21 February 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor? The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday's snap election. -
Europe News Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko calls for political unity in Ukraine During a visit to Brussels, Vitali Klitschko stressed the need to stand united behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid criticism from the United States. -
Cinema Berlinale 2025 interview: 'What Marielle Knows' - The German comedy cracking up the Berlinale What would you do if your child could suddenly read your mind? We sit down with German filmmaker Frédéric Hambalek to talk about his Competition selected film 'What Marielle Knows' - a taut, biting and frequently hilarious dark comedy. -
Europe News Berlin: Man stabbed at Holocaust memorial, hours after arrest over planned attack on Israeli embassy A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, while an 18-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Brandenburg for planning an attack on the Israeli embassy. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 21st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU moves to fast-track biopesticide access, cutting approval times New rules from Brussels aim to streamline biopesticide and biocontrol approvals, addressing the outdated process and helping Europe stay competitive in the global market. -
Europe News MEPs expelled from Morocco after detention at airport Spanish lawmaker Isabel Serra, Portuguese Catarina Martins and Jussi Saramo from Finland were detained and subsequently expelled from El Aaiún, the main city of Western Sahara, where they were to carry out a human rights observation mission. -
Europe News German election: Voters in Cologne prepare to cast their ballots Germans are about to head to the polls on Sunday after a high-stakes campaign centred on the economy and immigration. Euronews spoke to residents of Cologne about their expectations. -
France Jordan Bardella drops out of conservative US event after speaker gives Hitler salute Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, cancelled his appearance at CPAC after Steve Bannon made an apparent Nazi salute during his speech. -
Europe News Conservative EPP confident of success in EU deregulation push The European People’s Party believes the EU executive will take on board its main demands when it publishes an ‘omnibus’ package to roll back reporting requirements for businesses, the group’s environment policy chief says. -
Markets Amundi moves ETF from Luxembourg to Ireland due to favourable tax rule Competition to host exchange-traded funds has been heating up between Luxembourg and Ireland, with both offering attractive investment perks. -
Nature Carbon in bloom: How Kew Gardens is telling the story of climate change through plants A fungal pavilion, rain garden and colourful plants growing like climate stripes will feature in the new design this summer. -
Nature World’s largest artificial reef: Historic ocean liner embarks on final voyage to bottom of the sea The record-breaking SS United States will soon provide a home for marine life off the coast of Florida. -
EuroVerify Fact check: What is the truth behind Trump’s claims on Ukraine? Three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Euroverify has debunked a series of false claims made by US President Donald Trump. -
Art 19th century England is brought to life with newly acquired photograph collection Some of the oldest landscape photographs of England have been acquired by Historic England, providing a glimpse into the country in the 19th century. -
Health news Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK. -
Health news 'We just need to continue': Power outages after Russian attacks hampering health workers in Ukraine Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Ukraine reported power outages daily, a report from NGOs has shown. On the ground, the impact is being felt. -
Business Power steering issues force Tesla to recall thousands of vehicles The world's largest EV manufacturer is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles due to an issue with power steering. -
Europe News As EU countries try to close ranks on Trump, Hungary emerges as main roadblock The Hungarian government has asked the EU to refrain from any new initiatives that could undermine the Trump-led negotiations. -
No Comment State of emegency declared as Nazca hit by severe flooding and landslides Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in 157 districts. -
Germany German expats demand electoral reform after postal delays hinder voting Issues with mail-in voting have stopped members of the German diaspora from casting a ballot in Sunday’s crucial federal election. -
Cinema Berlinale 2025 review: 'What Does That Nature Say to You' - Another Bear for Hong Sangsoo? Will the prolific director win yet another Bear? Possibly the Golden one? His 33rd feature is more worthy of awards than many of his previous Berlinale-winning films... -
Economy French lawmakers back tax on ultra-rich proposed by Ecologist Party Supporters say the levy would tackle inequality in France, although some fear the effect on investment, business expansion and jobs. -
Poland Polish court sentences Ukrainian national for planning arson on Russia's behalf The 51-year-old was arrested a year ago on suspicion of planning acts of sabotage in the city of Wrocław. -
Economy UK retail sales sharply rebound in January beating expectations Increasing retail sales in January and improving consumer confidence in February could point towards more optimism in the UK economy, however, concerns persist about slow economic growth and the threat of US tariffs. -
Europe in Motion Over 65 and rising: Is the EU facing a demographic crisis? Italy, Portugal, and Bulgaria recorded the highest population shares of over-65s in the EU in 2024. But how will the bloc's demography evolve until 2100? -
Economy Manufacturing sector in France sees lowest fall since May 2024 Although France’s manufacturing sector suffered in February, the UK’s services sector saw growth this month, with Germany’s manufacturing PMI hitting its highest reading in 24 months as well. -
No Comment Fire crews rescue woman stuck in storm drain in San Bernardino, California Fire crews in San Bernardino have rescued a woman trapped in an underground storm drain. She was safely removed and taken to a hospital for a check-up, with no visible injuries. -
Tech News Brussels sets out plan to protect undersea cables from hybrid warfare Accidental breaks in these cables are common, but since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, observers have noted that such incidents have increased. -
Tech News How Europe could ‘leap ahead’ in the global AI race, according to Mozilla’s president Mark Surman spoke to Euronews Next following the Paris AI Summit about nations collaborating to build better technology. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 21st – Midday 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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Culture news Royal rip off? Meghan Markle’s rebranded logo accused of copying Spanish town’s coat of arms The Duchess of Sussex just can't catch a break - after a series of high-profile missteps and cancelled projects, she has now been accused of plagiarising a Majorcan town’s coat of arms. -
Sweden Sweden investigates new underwater cable damage in Baltic Sea The latest in a number of infrastructure damage incidents has renewed fears of Russian sabotage in the region. -
Tech News Poland to ask EU telecom ministers to sign cybersecurity declaration in Warsaw The Warsaw declaration comes as the European Commission on Friday presented an action plan to protect subsea telecom infrastructure from incidents. -
Culture news What a piece of art is a sandal? German court rules Birkenstocks are just footwear Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no. -
Moments ‘It rumbles like a giant tiger in a cage’: Experts on climbing Mount Etna during an eruption Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely. -
Business China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of e-commerce and AI Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in more than a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalises on the artificial intelligence boom in China. -
Australia Chinese warship drill prompts civilian flight diversions over Tasman Sea Beijing had given notice that the warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise on Friday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. -
Health news Why did humans start speaking? Scientists point to a specific gene The findings could someday help identify and treat speech-related problems, researchers said. -
Europe News Pope Francis' health continues to improve, the Vatican says In a statement, the Holy See said the pontiff's haemodynamic parameters are stable and that he is able to breathe independently. -
Travel News Travel chaos in Belgium as nine days of national train strikes begin: Will any lines be running? Travellers in Belgium are advised to re-think travel plans as the next six weeks hold several planned strikes. -
Europe News EU must not slow climate action on hopes of future carbon removals, top climate advisor warns Europe must ensure that factoring a future boom in carbon capture and storage into its climate policy does not lead to “mitigation deterrence” in the present, the head of the EU’s climate advisory board has warned. -
Europe News Worst-case scenario: Why Trump's push for negotiations has put Europe on total edge Donald Trump's push to strike a deal between Russia and Ukraine has rattled Europeans and stoked fears their security will be irreparably weakened. -
Economy Chinese markets rise as Trump hints of possible deal to avert trade war President Donald Trump's comments have raised hopes of a de-escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. This has further strengthened the Chinese currency and stock markets, which have gained throughout the month amid the surprising launch of DeepSeek's AI model. -
Europe News How's Meta planning to protect minors from sensitive content? | Radio Schuman Radio Schuman today features Antigone Davis, META’s Vice-President and Head of Global Safety, on how the tech giant plans protecting teens online. -
Europe News Housing crisis: EU can do 'much more' than build new homes, says top MEP In less than a decade, average house prices have risen by 48% across the EU. The European Parliament's has set up a new committee to tackle the crisis, and its chair Irene Tinagli told Euronews there is plenty of room for manoeuvre. -
Israel Body of Shiri Bibas not among returned hostages, Israeli military says Hamas claimed it released the bodies of four hostages on Thursday, including a mother and her two sons. -
Art From sunken ships to humpback whales: The 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year winners A camel drinking in the desert - photographed from beneath the water? Dueling wrasse fish in Japan? Just two of the stunning, unexpected images from this year’s competition. -
Business German Election: The potential economic impact and market reaction The German election could lead to potential reforms of the government debt limit, immigration laws, and green energy transition policy. These likely shifts may provide optimism regarding the country's economic outlook, boosting market sentiment. -
Earth News Climate groups launch first lawsuits challenging Trump’s plans to expand offshore drilling Several climate advocacy groups claim that the US President's undoing of marine protections is illegal. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 21st – 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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Europe News German politicians clash over war and security in final debate ahead of elections Top German politicians debated on ZDF ahead of Sunday’s elections, focusing on war threats and European security. -
Europe News Three years of war in Ukraine: Here's what the French army has learned Both the successes and errors of the Ukrainian and Russian militaries are a lesson learned for the French Armed Forces.