13 February 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Montenegro prime minister: We are next in line to become the EU's 28th member EU candidate country Montenegro hopes to become the 28th member by 2028, says its Prime Minister Milojko Spajić during an interview with Euronews. -
Ukraine Ukrainians in Kyiv react to Trump's call with Putin on peace plan Kyiv residents react to US President Donald Trump's call to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, without guaranteeing Ukraine's involvement in the talks. -
Portugal Portuguese hospitals hang by a thread with closed A&E departments, lack of staff and long queues A specialist in health economics believes that the SNS' problem lies with its management capacity and that there may be a solution to the chaos. But the government has yet to act and patients continue to wait long hours to receive medical attention. -
Ukraine Lithuanian defence minister: EU defence capabilities 'not matching' Russia's speed Amid increasing concerns over the EU's defence capabilities, Lithuania's defence minister has emphasised the bloc's under-preparedness. -
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World News National strike in Belgium as protesters rally against new government reforms 60,000 people demonstrated in Brussels against the new Belgian government's policies which affect pension reform, unemployment and hospital funding. -
No Comment Humpback whale swallows, then releases, kayaker in Chilean Patagonia A humpback whale briefly swallowed kayaker Adrián Simancas in the Chilean Patagonia before releasing him unharmed. -
Cinema Berlinale 2025 review: 'Das Licht' ('The Light') - Tom Tykwer's ambitious but hollow opening film Unlike last year’s edition which kicked off with the excellent ‘Small Things Like These’, 2025’s Berlinale doesn’t get off to the greatest of starts with its opening film, ‘Das Light’ (‘The Light’)... -
Europe News US Vice President JD Vance to speak with Zelenskyy at Munich Security Conference JD Vance and Marco Rubio are set to speak with Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security conference. They are expected to discuss Donald Trump’s push for Ukraine and Russia to begin negotiations -
Bangladesh If Europe and the UK could sanction Putin over Ukraine, it can do the same for Bangladesh It is easy to call for human rights from EU offices in Brussels and Luxembourg, our old, established democracies. In Bangladesh, Yunus is trying to build a new one. We must help him, Muddassar Ahmed writes. -
Europe News EU leaders reply to Trump: You need us at the table to make any peace deal work The phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has stoked fears that Europe will be completely removed from the peace process. -
Europe News Munich Security Conference 2025 updates: 'Talk less, do more,' Finnish president tells Europe Follow Euronews' live blog on Sunday as world leaders, executives and top ministers continue with a key security conference in Munich. -
No Comment Elephant herd relocated to new 21-hectare enclosure at Werribee Zoo A herd of nine Asian elephants has been relocated from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee Open Range Zoo, covering a distance of 36 kilometers over five days. -
Gaza Hamas to free three Israeli hostages on Saturday as ceasefire remains fragile The Palestinian group recently said they could delay the release of hostages, after accusing Israel of breaching some of the terms of the ceasefire agreement. -
Tech News Most European countries far behind on critical cyber rules The European Commission is assessing responses to infringement procedures it started in November. -
Russia Putin’s vision of peace is a subjugated Ukraine and a weak Euro-Atlantic community, expert says Since Donald Trump announced the beginning of the peace negotiations over Russia's war against Ukraine, the US authorities have made several statements on what Ukraine should and should not expect. Yet, there are no indications of any conditions or concessions Moscow will have to settle for. -
Football Now The rise of Como 1907: Italy's richest club Italy's Lake Como is a top European holiday hotspot. The new team in charge of the local football club, Como 1907, hope to make the city a popular football destination too. -
The Europe Conversation 'Trump's 'chaotic' relations with allies is exactly what Putin wants' - analysts Two experts have told Euronews that Trump's bellicose rhetoric towards America's allies is playing to Russia's advantage. Aiming to do deals on trade deficits and raw materials in exchange for continued military support is the best policy given the circumstances Europe faces. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Who is Robert F Kennedy Jr, the incoming US health secretary? Kennedy is a notable environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and former presidential candidate turned Donald Trump ally. -
Moldova Two Russian drones crash in Moldova after violating its airspace, authorities say The incident put Moldovan lives at risk, the eastern European country's President Maia Sandu said. -
Europe News Serbian students to gather in Kragujevac seeking justice over train station deaths Hundreds of students from multiple cities across Serbia began a four-day march on Tuesday to Kragujevac, where a mass protest is set to take place on Saturday. -
Climate Climate risk: Which European countries have been hit the hardest by extreme weather events? Extreme weather events linked to the climate crisis caused more than 765,000 deaths worldwide between 1993 and 2022. -
Travel News ‘It’s not a theme park’: As tourism surges, Canary Islanders call on visitors to show more respect Locals in the Canary Islands aren’t ‘anti-visitor’, but say they are only suffering from tourists’ bad behaviour rather than reaping the benefits. -
Europe in Motion How are fertility treatments handled around the EU? With the U-turn of Poland's public funding for IVF treatment, all EU member states now support this fertility treatment. However, the conditions and waiting times vary among the 27. -
Art Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 'The Gates' revived in AR and Exhibition To mark the 20th anniversary of 'The Gates', Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic installation in New York’s Central Park, a series of events and technological experiences are bringing the celebrated work back to life for a new generation. -
Europe News Ukraine peace talks: Europe's seat at the table in doubt After Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed to "immediately" start negotiations on Ukraine, Europe wonders if it will have a seat at the table. -
Europe News Report from the scene: Munich car ramming a 'suspected attack,' say authorities The suspect, who has been taken into custody, is a 24-year-old Afghanistan-born asylum seeker, according to authorities. -
Climate How straws became an enduring symbol of the global plastic pollution crisis A viral turtle video sparked a global movement and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste. -
Israel Peace activists in Israel and Palestine keep hope for peace alive despite conflict After 15 months of devastating war and with a ceasefire at risk of collapse, peace in the Middle East has seldom looked more elusive. Euronews spoke to two groups who refuse to accept that. -
Earth News Goodbye Gouda and farewell French mustard: Signature foods on the brink of climate extinction Dijon mustard was recently so damaged by climate change, French retailers limited customers to a single jar each. -
Moments Walk Japan’s ancient travellers’ highway for historic post towns, teahouses and mountain shrines The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic walking itinerary across central Japan. -
Italy What’s at risk for Made-in-Italy products if Trumps imposes tariffs? With the U.S. as the largest non-EU market for Italian exports, tariffs imposed by President Trump could significantly impact sectors like wine, spirits, and furniture. Federvini, representing wine and spirits exporters, warns that such tariffs could cost Italy up to half of its U.S. market share -
Business Unilever opts for primary listing in Amsterdam for ice cream business Unilever has chosen Amsterdam over London for its ice cream business’ primary listing, in a new blow to the City of London's struggling initial public offering (IPO) market. -
Business Trump set to announce reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners "TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!!" Trump posted on his social media site, Truth Social. "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" -
Culture news Disney+ will soften its content warnings on old movies amid Trump-led DEI changes As part of a broader political shift within America's cultural landscape, Disney+ is changing its autoplay warnings about racial stereotypes on 'Dumbo' and 'Peter Pan'. -
Health news What happens if HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people HIV gradually weakens the body’s immune system and makes it vulnerable to disease, including ones rarely seen in otherwise healthy people. -
Business Thyssenkrupp announces lower sales as shake-up plans proceed Earnings increased despite weaker sales, thanks to the German firm’s efficiency drive. Meanwhile, Thyssenkrupp’s military-related units expect a boost from greater defence spending. -
Europe News Italian government denies illegal spying on journalists and activists using military-grade software A minister told parliament that while the government does have a contract with Israeli cyber solutions firm Paragon, it has not overstepped the law in its use of spyware technology. -
Culture news 'It's going to be epic': Little Simz to curate London's Meltdown Festival 2025 The Mercury Prize-winning rapper will lead the 30th edition of Southbank Centre's iconic artist curated festival. -
Economy Service industry helps give late boost to UK's economic growth The UK economy inched up slightly in the last quarter of 2024, ahead of market expectations. However, the country is still dealing with slower growth than some of its other G7 peers. -
Culture news AI-powered initiative HeritageWatch.AI to safeguard cultural heritage from crises HeritageWatch.AI, a new collaboration launched in Paris, combines satellite imagery, 3D modelling, and AI to provide real-time data that will help protect cultural heritage sites from disasters and conflict. -
USA Elon Musk calls for US to 'delete entire agencies' from federal government Musk described his actions against US bureaucracy as 'warfare' and warned that artificial intelligence could fire men from government jobs if programmed to focus on diversity. -
Europe News European preference for defence spending is 'imperative', industry says EU member states are currently negotiating whether to roll-out a so-called European preference for bloc-level defence spending. -
Business Nestlé hails solid performance as food giant beats sales forecast The world's largest packaged food company reported better-than-expected annual sales growth but warned of lower profit margins in 2025. -
Ukraine US army general or New York real estate tycoon: Who will lead Ukraine-Russia peace talks? In November, Donald Trump nominated retired General Keith Kellogg as a special Ukrainian peace envoy to lead negotiations on Russia's full-scale war. But after the first phone calls with Kyiv and Moscow, he said the talks would be led by a different person — his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff. -
Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues NBC for €95 million while awaiting sex trafficking trial Sean Combs’ lawsuit says an NBC documentary “falsely, recklessly, and maliciously” accuses him of murdering Kimberly Porter, Christopher Wallace and Dwight Arrington Myers, among other notable names. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy ECB flags trade tariffs, competitiveness gap as risks for growth The ECB sees rising trade frictions and regulatory barriers as risks to eurozone growth, with US trade policy uncertainty and global demand slowing. While inflation is easing, policymakers remain cautious, with no pre-commitment to rate cuts. -
Tech News Online platforms disinformation code going formal, but X is out The voluntary effort by online platforms dates back to 2022, and sets out a range of commitments and measures to counter fake news online. -
Cinema Berlinale Jury President Todd Haynes on Trump’s return: ‘We’re in a particular crisis right now’ The 75th edition of the Berlinale officially kicks off tonight. Prior to the opening film, the jury led by US filmmaker Todd Haynes spoke to the press about the importance of festivals like the Berlinale, as well as the threats posed by Trump and the looming elections in Germany. -
Europe News Trump's peace push 'not a betrayal' of Ukraine, Hegseth says The US Secretary of Defence sought to clarify that his country was invested in peace after Trump explosively announced talks were to begin after speaking with Putin. -
No Comment Explosion in department store in Taiwan leaves one dead and several injured The explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung has killed one person and injured ten, four of them seriously. The cause of the incident is being investigated. -
Europe News At least 28 injured in Munich in apparent car ramming attack Police say the suspect is a 24-year-old Afghanistan national who has been apprehended at the scene of the incident, which the authorities believe was intentional. -
Business Commerzbank to cut jobs and boost profits in bid to fend off UniCredit The German bank is seeking to bolster its financial strength as Italy’s UniCredit vies for a takeover. -
Australia Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of 'unsafe' manoeuvre over South China Sea Flares released by a Chinese pilot came within 30 metres of an Australian P-8 surveillance plane, according to the Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. -
Europe News How to navigate the European Commission's new chain of command From new coordination methods to more transparency over lobbying, here’s how Ursula von der Leyen reshaped the Commission in her own image. -
Travel News ‘Completely paralysed’: Grounded flights at Brussels Airport cause major travel delays in Belgium All departing flights from Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport in Belgium have been cancelled. -
Health news Blockbuster weight loss drugs could help with alcohol cravings, small new study suggests The new findings add to growing evidence that the medicines could help people with alcohol addiction. -
Tech News Media company Thomson Reuters wins AI copyright case A judge ruled in favour of Thomson Reuters, saying that a law firm's use of their legal content to train an artificial intelligence model went against US copyright laws. -
Ukraine Ukraine’s negotiating conundrum: Ceasefire, concessions and more sacrifice As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears a three-year mark, there is a sign of a possible end to the war. The new US administration is pushing forward with its peace plan, but Washington, Kyiv and Moscow have different interpretations of what this "peace" might represent. -
Business Car giants Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi end multi-billion dollar tie-up talks Honda and Nissan announced in December they were planning on holding talks to set up a joint holding company while Mitsubishi said later it was considering joining the group. -
Tech News Anthropic poaches Google DeepMind talent to lead new European office Anthropic announced to Euronews Next on Thursday in a Europe exclusive that Neil Houlsby would be leading the new Zürich office. -
Europe News Far-right Kickl demands fresh elections after Austrian coalition talks fail The coalition negotiations have dragged on for four months after Austrians voted in September — the longest in the country's history. -
Business Tesla: Why is it the biggest loser this year within the 'Magnificent Seven' group? Tesla's stock retreated sharply, erasing most of the gains from the Trump-led surge. BYD's partnership with DeepSeek to develop its autonomous vehicle poses the biggest threat to Tesla's competitiveness. -
Space Chances of asteroid approaching Earth doubling in 2032 NASA's new observations of the asteroid, named 2024 YR4, led to a 2.3 per cent probability of hitting Earth on 22 December 2032. -
Tech News Hate speech on X now 50% higher under Elon Musk’s leadership, new study finds A new study by the University of California, Berkeley found that hate speech rose by 50 per cent in the months after billionaire Elon Musk purchased X, formerly Twitter. -
Europe News Trump’s USAID shutdown leaves EU aid in despair | Radio Schuman US President Donald Trump decided to suspend certain USAID programs worldwide, sparking a significant debate. -
Economy Pensions vs earnings across Europe: The highest and lowest comparisons Pensions in the EU amount to some three-fifths of late-career work income. In many European countries, this rate falls below 50%, making it increasingly challenging for pensioners to maintain a decent standard of living. -
Money Could a carbon credit-backed digital currency help us fight climate change? Toco believes its novel monetary system is a solution for the climate crisis that doesn’t compromise economic growth, but sceptics question whether a lack of oversight will undermine its impact. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Talks to end war in Ukraine start now, Trump says after Putin call US President Donald Trump announced that he and Vladimir Putin agreed to negotiate ending Russia's war in Ukraine, following a surprise prisoner swap. -
World News No peace in Ukraine without participation of Europeans, say foreign ministers European foreign ministers met in Paris on Wednesday, saying a peace deal in Ukraine would require the involvement of Kyiv and its European allies. The meeting came as US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to immediate peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.