Solar Becomes Europe’s Top Electricity Source for the First Time in History

For the first time, solar was the main source of electricity in Europe from May to June this year, the RFI portal reported, based on a report by think tank Ember. Solar energy overtook nuclear and wind power, while coal's share fell to a record low.more

The return to Earth of the Ax-4 mission crew, with Pole Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, will begin no earlier than Monday, 14 July, the Polish Space Agency reported. The Dragon capsule is expected to detach from the International Space Station at around 13:05 Polish time.more

The Greek islands in the southern Aegean Sea were the most crowded tourist destination in the European Union in 2023, according to a report by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).more

Linda Yaccarino announced she is stepping down from her role as CEO of X in a post on the website on Wednesday. “After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of X,” she wrote. “I’m incredibly proud of the X team - the historic business turn around we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.”more

US President Donald Trump is losing patience with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, US media assess. They thus comment on Trump's announcement of arms supplies to Ukraine and his critical statements towards the Russian leader.more

Europe's largest port, Rotterdam, is preparing for a potential war with Russia, the "Financial Times" assessed yesterday. The port has started to reserve space for ships transporting military equipment and is planning where to divert civilian transport should war break out.more

In a vote in Strasbourg, MEPs yesterday gave a favourable opinion on Bulgaria's application to adopt the euro and join the eurozone on 1 January 2026.more

A man died at Bergamo airport in northern Italy yesterday, sucked in by the engine of a taxiing plane, Ansa reported. Orio al Serio airport was temporarily closed.more

Just weeks after announcing the largest widebody aircraft order in Boeing’s history, Qatar Airways is celebrating another huge achievement. The Qatar flag carrier has just been named the winner at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards, announced on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show.more

US President Donald Trump is using the madman theory to try to convince allies and opponents that he is unpredictable, irrational and capable of anything, and that his strategy is actually having an impact on the world, the BBC has said.more

Budapest Airport resumed operations on Monday after a temporary halt when runways were closed as they were covered in debris due to a heavy storm, the airport's operator said in a statement on its Facebook page.more

The Dutch House of Representatives has approved two bills tightening asylum law. They include a dual-status system for refugees. The proposal to criminalize illegal stay has sparked controversy and has been referred to the Council of State for an opinion.more

Ryanair is changing its free carry-on luggage allowances, bringing a slight relief to holidaymakers travelling across Europe. It comes after the European Union transport committee voted last month to reinforce European passenger rights by defining the size of backpacks and personal items that passengers are allowed to bring across all flights. more

Due to difficult weather conditions, particularly strong winds, persisting over Madeira, more than 30 planes were unable to take off from the Portuguese island yesterday, authorities said.more

During the recent heatwave in France, it was recalled that Paris was once identified as a city where the risk of heat effects is particularly high. In 2023, “The Lancet” magazine estimated that Parisians were more likely than residents of other European cities to be potentially at risk of deadly heat effects.more

The Polish Embassy in Italy, in another evocative campaign aimed at Polish tourists staying in the country, warns against theft and gives advice on how to travel and visit safely. ‘You have a picture with the Pantheon, they have your wallet’. - emphasised warning against thieves.more

18 people were injured when passengers on a Ryanair flight were evacuated at Palma de Mallorca Airport. Earlier, a fire alarm went off on board the machine. The airport is operating without disruption.more

Twenty-three people were injured on Thursday night into Friday in a coach accident on a motorway about 100 kilometres north of Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern police said in a press release. The service from Rostock relayed that at least three people with Polish nationality were on board.more

Last night, Russia launched its largest air attack on Ukraine since the beginning of the war, the Ukrainian Air Force reported today. The Kremlin is once again demonstrating that it does not intend to end the war and terror, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed.more

The tallest statue of Christ in the world is to be built in Spain near Madrid. The statue is to measure 37 metres and will be seven taller than the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro and four taller than the Christ the King statue in Świebodzin. Funding for the project is coming mainly from Mexico and Poland.more

5,000 tourists left hotels in fire-prone areas in the south-east of Crete on Wednesday night into Thursday, the president of the local hoteliers' association, Giorgios Carakis, reported. The evacuations covered the Jerapetra area - the villages of Agia Fotia, Achlia, Galini, Ferma and Kutsunari.more

A strike by air traffic controllers in France will cause major disruption at many of the country's airports. Controllers are on strike today and tomorrow, ahead of the summer school holidays which start on Saturday.more

The popular Taste Atlas food guide regularly publishes lists of the best dishes, snacks and treats in the world. This time, the sweet pastries from Central Europe were examined. Polish doughnuts were rated the highest.more

This June in Spain was the hottest in the country's history, and the first heatwave of the season will last longer than expected, the state meteorological agency AEMET reported. France is struggling with 40-degree heat, while Portugal recorded as much as 46.6 degrees Celsius.more

According to an analysis conducted by experts from Personnel Service, production workers, forklift operators or warehouse workers who decide to work for a seasonal job in the Czech Republic, Norway or Germany can earn 80 to 100 percent more than in Poland. For example, forklift operators in Scandinavia can earn up to 3.1 thousand euros per month.more

Denmark on Tuesday expanded its military service to include women, as the Nordic country seeks to recruit more soldiers and strengthen its defences amid heightened security concerns across Europe. Under a law passed by Denmark's parliament in June 2023, Denmark will require women turning 18 after July 1, 2025, to register for assessment days for potential military conscription, aligning with measmore

Egyptians have begun tracking sharks in the Red Sea from space, Egypt Independent reported. Monitoring shark movements in real time will help understand the behavior of specific species, and could potentially reduce the risk of shark attacks.more

Without additional help from the West, Ukraine could find itself in a critical war situation with Russia in the autumn, Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator for the British daily Financial Times, warned yesterday.more