Europe

France bans alcohol and closes schools as heatwave blankets Europe.

France has banned alcohol consumption in red-alert zones and closed many schools amid extreme heat sweeping across Europe.

Why do Europeans like to eat snails?

Hearing about eating snails might disgust many Vietnamese people, but snails are a popular food in Europe, even considered a luxury food.

Europe saves $60 billion thanks to renewable energy.

Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting the development of renewable energy are bringing clear economic benefits to European countries.

Europe is reeling from a historic heatwave, with many deaths reported.

An unusually severe heatwave is sweeping across Western Europe, breaking numerous temperature records in the UK and France and claiming many lives.

European country builds network of 'climate shelters' to combat heatwave.

Spain has built hundreds of "climate shelters" in libraries, museums, and shopping centers to protect its citizens from extreme heat.

A young graduate with a series of prestigious scholarships returns to Vietnam to build a digital trust ecosystem.

After graduating with a Master's degree from Erasmus Mundus in Europe, Pham Vu Minh returned to Vietnam and actively promoted cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives.

Renewable energy is facing difficulties due to climate change.

Extreme weather events caused by climate change could reduce the efficiency of renewable energy, posing a challenge to the energy transition in Europe.

Germany transforms mining 'scars' into Europe's largest lake complex.

A decades-long project in Germany is transforming abandoned coal mines into a vast complex of artificial lakes, opening up opportunities for tourism development and environmental restoration.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man successfully concluded his working trip to attend IPU-152.

On the evening of April 18th, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his wife arrived at Noi Bai Airport, successfully concluding their working trip to attend the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly in Türkiye.

The country pays its citizens for using solar power on sunny days.

He is considering paying people for using electricity on sunny days, in order to address the surplus of renewable energy and reduce pressure on the power grid.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Torino, Italy.

During his official visit to Italy, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Turin, Ms. Sandra Scagliotti, and her husband.

Plug-in solar power: A growing energy-saving solution in Europe.

Europe has somewhat mitigated the energy shock from the conflict in Iran thanks to its transition to renewable energy, with the widespread adoption of plug-in solar power.

Sustainable agriculture helps European farms overcome the energy crisis.

Sustainable agriculture helps European farms maintain stable production amid energy crises and supply chain disruptions.

Why are blue eyes so common among many Europeans?

From bustling beer gardens in Germany to quaint villages at the foot of the Austrian Alps, travelers are captivated by the beautiful, emerald-green eyes in a variety of shades.

Only 13 countries have clean air.

According to the latest World Air Quality Report published by IQAir, only 13 countries globally will meet safe air quality standards by 2025.

Medical treatment is so expensive that many Americans leave their homes to seek medical care.

High medical costs and inadequate insurance coverage are driving some Americans to leave their homeland and seek out countries with more affordable and comprehensive healthcare systems.

Iran declares Europe will become a 'target' if it supports the US and Israel.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi declared that any European country involved in an attack on Iran would become a "legitimate target" of Tehran.

The EU is striving to compete with China on electric vehicle battery prices.

The European Union has the potential to significantly narrow the price gap between batteries produced in the region and those imported from China if it increases domestic production.

Why do Europeans like smoked meats so much?

European smoked meats often project an image of luxury and sophistication, yet their origins are linked to scarcity and the need for survival.

A bizarre project to recreate Europe through scent.

The Odeuropa project opens up a new approach to history: using artificial intelligence to reconstruct the scents that once permeated Europe from the 16th to the early 20th centuries.

The US plans to hand over two NATO command centers to Europe.

Reuters reports that the US will hand over two main NATO command centers in Naples (Italy) and Norfolk (Virginia, USA) to European officers.

Many European cities ban advertising of fossil fuels.

Many cities in Europe have banned advertising of fossil fuels in public spaces, in an effort to reduce emissions and promote a transition to clean energy.

A turning point in the European automotive market: Electric cars surpass gasoline cars.

The European automotive market is entering a clear shift, with electric vehicles recording higher sales than gasoline-powered cars.

Why don't people in America and Europe use bidet sprayers?

Bidet sprayers are a common and almost standard personal hygiene product in many Asian countries, but they are absent in the Americas and many European countries.

'This is the moment to further strengthen and develop Vietnam-EU relations'

European Council President António Costa stated that this is the moment for us to further strengthen and develop the Vietnam-EU relationship.

President Luong Cuong presided over the welcoming ceremony for the President of the European Council, António Costa.

The official visit of the President of the European Council, António Costa, to Vietnam took place on January 28-29, at the invitation of President Lương Cường.

European Council President António Costa begins official visit to Vietnam.

According to Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, the official visit of European Council President António Costa to Vietnam is of paramount importance to Vietnam-EU relations.

The President of the European Council is about to visit Vietnam.

President of the European Council António Costa will pay an official visit to Vietnam from January 28-29, 2026.

Europe welcomes US concessions on Greenland.

European leaders breathed a sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump made concessions on the Greenland issue and welcomed the American leader's decision.