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Germany Scholz tells voters he is against increase in defence budget Other German politicians have equally rebuked US President-elect Donald Trump over his demand that NATO's European members should more than double their defence spending. -
Georgia Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli officially charged after arrests amid ongoing protests A prominent Georgian journalist was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer. However, she alleges mistreatment by the police and claims officers handled her roughly - leading to an interaction with the police chief. -
Poland Defence ministers of five NATO countries hold talks in Warsaw on aid to Ukraine The meeting of the defence ministers from the EU's largest countries together with the deputy defence minister of Great Britain comes as Poland begins its rotating presidency of the EU and as Europe braces for the unpredictability of a new Donald Trump presidency. -
Europe News NATO's defence needs more than 3% GDP target, says Rutte The 32 NATO allies will likely decide to increase the defence spending benchmark from the current 2% of GDP during a summit in The Hague in June. -
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No Comment Hikers enjoy early morning walk in snowy landscape in the Harz mountain range in northern Germany Hikers were seen enjoying an early morning walk in the snowy landscape of Brocken in the Harz mountain range in northern Germany on Monday morning. -
No Comment Huge waves, strong winds batter Thailand`s southern coastal province Severe storms and high tides have hit Thailand's southern coastal provinces, causing widespread damage to homes, resorts, and disrupting travel. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France Diplomatic crisis grows as France investigates Algerian influencers A series of arrests has raised tensions between the two countries, whose diplomatic relationship started to sour last year. -
Europe News Von der Leyen hands reins to Ribera as health improves European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is recovering from a severe case of pneumonia but will not attend the weekly meeting of Commissioners. -
Niger Austrian woman kidnapped in northern Niger by unknown armed men No group has yet claimed responsibility for the abduction of the development worker, who also faced kidnapping threats back in 2021. -
No Comment Estonia's Jaan Roose completes stunning Dubai skyscrapers walk at over 200 metres height Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk, this time with an inspirational feat between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Europe News What's behind Budapest's latest social media feud with Brussels? Elon Musk has taken the side of an MEP allied to Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán in a dispute over alleged electoral censorship by Brussels. Euronews looks at the details. -
Earth News LA fires: 1000s had insurance cancelled in the months before the disaster - what's the climate link? As the scale of uninsured losses from the Los Angeles wildfires becomes clear, are insurers ready for a climate change-induced ‘new normal’? -
Scenes Watch: The European cowboys herding bulls in southern France In France's Camargue region, a family of cowboys herd bulls on horseback, reminiscent of the American Wild West. -
Economy ECB follows 'middle path' on rates as inflation risks remain, says chief economist Eurozone inflation fell to 2.4% in December 2024, but ECB chief economist Philip Lane cautions that services inflation and uneven growth persist. A "middle path" on interest rates and structural reforms is crucial for stability. -
Europe News Unions, green groups fear sweeping deregulation as EU pursues competitiveness agenda Trade union leaders and environmental campaigners are among over 250 groups warning against a bonfire of red tape as the second von der Leyen commission presses on with its core goal of shielding European industry from US and Chinese competition. -
Gaza Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say US and regional mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal hasn't been reached yet, officials said Monday. -
Business Virgin Group speeds up train order to compete with Eurostar challenge Virgin Group says it is close to placing a significant order for high-speed trains that is expected to shake up Eurostar's 30-year monopoly on the Channel Tunnel. -
Earth News How the heartland of Poland’s coal industry is ditching fossil fuels - without sacrificing jobs Katowice hopes to serve as an example to other industrial cities wanting to move away from fossil fuels. -
Travel News Airbnb is “drastically transforming neighbourhoods” in Athens: Here’s how Greece wants to clamp down Hotel owners have complained that holiday rentals now outnumber hotel rooms. -
Business California wildfire costs set to impact European reinsurance giants The current California wildfires have caused billions of euros worth of losses to property and infrastructure. European reinsurance companies may also be affected. -
Japan Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday. -
No Comment India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics, and holy figures gathered in Prayagraj to begin the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering. -
Europe in Motion Unemployment rates across EU in November 2024: How many people were jobless? Although the EU unemployment rate remained stable in November 2024, women were more affected than men. Spain, France, and Germany recorded the highest numbers of unemployed individuals. -
Gaza At least one dead in Gaza City after Israeli strike hits house According to a report by Gaza's Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Israel-Hamas war has left hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed or partially damaged, while some 82,000 are deemed entirely uninhabitable. -
Culture news Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration? Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president next Monday —and speculation remains high over which music acts will perform at the high-profile ceremony. The shortlist is... well, short. -
Culture news George Orwell to be honoured with new £2 coin by UK’s Royal Mint The UK’s Royal Mint is set to celebrate the legacy of George Orwell, the author of "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm", with a special £2 coin marking the 75th anniversary of his death. -
Europe News Nordics and Baltics ask EU to tighten price cap on Russian oil Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden have demanded a revision of the price cap on Russian seaborne oil. The cap was set in late 2022 at $60 per barrel and has remained untouched since then. -
Ukraine Switzerland and Serbia both offer to host Putin-Trump meeting The offers from Bern and Belgrade come as US President-elect Donald Trump seeks to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his war in Ukraine. -
Culture Series Death of a provocateur: Legendary Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani dies aged 82 During a 60-year career, Oliviero Toscani worked for major global magazines and was renowned for his vibrant, provocative portraits and advertising campaigns which addressed issues such as the environment, migration and racism. -
Economy Austrian far-right party and conservatives reach budget agreement Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said on Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step toward what would be the country's first post-World War II government led by the far-right. -
Culture news Maha Kumbh Mela: The world’s largest religious gathering begins in India The Maha Kumbh Mela has officially started in India, drawing millions of devotees to the holy city of Prayagraj for a 45-day festival of spiritual significance and extraordinary scale. -
France Viral petition calls for Gisèle Pelicot to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of sexual abuse, is hailed as a national icon in France for her bravery in court. -
Space Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off maiden launch of new rocket over vehicle issue Blue Origin is a space tech company founded nearly 25 years ago by Amazon's Jeff Bezos. The New Glenn launch could cement the company as a SpaceX rival. -
Europe News Istanbul's municipal mayor detained amid bid-rigging probe The Republican People’s Party, Turkey’s main opposition party, condemned the arrest as politically motivated, with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu calling it an attempt to sway public opinion. -
Europe News Data protection hearings, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU senior tech and industry reporter Cynthia Kroet. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business China sees a boom in EV sales while petrol-filled cars tank Plug-in hybrids saw the most rapid growth in 2024, attracting a second generation of electric vehicle buyers who are nervous about buying pure EVs or looking for the more extended range that hybrids can provide. -
Europe News European glass fibre producers target Egypt-based Chinese makers in trade complaint European glass fibre producers lodge an anti-dumping complaint calling on the Commission to apply anti-dumping duties on production passing through the Belt and Road Initiative. -
Europe News What’s at stake in Poland’s upcoming presidential elections? May's vote will, to a large extent, determine whether Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition government can implement its agenda. -
Iran Tehran adds 1,000 strategic drones to its arsenal amid tensions with US and Israel The drones are said to have stealth and anti-fortification capabilities. -
Europe News North Korean soldiers in Ukraine show no intent to defect to South Korea, Seoul says Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested returning the soldiers to North Korea in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia. -
Economy China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US. -
Culture news FireAid: Benefit concert announced for LA wildfire victims Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Disney and LA sports organisations have also pledged money and started raising funds for the victims of the LA wildfires. -
Travel News Travel chaos in Belgium as flights and trains cancelled due to nationwide strike At one Brussels airport, all departures are cancelled after midday as "security can no longer be guaranteed" -
USA Los Angeles wildfires claim 24 lives and leave thousands homeless Firefighters are battling wildfires in Los Angeles that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. Officials warn the death toll may rise. -
Lifestyle No trousers? No problem: London underground users bare their legs for Official No Trousers Tube Ride It's not a new tradition and the only goal is whimsy. Here's everything you need to know about the Official No Trousers Tube Ride event. -
Markets What's in store for the week ahead? US CPI and China’s GDP in the Spotlight This week, attention will centre on inflation data from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China's forthcoming release of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures for the final quarter will be a critical gauge for its economic trajectory. -
Culture news ESNS 2025: Award shows, hot new talent and the search for the next big thing Ahead of Eurosonic Noorderslag, the huge music expo event that kicks off the year's musical calendar, here's the Euronews Culture guide on what to expect. -
Europe News Golf merger could see early divergence of EU and Trump-US regulation As LIV Golf and PGA Tour attempt to finalise a merger, the impact on sports entertainment and conditions for players will raise regulatory questions on both side of the Atlantic - but the outcome of US and EU merger scrutiny may differ. -
Markets ASML continues to outshine rivals despite US trade restrictions ASML shares had a robust start to 2025, outpacing its US semiconductor peers and signalling a shift by investors towards European stock markets. This development comes amid a broad selloff on Wall Street ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. -
Culture news Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A Dolce & Gabbana exhibition in Paris, the return of 'Severance', a horror festival in Essex and Nicole kidman's erotic drama 'Babygirl' - here's what's happening in Europe this week. -
Europe News Is Zelenskyy as popular at home as abroad? | Radio Schuman Belief in the Ukrainian president has dipped, with trust among Ukrainians falling from 77% in 2023 to 52% in 2024, according to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS). -
EuroVerify How fake news about the Magdeburg attack is spreading ahead of the German elections Some politicians and social media users have been accused of using the incident for political gain. -
The Big Question 'We built the traffic lights before the cars': What's holding Europe back over AI? Google’s EMEA President Matt Brittin has seen over 50% of the planet gain access to the internet. Here are his takeaways from his time at the top. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Flu season in Europe: Bosnians excel in hand hygiene, Dutch fall behind The latest available data shows that washing one's hands needs to be taken more seriously in the Netherlands, especially at a time when the flu outbreak is in full swing in Europe. Euronews Health takes a look at Europeans' handwashing habits. -
Europe News French territory Mayotte hit by tropical storm weeks after deadly Cyclone Chido Mayotte issued a red alert and people were ordered to stay in their homes and store food and water as Tropical Storm Dikeledi brought heavy rains and strong winds to France’s poorest department. -
Europe News Russian taskforce arrives in Krasnodar as oil spill from tankers in Kerch Strait spreads The Kerch Strait is an important global shipping route, providing passage from the inland Sea of Azov to the Black Sea and has been a key point of conflict between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow annexed the peninsula in 2014. -
Europe News Student strikes in Serbia challenge Vučić's rule and demand accountability University classes have been suspended for weeks with students demanding accountability for the collapse of a concrete canopy at Novi Sad railway station in November that killed 15 people. -
Europe News Sweden to send warships to NATO Baltic Sea patrols after 'sabotage' incidents Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at an annual security conference on Sunday that Sweden is not at war but there is also no peace, the news agency TT reported. -
Europe News Zelenskyy says he'll send North Korean soldiers home in swap for Ukrainian POWs The Security Service for Ukraine announced on Saturday that it had captured two soldiers from North Korea in Russia’s Kursk region and they are being questioned in Kyiv. -
Europe News Croats show mixed feelings for President Zoran Milanović's landslide re-election Milanović won more than 74% of the vote compared to his challenger, conservative HDZ party's Dragan Primorac, who received nearly 26%, according to near-final results released by the state election authorities.