2024-02-15

Greece

Greek parliament approves legalisation of same-sex civil marriage

Greek legislators passed a law to legalise same-sex marriage, positioning Greece as the first Orthodox Christian nation to do so.

15/02/2024

Norway

Breivik fails to sue state for alleged breach of his human rights

“Breivik has good physical prison conditions and relatively great freedom in everyday life” the court said.

15/02/2024

World News

Russian man in Sweden faces deportation and fears forced combat

Russian citizen and Ukrainian resident Sergey Poddubnyy is currently living in Sweden with his family. Moscow has sent out two military conscription orders. Poddubnyy now faces deportation and forced to fight against a country he considers his own.

15/02/2024

Space

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon

Russia criticised the reports as a ruse for the US government to push through blocked Ukraine military aid.

15/02/2024

Europe News

EU Commissioner for Environment blasts Orban as 'shameful'

EU Commissioner Sinkevičius claims the Hungarian prime minister is "isolated" among other EU leaders, and that his actions only serve Europe's enemies in the Kremlin.

15/02/2024

Health news

Scientists create new synthetic antibiotic to kill superbugs

The new antibiotic was effective against multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria in the lab but further testing is needed to determine if it works in humans.

15/02/2024

Ukraine

Women in Ukraine prepare for combat

Ukrainian women want to be prepared for the front line in case their country needs them.

15/02/2024

Football Now

Asian Cup Review: Was it the best Asian tournament of all time?

In partnership with Media City

Qatar seals 2023 AFC Asian Cup repeat, unveiling multiple surprises and historic firsts, as fans bask in the drama of a tournament that was dubbed the best in Asia's football history.

15/02/2024

Hungary

Hundreds call for Orbán resignation over child sex abuse pardon

The Hungarian leader is facing the greatest political crisis of his 14-year premiership.

15/02/2024

Culture news

Will the new Fantastic Four break the franchise's troubled history?

With a nod to the 1960s in the announcement, Marvel aims to revive the beloved comic series, despite its rocky history on the big screen.

15/02/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 15th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/02/2024

Climate

How coastal communities are preparing for climate change in the US

”I think that retreat is probably the best option,” says one Rhode Island resident.

15/02/2024

Destinations

Set jetting: The One Day filming spots you can visit in Europe

The Netflix hit follows a will-they-wont-they couple for 20 years across dreamy European destinations.

15/02/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine repositions troops near Adiivka amid fierce fighting

Here's the latest from the frontline in Ukraine as Russia's grinding invasion nears its second year.

15/02/2024

Europe News

US gridlock over Ukraine aid 'already' having an impact: Stoltenberg

The impasse in the US Congress over new assistance to Ukraine "has already had consequences" on the battlefield, Jens Stoltenberg has warned.

15/02/2024

Green News

Outrage as Commission accused of shelving water resilience plan

The European Commission has taken a water resilience intiative, an EU response to increasingly frequent episodes of drought and flooding, off its agenda for the coming months, sparking fears that it has once again caved in to an anti-green backlash ahead of EU elections.

15/02/2024

USA

Donald Trump's hush-money trial confirmed to begin in March

The former president is accused of having paid to silence stories about his extramartial affairs during his 2016 presidential campaign.

15/02/2024

World News

President Aliyev promises to continue peace process with Armenia in his inauguration speech

Aliyev promises to continue peace process in his inauguration speech but said it could only be achieved without foreign interference.

15/02/2024

Experiences

This European country helps pay for its pensioners' holidays

Even expats can benefit from the bonus.

15/02/2024

Nature

Russia’s invasion has left this Ukrainian bison herd in need of a male

WWF is fundraising to transport Europe’s largest herbivore 300km around Kyiv to ensure the herd has a future.

15/02/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. Scholz must not surrender to Lindner on the CSDDD

Every level of German society recognises this law is a key step towards a fairer and more sustainable world. It is unpopular with one party, run by a man who seems to be attempting to force his way into political relevance by creating needless controversy, Luisa Neubauer writes.

15/02/2024

Food and Drink

Have you tried these delicious cream cakes taking Denmark by storm?

Originally created as a traditional Danish pastry filled with cream and jam to celebrate a Christian holiday, the fastelavnsboller has evolved into a trend inspiring a frenzy of innovative cream cake creations.

15/02/2024

Art

River based project wins award to produce European Pavilion 2024

Four boats on four rivers on a journey to make new stories and help redefine culture across the continent. The European Pavilion 2024 will be produced by a young artistic collective that includes creatives from Austria, Serbia, Poland and Portugal.

15/02/2024

World News

Gaza war propels journalist deaths toward annual record – report

A leading press freedom NGO has detailed a shocking rise in the killing of reporters on the ground over the last year.

15/02/2024

Germany

German minister says Europe needs British and French nuclear weapons

The escalating threat from Russia and potential US abandonment of NATO means Europe's security posture is being radically rethought.

15/02/2024

Health news

Smoking has a lasting impact on the immune system, a new study finds

Years after quitting, smoking still has an impact on the body’s defence system, researchers have found.

15/02/2024

Economy

Eurozone trade: Here's why imports and exports declined in December

Eurozone imports and exports declined in December 2023, according to first estimate data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Euronews Business summarises the data and findings.

15/02/2024

Economy

Inflation in Spain climbs as other EU countries see a fall

Euronews business breaks down the latest inflation figures from Spain, Poland, Greece, and Ireland.

15/02/2024

Economy

Euro area to struggle with 'subdued' activity in short term: Lagarde

The head of the European Central Bank noted that, while economic activity will still be sluggish in the near future, data suggests things will pick up later on in 2024.

15/02/2024

Culture news

Over 400 stars sign letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision

The letter comes in response to calls to ban the country from entry into this year's Eurovision song contest that's set to take place in Sweden.

15/02/2024