2025-02-18

Europe News

Austria's Villach mourns victim of deadly stabbing attack with vigil

Residents of Austria's Villach attended a funeral march and church service on Tuesday after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a stabbing attack on Saturday.

18/02/2025

Travel News

Why Trump’s tariffs could be a surprise win for Europe’s hotels

A stronger dollar and Canadians boycotting the US are leading many to change their travel plans.

18/02/2025

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Villefranche-sur-Mer celebrates traditional flower naval battle

The traditional flower naval battle in Villefranche-sur-Mer kicked off with over 29 boats participating in the event, a tradition dating back to 1902.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy cancels scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia

The Ukrainian President said he did not want any "coincidences" after his country was not invited to talks between the US and Russia in the Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh.

18/02/2025

World News

Citizens in Kyiv and Moscow react to US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country won’t accept any outcome from this week's talks if Kyiv doesn't take part.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Madrid and Barcelona mayors discuss solutions to housing crisis

Madrid wants to build more housing, while Barcelona is looking to cap rent and restrict accommodation for tourists.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Vatican says pope has pneumonia in both lungs

The Vatican has said Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits.

18/02/2025

Culture news

SNL marks 50 years with star-studded celebration in New York

Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special featuring past and present cast members, hosts, and musical guests including Cher, Snoop Dogg and Miley Cyrus.

18/02/2025

Europe News

LNG imports plummet amid falling EU gas demand

Europe’s decreasing gas demand calls into question a scramble to build new LNG import terminals, but leeway remains to increase imports from US as demanded by President Donald Trump.

18/02/2025

Tech News

Lawmakers reject Commission decision to scrap AI liability rules

The AI Liability directive was taken off the Commission’s 2025 work program due to the lack of progress in negotiations.

18/02/2025

Europe News

EU sticks to 90% emissions cut, aims to be clean tech ‘world leader’

The new European Commission promised a transformational Clean Industrial Deal within its first hundred days, but a leaked draft of the eagerly awaited policy agenda is largely a patchwork of previously announced initiatives.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Far-right AfD could join Patriots for Europe after German elections

“It will be interesting to see its electoral score next Sunday," said an MEP from France's Rassemblement National.

18/02/2025

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Latest news bulletin | February 18th – Evening

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

18/02/2025

Tech News

Meta to build 50,000 km subsea cable around the globe

The social media giant says it will build the world’s longest subsea cable to link the United States, India, Brazil, and South Africa.

18/02/2025

Travel News

Which European country has the most high-speed rail routes?

Railway lines are the backbone of Europe’s clean transport transition, but they’re not improving quick enough.

18/02/2025

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Zoran Milanović begins second term as President of Croatia

Zoran Milanović was inaugurated as Croatia’s President for a second term on Tuesday in Zagreb.

18/02/2025

Health news

More adults think they may have autism. This is what to look out for

The number of new diagnoses of autism in adulthood is soaring. Signs include challenges with social communication or repetitive behaviour.

18/02/2025

Climate

Global warming may be making Europe less windy, study suggests

Even a small decrease in wind speed could have an impact on energy production according to researchers.

18/02/2025

Europe News

US trade relations shouldn't impact probes on Big Tech, lawmaker says

Washington's looming tariffs threats against the EU should not influence the bloc's antitrust investigations against US Big Tech that are set to come to an end next month, MEP Bernd Lang has told Euronews.

18/02/2025

Culture news

Khashoggi widow urges UK architects to push Saudis over his murder

Hanan Khashoggi, widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has asked UK architects working in Saudi Arabia to remind the country’s rulers about the "unfinished business" of her husband's death.

18/02/2025

Gaza

Hamas to release six hostages and hand over four bodies this week

Hamas to release six more hostages and return four bodies, ending the first phase of the ceasefire. The next exchange will include hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

18/02/2025

Europe News

German The Left party sees surge in support after going viral online

The Die Linke or The Left party has gained momentum and jumped up in the polls in the final stretch ahead of Germany's federal elections on Sunday.

18/02/2025

Art

Art marked 'degenerate' by Nazis goes on show in Paris

The new show in the French capital uncovers the breadth of art censorship that the Nazi regime undertook under the guise of cultural purity.

18/02/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

UN accuses Rwanda-backed rebels of killing children in DR Congo

The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

18/02/2025

Economy

BoE chief says collaboration is key to solving economic imbalances

Speaking in Brussels, Andrew Bailey warned that fragmentation was "bad for global growth" during a time of uncertainty.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Europe's seat at the table still uncertain after diplomatic flurry

Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have met with Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, who has made it clear that Europe would be excluded from the negotiating table.

18/02/2025

Iran

Iran charges British motorcycling couple with espionage

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a round-the-world motorbike tour when they were arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

18/02/2025

France

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith.

18/02/2025

Economy

UK wages receive a year-end boost as private sector remains robust

Pay growth was also supported by increases in public sector wages, including the wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors.

18/02/2025

Culture news

Placebo's Brian Molko charged with defamation against Italian PM

After branding the Italian prime minister a 'fascist and a racist' during a concert in 2023, Placebo's lead singer Brian Molko has been charged with defamation.

18/02/2025