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Europe

Swiss expected to shun writing stricter neutrality in constitution

Switzerland's traditional position is one of well-armed military neutrality, but Russia's war in Ukraine reopened questions over its non-engagement in foreign conflicts.

24/09/2026

Europe Today

Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews

EU defence chief speaks to Euronews as US President Donald Trump calls on every country belonging to the International Criminal Court to quit. Meanwhile, as war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and refining costs soar, European consumers are feeling the pinch more and more.

24/09/2026

Earth News

Why EU renewables slipped below last year’s level despite solar surge

More than half of electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources during the second quarter of 2026, new data shows.

24/09/2026

Europe

Montenegro's EU accession bid faces bilateral issues with Croatia

Montenegro's 2028 EU accession timeline is at risk unless it resolves soon its bilateral disputes with Croatia over war crimes, maritime borders, and property claims.

24/09/2026

Europe

'No one's happy': Europe wrestles with fallout from Usmanov saga

France's successful push to remove Uzbek-Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list has left a bitter aftertaste among officials and diplomats in Brussels, who now fear a dangerous precedent.

24/09/2026

Moments

The world’s best spas for 2026 revealed – and Italy leads the way

Italy took centre stage at this year’s World Spa Awards after being named the world’s best spa destination. Italian retreats and other European spas were also crowned at the 2026 gala.

24/09/2026

Europe

Spain: Protests after 87-year-old woman evicted from home by force

María del Carmen Abascal had lived in her flat on Sainz de Baranda Street since 1956. Madrid’s Tenants' Union and the UN had opposed the decision to evict her.

23/09/2026

Europe

Day devoted to the Pope in French Catholic schools sparks controversy

Catholic private schools are being urged to suspend normal classes on 25 September, the day Pope Leo XIV arrives in France.

23/09/2026

The Europe Conversation

China trade rebalancing 'existential' for EU - Commissioner Séjourné

The EU Industry Commissioner warned that the EU will consider using punitive trade measures if Beijing does not rebalance the trade deficit, which costs the bloc thousands of jobs every week.

23/09/2026

Europe

Trump says he'll 'control' Greenland after deal reached, is he right?

After ten months of talks, the governments of Copenhagen, Washington and Nuuk have signed a deal settling the fate of Greenland. Trump claims it gives him "permanent control" over the Arctic island.

23/09/2026

Business

Surging prices, voters’ anger: France’s fuel crisis hits the campaign

In recent weeks, fishermen have blocked oil depots and port entrances in the south of France, while farmers have staged demonstrations over rising fuel prices. Fuel is set to become a major political flashpoint, just seven months away from France's elections.

23/09/2026

Europe

Millions in cash found hidden behind walls in anti-mafia raid near Naples

Italian Carabinieri seized €3.2 million in cash hidden behind walls and in drawers during an anti-mafia operation near Naples.

23/09/2026

Tech News

Norway says Europe's 'largest' rare-earth mine plan set for 2028

The project has been delayed by environmental concerns, particularly over plans to locate mineral-processing facilities in an area of forest.

23/09/2026

Europe

Russian military helicopter violates Polish airspace

The Mi-8 helicopter entered Braniewo, close to the Kaliningrad exclave. It remained in Polish airspace for about 42 seconds.

23/09/2026

Europe

Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand on his 'Vivre Ensemble' portraits

Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand spoke to Euronews about his Vivre Ensemble portrait project, celebrating the people, diversity and connections that shape contemporary France.

23/09/2026

Culture news

Let the games begin: Making video and board games available for all

Gamers with visual or motor impairments are increasingly creating their own ways to keep playing as industry giants Microsoft, Sony and ONCE roll out adapted controllers alongside new video and board games.

23/09/2026

No Comment

Rome’s Colosseum glows pink for breast cancer prevention campaign

Rome’s Colosseum glowed pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign, hours before closing after a 22-year-old worker died installing new lights.

23/09/2026

Tech News

From Vimeo to WeTransfer: How Italy’s Bending Spoons built a tech empire

Bending Spoons’ revenue more than tripled in two years as it acquired brands including Evernote, WeTransfer and Vimeo. Euronews Next looks at how the Italian company grew so quickly and whether it can keep going.

23/09/2026

Economy

Higher fuel bills are costing the EU €270 million a day, report says

Diesel accounts for most of the extra road fuel cost. T&E estimates that an EU diesel driver paid €142 more over the period it studied, while a German long-haul truck faced an extra €236 a week.

23/09/2026

Europe

EU Commission poised to back Albania's 2027 accession deadline

The Commission is set to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadline in a new roadmap, which is also due to include a list of key deliverables Tirana will have to prioritise to complete the process by the end of next year.

23/09/2026

Europe

Trump’s Russia tariffs could threaten to deepen Europe’s LNG squeeze

The European Commission has said it will work with Washington to make sure that as little disruption as possible will come from the latest tariffs against Russian energy announced by Donald Trump.

23/09/2026

Cult

From mugham to jazz, Azerbaijan takes the Montreux stage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

From centuries-old mugham to opera, jazz and traditional dance, Azerbaijan takes centre stage as the Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey festival celebrates its 80th anniversary.

23/09/2026

Europe in Motion

Largest fuel crisis in history: Europe's most expensive fuel pumps

The global oil crisis sent petrol and diesel peaking over €2.4/L and €2.5/L, but figures adjusted for the cost of living give a better indication of which countries are feeling the pinch the worst.

23/09/2026

Health news

Feeling lonely? This can cost you up to six healthy years

Loneliness and social isolation could shorten the number of disease-free years a person has left, and men and women aren't affected in the same way.

23/09/2026

Europe

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones hours before Zelenskyy's UN address

Zelenskyy is in New York for the annual UN gathering as part of his diplomatic effort to shore up and recruit further international support for his country’s gruelling fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

23/09/2026

Europe

Norwegian diplomat behind Oslo Accords to apologise for Epstein ties

The Epstein affair has implicated several other prominent Norwegian personalities, including Queen Mette-Marit and former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland.

23/09/2026