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Europe ‘last evangelist’ of a trade order no longer respected - Haddad

France’s EU Affairs Minister says it’s time for Europe to leverage “all the tools” it has to protect itself from the increasingly “aggressive trade practices” of foreign competitors. He adds that China and the US have long abandoned the foundational rules of international trade.

27/05/2026

Health news

Heat may bring chikungunya virus to Europe, study warns

As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns.

27/05/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy sent letter asking Trump for air defence munitions

The Iran war, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf, has exacerbated a shortage Ukraine has faced since the start of the war.

27/05/2026

Europe News

Russia's escalatory threat upends EU debate on direct talks

Russia's threat to hit diplomats has shifted the ongoing debate on whether the EU should engage in direct talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Foreign affairs ministers will discuss the divisive topic in Cyprus.

27/05/2026

Business

Chinese carmakers double EU market share as EVs drive sales growth

New car registrations in Europe grew 4.2% in the first four months of 2026, as traditional European brands maintained their dominance despite Chinese carmakers doubling their share of the EU market.

27/05/2026

Travel News

Cyprus to Lebanon ferry link starts on 9 June

Cedar Waves has now opened its online platform for bookings, allowing customers to reserve their stays directly through the company’s website.

27/05/2026

Europe News

EU countries reject Russia's threat against diplomats

Russia's notification urging diplomats in Kyiv to leave "as soon as possible" has been denounced by EU countries as intimidation. Germany, France, Spain and Poland have summoned Russian ambassadors in protest.

27/05/2026

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Pope Leo XIV meets Pedro Sánchez at the Vatican ahead of Spain visit

Pope Leo XIV received Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May, as preparations continue for the pontiff’s planned visit to Spain in June.

27/05/2026

Europe News

UK and Poland sign 'major' defence treaty

The treaty is part of Starmer's efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign.

27/05/2026

Make it Work

How close community contact helps people out of poverty in Cyprus

In partnership with the European Commission

As the EU launches its Anti-Poverty Strategy, a programme in Cyprus is offering a 'ray of light' to people facing poverty and social exclusion.

27/05/2026

Europe News

EU eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined

The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as merely PR-driven, while the job description remains a work in progress.

27/05/2026

Europe News

German far-left militant jailed for 13 years for robberies

Klette was part of a trio, along with fellow gang members Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub, active as part of the RAF's "third generation" in the 1980s and 1990s.

27/05/2026

Health news

Nearly a third of Europe's health workers face cancer risks on the job

From X-ray machines to anatomy laboratories, a new study has found that nearly a third of Europe's health and social care workers are regularly exposed to cancer-causing risks.

27/05/2026

Europe News

MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law

At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance of individual facilities.

27/05/2026

Europe News

Sánchez says 'no reason' to stop support for Zapatero amid graft probe

Zapatero, who governed from 2004-2011, has been summoned to testify next month in connection with crimes allegedly committed during the bailout of small airline Plus Ultra in 2021.

27/05/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Viral hantavirus map does not show confirmed cases

A map circulating online has been used to falsely suggest that the hantavirus is spreading rapidly in Europe, but its creator says it was intended to track news coverage.

27/05/2026

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Greenpeace stages record deep-sea protest against seabed mining

Greenpeace used a robot more than 2,300 metres below the ocean surface to unfurl a “Listen to the Science” banner in protest against deep-sea mining.

27/05/2026

Europe News

The heatwave affecting Europe is 'unprecedented and historic'

Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France.

27/05/2026

Europe News

Budapest readies ahead of welcoming its first Champions League final

Budapest’s Puskás Aréna will welcome Premier League finalists, Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal F.C., on Saturday, as tourism experts expect more than 200,000 fans to flock to the city in what could be the city's biggest tourism event ever recorded.

27/05/2026

Europe News

EU countries back EU-US deal, paving the way for its final adoption

The controversial deal still requires formal approval by the EU member states and the European Parliament. Under terms agreed last week by MEPs and EU lawmakers, the agreement will end in 31 December 2029 if not renewed.

27/05/2026

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Thousands rally in Tbilisi as Georgia marks Independence Day with pro-EU protests

Protesters in Tbilisi denounce Georgian Dream, accusing it of stalling EU accession, eroding civil liberties and pushing the country towards Russia.

27/05/2026

Climate

Climate change blamed for record May heat: Europe’s summer outlook

"The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.”

27/05/2026

Georgia

Thousands rally for EU on Georgia independence day

Waving Georgian and EU flags, thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi before staging a rally outside parliament amid a heavy police presence.

27/05/2026

Business

Germany turns to Canadian LNG as Iran war fuels energy fears

Canada has reached an agreement to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific coast terminal, an official familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

27/05/2026

Europe Today

EU must prepare for Russia talks but prioritise aid for Kyiv - Haddad

France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad tells Euronews that Europe should not let others negotiate its security architecture on its behalf, but warns that Moscow is "not interested in a ceasefire or peace".

27/05/2026

Europe Today

Council of Europe boss calls for support for Ukraine Special Tribunal

The Council says work on a special tribunal to prosecute Russian crimes of aggression against Ukraine is progressing quickly, despite uncertainty over US support.

27/05/2026