Europe

Ukraine

US envoys set for Kyiv visit after 'substantive' talks with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier said Ukraine would hold off on strikes while Witkoff and Kushner made the trip, while calling on Moscow to do the same.

05/09/2026

Europe

Could an EU custodian break the long deadlock on the Russian assets?

The debate on Russian money held in Belgium has returned. Could an EU custodian convince Belgium and break the political deadlock?

05/09/2026

Nature

Meet the IT guy who swims to work while cleaning Zürich’s waterways

Swimming to work reveals ‘a surprisingly rich little urban ecosystem’ beneath Zürich.

05/09/2026

Economy

Why is fuel expensive when crude oil hasn't hit record highs?

Pump prices could remain high in Europe, adding to inflationary pressure. The immediate problem is not just the supply or price of crude oil, but limited refining capacity, disrupted trade flows and shortages of finished fuels, particularly diesel.

05/09/2026

Destinations

Malta off the beaten track: Discover its quieter, more authentic side

If you want to beat the crowds in Malta, then skip the capital Valletta and head to Gozo, Mdina or one of the charming fishing villages.

05/09/2026

Europe

Spain matches September heat record at 45.7C

The unseasonably high September temperatures follow a series of extreme summer heatwaves across Europe, which scientists say have been intensified and prolonged by human-driven climate change.

04/09/2026

Economy

Bond yields are surging globally but why aren’t equities falling?

Higher bond yields are alarming investors, but strong growth and record earnings may help equity markets absorb the rising borrowing costs.

04/09/2026

Tech News

From giant TVs to 'James Bond glasses': TCL's vision for the future

TCL is showcasing its vision of a more connected home at IFA 2026. Euronews spoke to TCL Europe chief marketing officer Stefan Streit about where AI and display technology could take everyday life next.

04/09/2026

Europe

Bardella signs pact with Nigel Farage to stop small boat crossings

At the Reform UK Party conference on Friday, Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella signed an agreement, vowing to end irregular migrant crossings "forever", should their respective parties come to power.

04/09/2026

Europe

Senior EU officials retierate need for new Europe-wide taxes

The European Commission, the European Council, and the European Parliament representatives have said that an ambitious budget requires substantial resources.

04/09/2026

Residences

Hotel revamps signal quiet luxury revival of Venice’s Lido island

The island of beaches and pine forests is seeing its historic hotels revamped and a new property open.

04/09/2026

Culture news

Ladies Only: Afghan pop star takes on Taliban with European tour

Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan’s biggest pop stars, is kicking off a women-only European tour, using her platform to bring Afghan women together and speak out for women’s rights.

04/09/2026

Made in Europe

No more landfill: how Tilos became the world's first zero-waste island

Most small islands have little choice but to bury their rubbish in a landfill. Tilos in Greece has found another way. Euronews visited the world's first zero-waste island to see how its system works, and whether other places can do the same.

04/09/2026

Europe

No need to audit our meat, says Brazil's EU ambassador

Brazil’s EU ambassador, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, told Euronews "all options are on the table" after Brasília threatened retaliation over the EU’s ban on Brazilian meat imports due to antibiotic use.

04/09/2026

Europe

Spain calls for EU climate resilience overhaul

Spain wants Brussels to make climate resilience a binding, funded EU policy and is willing to consider new EU-level charges – including on oil and gas profits – to fund it.

04/09/2026

Europe

US will ask Europe to repay all aid sent to Ukraine, Trump says

Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation said on Friday that one of its main warehouses in Ukraine had been affected by an overnight air attack, the third such incident in three months.

04/09/2026

Travel News

Travelling to Europe? EES border checks are changing this weekend

Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry/Exit System’s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return.

04/09/2026

Europe

Death toll from Cyprus ferry sinking rises to 12 as searches continue

According to the Turkish Ministry of Defence, seven ships and six aircraft are supporting search operations for the 16 people that remain missing.

04/09/2026

Europe

EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's referendum

Senior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland's referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enlargement momentum going for candidate countries, while discussions on democratic safeguards are ongoing and national elections loom.

04/09/2026

The Cube

99% of Ireland's population growth 'driven by foreigners': Is it true?

The short answer is 'false', but the truth is not much far from that.

04/09/2026

Health news

How underwater drones could save lives

London ambulance crews are using underwater drones to help rescue people who disappear beneath the surface of rivers, lakes and canals. The remotely operated devices provide live images, measure water conditions and can pull casualties towards safety.

04/09/2026

Europe

EU warns Serbia Mladić funeral is 'important test' for membership bid

EU's enlargement chief Marta Kos says Belgrade's handling of the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, known as the Butcher of Bosnia, will be a test for Serbia’s EU path and could impact its membership bid.

04/09/2026

Economy

Trump trade envoy claims London is choosing 'Brussels over America'

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Britain's EU alignment is complicating efforts to expand last year's trade deal, as new PM Andy Burnham weighs closer ties with Brussels.

04/09/2026

Europe

Tanker captain arrested over cargo ship sinking off Istanbul

Search and resuce operations are ongoing with teams yet to reach the wreckage of the Tuğberk İmamoğlu or locate its voyage data recorder (VDR) or "black box."

04/09/2026

Europe in Motion

What are the EU’s main household expenses?

Nearly half - about 46% - of all money spent by EU households goes to three basic things: food, housing and energy, and transport. You need them to live, to get to work, and to keep the lights on.

04/09/2026

12 minutes with

France 'will reject extremism' and Le Pen - minister Haddad

Polls suggest far-right veteran Marine Le Pen is on course to become France’s next president, though the race remains in its early stages. But EU minister Haddad says voters will reject her.

04/09/2026