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Iran war's impact on shipping affecting refugee aid, UNHCR says

The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan's Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey.

01/05/2026

Made in Europe

World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps

Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe.

01/05/2026

Business

Why is Europe's break from Visa and Mastercard facing resistance?

The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.

01/05/2026

The Europe Conversation

'EU ready to talk with US, but cannot erase rules,' trade chief says

After months of pressure from the US, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews that Brussels has agreed to open a “digital dialogue” with Washington. Still, US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium remain.

30/04/2026

Travel News

All the new UNESCO geoparks you can visit in Europe

From a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea to Ireland’s only fjord, these geoparks tell the history of the world long before humans entered the picture.

30/04/2026

Europe News

EU vows to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for industry after China threats

In an interview with Euronews, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the European Union would stand its ground after China threatened retaliatory measures over plans to strengthen the bloc’s industrial policy.

30/04/2026

Europe Today

EU failed to 'listen' in Sahel, envoy says as influence wanes

EU envoy admits Brussels misread Sahel dynamics, warning that military-first strategies and one-way diplomacy have eroded influence as Russia and China deepen their foothold in the region.

30/04/2026

Business

Volkswagen profit drops as carmaker signals further cost cuts

Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure.

30/04/2026

Europe in Motion

Germany is now Europe's largest military spender: What is it buying?

Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953.

30/04/2026

Europe Today

Péter Magyar first visit to Brussels and China-EU tensions rising

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

30/04/2026

Europe News

China pushes EU to scrap 'Made in Europe' law or face retaliation

As EU countries debate the European Commission’s proposal, Beijing is urging national governments to abandon the planned law. Otherwise, China says it will take countermeasures.

29/04/2026

Business

Caspian-Central Asia corridor strained as trade routes shift

The Caspian-Central Asia corridor is facing growing strain as rising trade volumes outpace existing pipelines, rail and port capacity, while the Middle Corridor gains relevance as an alternative route between Asia and Europe.

29/04/2026

Business

European bank profits rise amid markets rattled by Iran war

Three of Europe’s biggest banks delivered record or above-forecast profits on Wednesday. TotalEnergies posted strong earnings, while Mercedes-Benz turned more cautious as collapsing China sales and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on the outlook.

29/04/2026

Europe News

European Defence Union: Silver bullet or time-waster?

EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius is pushing a European Defence Union to tie Ukraine with its European allies, but the idea is already under fire, with one MEP warning that it risks distracting from the current job of bulletproofing the EU.

29/04/2026

Europe News

EU touts end of new oil and gas drilling as capitals eye explorations

The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy."

29/04/2026

Tech News

Which European country is attracting the most AI talent?

Europe is becoming a third market for AI talent as visa restrictions make it harder for tech workers to live and work in the United States, and as China produces fewer AI workers, a new study finds.

29/04/2026

Earth News

Summit kicks off in Colombia to accelarate exit from fossil fuels

The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.

29/04/2026