Europe

Parents across Luxembourg will receive a survey to find out which questions they are asking about raising children multilingually and where they seek advice; With around half of residents from abroad, 2/3 of children grow up speaking two or more languages

28,3 million euros will be allocated to purchase mines this year and over the next two years; the purchase of mines is planned in accordance with the European Union’s “Security Action for Europe” (SAFE) programme

2,5 million guests have been welcomed in Hungary in July 2026, for a total 6,7 million nights; overnight stays and tourism revenues increased, while the number of foreign visitors staying around Lake Balaton saw a notable decline

A total 24 deaths from the West Nile virus have been recorded so far this year in Greece, health officials said, with new infections slowing slightly

Concerns regarding sperm donations have reignited in Belgium following news that 53 children, in 39 families, were conceived using sperm with a genetic abnormality from the same donor, a Danish man

In Tirana Zoo, captive animals are living with record-high temperatures up to 38° and stress caused by the noise of nearby building sites; A predominance of young trees, not tall enough to shade, and limited water resources make their life worse

Fewer foreign-language speakers are claiming social assistance, despite their number grows; Finland's key income security benefits include basic social assistance, parental allowances, the general housing allowance and pensions

Government approved Lithuania’s participation in the US-led initiatives aimed at securing supplies of critical minerals and rare earths and strengthening supply chains for advanced technologies

Several mayors in Anenii Noi district once again oppose plans to build a Regional Waste Management Center in the Serpeni area, calling for a transparent assessment of the project and related risks or implications

Wholesale trade generated €5,2bn in Monaco in 2025, over a quarter of the non-financial economy and its largest sector by revenue, proving more resilient than the wider economy despite a 3,1% decrease

The Odyssey of the Azov soldiers, the unit that defended Mariupol, a legend for many, is on stage in Kiev in the piece "Ulysses Among the Drones"; the event is part of Azov's cultural initiatives and proceeds will be donated to support prisoners of war

Government announced Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month and ordered a series of countermeasures in response, including the closure of a consulate and a Russian cultural center