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Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

16/04/2026

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Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district

Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Where is Szijjártó? Diplomat skips EU meeting, gone from public view

Szijjártó will miss next week's EU Foreign Affairs Council after the Orbán government's election loss. He faces accusations of sharing classified information with Russia and destroying sensitive documents.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Berlin offers free entry for tourists who help pick up litter

Visitors to Berlin could receive vouchers this summer for picking up litter. The BerlinPay scheme takes its cue from Copenhagen, linking green behaviour with enjoyable rewards.

16/04/2026

Poland

Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw

A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki went viral after chasing wild boars across a parking lot in Warsaw. The Unitree G1 robot has gained attention in recent weeks for its public appearances and interactions. Developed in China, the robot’s personality is a Polish creation.

16/04/2026

Europe in Motion

Flights hit by Iran war? Europe's handiest rail networks revealed

Amid flight disruption threats sparked by the Iran war, trains are stepping in as an alternative travel option. But where in Europe are tickets cheapest and which countries are easier to navigate?

16/04/2026

Culture news

Literary controversy: 115 authors exit French publishing house Grasset

More than a hundred writers have announced their departure from the Grasset publishing house following the announcement of the dismissal of its chairman Olivier Nora. They denounce an "ideological war"... Here's everything you need to know.

16/04/2026

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Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead

Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April.

16/04/2026

EU.XL

Drone tech evolves every 3-6 months, leaving Europe buying old systems

The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up?

16/04/2026

Europe Today

Magyar vows rapid power transfer, targets state-controlled media

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.

16/04/2026

Earth News

Lower electricity bills could become a reality thanks to EU proposal

Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?

16/04/2026

Economy

Hungarian forint among top currencies beating US dollar in 2026

A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar.

16/04/2026

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Social investment is the key to economic stability in Europe. Here’s why

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Turning off the news these days can feel like a necessary pause from the chaos we live in: A war in Europe and another on its doorstep, a political shift towards defence spending, as well as nationalism and protectionism, and the global order being torn apart.

16/04/2026

Health news

AI can identify risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds

Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records.

16/04/2026

Travel News

Bulgaria taps into the wellness trend as spa tourism rises 15%

Bulgaria is positioning itself as a spa destination, with a year-round tourism strategy also focused on health, food, mountain, pilgrimage and luxury travel.

16/04/2026

Tech News

What you need to know about Europe's new social network Eurosky

A Netherlands-based initiative is offering European users a homegrown alternative to Big Tech's social media offerings.

16/04/2026

The Ring

Magyar beats Orbán - What's next for the EU? MEPs go head-to-head

In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Daniel Freund (Greens) and Sander Smit (ECR) debate the outcome of the Hungarian election and what it means for Europe.

15/04/2026

Europe News

Sweden thwarted 2025 pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal power plant

Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said the aim of the operation was to disrupt the functioning of a facility that supplies heating.

15/04/2026

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Panicked scenes after school shooting in Turkey leaves at least nine dead

A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, wounding 13 others, the interior minister said.

15/04/2026

Europe News

Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Gaza sets sail from Spain

Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate.

15/04/2026

United Kingdom

BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years to save money

The BBC is funded by the public paying for a licence to view or listen to content and the corporation says 94% of UK adults use its services every month.

15/04/2026

Europe News

Ukraine and Italy pledge cooperation on defence and drone production

Zelenskyy is pressing European countries to join the PURL programme, launched last year, that allows Ukraine to receive US equipment financed by European countries.

15/04/2026

Europe News

120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasised that Kyiv is pushing to scale up domestic drone production and accelerate deliveries to the frontline.

15/04/2026

Europe News

European Parliament proposes 10% increase in EU long-term budget

EU lawmakers in the Parliament’s Budget Committee adopted their negotiating position on the 2028–2034 multiannual budget on Wednesday, proposing a 10% increase compared with the European Commission’s €2 trillion proposal.

15/04/2026

Europe News

Péter Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May

Magyar has called on Orbán's government to act as a caretaker in its final weeks and not to make any decisions that could threaten Hungary's interests or impede the incoming government's work.

15/04/2026

The Ring

Is the EU ready to drop unanimous voting?

The decisive defeat of Hungarian leader and EU veto-er-in-chief Viktor Orbán presents the EU with an opportunity to move forward on several key foreign policy issues. But was he the problem? Or is unanimity holding the EU back from defending itself on the world stage?

15/04/2026