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Israeli defense firm Bagira lands €9 Million NATO support deal

The 15-year agreement with an unnamed NATO member will cover maintenance and operation of Bagira’s military training systems and mobile Gorilla consoles, extending a relationship that included €1.3 million in June purchases

ynet Global | 07.16.26

25 ביוני פועל שותה מים ב פרנקפורט במהלך גל חום פרנקפורט גרמניה

Europe’s deadly heatwave: Germany reports more than 5,000 deaths

Robert Koch Institute says most victims were elderly, as Western Europe records its hottest June ever and countries across the continent confront the mounting health toll of extreme heat

Reuters | 07.09.26

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Forget Santorini: The European islands ranked best for nature, food and sun

A new ranking by British travel company Saga names Europe's best islands based on weather, nature and dining; Spain and Croatia dominate the top 10, while famous Greek and Italian islands fail to make the overall list

Roy Elman | 07.08.26

Europe lowers Israel flight warning, opening door for airlines to return

EASA removes Israel from its highest-risk conflict-zone bulletin and replaces it with a medium-risk regional note, shifting the decision back to airlines including Ryanair, easyJet and KLM

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.08.26

Europe’s anti-AC culture melts as heat waves intensify

With temperatures topping 40°C and most homes still without cooling, Europe is confronting a cultural, economic and climate dilemma as AC sales surge in Britain, France and Germany, countries long skeptical of the American cooling habit

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.07.26

Turkey’s Erdogan goes from NATO outlier to key ally as Europe rearms

Europe’s military buildup and Trump’s push for greater allied defense spending have transformed Ankara from NATO’s most difficult member into one of its most valuable

Elyasaf Kosman | 07.07.26

Europe’s holiday hotspots on fire: ‘Very high risk’ wildfires spark evacuations across continent

Blazes in France, Portugal, Greece and Spain have forced evacuations, closed roads and threatened tourist areas as authorities warn extreme heat could keep fueling fires across the continent

News Agencies | 07.06.26

Europe air conditioning debate reignites as historic heatwave deaths mount

Only one in five European homes has air conditioning, but record-breaking heat is driving soaring demand and reshaping the political debate, with even Green leaders backing cooling systems for schools and hospitals as temperatures continue to hit new highs

News agencies, Tamar Sebok, Paris | 06.28.26

More than 200 dead in Spain as Europe swelters under record heat wave

At least 101 million Europeans faced temperatures above 35°C, with Paris hitting 40°C, Britain breaking its June heat record, deaths reported in Italy and France, and Germany and Austria bracing for a scorching weekend

News Agencies | 06.25.26

Europe heatwave turns deadly as France reports 40 drownings and UK shuts schools

France records 43.3°C in its hottest June day ever, Britain issues red heat warnings and hundreds of schools close, while Spain, Italy, Germany and Switzerland also face extreme temperatures expected to last until Friday

ynet, News Agencies | 06.23.26

Under fire in Haifa, young campus leaders refuse to leave: ‘I can’t stay away from Israel’

As Iranian missiles forced seminars into shelters, 15 young campus advocates chose to stay in Israel, saying the experience deepened their understanding of life under fire and strengthened their fight against antisemitism

Alexandra Lukash | 06.10.26

US and European Christian leaders arrive in Israel on solidarity trip amid Iran conflict

Delegation scheduled to meet diplomatic and security officials, receive briefings and join hundreds of global Christian leaders online to strengthen ties and combat antisemitism worldwide

ynet Global | 06.10.26

Is the world turning its back on Israel? Poll shows Israel’s global image sinking

A 36-country Pew survey finds unfavorable views of Israel rising worldwide, including among key allies, while confidence in Netanyahu has fallen sharply across much of the West

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.05.26

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