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Tourists are taking historical cobblestones, stones, and signs as souvenirs, causing damage and facing legal consequences in various European destinations like Bruges and Sardinia.

Support for the controversial Mercosur deal grows in the EU as a response to Trump's trade war, with potential impacts on agriculture and EU internal market barriers.

Netherlands and Benelux strongly criticize Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law, sparking EU unity. European values at stake as more countries express concern over the Pride ban.

Europe on brink of drought crisis as dry spring intensifies, impacting food security. Concerns rise as water scarcity and heatwaves persist.

Austrian player wins 250 million euros in Euromillions record jackpot, overcoming initial lottery error. Server overload due to high traffic.

Violent altercation between Dutch and German tourists in Austrian ski resort leaves three Germans injured. Police investigation underway.

Germany's AfD party under scrutiny for illegal donations and a looming 7 million euro fine.

Security services in Austria successfully prevented a terrorist attack at the Westbahnhof train station in Vienna.

Belgian government warns travelers to check vaccination status before heading to the snow due to measles outbreak in ski resorts.

Syrian man hailed as hero after preventing a larger tragedy in Villach but mistaken for attacker by onlookers.

A 23-year-old Syrian militant of IS carried out a knife attack in Villach, Austria, leaving one dead and five injured.

A 23-year-old individual attacked people with a knife in Villach, Austria, resulting in 1 death and 6 injuries. A Syrian migrant, aged 42, who intervened heroically by driving his car towards the attacker, was hailed as a hero.

A 14-year-old boy was killed in a knife attack in southern Austria, with four others injured. A 23-year-old man of Syrian background has been arrested.

Austrian citizen Mariana M. is accused of scamming victims in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland with fake curse rituals.

Conservative Liechtenstein to appoint its first female head of government in a historic move.

Traffic delays reported on routes to ski resorts in France and Germany due to winter sports traffic.

European leaders congratulate US President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th president.

The European Union has approved Switzerland's participation in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) defense project while NATO partner Turkey has been pending since 2021.

A bus carrying Dutch tourists caught fire on the A99 highway in southern Germany, while en route to Austria for a ski holiday. Fortunately, all 52 passengers on board were unharmed.

Pro-Russian nationalists in Austria have been given the green light by the head of state to form a new government after the sudden resignation of the conservative government leader caused a political crisis in the Alpine country.

A 23-year-old Dutch skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident on the Stubaier Glacier in the west of Austria near Innsbruck in Tyrol.

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's coalition talks with the liberal party NEOS have collapsed, leading to his resignation. The far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, may now have the opportunity to form a new government.

Recent news reveals that Russia has officially halted natural gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine, sparking fears of an energy crisis in the continent. The situation has put Turkey in focus as a key route for gas flow.

Bulgaria and Romania have officially become part of the Schengen area, allowing visa-free travel, following a decision by the EU Council. This decision, ratified on December 12, 2024, marks an important milestone for the two countries.

A Swiss International Air Lines passenger plane traveling from Romania to Switzerland made an emergency landing in Austria due to an engine problem, resulting in the death of a flight attendant.

An Austrian couple is facing legal consequences for an unusual case of pension fraud involving multiple marriages and divorces.