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Europe News

Italy court rules two women can register on child's birth certificate

In recent years, some city registrars in Italy had begun to record only the name of the biological mother on birth certificates and not the name of her partner.

22/05/2025

Belgium

Botswana wants to deepen trade with EU amid Trump's trade tariffs

The foreign minister's call for more EU-led investment comes amid a 37% trade tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Botswana, one of the hardest-hit nations in Africa.

22/05/2025

Europe News

First deputy PM: Georgia's EU accession 'moves in a very active way'

Since last year, Georgia’s European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030.

22/05/2025

USA

Trump's planned mega-MAGA birthday military parade raises eyebrows

Plans to combine celebrations for the US Army's 250th anniversary with the US president's birthday with a military parade through the centre of Washington DC are raising eyebrows and the hackles of local politicians, who fear for the price tag and damage involved.

22/05/2025

Europe News

How marine drones have become essential in the fight against mines

The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Why did nationalist parties do so well in Poland's presidential vote?

The nationalist presidential candidates Slawomir Mentzen and Grzegorz Braun won a combined total of almost 21 per cent of the vote.

22/05/2025

Football Now

How Liverpool secured their historic 2024/25 Premier League title

In partnership with Media City

Liverpool will be officially crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions on the final day of the season.

22/05/2025

Greece

Don't panic but be aware, experts urge after Greece earthquakes

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

22/05/2025

Europe News

MEP back steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.

22/05/2025

Europe News

MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault

A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.

22/05/2025

Europe News

UK hands over sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius €120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Rome police catch man carrying ancient marble slab on electric scooter

In Rome, a German tourist was arrested for carrying a 30kg marble base from a Roman column on an electric scooter. The artefact is considered a cultural asset.

22/05/2025

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22/05/2025

The Europe Conversation

UNRWA chief fears Gaza may stop being ‘a land for Palestinians’

Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews Israeli plans for Gaza are ‘dystopian’ after Netanyahu declares intention to control the entirety of the Palestinian territory.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Serbia's EU membership remains a strategic goal, Kallas says

Serbia's EU membership hinges on its strategic choices, Kallas said after meeting Vučić and government officials in Belgrade, stressing the need for concrete reforms.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Eight EU countries form coalition on crisis preparedness

The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions.

22/05/2025

Tech News

Judge rejects claim AI has free speech rights in wrongful death suit

Claims that artificial intelligence (AI) should be protected under free speech legislation were made in a lawsuit over the alleged wrongful death of a teenage boy.

22/05/2025

Economy

Climate crisis must be tackled without resorting to degrowth, says MEP

Growth is essential to retaining the European way of life, said the EPP’s Lídia Pereira, responding to claims that the EU must shift its thinking on sustainability.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Greece boosts firefighter numbers ahead of annual wildfire season

Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the previous 45.

22/05/2025

Europe News

What foods should you buy now to be prepared for a possible emergency?

The recent Iberian blackout reminded citizens of the need to be prepared in the event of a crisis. When it comes to food, what should we have at home to best get through the chaos? Euronews speaks to a nutritionist to hear their thoughts.

22/05/2025

Healthcare

Why the UK is offering vaccines for gonorrhoea – and the EU isn’t

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

22/05/2025

Economy

OECD growth slows abruptly to 0.1% in the first three months of 2025

The overall GDP growth of the 38 countries of the OECD, providing more than 40% of the global economy, slowed down substantially in the first quarter of 2025.

22/05/2025

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Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales

Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days.

22/05/2025

Green News

6 key EU food imports exposed to biodiversity loss and climate change

Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.

22/05/2025

Green News

UK scientists alarmed by sudden surge in sea temperatures this spring

UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.

22/05/2025

Travel News

Consumer groups file complaint against ‘abusive’ hand luggage charges

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.

22/05/2025

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Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre

Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.

22/05/2025

Health news

Meet the company leveraging AI-backed physics tools for drug discovery

The start-up aims to use AI to drastically reduce the time and money it takes to develop new drugs.

22/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Blue Cards: Which EU country offers the highest minimum salary?

Blue Cards guarantee a minimum salary even in countries where there's no minimum wage. Every year, EU countries issue tens of thousands of them.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.

22/05/2025