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Europe Today

Kyiv has become a 'true frontline city', EU ambassador to Ukraine says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Katarína Mathernová defended Europe's support for Ukraine and said Kyiv could complete the technical preparations for EU membership by 2030.

19/10/2026

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Drone footage reveals scale of damage to Limoges town hall after protests

A fire gutted Limoges’ 19th-century city hall during protests over living costs in France, with mass arrests, injuries and Macron vowing tougher security.

19/10/2026

Europe

Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, the transport ministry said.

19/10/2026

European Union

Can Europe beat the cost-of-living crisis?

From supermarket shelves and energy bills to housing and education, rising prices are putting pressure on households across Europe. But which sectors are being hit hardest by inflation? What is the EU doing to ease the burden on consumers?

19/10/2026

Europe

Albania's PM refuses to quit with violent protests in sixth day

The unrest follows months of anti-government protests in the Balkan nation, initially sparked by a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

19/10/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Chris Pratt returns for season 2 of Prime's gritty Reacher follow-up, 'The Terminal List', while Tom Rhys Harries brings body horror to the DC Universe in 'Clayface'. Here's what to look out for this week.

19/10/2026

Europe

Greek authorities say 12 migrants die in two incidents in Aegean Sea

At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.

19/10/2026

European Union

How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

19/10/2026

Europe

Rubio denies there was any pause in US intel sharing with Ukraine

Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing ahead with plans to develop European alternatives to US-made air defence systems and Starlink satellite communications, with discussions already under way.

19/10/2026

Europe Today

France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence

Hello from Brussels. It’s Monday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence and chaos, and Trump berates Zelenskyy once again.

19/10/2026

Europe Today

France counts cost of violence as Ukraine hits St Petersburg

France is cleaning up after the worst unrest in years, as violent groups hijacked the marches. Also on today's Europe Today: Ukraine hits St. Petersburg in a large-scale drone attack, and the UN’s aid chief, Tom Fletcher, warns that more aid workers are at risk of dying.

19/10/2026

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Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day

Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.

19/10/2026

Europe

Tensions remain high in Paris after violent protests across France

Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several locations in Paris on Sunday, a day after violent protests in other French cities.

18/10/2026

Europe

Shopkeepers defend their livelihood from masked looters during the French riots

Shopkeepers in several French cities tried to defend their businesses from looters during Saturday’s unrest, with confrontations leaving stores damaged and owners distressed.

18/10/2026

Europe

Magyar links French riots to migration, defends hard line

Hungary’s Péter Magyar said riots in France justified his tough migration stance, echoed by Poland’s Donald Tusk. Left-wing critics accused him of exploiting the unrest, despite most protesters being French nationals.

18/10/2026

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France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests

Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

18/10/2026

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Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.

18/10/2026

Europe

Businesses pick up the pieces after protests in France bring looting

On Sunday morning, broken glass and litter filled the streets as Parisians emerged from their apartment blocks after a day of chaos across France.

18/10/2026

Europe

Ukrainian forces strike St Petersburg and Leningrad region

It comes as Zelenskyy said Russian forces had targeted Ukraine's energy sector in strikes on four regions on Saturday night. He said attacks on residential buildings had also left two people dead and 12 others reportedly injured.

18/10/2026

Europe

Burnt bicycles, smashed windows and looted shops: Trail of destruction across Paris

Burnt bicycles, smashed shopfronts and debris-filled streets mark the aftermath of Saturday’s protests in Paris, as cleanup crews begin clearing the damage.

18/10/2026

Europe

Lyon wakes up to scenes of destruction after violent protests

Lyon is clearing up after a day of unrest, looting and vandalism during nationwide protests over the cost of living.

18/10/2026

Europe

Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.

18/10/2026

Europe

France's violent Saturday protests in 10 pictures

Addressing the protests in a post on social media on Saturday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no place for violence" in France.

18/10/2026

Europe

Possible drone explosion in northern Lithuania near Latvian border

The incident is the latest in a growing series of drone incursions and incidents along NATO's eastern flank, many of which are believed to be spillover from Russia's war in Ukraine.

18/10/2026

Europe

Spire collapses at historic town hall amid violent protests in France

Major protests taking place across France on Saturday turned violent in a number of parts of the country as demonstrators clashed with police. Authorities said around 550,000 people took part in the protests nationwide.

18/10/2026

Economy

Leisure out of reach for one in eight in the EU: Where is it worst?

From sport to cinema trips, regular leisure activities are out of reach for around 46 million people in the EU. Income helps explain the gap between countries, but it does not tell the whole story.

18/10/2026