Europe

Business

Stellantis shareholders approve €23.1mn payout for former CEO Tavares

The European carmaker is still looking for a new head after Carlos Tavares resigned in December, following a year of slumping sales. Investors rewarded the former CEO with a controversial pay package on Tuesday.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Renewed concern over direction of EU climate policy

Despite the ever increasing body of scientific and real-life evidence for the accelerating pace of global temperature rise, climate campaigners fear the EU executive is looking at ways to introduce loopholes before proposing a target to reduce Europe’s carbon footprint.

15/04/2025

Culture news

Curtain call for commissions: Is British theatre in crisis?

Original works have dropped by nearly a third in a decade, according to new research into the UK’s theatre industry with an increasing number of playhouses facing closure.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Leaders meet in London to raise funds for war-torn Sudan

On the second anniversary of the outbreak of Sudan’s civil war, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced €140 million in new aid during an international conference in London.

15/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise?

Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to 2010 — and rents are going up too.

15/04/2025

The Europe Conversation

Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says

The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially doubling its spending on defence over the coming years, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has told Euronews.

15/04/2025

EU Decoded

What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety?

Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help increase road safety, the bloc is reviewing legislation on driving licenses. Would lowering the minimum driving age to 17 years be a good idea?

15/04/2025

Art

Archaeological Museum of Naples displays stolen artefacts in new show

From slabs once owned by Maria Callas to Greek vases and Roman statues, around 600 stolen artefacts are now on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Five ways to keep yourself safe when travelling to the US

As the number of German visitors to America drops, here are some steps to ensure your digital security and personal safety.

15/04/2025

Travel News

Tourists slammed for damaging Spain’s highest peak

The tension follows hunger strikes in 2024 in protest of mass tourism in Tenerife.

15/04/2025

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Smoke rises over Ukrainian city of Sumy after Russian drone strikes

The attack happened a day after at least 35 people celebrating Palm Sunday were killed when Russian missiles struck the heart of the city.

15/04/2025

Italy

'Urban warfare': Rome derby violence leaves 24 police officers injured

One arrest was made, and at least €40,000 worth of garbage dumpsters were damaged following clashes involving fans of Roma and Lazio.

15/04/2025

Europe News

EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'

After several hours of discussions with US trade representatives, 'it's over to you', the European Commission said on Tuesday.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles drug smuggling networks

Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple jurisdictions and involved authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.

15/04/2025

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Students block Serbia's state TV accusing it of pro-government bias

University students in Serbia are behind almost daily rallies that started after a concrete canopy crashed down in November at a railway station in Novi Sad, killing 16 people.

15/04/2025

Germany

Merz's Taurus to Ukraine pitch sparks support abroad, caution at home

European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion.

15/04/2025

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Thousands of faithful in Málaga turn out for annual Easter parade

Associations known as cofradías or 'brotherhoods' are a strong tradition in Spain, many of which date back to the Middle Ages.

15/04/2025

Business

Which companies will be impacted by Trump’s semiconductor tariffs?

Companies such as Taiwan’s TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics may be particularly hit by upcoming US semiconductor tariffs.

15/04/2025

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London chocolatier takes inspiration from Dubai for luxury Easter eggs

One egg in particular, made with something known as 'Dubai chocolate', features a crunchy mixture of chocolate, pistachio cream and knafeh, a crispy filo dough that is better known for its use in baklava.

15/04/2025

Lifestyle

Jean Paul Gaultier names Duran Lantink as successor

Gaultier stepped down from the runway in 2020 and had temporarily been replaced by guest designers.

15/04/2025

EuroVerify

How much power does the ICC have to enforce arrest warrants?

The International Criminal Court's remit of power is limited and strongly depends on the cooperation of member states, legal experts told Euronews.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Data shows Romania's brown bear population higher than estimated

According to research conducted by Romania's Forestry Research Institute, there are up to 13,000 bears living in Romania, much higher than the 8,000 previously estimated.

15/04/2025

Spain

Spanish police arrest Russian couple over Mallorca cat smuggling ring

The suspects are alleged to have advertised species including pumas, white tigers and clouded leopards — for which they were charging €60,000.

15/04/2025

Business

Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK

The UK government said on Tuesday that it had bought enough raw materials to keep Britain’s last steelmaking blast furnaces operating for the “coming weeks.”

15/04/2025

Culture news

Volunteer actors rail against Jeff Bezos private theatre performance

Volunteer actors have raised concerns after interactive theatre show ‘You Me Bum Bum Train’ put on a special performance for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

15/04/2025

Switzerland

UN trade agency urges US to exempt poorest nations from higher tariffs

UN report says 28 of the 57 nations targeted by the Trump administration's now-paused tariffs each account for less than 0.1% of the US trade deficit.

15/04/2025