29 May 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour President Karol Nawrocki said he will ask for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the White Eagle, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII. -
Europe News France sees as sharp rise in anti-Jewish, anti-Christian and anti-Muslim acts, says government In a new report, the French Interior Ministry says that "anti-religious acts strike at freedom of conscience and the free exercise of religion" and endanger "the very balance of our society". -
Business Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion last year EAEU leaders gathered in Astana for a two-day summit to discuss AI integration, shared digital markets and trade corridors as the bloc marks its 12th year with turnover forecast to further exceed the record set in 2025. -
Armenia Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia over closer EU ties days before decisive elections Moscow has escalated pressure on Yerevan ahead of the 7 June elections, including trade bans, EAEU suspension warnings and a Putin drawing parallels between Armenia and Ukraine, days after Trump gave Pashinyan his "complete and total endorsement". -
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Europe News France launches an inquiry into the treatment of activists on the Gaza flotilla The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced on Friday that he had referred the matter to the courts following reports of humiliation, rape and acts of torture against activists on board the Gaza flotilla. -
Europe News The drone crash is “the full responsibility of the Russian Federation”, says Romanian FM Oana Toiu, Romania's foreign minister, confirmed to Euronews that the drone that struck Romania was of Russian origin and was carrying explosives. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin questioned the preliminary conclusions regarding the incident, suggesting that the aircraft may have been Ukrainian. -
Europe News Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon market pressure on industry Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU taxes on digital services, gambling, crypto could yield up to €11 billion per year – Commission European Commission is examining proposals to finance the next EU budget through tax changes targeting digital services, gambling and crypto assets. -
Europe News Is Europe finally waking up to China? Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key takeaways on the increasingly heated EU-China relationship. -
Cult Doha International Book Fair returns with record-breaking 35th edition The Doha International Book Fair returns for its biggest edition yet, showcasing Qatar’s growing global influence through literature, publishing and cultural exchange. -
Europe News Romanian foreign minister: Russia bears full responsibility for drone strike In an exclusive interview, Romania Foreign minister Oana Țoiu said it’s “Russia’s full responsibility” that civilians in Romania were harmed after a Russian drone hit a residential building in the country. Țoiu also said they had "final confirmation" that the drone "was carrying explosives". -
Earth News Inside the month-long expedition to try and protect Europe’s elusive ‘Banana Hole’ The ‘Banana Hole’ has been described as a “living library” of our planet’s history - but its future is at risk. -
Culture news Cashaw! US spelling bee champ Shrey Parikh wins the title in a rare spell-off Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee after spelling 32 words correctly in just 90 seconds. -
Markets EU's six largest economies push for capital markets union The EU’s six largest economies have reached a common agreement on how to integrate capital markets in an attempt to get a deal through a politically stagnant Brussels. -
Europe News What we know about the Geran-2 drone that hit a residential building in Romania The Iranian-made Shahed drones are one of Russia's main long-range strike UAV’s used by Moscow against Ukraine. First deployed back in 2022, Russia then set up domestic production, calling them Geran. -
Europe News Italy wants to pull back on EU defence loan scheme to tackle rising energy costs Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is a loan instrument designed to provide financial support to EU member states to speed up defence readiness. -
Europe News NATO exercises at Finnish-Russian border as drone incursions mount The "Northern Star" exercise incorporates the need for NATO to modernise its deterrence as Russian strikes aimed at Ukraine violate NATO territory in Romania and elsewhere. -
Business Fuel prices fall 12 cents a litre from Monday in Portugal These are the figures released by Anarec on Friday afternoon, but the drop may be smaller if the government decides to cut back the fuel tax discount. -
Economy ECB rate hike in focus as Eurozone's 'Big Four' report stubbornly high inflation Inflation picked up across the EU’s largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices, fuelling expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates at its June meeting. -
Europe News Russia launches attack at Odesa region, cutting off power for thousands of people Russia launched a large-scale attack at Ukraine's Odesa region, as well as at three commercial vessels in the Black Sea that were moving along the Ukrainian maritime corridor. -
Culture news A real bull ache: Milan restores a national treasure’s family jewels The famous bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is undergoing restoration after decades of luck-seekers wore away its most sensitive feature. -
Europe News Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal with Brussels Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán. -
World News Colombia elections: 5 key factors ahead of a pivotal vote for the nation Political polarisation, voter fatigue and the rise of new populist rhetoric are shaping Colombia’s presidential race. Two analysts tell Euronews what's at stake. -
Road To What legacy will WUF13 leave for the future of cities? As WUF13 concluded, attention turned to its legacy of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and innovation in addressing urban challenges worldwide. -
Made in Europe The German village that made itself immune to the Hormuz shock When the Hormuz crisis sent energy prices up across Europe, most households had little choice but to absorb the shock. The residents of Feldheim, a small village in eastern Germany, barely noticed. They pay just 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity. -
No Comment Odesa and Zaporizhzhia struck as Ukraine faces huge drone barrage Mass Russian drone strike targets Ukraine as 232 drones launched, 217 downed; Odesa and Zaporizhzhia suffer damage and injuries, ships hit in Black Sea. -
Business Chevron moves into Greek offshore gas exploration as Europe's energy focus shifts east Chevron has applied to join a Greek offshore exploration area known as Block 10 in the Ionian Sea, in a move that could strengthen Greece's role in Eastern Mediterranean energy security. -
Culture news Disaster line-up: More artists flee from Trump-linked ‘Freedom 250’ concert The upcoming Great American State Fair has been hit with a wave of cancellations, as more artists are pulling out of the “Freedom 250” event after concerns emerged over the festival’s links to Donald Trump. Two more acts have announced they won’t be participating... -
Iran Iran-US deal nears finish line — but Trump and Khamenei must say yes The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil, with nuclear talks to follow. -
Culture news Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane': Euronews Culture's review and verdict For his first solo album in six years, Paul McCartney looks back to the past. Does he avoid the pitfalls of nostalgia? -
Europe News Zelenskyy vows to support Romania in ‘whatever way is necessary’ Ukraine’s president called on the European Union to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia following an attack on the residential building in Romania so that Moscow’s war “is not dragged out or expanded”. -
Destinations Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is quietly becoming one of Europe’s best-value summer escapes. -
The Europe Conversation Hungary must reform for its people not for EU, Commissioner McGrath tells Euronews In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the EU Justice Commissioner dampened hopes that the frozen Hungarian EU funds could be disbursed any time soon. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Italy tap water not guaranteed: rules for restaurants, bars and hotels across Europe A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules. -
Tech News AI agents turned to theft, intimidation and collapse in simulated worlds A new experiment suggests that when advanced AI agents are left to run simulated societies without human oversight, rule-breaking, instability and even systemic collapse can emerge rapidly. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Obsession' - Don't always trust the bear Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale. -
Economy The next wealth boom: Emerging markets to add $12 trillion by 2030 Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers. -
World Euronews on the scene after Russian drone strike in Romania Euronews reports from the Romanian city of Galati, where a Russian drone struck an apartment building near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire, injured two people and prompted an overnight emergency response. -
No Comment Romania: First footage shows damage after drone hits residential block near Ukraine border A Russian drone from strikes on Ukraine crashes in Galati, injuring two and prompting Romania to seek faster NATO anti-drone support for its air defences. -
Health news What to know about the Bundibugyo virus and why a vaccine is not an immediate solution The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet. -
Europe News NATO ready to defend Romania and ‘every inch’ of allied territory, Rutte says NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the 32-member alliance stands with Romania amid a Russian drone incursion that crashed into a residential building and injured two people in the country’s southeast early Friday morning. -
Destinations From fairytale towns to secret islands: Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026 Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover. -
Food and Drink Which are the most popular ice cream flavours in Europe - and who eats the most? For a long time, vanilla ice cream was Europe's favourite flavour. Now a map shows more people trying new varieties as online trends shake up cone classics. -
Tech News Blue Origin rocket explodes during engine-firing test on launch pad Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, with Jeff Bezos acknowledging a “rough day” and saying the company will rebuild and continue testing. -
No Comment Lebanon: Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes Residents of Lebanon's historic city of Tyre surveyed widespread destruction on 28 May after Israeli strikes hit the area. The attacks came as fighting with Hezbollah intensified despite a ceasefire announced in April. -
Europe News Moment Russian drone hits apartment block in Romania Video captured the moment a Russian Geran-2 drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire and injured two people, according to Romanian authorities.
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Europe News EU leaders denounce Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați. -
Europe in Motion AI-generated child abuse material surges in Europe, data shows Online child exploitation is increasing across Europe, alongside AI-generated abuse content. Which countries are emerging as hotspots for abuse material? -
Culture news Trump administration mocked for Harambe tribute post 10 years after gorilla’s death The White House has paid a lengthy tribute to Harambe, 10 years after the gorilla's death. The post has caused backlash, with many saying that the Trump administration is not focused on "the key issues of the day"... -
No Comment UK: Cerner Abbas’ iconic chalk giant gets first major makeover UK conservation teams are restoring the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, one of the country's most recognisable historic landmarks, using 17 tonnes of wet chalk to renew the figure's fading outline. -
Europe Today 'Romanian drone incursion is no mistake, it's a provocation,' Polish official tells Euronews Exclusive: Poland’s Undersecretary of State in Poland's Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Michał Baranowski condemned Russia's drone incursion in Romania early Friday morning, which comes hot on the heels to similar incidents in the Baltics and Poland. -
Earth News ‘Ghost farms’ have been polluting Greece’s waters for years. Now, things are changing Abandoned farms have left the Ionian Sea filled with fishing nets, tiles, plastics and timber - but media coverage and pressure from the authorities has triggered a momentous 'shift'. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast | An unusual heatwave with a sinister twist From blistering heatwaves sweeping Europe to rising security tensions along the Baltic border, we dive into the issues keeping officials in Brussels awake this week. -
No Comment DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east. -
Markets Oil prices fall and markets rise on optimism over Iran ceasefire deal Markets rallied, and oil fell after reports that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, boosting hopes of a sustained de-escalation in the conflict. -
Gaza Netanyahu vows to increase Israel's control of the Gaza Strip to 70% “Right now, we are tightening the grip on Hamas,” Netanyahu said Thursday. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip." -
Travel News 48 more police officers deployed to Lisbon airport from Friday Lisbon airport has recently seen long queues at border control, with delays increasingly blamed on the new Europe-wide Entry/Exit System. -
Europe Today Temu has to "show actions" to comply with EU rules after fine, says MEP Anna Cavazzini believes the Chinese company is "willing to comply" following the €200 million fine imposed by the European Commission over dangerous baby toys. But Cavazzini warns of the "structural problem" of unfair competition coming from China. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Brussels-Beijing trade tangle and Hungary’s frozen funds All 27 European Commissions will debate EU-China trade relations Friday to mitigate dumping and overdependencies, while the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to discuss with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen releasing frozen EU funds for Budapest. -
Culture news Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot suspect sentenced to 15 years in prison An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in prison. -
Europe News Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash ahead of crunch meeting Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds, as Péter Magyar prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday. -
World News Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at a Florida launch pad, sending a fireball into the night sky and shaking nearby homes. No injuries were reported as the company investigates the cause of the incident. -
Business World's most valuable AI start-up: Anthropic nears $1 trillion valuation as it overtakes OpenAI Artificial intelligence company Anthropic raised $65 billion in private funding, boosting its valuation to $965 billion and overtaking OpenAI's last reported valuation of $730 billion as the two firms compete for dominance in the AI sector. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Is the EU about to take on a tougher economic stance towards China? EU Commission chief von der Leyen is pulling her team together this morning for urgent talks on whether the EU should take on a tougher economic stance towards China. The closed-door discussion is seen as a first step towards potentially stricter trade measures. Mared Gwyn reports on the story. -
Europe News Russian drone strikes Romania, prompting fierce criticism across Europe Romanian President Nicușor Dan has declared the Russian consul in Constanta persona non grata and said the Russian consulate in the Black Sea port city would be closed.
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Business Five industries benefiting from Europe's defence spending boom After decades of treating military spending as someone else's problem, Europe is now writing very large defence cheques. Here are the industries set to benefit. -
Art Churchill on canvas: London exhibition for rarely seen paintings by Britain's wartime leader Winston Churchill place in history is secured by his role as Britain's wartime leader but his private and prolific passion for painting is less known. Now, a new exhibition at London's Wallace Collection aims to explore his life as an artist. -
Destinations How to spend 24 hours in Prizren, the cultural capital of little-visited Kosovo Kosovo might be among the least-visited places in Europe, but it certainly isn’t short on cultural sights. Here’s our guide on what to do... -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Climate Air conditioning is overheating our energy systems. Are there alternatives for staying cool? Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs. -
Health news UK, Spain, Germany: Why are doctors across Europe going on more strikes? Doctors are increasingly striking across Europe, demanding better pay, improved working conditions and more recognition of responsibilities. -
Tech News AI recruitment: How your next job interview could be with a bot Almost 60% of German respondents to a recent survey said they have conducted an interview with AI. Here are some tips for how to ace it. -
Climate Climate shocks are pushing Gaza’s fragile systems ‘closer to collapse’, warns humanitarian expert Climate adaptation should become an integrated part of aid efforts, as the cost of conflict and global warming collide, according to one expert.