12 February 2025 | Euronews
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No Comment Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival: A tradition of hope and blessings in Taiwan The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan, held on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, draws thousands of visitors and locals to release paper lanterns carrying wishes for good fortune. -
Romania Romania registers lowest natality rate in last 100 years There has been a downward trend since 1960 in the number of children born in the EU. In 2024, Romania recorded its lowest natality rate in the last 100 years. -
USA White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office over 'Gulf of America' stance Donald Trump last month signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”. The Associated Press has thus far continued to use the original name while acknowledging Trump's change. -
Europe News Anti-Trump demonstration takes place ahead of NATO meeting in Brussels The demonstration happened on the sidelines of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's address at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels. -
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No Comment Erupting Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular show in Hawaii The Kilauea volcano spewed lava 100 metres into the air on Tuesday, putting on a spectacular show on the Island of Hawaii, also referred to as the Big Island, while thankfully not posing a threat to residential areas. -
Europe News Will the EU's plan to reduce red tape for businesses negatively impact workers? Brussels wants to simplify and reduce the administrative burden for businesses in order to improve European competitiveness. -
Ukraine Trump holds separate phone calls with Putin and Zelenskyy on starting Ukraine negotiations Trump posted the details of his conversation with the Russian President on social media platform Truth Social before speaking to Zelenskyy. -
Ecotech Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands: Which European countries have the greenest transport? Renewable electricity is helping the EU achieve its goal, but campaigners caution against relying on biofuels. -
Europe News Russian drone and missile attacks hit 11 Ukrainian regions overnight Ukraine's air force says it intercepted six missiles and 71 drones, while it successfully jammed the signal of 40 drones. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 12th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Bangladesh Bangladesh's protest crackdown may be crime against humanity, says UN As many as 1,400 people were killed, mostly by the country's security services, in demonstrations last summer against the now ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. -
Business Euro and European stocks dip as US inflation surprises to the upside US inflation rose more than expected in January, shaking markets and pushing Fed rate cut expectations to December 2025. The euro fell, US Treasury yields jumped, and European stocks erased gains. Analysts warn inflation remains sticky, sparking policy uncertainty. -
Tech News ChatGPT may be shifting ‘rightward’ in political bias, study finds ChatGPT is seeing a rightward shift on the political spectrum in how it responds to user queries, a new study has found. -
Europe in Motion Ignored and overwhelmed: Why one in four middle managers wants to quit Many middle managers are actively looking for another job amid stress and burnout reasons. The majority of them feel ignored by their boss and lament didn't receive enough training on key issues before starting out. -
Food and Drink Plates London becomes the UK's first vegan restaurant to get a Michelin star Plates London's co-founder Kirk Haworth was praised by Michelin for "taking his classical training and inventively adapting it to a vegan diet." -
Earth News Air purifiers, masks and staying indoors: How to reduce your risk from air pollution Nearly the entire world is exposed to air at some point that doesn't meet the strict standards set by the World Health Organization. -
Russia Four Russian nationals behind 8Base ransomware arrested, says Europol A complex international operation involving 14 coordinated law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of four Russian nationals behind the 8Base ransomware group. -
Travel News Paris, Istanbul, Madrid: Which European airports are finally exceeding pre-Covid passenger levels? 2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 - growing 7.4 per cent on 2023 -
Europe News Austrian trade and industry bodies call for root-and-branch review of Green Deal laws Chief of Federation of Austrian Industries, Christoph Neumayer and Chamber of Commerce chief Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, called on the EU executive to roll back Green Deal regulations in its ongoing war on red tape, while the European insurance industry lobby has also weighed into the debate. -
Europe News NATO allies need to spend 'considerably' more to deter a Russian attack in coming years: Rutte NATO allies are currently negotiating an upward revision to the defence spending target, despite several countries failing to reach the current 2% of GDP threshold. -
Europe News 'Choices need to be made': EU Commission to propose simpler, more focused long-term budget “The status quo is not an option,” the European Commission said in a communication laying the groundwork for the upcoming proposal on the next long-term budget (2028-34). -
Moments How the rise of regenerative travel is changing Thailand’s elephant tourism for the better Travel is evolving into a force for good as more and more people choose regenerative tourism. -
United Kingdom UK to deny citizenship to migrants who arrive via dangerous routes The Labour government wants to clamp down on illegal migration amid concerns about the rising popularity of the right-wing Reform UK party. -
Germany Germany extends border checks amid migration debate ahead of election Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the move, stating it has effectively reduced asylum applications and illegal crossings. -
Culture news Kanye 'Ye' West dropped by talent agency following 'harmful and hateful remarks' The American rapper has been dropped by his talent agency and retail platform after a series of antisemitic social media posts over the weekend. -
Europe News Ukraine's return to pre-2014 borders and NATO membership are 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies The new US Secretary of Defence has categorically ruled out granting NATO membership to Ukraine as a security guarantee to end Russia's war. -
Russia 109 fishermen rescued from drifting ice floe in Russia's Sakhalin Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations sent out rescue teams to retrieve the stranded fishermen. -
Culture news Sanremo 2025: Extravagance and elegance mark first night of historic Italian song contest Brunori Sas, Giorgia, Lucio Corsi, Simone Cristicchi and Achille Lauro were the five most popular artists chosen by the press on the first night of Italy's historic Sanremo song contest. -
Business Heineken shares climb as brewer announces strong profits and buyback The Dutch brewer will buy back €1.5 billion of its shares over the next two years after recording better-than-expected revenue growth. Heineken nonetheless warned of "ongoing macro-economic challenges". -
Europe News Austrian coalition talks led by far-right FPÖ break down The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) had been tasked with leading negotiations to form a government in Vienna after previous negotiations fell apart. -
Voices from Central Asia Meet Aigerim Karibaeva, the Kazakh artist reviving cultural heritage through ethno-modern art In this episode of Voices From Central Asia, we meet Aigerim Karibaeva, a Kazakh artist who blends tradition and innovation to create ethno-modern art that preserves cultural identity and inspires others. -
Europeans' Stories Who's afraid of the EU-Mercosur Agreement? Vilified by some, defended by others and misunderstood by many, the “Mercosur Agreement” is a passionate subject these days on farms across the European Union and especially in France. -
France French PM says he will sue media outlet over school abuse cover-up allegations François Bayrou rejected accusations he covered up sexual abuse in a school his children attended, stating he would sue the media outlet behind the story for defamation. -
Culture news Archaeologists unearth 'exceptionally rare' Roman helmet in Denmark An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence. -
Europe News AfD chief and Hungary's Orbán bond over migration during talks in Budapest The AfD is polling in second place ahead of Germany's elections scheduled for 23 February. However, all other parties have ruled out entering into a coalition with it. -
Economy Global electric vehicle sales for January reveal US-driven spurt Strong performance in the US as well as Europe contributed to robust worldwide electric vehicle sales in January but China saw softer growth. -
Greece Greek lawmakers elect former parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas as president Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece's new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou. -
Business Who is in the market for a €1,200 cocktail? This hotel is taking a punt The Merchant Hotel's new tipple has been described as a "masterpiece of Irish whiskey" - but is there a market at €1,200 a pop? -
Culture news Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Neneh Cherry, Yuan Yang and Anne Applebaum make the longlist 11 of the 16 longlisted authors are British, with a selection of reads that draw on a range of disciplines and "expertly steer us through the most pressing issues of our time". -
Art Oulu2026 unveils vision and artists for Climate Clock art trail – reconnecting us with nature’s time Ahead of the city’s stint as European Capital of Culture, Oulu2026 has announced a trailblazing new art initiative designed to address the urgent issue of climate change through collaborations between artists and scientists. -
Economy Countries warn of economic fallout from US President Trump's 25% tariff on steel imports Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among the leaders who have hit back at US tariffs. He called them "unjustified" and vowed swift retaliation. -
Denmark 'We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood': Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland The US president's increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with apprehension, outrage, and now, humour. -
Europe News EU leaders and lawmakers condemn Trump's sanctions against ICC Several of the bloc's member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 12th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
My Wildest Prediction Business psychologist Susan Kahn shares tips on how to listen more at work Listening is a crucial workplace skill, yet it remains challenging to practice it effectively. Why is that the case, and how can we improve the way we listen? Business psychologist Susan Kahn joined My Wildest Prediction to share her insights on the topic. -
No Comment After the 2024 Valencia floods, thousands of photos are to be restored In Valencia, with the help of volunteers and artificial intelligence, technicians are restoring thousands of photos damaged by last October's floods. -
USA Trump and Musk defend cutting federal programs under new DOGE initiative Musk claimed that the two spoke daily and had frequent conversations about where the South African-born billionaire should concentrate his efforts within the government. -
Business Siemens Energy shares rise despite a plunge in profit Siemens Energy AG reported strong December quarter earnings, driven by increased electricity demands amid the artificial intelligence boom. -
Haiti Children in Haiti subjected to brutal gang violence, report says At least 5,600 people were killed in Haiti in 2024, an increase of more than 1,000 from the previous year. Another 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo Rwanda-backed rebels force 110,000 from camps in eastern DR Congo, UN says The rebels, who captured the region's largest city of Goma, issued a 72-hour ultimatum for displaced people to return to their villages. -
Business How Elon Musk's €94.4 billion bid complicates matters for OpenAI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed a $97.4 billion (€94.4bn) takeover bid led by rival Elon Musk, but the unsolicited offer could complicate Altman's push to transform the maker of ChatGPT into a for-profit company. -
Spain Spain to grant residency and work permits to as many as 25,000 immigrants hit by Valencia floods The October disaster destroyed countless homes and businesses and killed more than 200 people. -
Business DeepSeek and BYD partnership drives EV maker's shares to record high Chinese firm BYD is rolling out an advanced self-driving system in all of its cars, labelled as "God's Eye". -
Tech News New NATO AI tool can flag vessels behaving suspiciously amid sea cables sabotage threat NATO expects the real-time technology will help it to rapidly respond to emerging threats, such as sabotage attempts. -
Economy EU remains key political and trade partner, says Kazakhstan president The Kazakh president and the president of the European Council discussed key issues such as bilateral cooperation, as well as maintaining constructive dialogues. -
Tech News Don't drop AI liability mechanism, lead lawmaker warns Commission The Parliament’s lead negotiator began work on AI liability rules this month. -
No Comment Pedigree on show: The grand names of the Westminster Kennel Club dogs The dogs of the Westminster Kennel Club in New York have sophisticated names that trace their ancestry, but go by simpler nicknames off the show circuit. -
Space NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan NASA is bumping up a return mission for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, two US astronauts who have been at the International Space Station since June. -
Europe News German election: Why are parties promising more deportations? Major parties and minnows are all promising more and quicker deportations to solve the migration debate as the country is set to hold elections next Sunday. -
Europe News Europeans think US is 'necessary partner' not 'ally', study finds A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) shows that Europeans no longer see the US as an 'ally', and revealed a broad variety of opinions on the future of the EU. -
Markets European markets repeatedly reach new highs despite risks of a US-EU trade war The European stock markets have been exceptional this year, with both the Euro Stoxx 600 Index and the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs, despite the risks of a widening global trade war. -
Cinema Berlin Film Festival: How well do you know the Berlinale? Put your knowledge to the test with our Berlin Film Festival quiz. -
Tech News EU Commission to look at improving platform disputes at industry's request Under the online platform rules, out-of-court dispute settlement bodies can offer a less time-consuming legal route to reduce the burden on regulators and courts. -
Europe News Can European carmakers go green without going bust? | Radio Schuman Later today, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will host a second meeting on the crisis in Europe’s car industry, driven in part by strict new limits on carbon emissions for new cars. -
Israel Ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return hostages by Saturday, Netanyahu says A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip took hold in January. -
EuroVerify Santorini targeted by fake volcano eruption videos Some of the videos have been AI-generated, while others have been miscaptioned. -
wellbeing Old people in England are happier with their life now than before COVID. What’s changed? Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 12th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Russia US teacher Marc Fogel freed by Russia, White House cites diplomatic progress Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said, “We were treated very nicely by Russia, actually. I hope that's the beginning of a relationship where we can end that war.” -
World News Electricity prices skyrocket in Estonia Soaring electricity prices in Estonia are mainly linked due to the weather and markets, according to experts.