- 13h ago
Rhineland-Palatinate interior minister: 'No fan of border controls' but sees current justification
Rhineland-Palatinate interior minister Achim Schwickert (CDU) told dpa he is no fan of border controls but considers them currently justifiable as a signal for closer scrutiny of entries.
- 2d ago
Slovakia refuses to recognise same-sex marriages performed abroad, defying EU court ruling
Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok announced on Friday that the Slovak constitution, which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, takes precedence over a November 2025 EU Court of Justice ruling requiring member states to recognise same-sex marriages from other EU countries.
- 2d ago
Canadian owner of Circle K to acquire Żabka for 32.6 billion złoty; brand and management to stay
Alimentation Couche-Tard will launch a tender offer for 100% of Żabka Group at 32 PLN per share, valuing the Polish convenience chain at about 32.62 billion złoty. The deal, supported by shareholders holding 57% of the stock, is expected to close by the end of 2026.
- 5d ago
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal rejects recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries
The Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw has struck down a regulation that would have required civil registries to record same-sex marriages performed abroad, defying a 2025 EU court ruling and setting up a legal confrontation between Polish and European law.
- Jul 26
Seven & i Holdings abandons Żabka deal as talks fail to reach terms
The Japanese retailer ends negotiations to acquire a stake in Żabka, one of the largest convenience chains in Central and Eastern Europe, citing inability to agree terms with the seller.
- Jul 18
France records 708 km of traffic jams as summer holiday departures peak on Saturday
Bison Futé recorded a peak of 708 km of cumulative traffic jams at midday on Saturday, with the A7 motorway alone accounting for 170 km, as the country was placed on red alert for departures.
- Jul 18
European Commission warns Romania of 'systemic risk' as statute of limitations rulings wipe out high-level corruption cases
The European Commission's annual Rule of Law report, published on 17 July 2026, finds that decisions by Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice are causing a 'systemic risk' by terminating major corruption trials and annulling convictions.
- Jul 17
Valentina Baldini, daughter of Italy interim coach Silvio Baldini, dies at 30 after lifelong battle with spastic tetraparesis
Valentina Baldini, the 30-year-old daughter of Italy's interim national football coach Silvio Baldini, has died. She lived with severe spastic tetraparesis from birth and built a career as a psychiatrist and neuroscience researcher.
- Jul 15
Bonoloto, Triplex and ONCE cupón results for 14 July 2026 announced; Euromillones draw awaited in Paris
The ONCE Triplex morning and evening sessions paid up to 150 euros, while the daily cupón awarded 35,000 euros. The pan-European Euromillones draw was set for 21:30 hours in Paris.
- Jul 15
France adopts assisted dying law after years of debate, becoming sixth country to legalise euthanasia
The National Assembly gave final approval on 15 July with 291 votes for and 241 against, after a legislative battle that saw three Senate rejections.
- Jul 14
EU court backs Spain's amnesty law as minister slams Supreme Court for failing to apply it fully
The EU Court of Justice validated Spain's amnesty law on 16 July, but the Supreme Court has yet to apply it to those convicted of embezzlement, drawing sharp criticism from the justice minister.
- Jul 13
ONCE, La Primitiva, Eurodreams and Bonoloto set for Monday night draws with prizes up to 7.2 million euros
The ONCE daily cupon, La Primitiva, Eurodreams and Bonoloto all hold their scheduled draws on Monday evening, offering cumulative prizes ranging from reintegros to a 20,000-euro monthly payout for 30 years.
- Jul 13
EU split over Israeli settlement trade ban as foreign ministers fail to reach majority for action
A proposal to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank won the most support among EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, but fell short of the simple majority needed to compel the European Commission to draft sanctions.
- Jul 10
France lifts storm alert after tornado-like winds leave 53,000 without power and extensive damage across centre and east
A mini-tornado toppled two lorries on the A72 near Saint-Étienne, hail ignited a house fire in Haute-Savoie and a road worker was seriously hurt, as the most intense thunderstorm episode of the year swept France on 16 July. The orange vigilance was lifted early on 17 July while the heatwave receded to the south-east.
- Jul 9
German court sentences man to 10 years for fatal attack on train conductor, as rail safety debate intensifies
A court in Zweibrücken has sentenced a 26-year-old man to ten years in prison for the fatal beating of train conductor Serkan Çalar during a ticket check in February. The case has reignited a national debate over violence against railway staff.
- Jul 8
Apple loses EU court challenge against gatekeeper status for App Store and iOS
The EU General Court in Luxembourg dismissed Apple's lawsuit against its designation as a digital gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, upholding the European Commission's authority to impose stricter rules on the iPhone maker's App Store and iOS operating system.
- Jul 6
Spanish lottery draws scheduled for Monday evening: Eurodreams, La Primitiva, Bonoloto, and ONCE
Several Spanish lottery draws are set to take place on Monday, July 6, 2026, including Eurodreams, La Primitiva, Bonoloto, and ONCE's Cupón diario and Super ONCE.
- Jul 6
ING leads consortium to acquire 40% of Spanish private bank Singular Bank from Warburg Pincus
Dutch lender ING has agreed to buy a 40% stake in Spanish private bank Singular Bank as part of a consortium deal that values the wealth manager at around €19 billion in client assets.
- Jul 5
Belgium's Socialist Party tightens ethics rules and mandates gender parity in sweeping statute overhaul
At a congress in Namur, the Parti Socialiste adopted new statutes that enforce stricter ethical oversight, mandatory gender parity in all party bodies, and a citizen panel to shape policy.
- Jul 4
Ukraine's Fedorow resigns as defence minister, blasts military leadership as protests erupt in Kyiv
Mychajlo Fedorow stepped down after a power struggle with Commander-in-Chief Olexandr Syrskyj, accusing him of blocking reforms and undermining morale. Hundreds protested in Kyiv as parliament confirmed a new prime minister.
