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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

Spain

Spain approves plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants

The measure will affect those living in Spain for at least five months and who applied for international protection before 31 December 2025.

27/01/2026

Europe News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sets 2027 as target for Ukraine's EU accession

According to an EU official speaking on condition of anonymity, Brussels is also floating the idea of 'gradual membership' to accelerate Ukraine's accession.

27/01/2026

Ukraine

At least three killed and 23 wounded in Russian strikes on Odesa

A diplomatic push by the US to end the war has made some progress but has delivered no breakthrough on the key issue of what happens to Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory that Moscow is demanding.

27/01/2026

Europe News

'Time is of the essence' for a made-in-Europe space policy – ministers

France is championing a preference European-made space assets related to defence, which some member states will probably be wary of given the need to rapidly ramp up the bloc's space capacity.

27/01/2026

Germany

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across the world on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi death camps.

27/01/2026

France

French MP shares trauma in trial of ex-senator accused of drugging her

Former senator Joël Guerriau, 68, has admitted serving lawmaker Sandrine Josso a drink spiked with MDMA but says it was an accident.

27/01/2026

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Storm Chandra causes flooding and power outages across Ireland

Storm Chandra caused severe flooding across Ireland, with Dublin emergency services rescuing motorists from floodwaters. 30,000 people are without power.

27/01/2026

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Virkkunen urges US to respect EU digital rules

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Henna Virkkunen, the EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, speaks about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI, the investigation into X’s Grok chatbot and a possible social media ban for kids.

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

Destinations

Italian valley to restrict tourist access to Instagram-famous church

It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and trespassing on private land.

27/01/2026

Climate

Icebreakers are key for Greenland’s future, despite warming seas

Rather than making the Arctic easier to navigate, climate change is making ice thicker, more mobile and more dangerous in certain areas.

27/01/2026

Germany

Berlin honours Levi family with memorial 'stumbling stone' plaques

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the victims of the Nazi regime are commemorated throughout Germany. At the same time, anti-semitism in the western European country and across the continent is rising at an alarming rate.

27/01/2026

Business

Connectivity and partnerships key to Global South development

Connectivity is seen as crucial to bridging the gap between countries in the Global North and the Global South, according to Asian leaders gathered at Davos to discuss how southern countries can take a more active role in shaping global trends.

27/01/2026

Italy

ICE agents' role in Milan-Cortina Olympics sparks criticism in Italy

Citing images of ICE agents that have dominated coverage of unrest in Minneapolis, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city.

27/01/2026

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Scottish vikings march through the streets for Up Helly Aa festivities

Hundreds of vikings in Lerwick celebrated Up Helly Aa with a torchlit procession, ending with the ceremonial burning of a replica longship.

27/01/2026

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do students work the most alongside their studies?

Working while studying is not the norm for most employees in the EU. However, financial necessity and career ambition may motivate some to do so.

27/01/2026

Europe News

Rutte faces backlash for mocking Europe's security independence goals

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is under fire for his dismissive remarks about the idea of European separation from Washington's protection. "You can't, we can't," he said.

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

Germany

Germany offers €1 million bounty over Berlin power grid attack

Police are searching for members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" or Volcano Group, which claimed responsibility for the blackout in early January.

27/01/2026

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Tornado hits Turkey's Antalya, causes widespread damage

Heavy rain and fierce winds caused widespread damage in Turkey’s Antalya province, especially in Aksu and Kumluca, but no casualties were reported.

27/01/2026

United Kingdom

Record number of people in UK live in 'very deep poverty', study shows

About 6.8 million people — almost half of all of those in poverty — are living in "very deep poverty" in the UK, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns.

27/01/2026

Tech News

What’s for dinner? Just Eat launches AI assistant to tackle dilemma

The AI can understand user questions and recommend meals, restaurants, or grocery products tailored to their needs.

27/01/2026

Europe News

EU's own satellite communication system now operational – Kubilius

Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US - whose own communication systems are a lot more mature.

27/01/2026

Green News

Albania urged to halt luxury resort on uninhabited island. Here’s why

Dozens of environmental organisations are urging the Albanian government to halt the mega project on Sazan.

27/01/2026

Serbia

Western Balkan lorry drivers blockade EU borders over visa curbs

Lorry drivers from four Western Balkan countries blocked more than 20 EU border crossings to protest Schengen travel restrictions. The blockade causes €100 million daily export losses, according to officials.

27/01/2026