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Europe News

Croatia deepens US gas ties with Balkan pipeline push

US-backed pipeline and LNG expansion promise energy security but raise concerns over long-term fossil fuel dependence, environmental risks and tensions with EU climate and market rules.

30/04/2026

Travel News

Turkey updates rules on power bank usage on flights

Airlines and destinations across the world are imposing limits on how many you can carry, and whether or not you can use them in-flight.

30/04/2026

Health news

Poor mental health is costing Europe €76bn a year, OECD warns

Poor mental health is one of the most significant public health and economic challenges in Europe, according to a new report by the OECD.

30/04/2026

Travel News

Lufthansa now has Europe’s smallest free cabin bag allowance

Lufthansa’s latest no-frills offering takes air travel back to the very bare basics, but how does its cabin allowance stack up against those offered by other European carriers?

30/04/2026

Economy

ECB holds rates at 2% as inflation rises and eurozone growth slows

The European Central Bank has held interest rates at 2% for a third straight meeting, even as inflation rises and growth slows across the eurozone.

30/04/2026

Europe News

Belgium seeks control of its nuclear reactors to secure energy supply

Brussels believes the solution to soaring energy prices as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the war in the Middle East is to permanently transition away from fossil fuels.

30/04/2026

Business

Bank of England holds rates as Iran war sends oil prices to new highs

The Bank joins the Fed and Bank of Japan in sitting tight, as war in the Middle East drives oil prices higher and blows the spring rate-cut playbook apart.

30/04/2026

Europe News

Royal recruits boost volunteers as Netherlands builds up reservists

The royal seal of approval, together with recruitment campaigns running across the media, has proven so successful that the military is now working overtime to arm, train and accommodate the influx of newcomers.

30/04/2026

Tech News

Everything to know about the EU’s new age verification app

The European Commission says the app will be free, anonymous and available on any device and has told EU countries they must roll it out by the end of 2026.

30/04/2026

Economy

Inflation hits 3% in euro area as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices linked to the Iran war pushed inflation higher in the euro area in April, while growth continued to underperform — a worrying combination for both consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank.

30/04/2026

The Ring

PSG vs Bayern - a semifinal for the ages and football at its very best

In this special football edition of The Ring, we deconstruct a Champions League game that will go down in history as one of the best ever. Nine goals - can top quality football really be any better? Our experts also weigh in on what else is moving Europe's most popular sport.

30/04/2026

The Cube

Crans-Montana fire: Who covers victims’ medical costs?

After the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, tensions are rising after Switzerland sent invoices to the victims' families. What’s behind the bills?

30/04/2026

Europe Today

EU failed to 'listen' in Sahel, envoy says as influence wanes

EU envoy admits Brussels misread Sahel dynamics, warning that military-first strategies and one-way diplomacy have eroded influence as Russia and China deepen their foothold in the region.

30/04/2026

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Germany’s canal village keeps 129-year mail-by-boat tradition alive

In Germany’s Spreewald, postal worker Andrea Bunar resumes delivering mail by barge, continuing a 129-year tradition in Lehde village.

30/04/2026

Business

Volkswagen profit drops as carmaker signals further cost cuts

Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure.

30/04/2026

Economy

French growth stalls as Iran war energy shock hits economy

France's first-quarter data shows slowed growth, rising prices and collapsing exports, laying bare how quickly the Iran war's energy shock is feeding through to Europe's second-largest economy.

30/04/2026

Health news

Why are more young adults being diagnosed with some cancers?

Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.

30/04/2026

Europe in Motion

Germany is now Europe's largest military spender: What is it buying?

Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953.

30/04/2026

Europe News

Israel says detained Gaza aid flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

The Global Sumud Flotilla activists said on Thursday that Israeli soldiers boarded the ships, damaged engines and communications devices in an effort to force them to reverse course.

30/04/2026

Earth News

Snow is rapidly disappearing from the Greek mountains, new study shows

Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.

30/04/2026

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Smoke rises over Russia’s Tuapse after Ukrainian drone strikes hit oil refinery

Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area.

30/04/2026

Food and Drink

Chips are more delicious when stolen from someone else, study finds

Whether you're the person taking another person's chips or the victim of such an act, a new study offers an explanation: stolen food tends to taste more ap-peeling.

30/04/2026

EU.XL

Czechia: A small country with big nuclear energy ambitions

Czechia stands out in Europe for its bold pursuit of nuclear energy sovereignty and its ambition to lead in atomic power as it cuts reliance on fossil fuels.

30/04/2026

Economy

Why labour taxes in Germany and France are far higher than in the UK?

Across Europe, the share of labour costs taken in tax and social contributions varies sharply. The UK is among the lowest, but the headline figure masks wider differences in how work is taxed across the continent.

30/04/2026

Health news

Second place never felt so good: Kejelcha on making marathon history

Yomif Kejelcha spoke with Euronews Health after breaking the two-hour record in his marathon debut and finishing second.

30/04/2026

United Kingdom

Video shows suspect approaching police after stabbing in north London

Images shared on social media show police tasering and arresting a man with a knife in Golders Green in north London, after two Jewish men were stabbed in an attack. Police declared it a "terrorist incident" and said a 45-year-old man had been arrested, adding that he had also tried to stab officers

29/04/2026