Europe

Travel News

‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.

21/04/2026

Economy

German business expectations fall to their lowest levels since 2022

German business confidence dropped sharply in April, reaching its lowest point since the 2022 energy crisis.

21/04/2026

Business

Thales: Defence orders surge as Iran war drives military spending

The French company recorded five defence orders worth more than €100 million each, as global demand rises amid the Iran war.

21/04/2026

Travel News

Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11m projects

The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Russia faked economic data to mask damage from its war, report says

Swedish intelligence said Russia has been covering up a weak, debt-driven economy hit by war costs and sanctions, warning of rising inflation and banking risks.

21/04/2026

Markets

The Iran war's biggest 'losers' are now 2026's top-performing markets

The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years.

21/04/2026

Turkey

Dozens of Turkish coal miners detained after march for unpaid wages

Some 110 Doruk Madencilik workers who had been marching to Ankara to demand unpaid wages and compensation were detained as demands for rights and safety grow louder.

21/04/2026

Europe News

EU optimistic about ending Hungary's veto on €90bn loan for Ukraine

Brussels is ready to move on with the €90 billion loan for Ukraine as soon as Hungary removes its controversial veto. The resolution could also pave the way for the adoption of a new package of sanctions against Russia.

21/04/2026

Travel News

Helsinki unveils one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges

Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta.

21/04/2026

Health news

Your gut microbiome could signal Parkinson’s risk, study finds

Scientists have found that distinctive patterns in gut bacteria can identify people at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear.

21/04/2026

Europe News

EU Court rules Hungary's anti LGBTQ+ law breaches core values

The European Court of Justice rules that Hungary's 2021 Child Protection Law unlawfully discriminates against LGBTQ+ community; the first time a member state has been found in violation of EU fundamental values charter.

21/04/2026

Earth News

India and China solar boom see renewable energy overtake global demand

Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar.

21/04/2026

Europe in Motion

War in Ukraine: Which EU countries are hosting the most Ukrainians?

Millions of Ukrainians remain under EU protection, yet some are heading back. From rising living costs to emotional strain, what’s driving this unexpected reversal?

21/04/2026

Culture news

Loewe Craft Prize 2026 finalists announced ahead of exhibition

Loewe names 30 finalists for its 2026 Craft Prize, highlighting global makers across disciplines. The shortlisted works will be shown in Singapore.

21/04/2026

EU.XL

Scroll, like, repeat: How the EU plans to boost children's protection online

The Commission presented its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit.

21/04/2026

Europe Today

Israel ties, Ukraine support top agenda as EU foreign ministers meet

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

21/04/2026

Culture news

Russia's Pussy Riot hits Europe with punk art manifesto

The mission: struggle, protest, resistance. The means: provocation, performance, punk rock. The famous Russian group Pussy Riot is on a European tour with a performance based on Maria Alyokhina's books.

21/04/2026

Health news

A simple daily routine could cut hospital pneumonia rates

Regular oral hygiene could reduce hospital pneumonia risk by up to 60%, according to a new study.

21/04/2026

Travel News

These are the best airports in the world for dining

From Roman pizzerias at Fiumicino Airport to taxiway views in Munich, these airports take pre-flight food and drink up a notch.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Slovakia to vote in July referendum on life payments for politicians

Slovak prime ministers and parliament speakers who served at least two terms in office receive a lifelong payment, a monthly sum that equals the salaries of lawmakers in Parliament.

20/04/2026

Europe News

France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US wavers on Europe

One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.

20/04/2026

Europe News

Whale stranded on German coast swims off and gets stuck again

The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

20/04/2026

Hungary

'If Druzhba is operational, Zelenskyy should open it,' Magyar says

"He should not go down that street," incoming Hungarian PM Péter Magyar said when asked about new potential Ukrainian demands to reopen the Druzhba pipeline. Brussels ready for Hungary to lift veto if oil flows resume.

20/04/2026

Spain

Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalisation programme

Spain's position sharply differs from prevailing attitudes on immigration in Europe, where many governments have been trying to curb arrivals and step up deportations.

20/04/2026

Europe News

Spain's call to suspend EU-Israel association agreement set to fail

Sánchez’s call to suspend the EU association agreement with Israel lacks support ahead of ministerial meeting. Madrid revived proposal after hosting a two-day progressive convention, urging an end to the war.

20/04/2026

Turkey

Turkey arrests 90 people with suspected links to Islamic State

Authorities have not officially connected the arrests to a shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on 7 April in which two police officers were wounded.

20/04/2026