Europe

Ministers from Europe and beyond commit to address housing emergency

In response, more than 30 ministers and senior government representatives meeting in Geneva on Wednesday committed to stronger policies and…

10 months ago

Leaders in Middle East and Europe welcome Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent andGeorge WrightWatch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in GazaEuropean and Middle Eastern leaders…

11 months ago

Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe

James CookScotland editor Getty ImagesScotland has seen high numbers of people dying from drug misuse for the last seven years…

12 months ago

Measles warning for holidaymakers heading to Europe

Dominic HughesHealth CorrespondentGetty ImagesHealth experts warn that measles spreads very easily and can lead to some children suffering life-long consequencesFamilies…

1 year ago

Britain’s XV Excalibur Submarine Ushers in New Era of Autonomous Naval Warfare in Europe

May 15, 2025. Under the grey skies of Britain’s largest naval base, the Royal Navy unveiled a silent predator with…

1 year ago

Belgian Warship Louise-Marie Declared Fully Combat-Ready Amid NATO’s Largest Live-Fire Exercises in Europe

NATO allies are conducting the largest live-fire naval exercise in Europe this year: Formidable Shield 2025. Co-hosted by Norway and…

1 year ago

Europe grapples with highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years

“Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” warned Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for…

1 year ago

Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines: WHO

Briefing journalists in Geneva, Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, insisted that the risk from mpox to the…

2 years ago

Heat claims more than 175,000 lives annually in Europe, latest data shows

Across Europe, more than 50 countries “are paying the ultimate price”, said WHO Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge, only days…

2 years ago

Europe tops the charts for alcohol consumption. WHO calls for urgent action to curb the trend

WHO’s Dr Gauden Galea said that the impacts are far-reaching including domestic violence, accidents and mental health issues. He called…

2 years ago