2024-04-17

Tech News

EU migrant pact ushering in 'deadly new era of digital surveillance'

The warning from a coalition of European digital rights groups comes after years-long deadlock was broken with the polarising new legislation.

17/04/2024

Economy

What do European fund managers think about growth and inflation?

Optimism among European fund managers surged in April due to rising economic recovery hopes. European equities have gained favour, though worries about central bank policies potentially triggering a market correction loom large.

17/04/2024

Culture news

Not another teen movie: Six-part Brigitte Macron TV series confirmed

A French production company is working on a TV series on the life of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron. We suggest the ways they might want to dramatise her story.

17/04/2024

France

Journalists given rare access to French nuclear-powered sub

Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in favour of newer models.

17/04/2024

Sport

Euroviews. Further horse deaths at the Grand National show cruel races must end

Suffering is an almost inevitable outcome, and it is supported with each bet placed — all just for a fleeting flutter, Elisa Allen writes.

17/04/2024

Italy

Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment plan with EU

Officials estimate it will take until at least 2026 to get the country's budget deficit below the EU’s 3% limit.

17/04/2024

Culture news

Lennon and McCartney are back – but it’s not what you think

Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney have joined forces - but is their song any good?

17/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Midday

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

Economy

Eurozone inflation eases: What impact will it have on interest rates?

As new eurozone inflation figures are released, Euronews looks at recent trends in euro area inflation, including shifts in key components, differences among member countries - and market expectations regarding ECB rate cuts.

17/04/2024

Europe News

Middle East crisis overshadows EU summit devoted to the economy

European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels for a special two-day summit focused on the bloc's economic competitiveness.

17/04/2024

Nature

Euroviews. A bottom trawl ban in marine protected areas would be good for all

The damage caused by bottom trawling should not be underestimated. Marine-protected areas across the world must be properly protected and free of rampant industrialisation, Hugo Tagholm and Nicolas Fournier write.

17/04/2024

Gaza

UN calls for €2.6 billion in funding for desperate Gaza famine effort

Northern Gaza in particular is rapidly sinking into humanitarian disaster after months of military onslaught and choked aid supplies.

17/04/2024

Culture news

Courtney Love: Taylor Swift is ‘not interesting as an artist’

Courtney Love has shared her thoughts on Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift - and the fandom isn't best pleased...

17/04/2024

The Big Question

Will using the cloud stop us achieving our green targets?

‘Cloud computing already has a bigger footprint than the aviation industry,’ warns Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Matt Harris.

17/04/2024

United Arab Emirates

Heaviest rain ever recorded falls on UAE

Authorities deployed tankers to pump away the water, but the lack of regular rainfall means many roads lack proper drainage.

17/04/2024

Ukraine

Russian strike hits apartment building killing over a dozen

The bombardment comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, who is lacking artillery and ammunition.

17/04/2024

Business

IKEA opens its first Irish distribution centre to speed up deliveries

The Dublin site will mean that IKEA’s business in Ireland will have one of the shortest delivery times in Europe, according to the firm.

17/04/2024

Economy

UK inflation drops to two and a half year low as food prices cool

Stabilising food inflation and falling house prices both contributed to UK inflation coming down further in March, leading to renewed hopes that the Bank of England might cut rates soon.

17/04/2024

Ukraine

How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp

17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea. She tells Euronews how she made it back to Ukraine on her own.

17/04/2024

Ukraine

Zelenskyy signs law boosting conscription against Russian aggression

The latest updates on the war in Ukraine.

17/04/2024

Belgium

Court allows nationalist gathering to proceed, organisers say

The first day of the NatCon meeting of hard-right European nationalists was disrupted when police moved in to try and shut it down.

17/04/2024

Business

Netflix first quarter earnings preview: Subscriber growth in focus

The earnings season for major US tech companies is set to commence with Netflix on 18 April. While Netflix has stopped offering guidance on its subscriber growth, the addition of users remains a pivotal metric for its earnings report.

17/04/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

How technology is saving lives in the operating rooms

With Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram's story, we kick off our mini-series on European Health Tech Pioneers. They spearhead breakthroughs, paving the way for the development of various medical technologies that are already impacting our lives.

17/04/2024

Culture news

Winston Churchill hated his portrait – and now it’s up for auction

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight so that painters don't botch up my portrait...

17/04/2024

Art

Modern sculptor Constantin Brancusi gets new retrospective in Paris

Romanian-born Constantin Brancusi, known as one of the pioneers of modern sculpture, gets his biggest retrospective ever at Paris’ Centre Pompidou, with nearly 200 sculptures on show.

17/04/2024

Markets

LVMH stock falls as consumers rein in spending on luxury goods

LVMH shares fell at market close on Tuesday after the company failed to cheer investors with its latest financial results.

17/04/2024

Art

New study reveals the top-selling contemporary artist of 2023

In 2023, Yayoi Kusama of Japan dethroned Britain's David Hockney as the highest-grossing contemporary artist, according to a new art report.

17/04/2024

Europe News

Over 70% of Europeans 'likely' to vote in June elections

More than two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

17/04/2024

Business

Europe's defence dilemma: How much more money needs to be spent?

What are the economic implications of heightened security expenditure in Europe? Euronews looks at both the advantages and drawbacks of bolstering defence budgets in the aftermath of the Ukrainian crisis.

17/04/2024

Moments

Beating burnout: Meet the workers taking adult gap years

Cost is a common obstacle for people considering a break, but there are creative ways around it.

17/04/2024