28 April 2025 | Euronews
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Tech News What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal? Experts weigh in Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray. -
Europe News Bulgaria could play key role in European defence efforts, says Antonio Costa Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone. -
Europe News More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive disorders attributed to five psychosocial risks. -
Europe News 'You can count on us,' says Germany's president marking 70 years in NATO Former West Germany sought protection as its 15th member on 6 May 1955 as concern grew about the Soviet army massed east of the Iron Curtain. -
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Europe News European Commission questions legality of US seabed mining plans The EU executive “deeply regrets” President Trump’s decision to promote deep-sea mining in international waters, joining a chorus of voices questioning the legality of Washington’s latest bid to secure supplies of lithium, rare earth metals and other critical raw materials. -
Europe News When the lights went out: How Euronews was there for you in the dark amid the Iberian blackout Throughout the afternoon, Euronews teams fought to piece together the developing situation. -
Europe News Millions could still spend night in the dark as Spain and Portugal work to restore power Spain's national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU officials. -
Scenes Watch: The Ugandan innovator turning weeds into clean energy Through Eco-Erudites, Amanda Natukunda and her team repurpose toxic water weeds into eco-friendly products like biogas, fertiliser, and animal feed. -
Europe News Brazil official optimistic for EU-Mercosur deal amid US tariff war Brazilian trade official Jorge Vian considered the current international trade climate favourable for concluding the EU Mercosur deal. -
Economy Spain and Portugal power outage costs 'likely to be in tens of millions' Euronews asks the experts and speaks to businesses about how Spain and Portugal's economies could be impacted by the power cut that hit large parts of both countries on Monday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Spain tops workplace productivity in Europe while unemployment rises Although Spain’s unemployment rate rose to its highest level in a year in the first quarter of the year, workplace productivity and economic growth remains robust. -
No Comment Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his funeral in the Vatican. -
Tech News EU needs 'reality check' on flawed microchip strategy: report The European Court of Auditors tells the European Commission to take stock and rethink Chips Act. -
Earth News Landmark ruling should encourage more cities to ban fossil fuel ads, campaigners urge The general health interests of citizens are worth more than the commercial interests of advertisers, the court said. -
Europe in Motion Ilegal migrant crossings: Which is becoming the most difficult route to Europe? Illegal migrant crossings fell by almost a third in the first quarter of 2025, reports Frontex. Here's why the number of attempts might be decreasing. -
Europe News Euronews on the ground: 'Situation calm but confused' as 'everything stopped working' In Portugal, official sources told domestic media that the outage, which hit around late morning local time, was nationwide, while similar reports emerged from Spain. -
Europe News Von der Leyen and Trump will meet at 'right moment' when EU-US trade deal is ready The European Commission hopes to schedule a meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump once trade talks yield results. -
Climate City-sized icebergs drifted by UK, scientists find. What can they tell us about Antarctica’s future? Uncovering the collapse of the British and Irish ice sheet could help predict what's in store for Antarctica. -
No Comment Russian submarine Krasnoyarsk launches missiles during Pacific drill Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released footage of the nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk carrying out missile launches during a planned exercise in the Pacific Ocean. -
Tech News Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister First individual ministry for digital affairs in Germany. -
Lifestyle Funeral etiquette: Was Trump's blue suit a diplomatic and fashion blunder at pope's funeral? Trump arrived at Pope Francis' funeral wearing a blue suit and a light blue tie, standing out in a sea of black. Did he break Vatican protocol? -
Tech News EU Commission ready to step in if AI standards delayed Temporary solutions should help companies with their efforts to comply with the AI Act, the European Commission said. -
No Comment French bulldogs given red carpet welcome at Moscow charity event French bulldogs were given the red carpet treatment in Moscow at a charity event aimed at helping abandoned dogs find new homes. -
Yemen At least 68 killed in US strike on prison holding migrants, Yemen's Houthis say The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a Houthi stronghold, is the latest incident in the country's decade-long war against African migrants who risk crossing Yemen for a chance to work in Saudi Arabia. -
Smart Regions Mediterranean cities build a united front against the climate crisis The European COMPOSE project brings together cross-disciplinary expertise and proven best practices to support decision-makers in small and medium-sized cities as they tackle the climate crisis and transition to renewable energy. -
Healthcare 'We lost our child in utero. Genetic tests to find out why led to discovery I had rare cancer' Few cancers are passed from parent to child, but genetic testing can help identify people at higher risk. In Sidney Raskind's case, it may have saved his life – but experts say these tests come with tradeoffs. -
Travel News Travel update: Brussels Airport cancels 30% of flights amid nationwide strike Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have warned travellers to expect cancellations and delays, particularly for departing flights. -
No Comment Vigils held after 11 die in Vancouver festival attack Mourners have laid flowers and lit candles at memorials for those killed in a deadly attack at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver. -
Culture news 'Violin of hope': Secret note hidden in Dachau-built musical instrument found after 80 years A message written from within Nazi concentration camp Dachau, which remained undiscovered for more than 80 years, has been found. It tells a tale of survival, craftsmanship, and reveals the only known musical instrument built inside the camp. -
India India signs deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets for navy The contract follows a 2016 order for 36 Rafales worth nearly €8 billion — the most lucrative agreement ever secured by France’s military aviation industry. -
Europe News Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with World War II 'Victory Day' Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” for Victory Day, which is marked on 9 May, according to the Kremlin. -
Europe News French police detain 25 suspects in prison attacks investigation Fifteen attacks on French prisons occurred over a two-week period in April. -
Europe News Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers. -
Europe News ICJ begins hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians As the humanitarian aid system in Gaza faces collapse, the court has scheduled a week of hearings in response to a request from the UN General Assembly. -
Europe News Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. This is what we know. -
Earth News Sycamore Gap: Two men charged with felling beloved tree go on trial in northern England The tree was far from Britain’s biggest or oldest, but when it was mysteriously felled in 2023, it caused disbelief and heartbreak for many across the country. -
Culture news Daughter of murdered UK MP asks rappers Kneecap for apology A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. Now, the daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and demanded an apology. -
Nutrition Diets rich in ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of early death, new study warns Experts said more research is needed to determine whether ultra-processed foods directly raise the risk of premature death – or if they are simply a “bystander” with other factors to blame. -
World News 50 years after Vietnam war, millions still battle chemical weapons impact Today, around 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange. -
Lifestyle Ankara's 'Modern Republic Capital Heritage' has been accepted onto the UNESCO Tentative List Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that Ankara has been accepted into the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as an example of modern urbanisation and planned urbanisation. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 28th – 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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Egypt ‘Money isn't everything': Mohamed Salah’s hometown celebrates as Liverpool storms to league title Euronews travelled to Mohamed Salah’s birthplace to watch Liverpool win a record-equalling 20th Premier League title with those who grew up with the "Egyptian King". -
Business Mediobanca launches bid for Banca Generali as M&A flurry intensifies The offer comes as Mediobanca itself is fighting off a hostile takeover bid from smaller rival MPS. -
The Europe Conversation NATO must show strength, but only US can halt Putin, Duda says In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Polish President Andrzej Duda stressed that deterrence, not fear, is NATO's best defence strategy. -
Vatican Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor will gather on 7 May, Vatican says The late pontiff was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners. -
Canada Canadians head to the polls in election dominated by Trump's trade war Liberal leader Mark Carney has made the threat posed by the US president a core part of his campaign. -
Culture news Kim Kardashian set to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery that left her terrified A gang of elderly robbers, millions worth of stolen jewellery, and one of the most famous women on the planet - nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian’s Paris heist made global headlines, the case is finally going to trial. -
Europe News Digital Markets Act under discussion, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones -
No Comment Thousands celebrate International Dance Day in Mexico City Mexico City’s streets became a stage on Sunday as thousands of dancers and music lovers gathered to celebrate International Dance Day. -
USA Trump claims Zelenskyy could be ready to give up Crimea to Russia The US president blames his Democratic predecessors for Russia's illegal occupation of the Ukrainian territory, which he dismisses as a "giveaway". -
Economy Saudi Arabia and Qatar to repay Syria’s debts to the World Bank The payment of Syria's outstanding loans could help the country regain World Bank support and financing, which has been stalled for more than 14 years now. -
Economy Week ahead: Eurozone inflation, Apple and Meta earnings in focus It is set to be a busy week for financial markets, with key economic data, including the eurozone’s flash inflation figures for April and the US non-farm payrolls, due for release. Additionally, big tech earnings, particularly Apple’s quarterly results, will be closely watched. -
Culture news UK counter-terror police investigating two Kneecap videos In a video of the Irish group from 2023, one member is alleged to have said: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." This follows another video from last year that allegedly shows a Kneecap member shouting: "Up Hamas, up Hezbollah". -
Markets Gold’s record rally stalls on hopes of easing global trade tensions Gold retreated sharply from an all-time high in the past week as risk-aversion sentiment abated following Trump’s softened tone on China tariffs. While the price drop may continue in the near term, analysts expect gold to extend its long-term rally due to ongoing uncertainties. -
Europe News Frontex director says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding | Radio Schuman Euronews spoke with Frontex director Hans Leijten, discussing calls for the agency to suspend its mission with Greece. Is this on the cards, and what are the risks of such a move? -
‘’Innovation is key – to European growth and encouraging more balanced diets’’, says Andrew McMillin We caught up with Andrew McMillin, the new President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, to talk about the sector’s key priorities in this new EU legislative term. Andrew is President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company. -
Culture news Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week London's Tate Modern explores the concept of home, Catalunya hosts its biggest cheese market, and Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' rumbles on to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week. -
Travel News AI, innovation and emerging markets: What to expect from Arabian Travel Market 2025 The annual tourism trade show returns to Dubai after a record-setting 2024 event, which saw 46,000 people attend. -
EuroVerify No, Poland isn't importing 'fake asylum seekers' Social media users and even Polish politicians have falsely claimed that a video shows a large group of migrants being secretly brought into Kraków at night. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 28th – 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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The Big Question The Big Question: What will it mean for Europe if Trump’s tariffs resume? “There is way too much at stake in this relationship to let that be damaged,” pleads the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU. -
Europe News Hundreds gather in Paris to honour victim of fatal mosque attack French authorities on Monday said the main suspect in the murder surrendered to law enforcement officials in Italy the night before. -
North Korea North Korea confirms sending troops to fight for Russia Moscow and Pyongyang until now had responded vaguely to the South Korean and Western claims of the troop deployment.