Europe News 'More pressure on Russia, that's the plan,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders More air defence, long-range weapons and more pressure on Russia is what Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes will pressure Moscow into direct talks with Kyiv and ultimately to a ceasefire. 23/10/2025
Lithuania Two Russian aircraft briefly enter Lithuania's airspace, military says In a post on X, Lithuania's President Gitanas Nausėda slammed what he called a "blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity." 23/10/2025
Markets Qatar and US warn EU law may threaten energy security in Doha talks Both countries called on the EU to either repeal the law entirely or remove its most economically damaging provisions, specifically citing articles on extraterritorial application and transition plans. 23/10/2025
Europe News EU and US impose new sanctions on Russia to force ceasefire in Ukraine The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Russian energy majors for the first time, citing Moscow's "lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war". In parallel, the EU also adopted fresh sanctions. 22/10/2025
Europe News Egypt joins EU's Horizon Europe but funding is not guaranteed Egypt can now apply for projects under Horizon Europe, though funding will depend on the eligibility of each proposal. 22/10/2025
Europe News Ukraine loan, climate goals and China set to dominate EU summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the EU summit and plead for fresh support after his disappointing visit to the White House. 22/10/2025
Europe News Danish minister: Affordable housing vital to people with disabilities Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing. 22/10/2025
Europe News MEPs call for end to EU support for all Libyan security forces Nearly 40 members of the European Parliament from four political groups are urging an end to funding for all Libyan security forces, as violence at sea has dramatically increased in recent years. 22/10/2025
Travel News Greece sees tourism growth despite decline in EU visitors Both tourism spending and visitor numbers in Greece increased in the eight months between January and August 2025 22/10/2025
Europe News EU countries mull response to China's squeeze on rare earths China's restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond. 22/10/2025
Europe News Turkic states pursue growing economic and trade ties with EU The alliance of Turkic states is becoming an economic powerhouse through growth, energy resources and trade connecting Europe and Asia, including China. The bloc, with a potential for growth, energy resources and a young population, looks to Brussels for more cooperation. 22/10/2025
Europe News Exclusive: EU to unveil €75 million support package for Egypt The European Union is deepening its relations with Egypt, increasing financial support to the North African country despite ongoing human rights concerns. 22/10/2025
Europe News Ukrainian expert: EU focusing too much on drone production over skills The EU should build more training centres for drone operators to ensure they can adapt quickly to battlefield developments, the co-founder of a Ukrainian advisory firm said. 21/10/2025
Travel News These EU countries have been crowned the best for digital nomads Europe has dominated the league tables as researchers rank the best countries in the world for remote workers. 20/10/2025
Europe News EU foreign ministers walk fine line on Trump-Putin summit in Budapest The prospect of the Russian president, who is wanted by the ICC for war crimes, entering EU territory loomed over a meeting of foreign affairs ministers on Monday. 20/10/2025
Europe News What is the European Commission planning for 2026? Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and finance reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola Iribarren. 20/10/2025
Europe News Twenty countries press the EU to send back Afghans illegally in Europe Twenty European countries have urged the European Commission to prioritize the return of Afghan nationals living illegally in Europe, either voluntarily or by force. 18/10/2025
Europe News Can Putin, under sanctions and an arrest warrant, enter the EU? Applicable EU sanctions and an outstanding arrest warrant cast doubt over Vladimir Putin's ability to fly to Budapest and meet Donald Trump. 17/10/2025
Europe News EU calls on Israel to lift restrictions on aid deliveries to Gaza Israel says the reduced amount of aid is in response to Hamas allegedly breaching the truce agreement by returning the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages too slowly. 17/10/2025
Europe News Defending EU also requires rifles and small-calibre ammo, Beretta says Consolidating the production of small-calibre ammunition could be done quickly in the EU, the head of Beretta told Euronews. 17/10/2025