2024-02-16

World News

Real Madrid likely to sign Mbappé after he calls it quits with PSG

A bidding war is expected to follow French football star Mbappé's announcement that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.

16/02/2024

Business

France's EDF returns to profit as nuclear power generation rebounds

French energy company EDF said on Friday that it returned to profit in 2023 as nuclear fleets reopened.

16/02/2024

Green News

Parliament at odds with member states over action on air pollution

Belgium hopes to broker a deal between governments and MEPs on stricter new EU air pollution limits, with an anticipated final round of talks set for 20 February.

16/02/2024

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison at 47

Navalny was arrested in 2021 upon his return to Russia from Germany where he had been treated for a suspected assassination attempt by poison.

16/02/2024

Economy

Pound moves higher as UK retail sales rise at fastest pace since 2021

January's jump in sales was the biggest since April 2021 and followed a 3.3% fall in December.

16/02/2024

Art

The best pop art lands in Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum

A new exhibition dedicated to pop art has just opened its doors at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, in northern Spain.

16/02/2024

Culture news

Why is Kanye West's 'Vultures 1' album being removed from streaming?

The album disappeared from Apple Music and iTunes on Thursday afternoon following reports that its distributor was working to remove it from all streaming platforms.

16/02/2024

Economy

French inflation falls to two-year low as energy prices decline

Consumer prices fell 0.2% in Europe's second-largest economy in January compared to the previous month.

16/02/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 16th – Midday

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

16/02/2024

Markets

Lower oil and gas prices hit Eni's earnings in the fourth quarter

Shares in Italy's Eni SpA fell on Friday after the company published its latest financial results.

16/02/2024

Euronews Debates

Will Europe’s election affect the bloc’s energy and green goals?

In partnership with Iberdrola

Can the EU electrify its energy systems, keep its climate promises and maintain stable energy prices after the European elections? What's needed to attract investors? What does it mean for consumers? We asked our panel of experts from politics, policy and industry.

16/02/2024

Ukraine

Zelenskyy signs security agreements with Germany and France

Germany's Scholz has recently called on other European countries to step up aid to Ukraine.

16/02/2024

Travel News

Europe’s crowded cities are getting creative to curb overtourism

From Venice to Amsterdam, bus bans and TikTok influencers are helping reduce tourist numbers.

16/02/2024

Focus

How is Japan using its expertise to help Ukraine recover?

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Recovery and reconstruction are part of Japan’s DNA. The Asian country is aiding war-torn Ukraine in several ways that include managing the disposal of debris, building infrastructure, and providing humanitarian aid.

16/02/2024

Cult

'En Forêt' wildlife photography exhibition opens its doors in Lyon

Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Vincent Munier presents his latest exhibition at Lyon's Musée des Confluences, focusing on awe-inspiring wildlife near his home in the Vosges mountains.

16/02/2024

Tech News

OpenAI unveils new AI tool Sora for creating instant videos from text

Although not yet available to use, the maker of ChatGPT says the generative AI tool will be able to produce high-quality videos from written prompts.

16/02/2024

Markets

What to expect from Nvidia earnings as company's AI influence grows

Nvidia is already popular among investors with its market capitalisation rising to $1.83 trillion last week, surpassing Alphabet’s $1.82 trillion market cap - and now the AI darling of the markets has helped boost the stock of other AI companies by revealing its stake in them.

16/02/2024

Italy

Italian farmers hold three rallies in Rome to protest EU rules

This latest demonstration comes as EU-wide protests from the sector paralyse the bloc.

16/02/2024

Partner content

Raising a Glass to Success: The Story of Ron Barceló

Partner content presented by Barceló

To sip the smooth, golden rum of Ron Barceló is also to savour the story of a Dominican brand achieving global renown.

16/02/2024

Ukraine

'Kremlin conducting information operations against Moldova' says ISW

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

16/02/2024

Culture news

Why is Spain setting up a unit against gender violence in culture?

The idea comes weeks after allegations were made against Spanish film-makers Carlos Vermut and Armando Ravelo. Vermut was accused of sexual violence and Ravelo of making sexual advances to a minor.

16/02/2024

Art

Art on demand: UK launches digital street art collection

Want to see your favourite street art even after it's been scrubbed away? Now you can thanks to a brand new online collection which catalogues 5,000 pieces of Britain's best street art.

16/02/2024

World News

Why are European armies struggling to recruit soldiers?

European countries' efforts to strengthen their armies in the face of the increased threat from Russia have clashed against young Europeans' unwillingness to join the armed forces.

16/02/2024

Culture news

Berlinale 2024 review: 'Small Things Like These'

An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland’s darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson.

16/02/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 16th – Morning

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

16/02/2024

Tunisia

Nine people die off the coast of Tunisia while trying to reach Europe

The Tunisian authorities suspect the victims embarked from Libya.

16/02/2024