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The spectacular inauguration of the last major tower of the Sagrada Familia turned Barcelona into the stage for a historic celebration on Wednesday. Thousands of people packed the streets around Antoni Gaudí’s basilica to attend a ceremony marked by emotion and music, a drone show and an impressive display of lights and fireworks that lit up the city’s most iconic monument. The ceremony was presided over by Pope Leo XIV, who celebrated a special Mass to mark the centenary of Gaudí’s death; the architect devoted more than four decades of his life to designing and building the basilica. He also…
“2029 is not a German timeline. It’s NATO-agreed intelligence,” Freuding said. “All 32 NATO partners agree that Russia might have the capability to invade a NATO partner country in 2029.” But he warned that Russia could move before then, despite the war in Ukraine entering its fourth year and Kyiv saying that Moscow has suffered over 1.3 million casualties as well as losing vast amounts of equipment. Freuding’s comments come as European defense officials warn that Russia could rebuild enough military strength in the next few years to pose a direct conventional threat to NATO territory, despite its losses in…
Faced with rising energy costs, geopolitical instability and mounting pressure on Europe’s power grids, the European Commission wants to make electricity taxation more favourable than natural gas in a bid to lower bills, according to a document seen by Euronews. The measure would be a partial response to industry demands that the EU lower electricity bills while accelerating the bloc’s efforts to electrify transport, heating and industry and removing fiscal incentives that currently encourage continued reliance on fossil fuels. The draft proposal from the Commission emerges against the backdrop of a renewed energy price shock linked to conflict in the…
Published on 11/06/2026 – 11:20 GMT+2 Fancy becoming mayor, postmaster, publican and motel manager all at once? An entire Australian town – complete with a pub, restaurant, motel and general store – has hit the market for less than the price of many homes in Europe. With just two residents left, the tiny outback settlement of Cooladdi is looking for a new owner willing to swap city life for mulga trees, wide-open skies and the chance to run a town almost entirely single-handedly. Known as Australia’s tiniest town, it could be yours if you have a spare AUD$400,000 (€243,000). Some…
By Nina Borowski with AP Published on 11/06/2026 – 10:55 GMT+2•Updated 11:32 In France, singer Patrick Bruel, who is the subject of several complaints from women accusing him of sexual violence and has been placed under formal investigation in four cases concerning alleged acts committed between 2008 and 2019, was released but placed under judicial supervision after 48 hours in police custody. The artist has also been given assisted-witness status in four other cases. “Formal charges against Mr Patrick Bruel had been envisaged in nine case files. Of these nine, the investigating judges decided to place him under formal investigation in four of…
Berlin was historically one of the few EU countries to run surpluses with Beijing. But since the Covid pandemic, Germany’s trade relationship has flipped to an eye-watering deficit — €90 billion in 2025 — and China is widely blamed for much of the hemorrhaging of jobs in Germany’s all-important manufacturing sector — now running at roughly 10,000 job losses per month. This is prompting calls from some in German industry for Europe to take a tougher approach to China. Berlin has recently started to shift its position — driven in part by sluggish growth and an industrial downturn exacerbated by Chinese competition…
“Decisions on who has access are for the host countries to make,” European Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews’ flagship morning programme, Europe Today, responding to concerns over US travel restrictions affecting both fans and team officials ahead of the World Cup which has already resulted in border control incidents. The tournament kicks off Thursday in Mexico, one of the three host nations alongside the United States and Canada, under the umbrella of FIFA, which looks expand its reach in the lucrative North American market. Its chief, Gianni Infatino, has built a close relation with US President Trump, awarding him…
Most travelers assume a credit card is mandatory for renting a car in Greece. That is not always true. Athens has rental options that accept debit cards, prepaid cards, or even cash arrangements. Knowing where to look saves time and avoids last-minute stress at the airport counter. Why Rental Companies Ask for a Credit Card The standard reason is the security deposit. Agencies hold a blocked amount on the card as a guarantee against damage or fuel costs. The hold can range from 200 to 1,500 euros depending on the car class and rental terms. A credit card makes that…
From bucket-list landmarks to world-famous theme parks, some attractions promise unforgettable experiences – but not always for the right reasons. New research analysing almost 100,000 visitor reviews has revealed the tourist attractions most likely to leave travellers disappointed. And for the second year running, a seemingly popular British destination has topped the list. Complaints about crowds, poor value for money and experiences that fail to live up to the hype have left some of the world’s biggest names with surprisingly negative reviews. But which attractions are falling short – and which destinations are proving victims of their own popularity? New…
The spectacular inauguration of the latest major tower of the Sagrada Familia turned Barcelona on Wednesday into the stage for a historic celebration. Thousands of people packed the streets around the basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí to attend a ceremony marked by emotion and music, a drone show, and an impressive display of lights and fireworks that illuminated the city’s most emblematic monument. The ceremony was presided over by Pope Leo XIV, who celebrated a special Mass to mark the centenary of Gaudí’s death – he devoted more than four decades of his life to designing and building the basilica…