2025-02-10

Europe News

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigns to avoid political crisis

A third request to suspend Iohannis from office was set to be discussed and voted upon in the country's parliament on Tuesday.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Budget cuts spark stern response from France's Académie des beaux-arts

With severe budget cuts hitting France’s arts sector, the Académie des beaux-arts warns of threats to creativity and democratic freedoms.

10/02/2025

Europe News

'Perfect storm' of crises threatening EU's security, economic model

The multipolarisation of the international order is challenging the EU's liberal vision with Donald Trump's return to the White House likely to accelerate the trend, a key report found.

10/02/2025

Work

Trade union calls on AI Summit to 'urgently confront' impact on jobs

In a statement shared exclusively with Euronews Next, the group issued a warning to governments from around the world gathering for the Paris summit.

10/02/2025

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Ukraine: Russian drone attack on the town of Sumy

A residential area of the town in north-east Ukraine was hit on Sunday night.

10/02/2025

Business

Nokia announces ex-Intel AI and data centre boss as new CEO

Nokia has shared that it has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), as the company attempts to venture more into the artificial intelligence market.

10/02/2025

Culture news

One of the world’s finest violins just sold for $11.3 million

A rare 1714 Stradivarius violin, once played at the premiere of Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, sold for $11.3 million (€10.96m) at Sotheby’s - falling short of a record-breaking bid but still marking a historic sale.

10/02/2025

North Korea

North Korea to expand nuclear weapons programme, says Kim Jong-un

The warning came after Kim accused the US of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through its alliance with South Korea and Japan.

10/02/2025

Europe News

Austrian coalition talks expected to hit snag over interior ministry

The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has been tasked with leading negotiations to form a new government after previous negotiations fell apart in January.

10/02/2025

Economy

Chancellor hopeful Merz open to reform of Germany's debt brake

The CDU leader said that Germany may need to loosen its debt limit to finance defence spending, although other solutions should be prioritised.

10/02/2025

Lifestyle

Exceptional vehicles: the best of Rétromobile 2025

It's been a record breaking year for entries and sales at the Rétromobile show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 49th edition was marked by the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS, which took pride of place among the 1,200 collector vehicles and 550 exhibitors.

10/02/2025

World News

Ecuador's presidential election heads to second round

In the first round on Sunday, President Daniel Noboa narrowly beat the leftist candidate Luisa González, who far exceeded pollsters' predictions.

10/02/2025

Italy

Scammers clone Italian minister's voice with AI in ransom scheme

Entrepreneurs in Italy were targeted by scammers posing as Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, asking for money to free kidnapped journalists.

10/02/2025

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Baltic States join European electricity grid

The Baltic States are celebrating their accession to the European energy network, marking the end of electricity transmission with Russia.

10/02/2025

Work

Why is Big Tech ditching diversity in the US and will Europe be next?

Many US-based Big Tech companies, like Amazon and Google, are ditching their diversity, equity and inclusion policies. What does this mean for European employers?

10/02/2025

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Latest news bulletin | February 10th – Midday

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

10/02/2025

Travel News

Santorini earthquakes: Will I get a refund if I cancel my holiday?

A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini as tremors continue.

10/02/2025

Design

Yrjö Kukkapuro, designer of Finland’s most iconic chairs, dies aged 91

His iconic designs, including the Experiment chair, grace homes, offices, and museums like New York's MoMA and London's V&A.

10/02/2025

Economy

Why Trump's tariffs could push Europe to target US tech services

Trump's new tariffs could push the EU to retaliate by targeting US tech services instead of goods, a Goldman Sachs report suggests. With Europe's large trade deficit in services, Brussels may use digital restrictions to counterbalance Washington's trade measures.

10/02/2025

Cinema

Spain's Goya Awards make history as two titles split Best Film prize

Granada hosted a historic edition of the Goya Awards, marked by the first tie in the Best Film category between 'El 47' and 'La infiltrada'.

10/02/2025

Europe News

EU will react against 'unlawful' US tariffs, says European Commission

The European executive has announced that it would retaliate against US tariffs on aluminium and steel if they are confirmed, considering them unlawful and counterproductive.

10/02/2025

Europe News

German election: Here are the top candidates and their main policies

Germany's conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in the polls, with the CDU’s Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor after the 23 February vote.

10/02/2025

Europe News

Simplification or deregulation, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson .

10/02/2025

Health news

Sexually transmitted infections reach new highs in Europe

Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases soared in 2023, with notable increases among young people, health authorities said.

10/02/2025

USA

Trump doubles down on plan to take over Gaza

US President Donald Trump said he is committed to "buying and owning" Gaza and that other countries in the Middle East could help to rebuild it.

10/02/2025

Economy

Trump to announce tariffs on steel and aluminium, with more coming

Trump's comments on 25% tariffs are the latest example of his willingness to threaten, and in some cases to impose, import taxes. Tariffs are coming much earlier in his presidency than during his previous four years in the White House, when he prioritised tax cuts and deregulation.

10/02/2025

Economy

Inflation rises amid Lunar New Year spending but European stocks gain

China's inflation rose at its fastest pace in five months, driven by holiday spending, which is expected to be a continued source of encouragement for European consumer stocks.

10/02/2025

Europe News

Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius envisions a ‘Big Bang’ approach for the European defence industry – but what does that mean?

10/02/2025

Europe News

The first weeks of Trump in power, seen from Brussels

Brussels and the EU have long feared Trump’s tariff threats, but now, shock is setting in as he and Elon Musk push to dismantle US agencies and shrink the federal government.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A lemon festival in France, giant stilettos in Spain, a pioneer of pop art in London — and blue soup for all, as Bridget Jones returns to the big screen.

10/02/2025