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EU Digital Fairness Act is for business as much as consumers, says justice commissioner

The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Fairness Act will not only strengthen protections for consumers online, but also ease legal and administrative burdens for businesses, according to Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath.

11/04/2025

Europe News

NATO Black Sea naval exercise concludes: vigilance is of the essence

The Romanian Navy deployed its forces to the full in the Black Sea, with dozens of ships, patrol planes, helicopters, and thousands of military personnel taking part in the large naval exercise.

11/04/2025

Europe News

Child sex offenders using dating apps at alarming rates, study reveals

Nearly two thirds of surveyed men who have sexually offended children use dating platforms, with over one in five offenders use dating apps daily.

10/04/2025

Europe News

EU states' withdrawal from anti-landmine convention sparks controversy

Five Baltic states want to leave a convention that prohibits use and production of mines, a move accepted by the European Commission and Parliament.

10/04/2025

Green News

Green shareholder activist group pauses activism over climate backlash

A “changing political landscape” and global trade tensions are partly to blame, according to the Netherlands-based group.

10/04/2025

Health news

New spit test better than blood test at detecting prostate cancer

The saliva test appears to be more accurate than the standard test, which uses blood samples.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Top Ukrainian official confirms increased Russian attacks

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed that Russian forces have intensified attacks across all major fronts.

10/04/2025

The Europe Conversation

North Macedonia opts to align with US as 'strategic partner' - Foreign minister

North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation.

10/04/2025

Turkey

Erdoğan meets pro-Kurdish MPs as they seek to end PKK insurgency

The recent PKK ceasefire came against the backdrop of fundamental changes in the region, including the reconfiguration of power in Syria, the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: President Putin won't be tried for war crimes in absentia

The special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be hosted in the Hague, the Netherlands.

10/04/2025

Tech News

Enforcing existing digital rules to help reduce strain on networks

The European Commission will publish a Digital Networks Act later this year to address connectivity issues.

10/04/2025

Green News

Study reveals widespread climate disinformation in French TV and radio

A new study discovered dozens of climate lies being shared in French media, from renewable energy to EVs.

10/04/2025

Europe News

EU agrees to restore soils to health, but no binding targets

The state of Europe’s soil is often overlooked in the battle against climate change and ecosystem destruction, and in efforts to limit flooding and ensure food security. The EU has agreed to restore its heavily degraded land by 2050, but environmentalists are worried by the lack of binding targets.

10/04/2025

Travel News

Eurostar competition could slash fares from London to Europe

A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.

10/04/2025

Economy

Germany’s economy expected to stagnate as Trump's tariffs hit

US tariffs, especially on metals such as steel and aluminium, could particularly impact Germany's economic growth this year.

10/04/2025

Experiences

How to embark on a dog-friendly rail adventure around Europe

Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Ukraine urges faster EU accession at Brussels business summit

An EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels aims to deepen economic ties and speed up both Kyiv's recovery and EU integration. But Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal urged for faster membership to the bloc, calling it an 'investment in Europe's strength.'

10/04/2025

Culture news

MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV from collapse

MPs warn that the UK’s film and TV industry is in crisis, with independent production collapsing under the weight of streaming giants - and call for urgent government action to protect British stories, jobs, and talent.

10/04/2025

Business

Prada Group buys Versace fashion house from US owner in €1.25bn deal

Prada Group announced the purchase of Versace fashion house on Thursday from US luxury group Capri Holding in a cash deal valued at €1.25 billion euros ($1.4bn.)

10/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU regions have the lowest and highest hospital concentration?

Germans have the shortest drives to get to the nearest hospitals but which EU residents face the longest journeys to access healthcare?

10/04/2025

Europe News

Eurosceptic Patriots call for Parliamentary inquiry into corruption

The committee would address allegations of corruption, money-laundering and abuse of power.

10/04/2025

No Comment

Ice cream break for King Charles and Queen Camilla during Rome visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made an unexpected stop for Italian ice cream in Rome on Wednesday, greeting crowds gathered near the historic Gelateria Giolitti.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Why is France's Saint Pierre and Miquelon making global headlines?

From Donald Trump handing the remote islands off Canada's coast the steepest tariffs in the world, to a French politician calling for foreign prisoners to be sent there, this French overseas territory has been topping international headlines.

10/04/2025

Turkey

Could Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi's teenage killers face adult sentences?

The Minguzzi family is waging a legal struggle for their son's alleged killers, both of whom are under 18, to be given full sentences — but the law prevents the court from treating them as adults.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Video showing alleged rape of 16-year-old sparks backlash in Portugal

Citing the case, one Portuguese MEP has urged the European Commission to take action to prevent the online spread of harmful content.

10/04/2025

Europe News

EU pauses counter-tariffs against US to 'give negotiations a chance'

The counter-tariffs agreed by EU countries were set to target almost €21 billion in American products, such as soybeans, copper and motorbikes.

10/04/2025