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Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heatwaves and drought which scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures. ...

The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it? ...

After the European Union significantly tightened its immigration policy earlier this month, 19 EU countries on Wednesday urged the European Commission to finance "retu hubs" outside the bloc for failed asylum-seekers. ...

What does the Senate bill hoping to axe dual citizenship mean for Americans in Europe? And, on a lighter note, what food do Americans in Italy miss most from back home? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. ...

The association of European airports called on Thursday for an urgent review of the new EU border system, amid “mounting operational issues” that could affect the holiday season. ...

Health authorities waed Friday that Europe must be ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox that has killed hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed that the new EU digital border check system, the EES, will become operational in November. ...

After many delays we now have a start date for the first of the two big changes to EU travel rules - so if you have a trip plaed, here's what you need to know in advance. ...

A privacy campaign group on Monday lodged complaints against Elon Musk's X in eight European countries over conces it was "feeding" users' personal data into its AI technology without their consent. ...

Heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organisation's (WHO) European branch said this week. ...

The UK govement said on Monday that it was not ready for new EU border check system known as EES, as it aounced new measures aimed at avoiding major disruption at ports. ...

Businesses across Europe - including airports, airlines and other transport operators - have been hit by major IT problems caused by a rogue software update. ...

The EU's new biometric passport system known as EES is due to go live in the autumn, but there is a long list of people who will be exempt from the system's requirements - here's an in-depth look. ...

As he begins his first overseas trip, the UK's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy writes for The Local on how Britain plans to rebuild ties with Europe and become a better neighbour. ...

The Euro 2024 semi-finals are almost upon us, with England, France, Spain and Netherlands all vying for continental supremacy. Here's how and where you can watch the games from Italy. ...

The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has swept into Downing Street in a landslide victory. But how will a Labour govement affect Brits in Europe? And what, if anything, will the former 'Remainer' do about Brexit? ...

A large sample of European drinking water has detected a substance linked to "forever chemicals" used in pesticides and refrigeration, a coalition of non-govemental organisations said Wednesday. ...

With the Euros in full swing, knowing Italian football lingo has never been more useful. Let’s kick off your vocabulary with some well-used terms. ...

Tuesday, June 18th is the deadline for Brits to register to vote in the UK's general election, but there are other measures you can take to make sure your vote gets to the ballot box on time. ...

A new project from citizens campaign group British in Europe aims to empower Brits in the EU to advocate for their post-Brexit rights. The Local spoke to BiE chair Jane Golding about the problems British citizens face in Europe and why the project is still needed. ...