2025-05-16

Europe News

Romanians abroad begin voting in presidential election runoff

Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and Nicușor Dan, with experts saying Sunday's result could boil down to turnout.

16/05/2025

World News

Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against 'Transparency Bill'

The next demonstration in Budapest is expected on Sunday at 5:30 pm, at Kossuth Square.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Brussels cracks down on illegal tourist rentals amid housing crisis

Authorities say the move aims to preserve access to housing for the residents of the Belgian capital, particularly in the city centre, where property pressure is high.

16/05/2025

Georgia

Georgia's PM meets European leaders in Tirana, signalling EU thaw

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without truce, future meetings possible

The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."

16/05/2025

Europe News

Macron takes centre stage in Romania’s election showdown

As Romania's election campaign closes, George Simion accused Emmanuel Macron of interference, while Nicusor Dan received Macron's support in a warm conversation.

16/05/2025

Europe News

MEPs protest Hungary’s Budapest Pride ban

A cross-party group of MEPs plans to join Budapest Pride despite Hungary’s ban. Organisers and lawmakers urge the European Commission to take legal action, warning of broader risks to civil liberties across the EU.

16/05/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening

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

16/05/2025

Health news

Baby with rare disorder treated with personalised gene-editing therapy

The child will need to be monitored throughout his life, but researchers said the treatment’s success indicates that other patients could someday benefit from the approach.

16/05/2025

Netherlands

ICC's Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends

ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends

16/05/2025

Travel News

Bruges begs tourists to stop stealing its historic cobblestones

As well as damaging a valuable part of the city’s heritage, the stolen stones have created safety issues.

16/05/2025

Art

First-ever Digital Art Awards crown five visionary winners

From Maja Petrić’s data-driven light sculptures to Deekay’s emotionally charged hand-drawn loops, the Digital Art Awards spotlighted cutting-edge creativity across code, AI, and immersive tech.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Romanians to choose Simion or Dan in presidential vote runoff

Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European Nicușor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.

16/05/2025

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Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.

16/05/2025

Culture news

Culture catch-up: Best live albums, Cannes & Final Destination reviews

In this week’s culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on 'Partir Un Jour' - the opening film at Cannes - and bid farewell to Tony Todd in the latest Final Destination movie.

16/05/2025

Tech News

EU Commission still lacking AI scientific advisor despite applications

The advisor should lead the scientific approach on General-Purpose AI within the AI unit of the European Commission.

16/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Eurovision: The contest's strongest geopolitical alliances

The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.

16/05/2025

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Families grieve at hospital after deadly Gaza blast

An Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya has killed 13 people, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence, hitting a site that included a mosque and a health clinic.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Commissioner Hansen presents plan to cut farming bureaucracy in EU

European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen presented his simplification plan to help farmers during a meeting organised by Euronews.

16/05/2025

USA

Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate

Amid a refugee resettlement freeze, 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, welcomed by Trump officials, sparking debates over discrimination and refugee policies.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russian energy and banks

The next round of EU sanctions against Russia will target banks, the shadow fleet and Nord Stream, Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.

16/05/2025

Gaza

At least 93 dead in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes, hospitals say

The widespread strikes across northern Gaza come as the US president finishes his visit to Gulf states, but not Israel.

16/05/2025

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at the Vatican

The Vatican did not release a statement after the meeting, but Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly voiced support for Ukraine, calling for “just and lasting peace”.

16/05/2025

Culture news

Who will win Eurovision 2025? Euronews Culture’s final predictions

26 countries are set to battle it out in one of the most politically charged Eurovision finals ever. Here are the three acts we believe could take home the trophy.

16/05/2025

Thailand

Thai tycoon and engineers charged in fatal Bangkok building collapse

The building, meant to house Thailand’s State Audit Office, was the only structure in the Southeast Asian country to collapse in the quake in neighbouring Myanmar, killing 92 people.

16/05/2025

Health news

Novo Nordisk CEO steps down amid competition for weight loss drugs

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, who has led the pharmaceutical giant since 2017, joined the firm in 1991.

16/05/2025

Travel News

Canary Islands to stage mass anti-tourism protests this weekend

Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability.

16/05/2025

Culture news

Slovenian police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue

The life-size bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2020 and replaced a wooden statue that had previously been set on fire. The stolen statue was sawed off at the ankles and removed.

16/05/2025

Israel

Exclusive: Israeli proposal details possible post-Hamas Gaza plan

A document reviewed by Euronews reveals one possible avenue Israel could explore to create a new entity in Gaza post-Hamas.

16/05/2025

Economy

UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter

The UK economy recorded a better than expected first quarter, but experts warn, new taxes on UK businesses and high global uncertainty may slow down growth in the coming months.

16/05/2025