2025-02-23

Europe News

Who won and who lost in German federal elections: Four key takeaways

Germany's election reshapes the political scene, with the far right and far left parties on the rise and coalition chaos and uncertainty for the minnows on the cards. Will CDU's Merz be able to form a coalition until Easter?

23/02/2025

Germany

It's time to rev up Germany's economic engine

Without decisive action, Germany risks stagnation. But with the right reforms, the country can repair and rev up its stuttering economic engine, Alex Roth writes.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis conscious and receiving oxygen, the Vatican says

The leader of the Catholic Church, who has chronic lung disease and is prone to respiratory illness in winter, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on 14 February after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Exit polls: Merz’s centre-right CDU leads in German federal elections

Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called “a bitter election result” on Sunday.

23/02/2025

Europe News

American Airlines flight diverts to Rome after bomb threat

An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 199 passengers, was escorted by military jets.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy 'willing to step down' in return for NATO accession

The Ukrainian president said that he is focused on Ukraine's security today and called for further guarantees from Europe and the US.

23/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 23rd – Evening

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

23/02/2025

Europe News

Putin praises Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine as 'main heroes'

The Russian president also used his video message on Sunday to pledge greater support for military personnel and new weapons and equipment for the army.

23/02/2025

Culture news

Syria's iconic Queen Zenobia faces removal from school curriculum

Syria's Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to the school curriculum, including the removal of any reference to symbols of the former regime, including the national anthem. Syrian Queen Zenobia is also one of the casualties.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day

Incumbent Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz cast their votes in Germany's critical election on Sunday, expected to lead to difficult coalition negotiations.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Ukraine hit by largest drone attack since war began, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine faced its largest drone assault since Russia's invasion, with 267 drones launched, out of which 138 were intercepted.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Hungary's Orbán delivers combative annual speech emboldened by Trump

Ukraine will not become a member of the EU, inflation will be fought again with a price freeze, big family tax cuts are coming, and Pride should not be organised this year - these were among the issues raised in the PM's annual assessment speech.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Ukraine to start work on finalising minerals deal with US on Monday

Washington's demands for around $500 billion (€477 billion) in mineral wealth from Ukraine was initially rejected by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the grounds that the US hadn't offered any security guarantees.

23/02/2025

Europe News

How does Germany’s electoral system work and what changes this year?

Sunday’s crunch vote is a first test for a recently reformed electoral law.

23/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 23rd – Midday

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

23/02/2025

Climate

Climate change threatens to cover this ancient African city with sand

Chinguetti, Mauritania is home to some of West Africa’s oldest Quranic texts and manuscripts. It could soon be swallowed by the sand.

23/02/2025

Europe News

German election blog: Centre-right CDU's Merz declares victory

Revisit Euronews' Sunday blog as Germany voted to elect its new chancellor and parliament.

23/02/2025

Moments

Are all-you-can-fly travel programs practical or a PR stunt?

Travel subscriptions bring unique experiences and lower rates amid environmental and exclusivity concerns.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Trial of 'France's biggest paedophile offender' to open in Vannes

Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of aggravated rape and sexual assault of 299 victims, almost all minors, between 1989 and 2014. This "extraordinary" trial took two years to prepare.

23/02/2025

World News

Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners abruptly putting the future of the truce into further doubt.

23/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 23rd – Morning

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

23/02/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Polls open in pivotal parliamentary elections in Germany

German are voting for their next parliament and, ultimately, government on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout.

23/02/2025