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UNRWA chief fears Gaza may stop being ‘a land for Palestinians’

Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews Israeli plans for Gaza are ‘dystopian’ after Netanyahu declares intention to control the entirety of the Palestinian territory.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Serbia's EU membership remains a strategic goal, Kallas says

Serbia's EU membership hinges on its strategic choices, Kallas said after meeting Vučić and government officials in Belgrade, stressing the need for concrete reforms.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Eight EU countries form coalition on crisis preparedness

The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions.

22/05/2025

Economy

Climate crisis must be tackled without resorting to degrowth, says MEP

Growth is essential to retaining the European way of life, said the EPP’s Lídia Pereira, responding to claims that the EU must shift its thinking on sustainability.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Greece boosts firefighter numbers ahead of annual wildfire season

Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the previous 45.

22/05/2025

Healthcare

Why the UK is offering vaccines for gonorrhoea – and the EU isn’t

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

22/05/2025

Economy

OECD growth slows abruptly to 0.1% in the first three months of 2025

The overall GDP growth of the 38 countries of the OECD, providing more than 40% of the global economy, slowed down substantially in the first quarter of 2025.

22/05/2025

Green News

6 key EU food imports exposed to biodiversity loss and climate change

Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.

22/05/2025

Green News

UK scientists alarmed by sudden surge in sea temperatures this spring

UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.

22/05/2025

Travel News

Consumer groups file complaint against ‘abusive’ hand luggage charges

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.

22/05/2025

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Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre

Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.

22/05/2025

Health news

Meet the company leveraging AI-backed physics tools for drug discovery

The start-up aims to use AI to drastically reduce the time and money it takes to develop new drugs.

22/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Blue Cards: Which EU country offers the highest minimum salary?

Blue Cards guarantee a minimum salary even in countries where there's no minimum wage. Every year, EU countries issue tens of thousands of them.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.

22/05/2025

Tech News

Meta's AI tool's better, but we're still watching it: Irish watchdog

The Irish data protection authority has been engaging with Meta since March 2024, when the Big Tech company first said it would bring MetaAI to Europe.

22/05/2025

Europe News

French prison staff doubt renting cells abroad will solve overcrowding

With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries?

22/05/2025

Europe News

MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds

Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy.

22/05/2025

Culture news

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel to be excluded from song contest

The Austrian winner of the 2025 song competition says he would hope to see Israel excluded from next year's contest in Vienna.

22/05/2025

EuroVerify

Fake Euronews video alleging Romania election meddling spreads online

A doctored video using Euronews' logo falsely claims Romania cautioned France over interference in the recent presidential ballot. Bucharest has in fact accused Russia of meddling in the vote.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Red Cross President calls for reversal of worsening aid crisis trend

International Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric spoke to Euronews at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 about intensifying global conflict, warning of declining respect for humanitarian law and rising concerns over shrinking budgets.

22/05/2025

Business

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

22/05/2025

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Graduates turn city squares into open-air dance floors

Thousands of high school graduates joined the annual European quadrille tradition across Slovenia, Serbia, and Slovakia, performing the coordinated dance in public squares across the region.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Euroviews. Democracy is Europe's first line of defence

In an Euronews exclusive, Council of Europe Secretary General and former Swiss President Alain Berset makes the case for a new democratic pact before Europe hits a tipping point.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Where do European farmers stand today after the 2024 protests?

In partnership with CropLife Europe

A new report reveals that European farmers feel worse off now than 12 months ago, are frustrated with the EU’s lack of support and are prepared to protest again.

22/05/2025

Travel News

Warning for tourists after 6.1 earthquake strikes off Crete

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

22/05/2025

Destinations

These are Türkiye’s top hikes

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s unique geography offers unforgettable hiking trails for nature lovers. From long-distance treks along ancient paths to challenging mountain ascents, there are options for every skill level.

22/05/2025