Europe

Greece

Crete hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no significant damage reported

The earthquake's epicentre was 56 kilometres northeast of Heraklion, off the Greek coast.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks to take place in Rome, Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Lobbying scandal related to Huawei: What we know so far

Belgian Prosecutors are investigating a corruption case involving the European Parliament and the Chinese tech company

21/05/2025

Europe News

Industry sceptical on new EU single market strategy

Business sector gives cautious welcome to new Commission proposals to strengthen trade between member states on internal market.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach those in need in Gaza

International pressure is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a widened offensive it has launched in the Strip.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Ukraine's Azovstal soldiers recall Mariupol siege three years on

In May 2022, over 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to surrender from the Azovstal steel plant, Ukraine’s last stronghold during the siege of Mariupol. Euronews spoke to the Ukrainian soldiers who defended the encircled city for 86 days and then fought for their lives in Russian prisons.

21/05/2025

Netherlands

Dutch citizens advised to keep cash on hand in case of emergency

People should keep €70 per adult and €30 per child in cash in case electronic payments systems go down, said the Netherlands' central bank.

21/05/2025

Green News

Urban wilding in action: Breda becomes EU's first National Park City

Breda joins just three other cities globally in achieving the status.

21/05/2025

Experiences

How to walk the stunning filming locations of The Salt Path

The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border

The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the country via Belarus.

21/05/2025

Travel News

It could soon be easier for UK travellers to bring pets into the EU

Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork.

21/05/2025

Europe in Motion

LGBTQ+ rights: These are the most and least progressive EU countries

A new ranking shows how European countries are progressing when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with the UK and Hungary seeing the biggest drops.

21/05/2025

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Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian action in Gaza in first audience

The pontiff urged immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to its people’s "heartbreaking" suffering during his first general audience in St Peter’s Square.

21/05/2025

Health news

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in the UK for the first time

The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures.

21/05/2025

World News

Poland acts after Russian 'shadow fleet' ship seen near undersea cable

A Russian "shadow fleet" ship performed suspicious manoeuvres near the cable connecting Poland and Sweden, Poland's PM Donald Tusk said.

21/05/2025

Europeans' Stories

Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo

I'm travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants to reduce emissions.

21/05/2025

Europe News

EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns

The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Šefčovič: EU standards on food are 'not up for negotiation'

In an interview with Euronews, Maroš Šefčovič has called for a fair and balanced deal with the United States amid a framework of tariff negotiations.

21/05/2025

Spain

Five guilty of racist abuse of footballer Vinicius in landmark ruling

The case involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr is the first in Spain to classify racist abuse in a football stadium as a hate crime, according to LaLiga.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Russian missile strike on training ground in Sumy kills six soldiers

At least six Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and more than 10 others injured in Russian strike on a training camp in Sumy. The unit commander has been suspended while an official inquiry is being conducted.

21/05/2025

Economy

UK inflation jumps to highest in over a year on rising energy bills

Inflation in the UK rose to its highest level in over a year in April, driven by a wave of higher household bills, including energy and water, according to official figures released on Wednesday.

21/05/2025

World

Aide to Ukraine's pro-Russian ex-leader Yanukovych shot dead in Madrid

Andriy Portnov, a former adviser to Ukraine's pro-Russian former President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead outside an elite American school in Madrid.

21/05/2025

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Moose makes surprise visit to Vilnius city centre

Residents of Vilnius were startled on Tuesday morning when a moose unexpectedly wandered into the city, roaming through several neighbourhoods of Lithuania's capital before reaching its centre.

21/05/2025

Romania

Hungarian minority plays key role in Dan's Romanian presidential win

High voter turnout, especially among young people and women, helped Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan win Romania's presidential runoff, defeating the hard-right George Simion.

21/05/2025

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Farmers rally in Brussels over agricultural funding concerns

European farmers rallied in Brussels to protest against proposed EU reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the merging of multiple budgetary funds.

21/05/2025

Germany

Germany arrests five for alleged right-wing extremist plot and attacks

The suspects — aged 14 to 18 — are believed to have been members of a right-wing extremist organisation that calls itself "The Last Wave of Defence".

21/05/2025