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Away from the crowds: 10 hidden European gems to visit in 2026

Looking for an original, photogenic and lesser-known getaway? From Germany to Portugal, these are the special places to add to your bucket list

Assaf Rosen | 06.01.26

Europe’s best beaches 2026: Portugal at No. 1, Greece secures four top spots

Portugal’s wild coastlines, Greece’s pink sands and Italy’s secluded coves: the ranking of the best and most beautiful beaches in Europe for 2026 has been revealed

Roy Elman | 05.28.26

חוף ב בורנמות' אנגליה בריטניה גל חום אירופה

'Mini-hell' in Europe: deadly heat wave shatters May records in France and Britain

Two die in sporting events in France, Spain warns of 'tropical nights' and Britain breaks its May record; before summer even begins, Europe is already baking: 'This is becoming the new normal'

ynet, News Agencies | 05.26.26

Elbit will modernize a European country's military for $1.4 billion

The company announced that it has signed a five-year contract with a European country to supply autonomous unmanned vehicles, ground-based electronic warfare systems, precision-guided munitions for artillery and air-to-ground attacks, and electro-optical marking systems

Navit Zomer | 05.26.26

Sexually transmitted infections surge across Europe to decade-high levels, with gonorrhea up 303%

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns gonorrhea and syphilis are rising sharply across Europe, with congenital syphilis nearly doubling; Israeli expert says local increases are milder but urges condoms, testing and early treatment

Eitan Gefen | 05.25.26

Even the Pentagon is confused: Trump’s Europe zigzag and NATO’s warning to Putin

After threatening to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, Trump first stunned Poland by canceling a planned deployment there, then reversed course again, announcing 5,000 troops for Warsaw 'because of the president I supported,' baffling even Pentagon officials

ynet, News Agencies | 05.22.26

Madrid dubbed ‘new Miami’ as wealthy tourists reshape city, and locals fume

Madrid’s shift from mass tourism to luxury travel is bringing record visitors and investment, but locals say soaring rents, short-term rentals and global chains are stripping the city of its character

Zeev Avrahami | 05.13.26

Quantum Machines founders Nissim Ofek, Itamar Sivan and Yonatan Cohen

Quantum Machines buys QHarbor, opens Dutch office to expand Europe operations

Israeli quantum computing company opens a Delft office to expand its European software operations, adding Dutch startup’s tools for automated experimentation, data management and system-level coordination

ynet Global | 05.11.26

'Michelle,' betting odds and Israel controversy: Eurovision 2026 guide

Noam Bettan heads to Vienna with 'Michelle,' a giant 'diamond' prop and strong betting odds, as Israel faces a tense Eurovision 2026 contest marked by rule changes, boycott threats and withdrawals

Omer Tessel | 05.10.26

נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ עם נשיא צרפת מקרון ראש ממשלת איטליה מלוני ראש ממשלת בריטניה סטרמר קנצלר גרמניה מרץ ונשיא אוקראינה זלנסקי פסגה הבית הלבן

Long after Iran war, Trump’s feuds may haunt US alliances

Analysis: Europe, Gulf states and Asian partners are rethinking their reliance on Washington, while China and Russia look for openings in a shifting global order

Reuters | 05.09.26

Trump rewrites global alliances, signals new era of conditional US ties

Opinion: The US president saw it early, warned and threatened — and is now proving his simple equation: if allies do not act when asked, there is no reason to keep providing a full security umbrella

Kobby Barda | 05.05.26

Hidden lakes, hot springs, fairytale villages: Europe’s 36 most beautiful places

Time Out’s list of Europe’s most beautiful places skips obvious landmarks for hidden lakes, hot springs, fairytale villages, wild coastlines and architectural gems, from North Macedonia and Tuscany to Iceland, Malta and Bosnia

Roy Elman | 04.28.26

Divided and vulnerable: How Europe's internal fractures empower the terrorist threat

Analysis: The EU’s fragmented laws, uneven intelligence sharing and political divides over migration, civil liberties and security leave gaps that extremist networks can exploit

Rami Al Dabbas | 04.25.26

Matt Goodwin warns of identity-driven politics reshaping the West

British political scientist and commentator tells ynet Global that identity, migration and a widening gap between elites and the public are driving upheaval across Europe and the West, with leaders failing to confront the scale of the change

David Matlin | 04.23.26

ראש ממשלת איטליה ג'ורג'ה מלוני עם נשיא אוקראינה זלנסקי ברומא 15 באפריל

Israel must rethink its dependence on Europe as ties erode, hostility rises across the continent

Opinion: From halted defense ties to surging antisemitism, Europe is no longer a reliable partner; Israel should pivot toward Asia, Africa and new alliances instead of seeking approval from increasingly critical European governments

Michael Oren | 04.19.26