For more and more Europeans, summer holidays are becoming an unaffordable luxury. In recent years, inflation has pushed up the cost of travel services and accommodation, and prices at restaurants and bars have also increased. This negative trend prompts a mixture of nostalgia and anger from commentators.
Following several new clashes, the ceasefire agreed between Cambodia and Thailand under pressure from the US after days of heavy fighting is apparently under threat. The conflict centres on the two historic temples Ta Muen Thom and Preah Vihear in the border region, to which both countries lay claim. Commentators examine the reasons behind the dispute and see little hope of it being resolved any time soon.
England beat Spain in a final shootout at the UEFA European Women's Championship in Switzerland on Sunday. The defending champions defeated the world champions 3:1. The press discusses whether this tournament had what it takes to finally put women's football in the premier league when it comes to sports events.
In light of the deepening hunger crisis in Gaza, Israel has agreed to 'humanitarian' ceasefires to enable aid deliveries via safe corridors. A large convoy of trucks and airdrops of supplies have already reached the starving population. However, commentators see little progress and are exasperated by the EU's powerlessness.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced on X that France will recognise Palestine as a state. Almost 150 UN member states have already recognised Palestinian statehood, but there are certain key Western countries that have yet to do so, including the US and the UK, which have UN veto powers. What can Macron achieve with his announcement?
The Northern Irish rap band Kneecap will not be allowed to perform at Budapest's Sziget Festival in August. Hungary's government justified the decision saying they spread 'antisemitic hate speech, which supports terrorism and terrorists.' The immigration authorities have now imposed a three-year entry ban on the band members. The move is causing quite a stir in Hungary.