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Portugal: Young men vote 5 times more for far-right than women

The author of the report, who is an analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that far-right movements have been able to take advantage of the frustration of young men under 25 over the 'loss of a stable job and financial independence', which are 'traditional markers of masculinity'.

18/05/2025

Experiences

Is it ever okay to swim with wild dolphins?

Knowing whether the choices you make on holiday are harming or helping the wildlife you are there to spot can be hard.

18/05/2025

Europe News

How will the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV influence the world economy?

The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church's history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII's social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century.

18/05/2025

Europe News

Strong participation by Polish diaspora in presidential election

This year's presidential election is generating a large response from Poles. According to information made available by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, almost 500,000 people took advantage of their voting rights.

18/05/2025

Health news

Teens with high screen time more likely to be depressed, sleep poorly

Teenagers in Sweden tend to use their devices for far longer than national health guidelines recommend.

18/05/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.

18/05/2025

Europe News

Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations

Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions.

17/05/2025

Culture news

Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with 'Wasted Love'

In one of the most politically charged competition's yet, Austria has been named the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest winner with JJ taking the title for his pop-opera 'Wasted Love'

17/05/2025

World

Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in Ukraine

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.

17/05/2025

Europe News

Portugal gears up for third national election in three years

Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy.

17/05/2025

Brussels, My Love?

"Brussels, my love?" Gazans 'smash macaroni to make bread'

In this episode, we hear how hard life inside Gaza is and how Israelis are also pressuring their government to stop the bombing.

17/05/2025

Business

Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans?

Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it.

17/05/2025

Europe News

Poland's Tusk says Russian hackers attacked ruling parties' websites

Tusk said the website of several parties in his governing coalition were targeted by the hackers, two days before the presidential election.

17/05/2025

Europe News

Romanians abroad begin voting in presidential election runoff

Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and Nicușor Dan, with experts saying Sunday's result could boil down to turnout.

16/05/2025

Georgia

Georgia's PM meets European leaders in Tirana, signalling EU thaw

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without truce, future meetings possible

The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."

16/05/2025

Europe News

Macron takes centre stage in Romania’s election showdown

As Romania's election campaign closes, George Simion accused Emmanuel Macron of interference, while Nicusor Dan received Macron's support in a warm conversation.

16/05/2025

Netherlands

ICC's Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends

ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends

16/05/2025

Travel News

Bruges begs tourists to stop stealing its historic cobblestones

As well as damaging a valuable part of the city’s heritage, the stolen stones have created safety issues.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Romanians to choose Simion or Dan in presidential vote runoff

Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European Nicușor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.

16/05/2025

No Comment

Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.

16/05/2025

Tech News

EU Commission still lacking AI scientific advisor despite applications

The advisor should lead the scientific approach on General-Purpose AI within the AI unit of the European Commission.

16/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Eurovision: The contest's strongest geopolitical alliances

The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Commissioner Hansen presents plan to cut farming bureaucracy in EU

European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen presented his simplification plan to help farmers during a meeting organised by Euronews.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russian energy and banks

The next round of EU sanctions against Russia will target banks, the shadow fleet and Nord Stream, Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.

16/05/2025

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at the Vatican

The Vatican did not release a statement after the meeting, but Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly voiced support for Ukraine, calling for “just and lasting peace”.

16/05/2025