2025-02-26

Europe News

A business plan for a low-carbon, competitive EU

The European Commission has presented its Clean Industry Pact to support companies in the race to develop clean technologies. It has announced that it is putting €100 billion on the table initially, in response to international competition.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Merz travels to Paris for dinner with Macron

The winner of Germany's parliamentary elections has travelled to Paris to meet the French president for a working dinner on Wednesday.

26/02/2025

Lifestyle

Gucci’s new era meets Dsquared2’s wild birthday at Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is underway: Gucci marked a new era by trading its signature red for deep green, while Dsquared2 celebrated 30 years with a high-octane, star-studded spectacle.

26/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 26th – Evening

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

26/02/2025

Tech News

European Parliament to grill Commission over ditched AI liability rule

The EU Parliament remains divided over the need for the rules, aimed to help consumers when they experience harm from an AI service or product.

26/02/2025

Business

Stellantis sees plunging performance amid weaker sales across board

Stellantis’ disappointing performance comes as the wider global car market continues to face a number of challenges, particularly escalating tariff threats.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Commission delivers first phase of ‘simplification’ drive

All but the largest companies operating in the EU will be released from environmental reporting obligations and having to prove they are not trading indirectly with firms tainted by exploitation or human rights abuses. The EU executive insists this is not deregulation.

26/02/2025

Nutrition

Scientists unlock new health benefit from world's most consumed drink

Brewing tea can act as filter against potentially harmful heavy metals in drinking water, a new study has found.

26/02/2025

Europe News

The EU Commission's jetting to Delhi, but what's it looking for?

India is a tough partner, but Ursula von der Leyen and her team are hoping for closer ties on three fronts: trade, technology and Ukraine.

26/02/2025

Design

Scotland honours witch hunt victims with new tartan design

Discover the way to commemorate the Witchcraft Act’s many victims in Scotland through a “living memorial”.

26/02/2025

Culture news

Five English football teams commission official poems

Five English football teams are commissioning official poems for their clubs as part of a scheme to encourage youth literacy.

26/02/2025

Travel News

British Airways and Ryanair named worst airlines by UK consumer group

A survey has named and shamed the best and worst airlines operating to and from the UK, and the results are surprising.

26/02/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-checking Trump's claims on US financial support to Ukraine

Trump says the framework of a minerals deal he has agreed with Kyiv will allow the US to recuperate up to $350 billion in financial support. Euronews fact checks the claims.

26/02/2025

Business

BP scraps renewables target, returns to oil and gas in strategy reset

The move comes in response to pressure from investors, notably from activist hedge fund Elliot management.

26/02/2025

Climate

Can ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change?

Nauru’s first ‘golden passport’ scheme fell apart after the country granted citizenship to Al-Qaeda members.

26/02/2025

Travel News

Tourist tax protest: Welsh attractions to close on St David’s Day

Welsh tourist attractions are preparing to fly flags at half mast or even close their doors entirely in protest of the Welsh tourist tax.

26/02/2025

Europeans' Stories

Child protection or censorship? The legal battle between the Court of Justice of the EU and Hungary

Necessary for some, discriminatory for others, Hungary's so-called “child protection law” has been the subject of a hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union. Whatever its nature, the ruling could further determine the already tense relationship between Hungary and its EU partners.

26/02/2025

Food and Drink

Here's the menu that Wolfgang Puck will be serving stars at the Oscars

Wolfgang Puck’s Oscars Governors Ball menu features a mix of classics and new delights, including chicken pot pie, smoked salmon Oscars, shrimp pad thai, and beef Wellington. Guests will also enjoy indulgent treats like chocolate Oscar statues and Miyazaki beef.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Top court ruling may bar Bosnian Serb leader Dodik from politics

Dodik, who serves as the president of the Western Balkan country's Serb-majority entity of the RS, has the right to appeal Wednesday's verdict.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Kallas-Rubio meeting cancelled due to scheduling issues

Kallas was expected to meet Rubio during her two-day stay in Washington.

26/02/2025

The Exchange

Shaping tomorrow's connectivity

In partnership with Media City

Advancements in global telecom solutions are underway, with 5G technology improving connectivity and paving the way for the future of 6G, benefiting communities worldwide.

26/02/2025

East-West Connect

Astana's smart city initiatives lead Kazakhstan's tech-driven future

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore how smart city innovations are transforming Astana into a model for urban sustainability, smarter living and economic growth in Central Asia.

26/02/2025

Slovakia

Suspect in Slovak PM Fico shooting may face terror charges, police say

Prosecutors will now assess the evidence and decide whether the suspect, identified only as J.C., will stand trial.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Renault recalls over 15,000 vehicles due to risk of start-up failure

Thousands of drivers of Renault R5s and Alpine 290s were asked to visit Renault drivers due to the risk of start-up failure, though the French carmaker highlighted the issue does not affect driver safety.

26/02/2025

Italy

US military base in Italy locked down over 'security incident'

Personnel working at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily were instructed to take shelter where they were.

26/02/2025

North Korea

Western tourists enter North Korea for first time in five years

Besides a number of Russian tourists last year, few sightseers have been allowed into North Korea since the Covid-19 pandemic — until now.

26/02/2025

Business

Record year for UniCredit bank sees top banker's pay rise by a third

The increase in salary for UniCredit SpA's chief executive officer, Andrea Orcel, further enhances his status as one of Europe's best paid bankers.

26/02/2025

Culture news

Why has the Spanish government removed a mummy from museum view?

Spain’s Ministry of Culture has ordered a Madrid museum to remove a mummy from view as part of a government policy to “decolonise” state-owned museums.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Romanian prosecutors charge Georgescu in unexpected criminal case

The Romanian ultranationalist politician was picked up by police for questioning earlier on Wednesday regarding false funding sources and false information in his last campaign.

26/02/2025

Culture news

Greece and Italy to receive artefacts worth over €2 million from U`S

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has announced the recovery of ancient artefacts worth a staggering $2.2 million (€2.1 million), which will be returned to Greece and Italy.

26/02/2025