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 'It's better for Poland to stay with the złoty,' Polish FM says Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration. 28/01/2026
Sweden Swedish amusement park fined over 2023 rollercoaster derailment Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground. 28/01/2026
No Comment Major fire at Courchevel's Grandes Alpes hotel, hundreds evacuated A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries. 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
Earth News Dutch government ordered to protect sinking island from climate change In a sweeping victory for Bonaire residents, The Hague District Court has ruled that Dutch authorities had discriminated against the island's inhabitants. 28/01/2026
No Comment Storm Kristin kills two in Portugal, causes widespread damage and power cuts Storm Kristin killed two men in Portugal, causing injuries and over 3,000 emergency callouts. Power cuts persist, and many roads and schools are closed. 28/01/2026
France Fire breaks out at luxury hotel in French ski resort Courchevel A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries. 28/01/2026
The Europe Conversation India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world' - Costa The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports. 28/01/2026
Hungary Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly. 28/01/2026
The Road To Green Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”? In partnership with The European Commission High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time. 28/01/2026
The Road To Green Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives In partnership with The European Commission With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain. 28/01/2026
Europe News China orchestrating 'dogfight' in space against EU assets – Germany It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said. 28/01/2026
No Comment Overnight Russian drones strike homes, damage monastery in Odesa Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine hitting residential areas in the Kyiv region and Odesa, Ukrainian officials said. 28/01/2026
The Cube Will the Mercosur agreement really bring 'toxic' food to our plates? From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how true is this? 28/01/2026
France French ex-senator jailed for drugging lawmaker with ecstasy Former French senator Joël Guerriau has been sentenced to four years in prison for drugging MP Sandrine Josso with ecstasy, intending to sexually assault her. 28/01/2026
Belarus Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over its role Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. 28/01/2026
Culture Series Art resistance: Iranian photographer Ayna Moazzen explores identity Iranian contemporary artist Ayna Moazzen, lives between Italy, Azerbaijan and Gulf countries and seeks to turn her transnational experience into a form of cultural dialogue and resistance. 28/01/2026
Europe News Shift in EU-US relations is 'structural, not temporary', Kallas warns In the aftermath of the Greenland crisis, the EU's top diplomat has urged European nations to stop outsourcing their security and defence. 28/01/2026
Ukraine Russia suffers more losses in Ukraine than any country since WWII Russia sustained 1.2 million casualties almost four years into its all-out war in Ukraine, suffering more losses than any major power in any war since World War II, according to a CSIS report. 28/01/2026
No Comment Up Helly Aa: Hundreds of torchbearers gather on Scottish island for Viking fire festival The Up Helly Aa festival, Europe's largest fire festival, is held on the last Tuesday in January in Shetland. 28/01/2026
Europe in Motion How much do Europeans support overseas aid? Europeans are divided on whether development assistance is beneficial for the EU and on exactly how it should be spent. 28/01/2026
Climate Fake snow is saving Italy’s Winter Olympics - but it’s a temporary fix With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years. 28/01/2026
No Comment Heavy rainfall causes flooding across France’s Brittany as region remains on flood alert Aerial images of flooded fields on the outskirts of Malestroit, in Morbihan, one of the four Breton départements placed on flood alert by Météo-France. 28/01/2026
Europe Today Costa: EU-India deal shows 'reliable' partners can work for good In an exclusive interview with Euronews in New Delhi, European Council President António Costa hailed the EU-India trade pact as a major economic opportunity and strategic victory in an “uncertain world.” 28/01/2026
EU.XL Can Europe catch up with AI? What is Brussels doing? The AI Act positions Brussels as a global rule-maker, but adoption and investment in AI remain low. Can Europe close the gap with the US and China persist? Watch the video. 28/01/2026