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House prices across Europe: Which countries have the highest rises?

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Hungarian vetoes eclipse back-to-back summits of European leaders

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European Parliament rejects Hungary's request to lift MEP immunities

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UK police disrupt gang suspected of smuggling stolen phones to China

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Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes closed Lithuania's main airport

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Denmark's PM says Greenland still fears Trump's threat of takeover

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Finland adopts an all-society model to build national defence

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Votes of confidence: Which political groups will defend von der Leyen?

The European Commission is set to survive the two motions of censure to be voted on Thursday. But its support could shrink even more.

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Czech elections: Babiš will pave his own way in the EU, observers say

According to European political observers, if Babiš is confirmed as the next Czech PM, Brussels could be in for a stronger central European alliance with Orbán and Fico. However, they believe the billionaire-turned-politician will remain pragmatic when it comes to the EU and supporting Ukraine.

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85 million children worldwide do not attend school, UNICEF says

Children not attending schools, primarily in countries with active war zones, is a critical issue this World Teacher's Day.

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Object resembling a drone found in Poland, prompting an investigation

Polish authorities found an unidentified aerial object in Zaręby Warchoły following Russia's latest attack in Ukraine. It is the latest suspected object to cross into NATO airspace following a series of incursions from Russia.

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Italian Foreign Ministry calls for deportation of flotilla activists

At least four Italian citizens have been deported from Israel after the Global Sumud Flotilla's boats were intercepted by Israeli authorities.

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MEPs face backlash over controversial meeting with Russian lawmakers

A controversial meeting between European lawmakers and Russian State Duma MPs sparked outrage among other MEPs, who said it violated European Parliament rules and demanded disciplinary action.

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Georgia heads to municipal elections amid partial opposition boycott

Georgia is set to hold local elections on Saturday amid a boycott by eight opposition parties. Others are participating, highlighting divisions within the opposition.

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European Commission to consider fund for EU-wide access to abortion

The European Commission will study a proposal to create a fund to help women access safe abortions when they cannot do so in their own countries due to restrictive laws, following a citizens’ campaign that gathered one million signatures across the EU.

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Europe needs more urgency on defence, Finland's defence minister says

Antti Häkkänen is urging European and NATO allies to speed up purchasing of weapons defence systems amid increasing incursions into NATO airspace.

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Can Israeli military technology be decoupled from Europe's?

Spain has decided to follow Slovenia's lead and ban all arms trading with Israel. But the decision is not without its consequences for the Spanish armed forces.

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Hungary’s Orbán claims 'EU has decided to go to war' in petition call

At the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen, Hungary's leader accused the EU of preparing "war plans" and rejected calls for Ukraine's EU membership, saying that a strategic partnership is needed instead.

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'Can we eat the chicken?' Belgian PM demands answers on Russian assets

"I want the maximum of legal certainty. I want solidarity," Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever said about the proposal to use Russian frozen assets.

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Sport, a lever for inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities

Athletes, coaches and Special Olympics representatives played boccia and table tennis at the European Commission to promote further inclusion of people with disabilities during European Sports Week.

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No, Hamburg has not banned music lessons because they're 'haram'

Not only is it untrue that the city of Hamburg has banned music lessons, but most Muslims have embedded music in their culture, religion and daily lives.

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EU leaders give 'broad support' for drone wall at Copenhagen summit

The European Commission will now fine tune a Roadmap for defence set to be released in two weeks, before leaders convene for another summit to make decisions.

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Support grows for using Russian assets in €140 billion loan to Ukraine

The EU is working on a new plan to provide a "Reparations Loan" to Ukraine based on Russia's frozen assets. But key questions remain unanswered.

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Drone wall: How EU leaders are split on timing and financing

A series of airspace violations across the EU has thrusted plans for a so-called drone wall to the top of the agenda for EU leaders meeting in Denmark.

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No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova

False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks.

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Buying necessities: What are the most unequal countries in Europe?

In some regions, mostly in Eastern Europe, more than a quarter of the population cannot afford to purchase items considered essential for an adequate quality of life.

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How satisfied are Europeans with the EU?

EU citizens remain satisfied with belonging to the bloc, but there is space for improvement, particularly regarding tackling the cost of living.

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US government shutdown – why should Europe worry?

The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.

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EU drone wall: Keep calm and prepare, expert says

Alexandr Burilkov told Euronews that European countries are lagging far behind Russia and Ukraine when it comes to drone technology, but leaders should not overreact to the recent drone incidents.

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Rattled Denmark hosts EU summit on drone wall, defence and Ukraine

Drone sightings in Denmark, including over military sites, have led to temporary airport closures.

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Foreigners' law approved: PSD and Chega in favour, left voted against

The law was passed by the centre-right parliamentary majority after the Constitutional Court rejected the original text in July, judging it as being overly severe on family members of immigrants who wanted to join them.

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Finnish president hails 'ingenious' plan to use frozen Russian assets

Alexander Stubb has hailed an EU proposal to confiscate frozen Russian assets unless Russia agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine. But Belgium calls the plan "problematic."

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Gaza-bound flotilla rejects Israeli claims of Hamas funding

The Israeli Foreign Ministry claimed that documents found in Gaza prove Hamas’ direct involvement in the humanitarian mission.

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European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report

Belgium, France and Spain were the main LNG importing countries from 2022 to June 2025, according to a new Greenpeace study.

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Why is Palestine so important in Ireland?

Dublin's pro-Palestinian positions are rooted in Ireland's experience of the British occupation and anti-colonial policies, experts tell Euronews.

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EU leaders welcome Trump's Gaza plan, urge Hamas to accept it

European leaders, from Ursula von der Leyen to Emmanuel Macron, have reacted positively to Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.

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Did the Irish government block people from running for president?

Claims are circulating online that the Irish government has the power to stop people they disagree with from running for the country's highest office, as Ireland prepares for its presidential election in late October.

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What should be men’s role in the EU’s equality policies?

While progress for women remains central, EU policymakers warn that ignoring men’s challenges risks deepening a growing gender divide among young voters—one that could strengthen anti-feminist forces across the bloc.

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Shutdown countdown – what happens when the US government freezes?

Political dysfunction in Washington is threatening to plunge the United States into another government shutdown – with far-reaching consequences for more than two million federal employees across the country.

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Rising drone incursions test Europe’s defences and unity

A wave of drone incursions across the EU is fuelling uncertainty and testing resilience. While some are linked to Russia, others remain unexplained, highlighting gaps in preparedness and the need for a unified European response.

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Alaska summit was a 'victory' for Putin, Finland's FM Valtonen says

Elina Valtonen told Euronews that an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine looks "very unlikely now" despite US-led efforts to secure peace.

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More than half of EU's waters in poor ecological state – EEA report

EU green leaders warned about the degrading water status following the presentation of the latest environmental report published by the EU environment agency.

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EU mulls tweaking rules to end Hungarian veto on Ukraine's accession

Under a new plan pitched by European Council President António Costa, the opening of accession clusters will require a qualified majority, rather than the unanimity of all 27 member states.

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Conversion practices are still common among intersex people

Intersex people in Europe face disproportionately high levels of violence and discrimination. Disinformation and online hate speech fuel abuse.

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Ukraine tribunal needs states’ backing, says Council of Europe chief

The Council of Europe is ready to create a special tribunal for Ukraine, but member states need to make the final move to make it becoming a reality, the body's secretary-general tells Euronews in an interview.

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Was Spain's amnesty law condemned by 16 countries and the EU?

Viral posts and media coverage claimed that 16 European countries had taken a stand criticising Spain's amnesty law. Others said the European Commission even labelled it a "democratic anomaly." Is this true?

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Hungary's Viktor Orbán questions Ukraine's sovereignty

The Hungarian leader said it doesn't matter if a few Hungarian drones flew over Ukraine, since he doesn't consider Ukraine an independent, sovereign country.

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The Shadow War, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

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Global Sumud Flotilla to continue towards Gaza despite difficulties

The Global Sumud Flotilla's mission to break Israel's siege on Gaza continues, but without the Family Boat, which is stranded off Crete due to a serious engine malfunction. Ten Italians have abandoned the journey after government pressure, but most have decided to continue.

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EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy'

The drone wall will focus on detection and intervention, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence.

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