Tourists warned of ‘new normal’ as Europe heatwave hits visitors and locals

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

University of Bern and the Institute of Archaeology Confirm Lin as the Oldest Stilt-dwelling Settlement in Europe

A four-year collaboration between Swiss and Albanian archaeologists successfully concludes the first phase 2021-2025, qualifying the site near Lin, in Pogradec, as the oldest stilt-dwelling settlement in Europe. Swiss Ambassador to Albania, Ruth Huber, …

Europe’s battery energy storage boom: Record growth and investor momentum

After years of being a niche component of the energy transition, batteries are now entering the mainstream of power markets. Record deployment numbers, driven by renewable integration needs and falling technology costs, are attracting major investments and …

‘Europe is going to pay in a BIG way’: NATO caves to Trumpism

The NATO summit that will oblige European countries to pile up new debt in order to fund higher military spending opened under the banner of Trumpian vanity – a constant in Western politics since January 20. With heads mostly bowed and enthusiasm in short …

Defence sector outpaces overall job market in Europe amid rising security priorities

EU member states increased their total defence spending by over 30% between 2021 and 2024, rising from €214 billion to an estimated €326 billion, according to the European Defence Agency. Europe’s defence industry is also facing growing labour needs, …

Cruel summer: Why temperatures in Europe are soaring past 40°C

Europe is currently in the grip of a fierce and early summer heatwave, with temperatures shooting up to a scorching 46 degrees Celsius in parts of the south. Countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal have already recorded severe heat conditions, …

This hilltop town is one of Europe’s smallest — and most unusual — countries

By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — From the endless beaches of Rimini to the culinary corridor of Bologna, Modena and Parma, visitors to northeastern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region have plenty to explore. They might also accidentally stumble into another …

Transfer window: What do Europe’s big clubs still need?

Europe heat dome: Brits warned to stay indoors amid 46C heatwave

Brits venturing to the Continent in the forthcoming weeks should prepare themselves for blistering temperatures. Spain and Portugal are expected to experience a sweltering 42°C this weekend, with the mercury likely to rise even further today. Italy is …

Gardiners Group expands Europe presence with Dubois acquisition

The Dubois acquisition announcement was made by Gardiner Bros & Co (Leathers) on its official LinkedIn account. The group also operates Footsure Western, a company specialising in safety footwear. Dubois, headquartered in Brussels, is a family-owned …