27 January 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Serbian university students stage 24-hour blockade in Belgrade over deadly canopy collapse Thousands of citizens joined the blockade that followed weeks of protests demanding accountability of the deadly accident in the northern city of Novi Sad that critics have blamed on rampant government corruption. -
Food and Drink 'We are the champions again': France wins prestigious Bocuse d'Or contest France has beaten Denmark and Sweden to win the bi-annual 'Bocuse d'Or' haute cuisine prize and reclaimed the much coveted title, known to many as the Olympic crown of gastronomy. -
World News Japan: Expo 2025 Osaka gears up to take the world by surprise with its 'resonant society' concept Expo 2025 in Japan is set to take the world by surprise with its innovations and focus on humanity at a time of sombre global challenges. -
No Comment Storm Herminia: Brittany hit by floods Herminia has caused historic flooding in Brittany, severely affecting Ille-et-Vilaine. Emergency services are on high alert as the Vilaine rises. -
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No Comment Fire 'under control' in Paris' 12th arrondissement town hall A fire broke out in the roof of the town hall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, damaging the bell tower. 150 firefighters brought the flames under control. -
Europe News Holocaust survivors warn of rising antisemitism on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation Politicians were asked not to speak at this year's event, as it could be the last time survivors gather on 27 January, the date when the Soviets liberated the Nazi death camp in 1945. -
Europe News NATO chief says Russia 'trying to destabilize our countries' and calls for more defence spending NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on alliance members to step up their defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of their GDP, -
Europe News EU agrees on 'step-by-step' roadmap to start easing sanctions on Syria The suspension of EU sanctions will be temporary and contingent upon the progress made by the new Syrian authorities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 27th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Scenes Watch: An Argentinian restaurateur serves up sustainable dining Carola Puracchio transforms seaweed into culinary delights at her restaurant, Amar. -
No Comment Tens of thousands return to devastated northern Gaza as Israel lifts its closure under truce Israel allowed thousands of Palestinians to return to northern Gaza for the first time in over a year, following a fragile ceasefire with Hamas. -
Health news Human case of bird flu detected in UK The risk to the general public remains low, authorities said, after someone was infected with bird flu while in close contact with birds. -
Earth News Climate change could cause millions more temperature-related deaths in Europe by 2099, study says A new study debunked theories climate change could be ‘beneficial’ for temperature-related deaths as Europe warms. -
Travel News New Zealand: Digital nomads welcome under new visitor visa rules All the details on who can get the visa and how to apply. -
No Comment Swimmers from all over Europe brave the icy Danish waters of Skagen Founded in 2012 by Rita Eeg, the Skagen Winter Swimming Festival brings together swimmers from all over Europe each year. -
Lifestyle Good grief! Everyone wants a tattoo of Wallace and Gromit villain Feathers McGraw UK tattoo parlours have seen a huge demand for Wallace and Gromit's arch-nemesis following the release of the Oscar-nominated film 'Vengeance Most Fowl.' -
Europe News EU should negotiate with US, China with 'gun in pocket', says Pascal Lamy The US and China pose existential challenges for the EU, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Pascal Lamy tells Euronews' Europe Conversation. -
Region of Valencia president optimistic about tourism recovery after October floods The Region of Valencia showcases its resilience at FITUR after October's floods, emphasising recovery and sustainable tourism growth with no additional tourist taxes. -
Israel Eight out of 33 hostages Hamas is due to release are dead, Israel says Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer told reporters on Monday that a list provided by Hamas shows 25 of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal are still alive. -
Tech News This Ukrainian drone is safe from electronic warfare thanks to fibre-optic cables Radio signals from standard remote-controlled drones can be interfered with but this one-use 'wire' drone can evade enemy interference. -
No Comment 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation: Remembering the victims and committing to never forget The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation has been marked by a ceremony at the former Nazi death camp. -
Sweden Sweden seizes and boards ship suspected of cable damage in Baltic Sea Swedish authorities seized the Vezhen, sailing under the flag of Malta and registered with a Bulgarian shipping company, on Sunday over suspected sabotage of an underwater cable. -
Europe News Grand Christmas Charity Orchestra: the foundation that changed Polish medicine Since its creation, the foundation has raised almost 474 million euro for medical aid. -
China China’s first corgi police dog loses bonus over 'workplace misconduct' Despite his misdemeanours, Fu Zai was honoured for his exceptional service in 2024 as an explosives-detection dog and received a Lunar New Year gift package, including gourmet pet treats. -
Germany European leaders criticise Musk for telling Germans to move 'beyond the past' The tech billionaire made the controversial comment at an AfD rally, two days before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. -
Culture news Universal Music Group and Spotify sign new deal as Björk slams streaming company “Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.” Despite new agreements between the world’s largest music label and one of the largest providers of music streaming services, the Icelandic artist’s words continue to ring true. -
Economy China's factory activity contracts in January for the first time in four months China's most important festival, this year's public holidays will begin on Tuesday and continue until 4 February. It is the time when millions of people leave the cities to travel back home for a rare break with family. -
Europe News Israeli government cancels minister’s Brussels trip citing ‘concrete’ security threats The unusual move comes after relatives of Israeli hostages protested against plans for minister Chikli to speak at a holocaust memorial event in the European Parliament. -
France French police detain 37 people in online child pornography investigation The arrests came after more than one million pornographic photos and videos were uncovered. -
Culture news All together now: Barcelona Liceu's 'La Traviata' showcases the future of opera co-productions Barcelona's Liceu theatre is currently staging Verdi's La Traviata, a co-production with three European opera companies. The Liceu's revival director Leo Castaldi spoke to Euronews Culture about the process of keeping the performance fresh, cost effective and relevant during its run. -
Ukraine Russia claims to have occupied Velyka Novosilka in Ukraine's Donbas As the EU agrees to extend sanctions on Russia by another six months, the Russian Defence Ministry has said its forces have occupied the east Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, a key defensive hub for the Ukrainian army. -
Healthcare Amid weight loss drug boom, UK pharmacies urge tougher rules for online sales The pharmacy association said it was worried some patients were accessing the drugs inappropriately amid a surge in demand. -
Culture news House next to Auschwitz opens to public amid alarming international survey results on Holocaust The family home next to Auschwitz – immortalized on screen in last year’s Oscar-winning film ‘The Zone of Interest’ - is opening its doors to the public for the first time. This coincides with an alarming international survey examining Holocaust knowledge and awareness. -
Business Diageo rules out sale of Guinness brand and stake in Moët Hennessy Media reports suggested Diageo was considering asset sales to boost growth, cashing in on high demand for Guinness. -
Tech News People post TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok on eBay, Facebook marketplace, and other online storefronts. -
Europe News Hungary backs down from veto threat and allows renewal of EU sanctions on Russia The EU will be able to renew its sectoral sanctions against Russia after Hungary abandoned its veto threat, which it had linked to energy concerns. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 27th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Germany's business climate mixed, European markets sink on AI reset Germany's business climate improved slightly in January, but expectations fell to a one-year low. Concerns over bureaucracy and US tariffs continue to weigh on the German economy. Markets slumped as China's DeepSeek AI shook the tech sector. -
Afghanistan Iranian foreign minister meets Taliban officials in first Kabul visit in eight years Abbas Aragchi spoke with Taliban leaders about border tensions, Afghan refugees in Iran and the Helmand River water treaty. -
Food and Drink Shaken not slurred: The rise of non-alcoholic cocktails as young people say no to booze Once considered "kiddy", mocktails have matured to quench the thirst of an increasingly sober Europe, with a new survey revealing that nearly half of young people are giving up booze. -
Business Jaguar Land Rover invests in custom paint services for luxury clients Wealthy clients will be able to match their car's palette with their private jet or yacht colours, added the company statement. -
Europe News A new economic doctrine, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior trade and competition reporter Peggy Corlin. -
Culture news Neil Gaiman's publisher Dark Horse Comics cancels future works The best-selling British author has been accused of assault by several women. Several of his projects - both comics and TV series - have been affected. -
Business Kia recalls thousands of vehicles because of airbags safety concern The recall affects more than 80,000 vehicles in the United States. The company said it took the action to remedy a wiring issue which could potentially lead to improper air bag deployment. -
Israel Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday. -
Business US-owned Perplexity AI offers new plan to take a half-share in TikTok The proposal, submitted last week, is a revision of an earlier plan the artificial intelligence startup presented to TikTok's parent ByteDance on 18 January, a day before the law that bans TikTok went into effect. -
Europe in Motion High-tech jobs: These regions are hiring the most women in the EU Two Hungarian regions and one Italian top female employment in high-tech jobs across the EU. -
Business Novo Nordisk shares surge on results of new obesity drug trial Novo Nordisk announced positive trial results for its next-generation obesity drug, leading to a 7.13% surge in its share price on Friday. -
Economy Teacher salaries in Europe: Where are the highest rises and falls in real terms? Teacher salaries, when adjusted for inflation, have declined in many European countries in recent years. Euronews Business looks at these trends over time. -
Culture news Marilyn Manson cleared of sexual assault charges - accuser Evan Rachel Wood responds The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has ruled not to level sexual abuse charges on Marilyn Manson, citing statute of limitations. -
USA US backs down on tariffs after Colombia agrees to deportation flights The Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially refused to accept two flights carrying deported migrants, accusing Trump of not treating the returnees with "dignity". -
Culture news Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Adrien Brody's American saga, a light show in Copenhagen, an exhibition dedicated to ancient Greek women and The Weeknd's final ever album release - here's what's on your cultural agenda this week. -
Europe News Will Trump help European conservatives push back on the Green deal? | Radio Schuman The US is set to pull out of the climate fight with Donald Trump in power. The new American president announced last week that he would withdraw from the Paris agreement and launch a national energy “emergency” that could result in suspending environmental regulations. -
EuroVerify No, UK and US didn't bomb pro-Palestine protest in Yemen A protest depicted in a video on social media happened last year, in response to US and UK airstrikes on Yemen after Houthi militants attacked shipping lanes. The demonstration itself was not bombed. -
Markets The markets: Central bank rate decisions, tech earnings, and key economic data Global markets will focus on central bank rate decisions and earnings from US tech giants, alongside major European corporate quarterly results. -
Europe News World commemorates the Holocaust as Jewish community groups warn of rising antisemitism On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, on 27 January, people remember the six million Jews and millions of other victims of Nazi persecution during WWII. -
Europe News EU is about to start suspending sanctions on Syria. How many are in place? Under Assad, Syria became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. After Assad, the EU wants to inject fresh dynamism. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 27th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Experts gather in Rome to form special taskforce to protect Syria's cultural heritage International experts and academics wrapped up the Syrian Heritage Week in Rome with a debate on how to safeguard Syria’s cultural treasures. Led by the Heritage International Institute, the initiative aims to establish a global taskforce to protect heritage sites in the post-Assad era. -
Europe News Protesters in Greece demand answers two years after 57 killed in Tempi rail disaster The crash happened just before midnight on 28 February, 2023, when a freight train and a passenger train crashed head-on on the line linking Athens with Thessaloniki. -
Europe News Sweden investigates another suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea data cables Sunday's rupture follows a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the strategic region. -
Europe News 'I don't give a damn about the West,' says Lukashenko as EU threatens further sanctions Final votes are still being counted, and the result isn't expected to be released until later on Monday, but state television predicted Lukashenko would win with almost 88% of the vote. -
Gaza Palestinians head back to northern Gaza amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire Militant group Hamas has hailed the return of thousands of displaced people to northern Gaza a "victory", as Palestinians gathered with their belongings to return to the strip for the first time since the war began.