2 April 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Central Asian countries embark on strategic pivot towards Europe The upcoming summit in Samarkand will bring together for the first time the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union. -
Europe News Greece to spend €25 billion over next decade on hi-tech overhaul of military The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence. -
Europe News Poland's PM Donald Tusk says his party's computer systems targeted in cyberattack 'Foreign interference in elections begins,' Tusk said in a post on X, a reference to next month's presidential ballot. -
Cyprus Progress made between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders but peace talks still distant The Mediterranean island of Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish forces invaded and occupied the north of the country following a failed coup by supporters of a union with Greece. -
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Economy French government set to lower growth target as Trump tariffs loom The state’s revised forecast will be in line with predictions from the Bank of France, according to work minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet. -
Turkey Protests against Istanbul mayor's arrest morph into one-day shopping boycott Ekrem İmamoğlu faces corruption and terrorism charges that critics say are politically motivated but the government insists the judiciary is independent and free of political interference. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 2nd – 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 Scientists claim this simple action could remove harmful microplastics from drinking water Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, researchers said. -
Europe News Spanish prosecutors to appeal football player Dani Alves' rape acquittal The Supreme Court in Madrid must agree to review the decision to acquit before the case can be heard again. -
Business Tesla’s turn as 'political stock': Is Musk's rhetoric tanking his own company? Tesla faces record sell-offs as buyers and investors flee Elon Musk’s embrace of Trump and his politics. -
Earth News The Arctic’s glaciers are retreating, exposing new coastlines that could trigger tsunamis The unstable new coastline poses safety risks for the tourists that flock to coastal glacial areas for their beauty and abundant wildlife. -
Health news Shingles vaccine tied to a 20% lower risk of dementia among older people The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay – but researchers still need to prove it. -
Business Trump to hold meeting on likely investors to buy TikTok and avoid ban Trump says that the 5 April deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok, or face a ban in the US, could be extended if needed. -
Culture news Croatian singer Marko Perković to break record for most tickets sold for a single concert in history Have you heard of Marko Perković Thompson? Well, the Croatian musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy will dwarf the likes of The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Tina Turner in July when it comes to ticket sales. -
Tech News Union calls on Commission to reassess EU public contracts amid trade war European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at a “strong plan to retaliate” to US tariffs. -
Tech News Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Industry Commissioner After the European Commission abruptly withdrew its proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), several MEPs demand explanations. A discussion with Industry Commissioner Séjourné is planned for the end of April. -
Earth News Dead hedgehogs reveal PCB pollution still haunts the environment decades after ban Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health. -
Europe News Commission denies singling out NGOs in green funding row After right-wing parties in the European Parliament narrowly lost a symbolic vote on blocking funding for non-profit groups through the LIFE Programme, the European Commission issued a detailed statement that has done little to reassure critics who see the affair as an attack on civil society. -
Economy Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be? Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least €85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts. -
Travel News Eurostar rivals given ‘green signal’ for cross-Channel trains: What could it mean for passengers? Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen. -
Europeans' Stories Shoring up Ukraine and EU's defence Faced with the potential disengagement of the United States from European defence and Russia's drastic conditions for a truth, let alone peace with Ukraine, the European Union is under pressure. -
No Comment Poppy’s debut: Baby pygmy hippo makes her first appearance at Virginia Zoo With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, Poppy’s birth is a valuable boost to the species' population. -
Business Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Musk backlash hurts demand Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. -
Europe in Motion Which EU countries have the most job vacancies? The year 2024 saw a slowdown in the COVID-19 recovery on EU job vacancies following the 2023 trend. -
Travel News UK ETA travel permit: British dual nationals flag issues with application system Confusion has arisen for UK citizens who don’t have a British passport because theirs is expired, lost, or they were never issued with one. -
Europe News EU must be 'firm but smart' against Trump's 'big mistake' on tariffs, says António Costa A trade war between the European Union and the United States will "affect everyone," António Costa has warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews. -
USA US Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's pick for ambassador to NATO The US commitment to the military alliance has long been in doubt given Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of European allies and his apparent eagerness to foster ties with Vladimir Putin. -
Israel Netanyahu says Israel establishing new security corridor bisecting Gaza Strip Last month, the Israeli military retook control of the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza in two in the north, as part of the 19 January ceasefire deal. -
Modern Nomads Ancestral flames, sheephead feasts and knucklebones game —this is how nomads ring in Nauryz Digital nomads and travellers welcome spring on the Kazakh steppe in Nauryz - where ancestral flames, sheephead feasts and knucklebones games kick off a 10-day nomad festival. -
Qatar 365 Space science camps and astrophotography: How Qatar is shooting for the stars From space science to astrophotography, Qatar 365 went stargazing with NASA experts and astronomy enthusiasts for a rare look at the marvels of the universe and how Qatar is nurturing the next generation of scientists. -
Cinema Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher and Brad Pitt teaming up for ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' sequel A ‘derivative’ of Quentin Tarantino’s original, rather than a sequel, will be produced by Netflix, and continues Pitt’s Oscar-winning story as Cliff Booth. Here's everything you need to know. -
Europe News Russia launches massive attack on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, injuring eight Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine kill one person in the Zaporizhzhia region and injure eight in Kharkiv. -
Culture news Archaeologists unearth 3,200-year-old tomb linked to ancient Egypt's military elite Among the key finds inside the tomb are a gold ring inscribed with Ramesses III’s name, bronze arrowheads, and an ivory box. -
Myanmar Myanmar's military junta declares temporary ceasefire to facilitate quake relief The statement from the military's high command follows a series of unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule. -
Health news Scientists discover first new class of antibiotics that could fight off drug-resistant bacteria Lariocidin was efficient against strains of E. coli, including drug-resistant ones, according to the new study. -
Europe News Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax evasion trial opens in Spain Spanish prosecutors accuse the successful Italian coach of defrauding the state of €1 million in 2014 and 2015. He maintains his innocence. -
Turkey Council of Europe to send mission to Turkey amid ‘democratic backsliding’ The Council of Europe's Congress held an urgent debate after Erdogan arrested his main opposition leader, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu -
Business Trump-backed conservative news channel’s share price soars over 2,200% Newsmax has seen increased popularity during US president Donald Trump’s second term, with the election of other right-wing politicians also boosting its success. -
Business France’s Crédit Agricole gains ECB nod to raise stake in Banco BPM The green light comes as Italian bank UniCredit prepares to launch a buyout offer for Banco BPM, which could be complicated by CA’s stake. -
Markets Global shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffs Global shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors waited to see what US President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs. -
No Comment Man rescued from Myanmar hotel rubble five days after earthquake Five days after the devastating earthquake killed over 2,700 people in Myanmar, a rescue team pulled a survivor from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Naypyidaw. -
Health news Lowering levels of bad cholesterol could cut your risk of dementia by 26%, new study claims Experts said more studies are needed to test whether higher levels of bad cholesterol actually cause dementia, or if it is only a risk factor. -
Culture news 'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for investigation into presidential assassination After thousands of pages of government documents on JFK's assassination were released, the director of the controversial 1991 film called for a renewed investigation into the president's murder. -
Tech News This AI successfully applied to become an art student at a university in Vienna The arts university in Vienna says the AI will attend classes, receive critiques, and get grades alongside human students. -
No Comment Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv injure eight, including three children Ukraine's second-largest city was struck by drones, causing injuries and fires, as a larger wave of over 1,800 drones targeted Ukrainian units and settlements across the country. -
USA Liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election despite Elon Musk's giveaways to voters Susan Crawford's statewide victory could have implications for national politics, with Wisconsin's top court expected to rule on congressional district boundaries. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 2nd – 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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Europe News Italy's largest union joins prosecution of farm owner for death of Indian migrant worker Prosecutors originally considered charging the farm owner with manslaughter, but raised charges to murder with malice, arguing he was aware the actions he took could cause the death of a migrant worker gravely injured by machinery. -
Europe News The EU Commission's survival kits - fearmongering or necessary preparedness? The far right accuses the European Commission of sowing fear, after its presentation of the resilience kit which aims to provide self-sufficiency in case of crisis. -
Culture news Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism "Remember freedom of speech?" The Canadian-US dual citizen speculates he may be "barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor" after his European tour, after years of criticising Donald Trump. -
Economy Automakers report stellar sales ahead of Trump's tariffs taking effect Major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year. -
No Comment Watches and Wonders 2025: Time for the world's greatest watchmaking event The Watches and Wonders Salon, the leading gathering of the fine watchmaking industry, opened its doors in Geneva on Tuesday 1st April. A record number of 60 brands are taking part in the 2025 edition. -
Europe News Everything we know so far about the 'Coalition of the Willing' for Ukraine The coalition's central element is a reassurance force that will be made up of Western soldiers and eventually aim to be deployed on Ukrainian soil. -
Europe News Three of four US soldiers found dead in Lithuania identified as search ends A rally was held in Vilnius to honour the soldiers, with the US ambassador expressing deep gratitude for their service. -
Tech News What's behind the merger of X and Elon Musk's xAI and what will it mean for your data? "I think Musk makes it plain for everybody that he isn't interested in furthering healthy public debates," one expert told Euronews Next. -
Earth News 'The last form of protest I have': German priest prefers prison over €500 fine for climate activism Rev. Jörg Alt and about 40 other activists blocked traffic in Nuremberg by gluing their hands to a street in front of the city's train station. -
EuroVerify Fact-check: The EU will not 'confiscate' Europeans' savings to spend on defence A fresh push to incentivise Europeans to invest in EU assets has been weaponised in an online disinformation campaign. Euroverify investigates. -
Europe News From Brussels to Berlin: The rules on transparency and ethics for European lawmakers Recent scandals have put the spotlight on MEPs' transparency, even though they already follow a strict code of conduct, updated in 2023, to prevent conflicts of interest — what's in it, and how does it compare with the norm in other EU countries? -
Europe News EU tech chief to Elon Musk: 'We're protecting freedom of speech' | Radio Schuman An interview with tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen on the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) is featured on Radio Schuman today. -
Lifestyle Come in and tune out: Europe's vinyl junkies embrace the Listening Bar More and more audiophiles are flocking to bars that have invested in top end equipment and a focus on vinyl. Euronews Culture speaks to the man who brought the phenomenon to Europe. -
Europe News Le Pen not alone: How financial misconduct affects European Parliament Misuse of funds intended to pay MEPs’ assistants has been fairly widespread in the last years, but few episodes land in court cases. -
Cinema 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star Val Kilmer dies aged 65 The versatile actor who played fan favourite Iceman in "Top Gun" died Tuesday night in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends. -
Economy Trump's 'Liberation Day': Tariffs to take immediate effect after announcement The White House has confirmed that President Trump’s tariffs will take immediate effect upon their announcement. Global markets showed signs of recovery on the first trading day of April, though analysts remain divided on the market outlook. -
Europe News From white gold to the new oil – why Greenland’s mineral wealth is in the spotlight Greenland has become the unwitting focus of world attention as president Donald trump seeks to grab control of the huge Arctic territory. Euronews takes a look at the country’s potentially huge deposits of lithium, rare earth metals and other valuable mineral resources. -
Business Tesla to report first-quarter car delivery figures as investors scrutinise growth Tesla’s stock plummeted 36% in the first quarter amid backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political interventions, intensifying global competition, and a weakening EV market. Analysts expect Tesla’s car deliveries to fall to a one-year low when it reports its latest figures later today. -
Earth News Clothing rental companies are a sustainable answer to fast fashion, so why do they rarely work? The high costs of laundry and warehousing are among the challenges facing startups. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 2nd – 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 car makers brace for further Trump administration tariffs Germany is anticipating a trade war as President Donald Trump prepares a raft of punitive tariffs. How will the country's car manufacturers be affected? -
USA US Democratic Senator Cory Booker sets historic record with Senate speech lasting over 24 hours Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able” in a move of defiance against President Donald Trump's actions. -
Gaza UN says Gaza food shortage is 'critical' following shutdown of World Food Programme bakeries UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the food situation remains “very critical” since Israel closed all crossings into Gaza a month ago, cutting off all humanitarian deliveries. -
Europe News 2,300 troops from 12 NATO countries take part in annual military drill in the Black Sea The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania's Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.