Europe News EU invests €650m in cross-border hydrogen and power grid projects Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure between April and June. 28/01/2026
Space EU space sector told to speed up on security missions Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to inspire. 28/01/2026
Europe News Euroviews. Don’t shoot the messenger, Mark Rutte is right — for now Europe lacks key military capabilities — especially independent command, intelligence, and digital infrastructure — most of which are still provided by the US, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 28/01/2026
Health news Nipah virus: What is it and why are countries on alert? Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert. 28/01/2026
Europe News Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit. 27/01/2026
Europe News EU lawmakers urge European Commission to boost fusion energy MEPs from the European People's Party argued that fusion energy is a reality that needs to be explored and urged the EU executive to lay down a clear regulatory framework to attract investors. 27/01/2026
Europe News France emerges as key holdout in EU talks on blacklisting Iran’s IRGC Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran’s crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions. 27/01/2026
Health news Falling vaccination rates drive measles resurgence across Europe Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024. 27/01/2026
Europe News EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040. 26/01/2026
Health news What to know about the baby formula scandal sweeping Europe Global dairy giants maintain baby formula recall amid cereulide contamination scandal as France investigates two infant deaths. 26/01/2026
Health news How grandparents’ brains may benefit from looking after children Caring for grandchildren boosts older adults’ brain health, especially protecting grandmothers from memory and eloquence decline over time. 26/01/2026
No Comment Greenpeace unveils Trump and Putin effigies in Brussels, urges EU to end fossil fuel dependence Greenpeace activists in Brussels protested against the EU's reliance on imported fossil fuels, urging investment in renewables instead of depending on the US and Russia. 26/01/2026
Health news Global health experts outline main challenges at Davos 2026 Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways. 26/01/2026
Health news Underfunding women's health costs 75 million years of life Collectively, women lose approximately 75 million years of healthy life each year – equivalent to a week of health lost per woman annually, according to a new report. 25/01/2026
Belgium NATO chief and Danish prime minister agree to boost Arctic security NATO said that the United States, Denmark and Greenland would negotiate on stepping up efforts to stop Russia and China gaining a "foothold" on the territory. 23/01/2026
Health news Could a shingles vaccine help you live longer? Besides protecting against the disease, the shingles vaccine could also be linked to slower biological ageing, a new study has found. 23/01/2026
Europe Today Exclusive: Greek PM rebukes Trump’s 'Board of Peace' In an interview on Euronews’ morning show Europe Today, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis rebuked US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative. He also expressed relief at the de-escalation of tensions with the US over Greenland. 23/01/2026
Health news The United States leaves WHO after one-year withdrawal process 22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions. 23/01/2026
Health news Global dairy firms recall baby formula over toxic contamination fears Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis were forced to recall infant formula batches worldwide amid concerns of toxic cereulide contamination. 22/01/2026
Europe News EU to 'defend itself 'against any form of coercion', Costa says EU leaders gathered in Brussels to discuss relations with the US after a diplomatic roller-coaster of a week that saw Donald Trump threaten, then withdraw, plans to impose additional tariffs on European nations to force the sale of Greenland. 22/01/2026
Europe News MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries. 21/01/2026
Health news Vaccine for aggressive skin cancer shows promising results in trials A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer. 21/01/2026
Europe News EU-Mercosur trade deal referred to Court of Justice After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict. 21/01/2026
Health news AI ultrasounds promise more accurate prenatal screenings. Here’s how Prenatal ultrasounds miss up to half of fetal abnormalities, but a new AI-powered tool just cleared by the United States could help close that gap. 21/01/2026
Europe News Why the EU is wary of targeting US services in a trade clash As Washington renews tariff threats, Europe is weighing retaliation. Hitting US services would hurt the US the most, but it comes with high risks. 21/01/2026
Economy Trump’s wine threats hit more than bottles, say European producers After being caught in the crossfire of US-EU trade tensions in 2025, Europe’s wine industry said it is keeping a cool head following fresh tariff threats against French wine from US President Donald Trump. 20/01/2026