2025-04-09

USA

Trump authorises 90-day tariffs pause on most countries except China

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was imposing a steeper tariff rate of 125% on Beijing because of 'the lack of respect China has shown the World's Markets.'

09/04/2025

Greece

Flights and ferries halted in Greece as unions call general strike

Unions are seeking increases in salaries and a full return of collective bargaining rights which were scrapped as part of international bailouts during Greece's financial crisis.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Ukraine reassures Brussels by drawing red lines on US minerals deal

The European Commission has received confirmation from Ukraine that the US minerals deal would not run against the country's bid to join the EU.

09/04/2025

Europe News

'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Merz as new coalition agreed

Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive.

09/04/2025

Culture news

Tallinn Music Week: Politics, identity and 200 brilliant artists

Ukraine, Canada and Taiwan are honoured guests as dozens of musical acts flock to the Baltic capital to symbolically drown out the noisy neighbours.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Lawmakers extend new microplastic controls to shipping

After a series of high profile spills at sea, MEPs and governments have agreed that new pollution controls must extend to maritime freight, despite opposition from the EU executive.

09/04/2025

Tech News

Minority Report: UK forges 'murder prediction' project to stop killers

A new report from UK-based charity Statewatch says the UK is trying to develop a programme that will use police and government data to decide how likely someone is to kill.

09/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 9th – Evening

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

09/04/2025

Iran

Do new US-Iran nuclear talks have any chance of success?

Donald Trump pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear deal. Now he wants to make a new one on his own terms.

09/04/2025

Europe News

King Charles III addresses Italian parliament in historic first

Earlier on Wednesday, the 76-year-old, who was recently hospitalised due to the side effects of his cancer treatment, met the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

09/04/2025

Japan

Japan, NATO agree to deepen security ties in face of regional threats

"A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a press conference with Rutte, who was visiting Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the alliance in October.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Europe must adapt to stay competitive in tourism, sector leader says

Travel and tourism are expected to continue growing in Europe, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, which is calling for simplification of the bloc’s legislation to boost competitiveness.

09/04/2025

Europe News

European premiere of Meryl Streep narrated rewilding documentary

Filmmaker Matthew Brady tells Euronews why he wanted to bring a message of hope to the big screen – and how he persuaded Hollywood royalty Meryl Streep to narrate his award-winning documentary ‘Escape from Extinction – Rewilding’.

09/04/2025

Business

UK government not ruling out nationalising key British steel plant

The UK government has faced increasing pressure to preserve the country's own steelmaking industry, in order to reduce dependence on other countries for the metal.

09/04/2025

Tech News

EU Tech Commissioner defends scrapping of AI Liability rules

Henna Virkkunen said the directive would not have led to harmonised rules across Europe.

09/04/2025

Earth News

Could the shipping industry introduce a world first global carbon tax?

As nations of the world debate a historic global carbon tax on shipping, the US has waded in with threats of retaliation.

09/04/2025

Economy

Why are US Treasuries losing safe-haven status in major sell-off?

US Treasuries are behaving unusually as yields rise during market turmoil, raising doubts about their safe-haven status amid the US-China trade war and waning confidence in American economic dominance.

09/04/2025

Culture news

Patti Smith announces a new memoir 'Bread of Angels'

The release date of Patti Smith's new memoir is relevant and deeply personal... The singer-songwriter-writer will embark on the European leg of her tour celebrating the 50-year anniversary of her debut album, 'Horses'.

09/04/2025

Europe News

EPP boss Weber feels 'privileged' to be targeted by billboard campaign

The Hungarian government promotes its national poll on Ukraine membership by targeting EU and Ukraine leaders.

09/04/2025

Markets

US stocks surge after Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

09/04/2025

Europe in Motion

What are the best European countries for travelling workers?

These trips allow professionals to blend work responsibilities with cultural experiences in destinations offering the necessary infrastructure for productivity on the go.

09/04/2025

Climate

Why are humans still walking towards the climate abyss?

From Earth jurisprudence to committees for the future, there are plenty of positive examples of deep solutions.

09/04/2025

My Wildest Prediction

Productivity is overrated, according to work futurist Dom Price

Are companies and individuals too fixated on productivity? According to work futurist Dom Price, the answer is yes—and by doing so, people could be missing out on more significant aspects of their lives.

09/04/2025

North Korea

Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea

Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

09/04/2025

Earth News

Europe’s largest crater emits ‘puzzling’ amounts of methane

Methane emissions in Sweden’s Siljan Ring lakes are up to 300 times higher than expected, raising climate concerns.

09/04/2025

Travel News

Barcelona plans Sagrada Familia selfie space to ease tourist chaos

Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption.

09/04/2025

Culture news

What are Europe’s music capitals in 2025?

Based on the number of venues, festivals, nightclubs as well as ticket prices, a study has named Europe’s top cities for all your music needs.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Italian town enlists volunteer pensioners to monitor public works

The eight retired men, all with a technical background, will observe and report on everything from public construction works to the state of parks and roads.

09/04/2025

Business

Why Trump’s tariffs are a serious threat to the German car industry

US tariffs are affecting up to €67bn of EU automotive industry exports, the majority of which are coming from Germany. BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes must choose between pausing shipments or absorbing tariff costs.

09/04/2025

Europe News

EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs

After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.

09/04/2025