Europe News EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies from Russian airstrikes, after President Zelenskyy took a jab at Western allies’ "flagging political will" over the weekend. 17/04/2024
World News Call for reinforcement of 'Aspides' operation guarding Red Sea vessels The EU naval mission in the Red Sea was launched to protect merchant ships from attacks by Houthi rebels. 17/04/2024
France Serbia angry after Kosovo gets closer to joining Council of Europe Kosovo took another step towards becoming a member of the CoE as its members passed a report recommending approval. 17/04/2024
Tech News Deepfake porn to become a crime in UK in 'first-of-its-kind' law The amendment to the country’s Criminal Justice Bill will make adults who create deepfake porn “face the consequences of their actions”. 17/04/2024
Green News France protests UK’s post-Brexit bottom trawling ban Fishermen in northern France say that the ban threatens their livelihoods but UK officials have stressed it applies to all boats. 17/04/2024
Climate Now What’s the state of the European climate today? In partnership with Copernicus More devastating wildfires and scorching temperatures, but also more rain and flooding. We asked experts to weigh in on the state of Europe's climate today, and how we can adapt to rapid changes. 17/04/2024
Green News Two countries in Europe are powered by 100% renewable energy Seven countries now generate 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable energy - two are in Europe. 17/04/2024
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/04/2024
Tech News Paid ad-free platforms should not be default option, watchdogs say Opinion comes after Meta introduced its consent or pay model last October. 17/04/2024
Green News Use of harmful chemicals growing, agencies find New joint-assessment puts the spotlight on chemical pollution while NGOs urge EU officials to tackle the issue in the upcoming mandate. 17/04/2024
Business IDS shares rise as Czech billionaire posts interest in Royal Mail Shares in IDS, the owner of Royal Mail, rise after reports that it has received - and rejected - a bid from Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský. 17/04/2024
Europe News 'You are a criminal!' Heckler blasts von der Leyen's stance on Israel A speech by Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted on Wednesday by a man who accused her of being a "criminal" over her support for Israel. 17/04/2024
Nature Euroviews. Reckless and harsh octopus farming plans must be stopped Not only is factory farming the biggest cause of animal cruelty on the planet, it is damaging our planet through pollution, wildlife loss and emissions. We must act now before we eat our way to extinction, Dr Elena Lara writes. 17/04/2024
Greece Protesting Greeks show their anger at unemployment and low wages Thousands of people have demonstrated in Athens and Thessaloniki over rising unemployment and the cost of living. 17/04/2024
Europe News Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions between right and left-wing candidates in France. 17/04/2024
Health news Single injection of ketamine can reduce postpartum depression by 75% One low-dose injection of esketamine administered right after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes, according to a new study. 17/04/2024
Climate Tourists targeted by water restrictions in drought-hit Barcelona Water restrictions have been proposed for tourists in Catalonia - but swimming pools are being spared. 17/04/2024
Culture news Studio Ghibli to receive Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes first The legendary Japanese animation studio will be feted with the Honorary Palme d’Or - the first given to a collective. 17/04/2024
Europe News EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law The European Union has strongly warned Georgia against passing a controversial "foreign influence" law. 17/04/2024
Belgium Call for release of Swedish prisoner on anniversary of Iran detention Johan Floderus was arrested at Tehran airport in 2022, and has had limited family contact and consular access since being imprisoned. 17/04/2024
Travel News Which European cities are most welcoming to queer people? Following a travel warning issued for LGBTQ+ tourists in Greece, these are the European countries that are most welcoming to queer people. 17/04/2024
Qatar 365 How tennis and padel are thriving in Qatar In partnership with Media City Racket sports are very popular in Qatar, starting with tennis that draws to Doha the top players like Tunisian champion Ons Jabeur. The popularity of Padel is also on the rise with a growing number of dedicated infrastructure. 17/04/2024
No Comment WATCH: Two bears survive zoo fire in Crimea Authorities are investigating the blaze which killed more than 200 animals - including lemurs, chameleons, parrots and turtles - housed in a private zoo called Tropic Park in Yevpatoria. 17/04/2024
Real Economy How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel? In partnership with The European Commission In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Paul Hackett travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to learn how Europe's new disability and parking cards aim to facilitate cross-border travel and enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 17/04/2024
Green News Critical raw materials: how the EU hopes to secure supplies If Russia's war on Ukraine shocked Europe into realising the folly of its dependence on Moscow for gas suppplies, growing geopolitical uncertainty has forced the EU to consider where it sources the raw materials, from copper to rare earth metals, needed for the energy transition. 17/04/2024
Business Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers The average price of a home in Ireland was €323,000 as of February, according to new figures. Prices still vary significantly across the regions. 17/04/2024
Croatia Croatia's bitter election pits prime minister against president Croatians are going to the polls to elect a new parliament, and two rival establishment figures are fighting to come out on top. 17/04/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift: British fans scammed more than a million euros Hundreds of UK fans of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Beyoncé have been scammed by fake adverts and Facebook posts, further denting people’s trust in the concert industry. 17/04/2024
Markets ASML results spook market as sales drop below expectations Net sales for the Dutch semiconductor firm seen as disappointing, coming in at 21.6% lower than predicted. 17/04/2024
Tech News TikTok questioned over its Lite app launched in France and Spain The European Commission opened a formal probe into the video sharing app under the DSA last February. 17/04/2024