The summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower has been closed due to scorching temperatures in the French capital. The mercury was forecast to hit 40C in Paris on Tuesday as a heatwave sweeps across...
I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader1 day agoSarah RainsfordEastern and Southern Europe correspondentReporting fromLithuaniaFrancesco...
Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years' imprisonmentJust nowHugh SchofieldBBC News, Parisx.com/sofootFrench journalists' unions on Tuesday called on Algeria to release a French...
Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to “smash the criminal boat gangs” is in tatters after the number of migrants illegally crossing the English Channel reached a new record for the first half of the...
Channel migrants undeterred by new crackdown1 day agoSimon JonesBBC News, DunkirkBBCMigrants gathering in France aiming to cross the English Channel in small boats have said they remain determined to...
Paris is famous for its gorgeous historic streets, Gothic cathedral and, of course, the hordes of tourists who flock there every year. If you love the idea of a French getaway, but hate the...
Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad4 hours agoYang TianBBC NewsFour employees of a satirical magazine in Turkey have been arrested for publishing a cartoon that...
Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe19 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo people have died in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across...
With summer travel season up and running, many travellers are eager to explore the varied beauty and culture of Europe. However, securing a Schengen visa can sometimes feel daunting, with varying...
Spain is known for its pretty towns and villages, but many of them are packed with tourists. Luckily for those hoping to avoid the crowds and still visit, there is a peaceful medieval town in a quiet...
'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe 14 minutes agoKathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsReutersA record number of heat alerts are in place across France as the country, and other...
Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues17 minutes agoDanai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsA heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing...
France's government has extended its smoking ban to certain outdoor public spaces, effective Sunday (June 29). The decree was published in the Official Journal on Saturday, but for now, no fines will...
Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads14 hours agoDearbail JordanBBC NewsHealth and fire warnings have been issued in countries across southern Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C...
A Dutch tourist tragically died from heatstroke while out hiking with friends in Majorca. The 34-year-old was walking on the Camí de Son Sales trail near Sóller, when he collapsed.His friends...