday, and the gap between promise and delivery is already wide. Will it hold? Watch the video.

France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

"Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency," Air Canada said.

Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.