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Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

20/02/2026

Europe

Friedrich Merz heads to China to reset strained trade relations

Germany aims to find “the right balance of cooperation” with China. The visit comes at a critical time for German car makers who face increased Chinese competition.

20/02/2026

Culture news

The Sagrada Família reaches maximum height after more than a century

With the addition of a 17-metre-high white cross now standing on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the Sagrada Família has reached its peak height. However, its full completion isn't expected for another decade.

20/02/2026

Europe

EU Commission targets WTO’s key rule in push to rebalance China trade

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič calls to reassess the World Trade Organization’s “Most Favoured Nation” rule with China in focus. Chinese exports have surged since the country joined the trade body.

20/02/2026

Europe

EU Commission seeks 'clarity' from Washington after tariff ruling

The US Supreme Court ruling calls into question the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, from past paid tariffs to future investment pledges. The Commission says it is carefully reviewing the ruling.

20/02/2026

United Kingdom

Police continue searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's residences

Mountbatten-Windsor, who was pictured slouched in the back of his chauffeur-driven car following his release Thursday evening from a police station near Sandringham, remains under investigation.

20/02/2026

Russia

Russia mulls involuntary reserve call-up as battlefield losses mount

Russia appears to be having difficulty replenishing its losses in Ukraine through the existing mechanisms of troop formation. However, any sort of mobilisation will cause massive discontent among the population.

20/02/2026

Travel News

France retains its title as the world’s most visited country

Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots.

20/02/2026

Poland

E5 defence ministers in Krakow say 'Europe has woken up'

European defence ministers of the E5 meet in Krakow, vow stronger support for Ukraine, joint drone production and greater readiness ahead of the Ankara NATO summit.

20/02/2026

Made in Europe

'A Beautiful Mess' makes a new start in Europe easier for refugees

What can be done to improve the integration of refugees in Europe? How can newcomers be supported to get a foothold in social life? A Euronews report from the Netherlands.

20/02/2026

Europe

EU countries still at odds over new Russia sanctions as deadline nears

Brussels wants to have a new package of sanctions approved by Tuesday to punish Russia coinciding with the four-year anniversary of Ukraine's full-scale invasion. Still, a full ban on maritime services is proving an obstacle.

20/02/2026

Moments

Uber launches limited-time Northern Lights-spotting rides in Lapland

The offering will coincide with a peak period of solar activity, when the celestial phenomenon will be particularly intense.

20/02/2026

Portugal

Portuguese navy monitors Russian ship over suspicious activity

The SPARTA IV, registered as a merchant ship, entered Portuguese waters at the end of the day on Sunday and was sailing off the coast of Nazaré on Wednesday evening.

20/02/2026

Italy

Would-be bank robber trapped in Milan vault for nine hours

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Milan after spending nine hours trapped in a UniCredit vault during a failed robbery attempt. No one was hurt.

20/02/2026

Europe

EU steel exports to US drop 30% as talks stall over tariff relief

EU steel exports to the US fell 30% in 2025 under the weight of Washington’s 50% tariffs. With talks between Brussels and Washington still in deadlock, the downturn shows little sign of easing.

20/02/2026

Culture news

Royal Shakespeare Company set to stage Game of Thrones prequel

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced plans to stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King - the prequel to one of the world's most popular television series.

20/02/2026

Europe

EU ministers to question Šuica over Trump’s Board of Peace launch

EU foreign ministers will question Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica on Monday about her participation at the launch of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, amid criticism from several member states over the Commission’s mandate and role.

20/02/2026

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From Milano Cortina to Dakar 2026: Olympic mascots Tina and Ayo share the stage

Italy saw mascot mania in Milan as Tina, face of Milano Cortina 2026, welcomed Ayo from Dakar 2026.

20/02/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Did the EU charge the UK billions to join SAFE?

Canada paid a one-off €10 million to join the EU’s SAFE defence scheme, whilst the UK was reportedly asked for a much higher fee. These numbers stem from reports of real negotiations, but the full picture is more complex.

20/02/2026

Economy

Eurozone manufacturing at a turning point? PMI hits 44-month high

Eurozone manufacturing returned to growth in February, hitting a 44-month high as Germany led a factory rebound.

20/02/2026

Health news

What is ALS? These are the symptoms, causes and treatments

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system; around 400,000 people live with it worldwide.

20/02/2026

France

Macron tells Meloni to 'stay at home' after comments on activist death

Emmanuel Macron rebuked Giorgia Meloni over her comments on the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, sparking tensions between Rome and Paris.

20/02/2026

Economy

EU countries prepare for ECB race as Lagarde eyes early exit

Following reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate ends, some EU countries have begun sounding out potential successors.

20/02/2026

Poland

Poland prepares to mine Russian border after exit from Ottawa treaty

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has unveiled the Bluszcz weapons system, saying Warsaw could lay mines along its eastern border with Russia within 48 hours.

20/02/2026

Europe in Motion

Europeans lack knowledge about the ECHR, but do they want to stay in?

As some European governments push for a tougher migration framework under the European Convention on Human Rights, public opinion appears firmly on their side. Yet strikingly few Europeans say they know much about the convention itself.

20/02/2026

Europe

Between FCAS and F-35: European dream meets US reality

Germany is rearming with a renewed focus on buying European. But with the German-French-Spanish fighter jet project, FCAS, at a standstill, does Berlin have any real options beyond the American F-35?

20/02/2026