USA UN rapporteur Albanese's family sues US officials over sanctions The US State Department dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless lawfare" and defended the sanctions against the UN Gaza envoy as "legal and appropriate". 27/02/2026
Business SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market. 26/02/2026
Europe News Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension. 26/02/2026
Italy Rome police probed over alleged theft at railway station luxury store A cashier and 21 officers allegedly stole luxury items from a Coin luxury store in central Rome via rigged checkouts, authorities said. 25/02/2026
Italy Napoli fan 'stabbed by wife' at home after VAR decision sparks row The 40-year-old man was stabbed by his wife after a misunderstanding while watching a Napoli game at their home, according to Italian media. 24/02/2026
Sport Milano-Cortina Games end: How Europe saw Italy’s Winter Olympics As the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games wrapped up, many European countries returned home with medals. Euronews bureaus across Europe report on how the Games were received in their respective countries. 23/02/2026
No Comment Verona protesters say Italy’s winter Olympics waste public money Activists in Verona marched on Sunday before the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony, questioning billions spent on venues and doubting claims of renewable power and long-term benefits. 23/02/2026
Culture news Saint Francis of Assisi's remains on show in historic exhibition To mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, Christian faithful will for the first time be able to pray before his remains in the lower church of the Basilica dedicated to the saint. 23/02/2026
Sport Norway tops medals count as Winter Olympics close in Verona Arena The next Winter Games will be held in France, which received the Olympic flag in the official handover in the closing ceremony. 23/02/2026
Green News Olympic venues hope to leave a sustainable legacy The 2026 Games have utilised upgraded venues and multi-use developments designed for long-term community use. 22/02/2026
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
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
No Comment 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
No Comment Ivrea Carnival 2026: Italy’s famous Battle of Oranges draws thousands Thousands gathered in the northern Italian town of Ivrea for the annual “Battle of Oranges,” a three-day carnival tradition in which participants reenact a historic revolt by pelting each other with tons of oranges. 19/02/2026
Italy Cheating row at Winter Olympics challenges curling's culture of trust A cheating row over "double-touching" has rattled curling at the Winter Olympics, testing the sport's culture of trust and self-officiating. 17/02/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine peace talks to kick off in Geneva Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 17/02/2026