Europe

Travel News

Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status

Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.

25/05/2026

World

Lithuania warns mass data leak was work of foreign country

While no specific culprit has been named, Lithuania and the other Baltic states are on high alert for "hybrid warfare" tactics used by the Kremlin, including cyber attacks.

25/05/2026

Turkey

Erdoğan scraps move to close liberal Bilgi University after outcry

Founded on 7 June 1996 as Turkey's fourth private foundation university, Bilgi became part of the Laureate International Universities network, a US-based group operating universities across multiple continents, in 2006.

25/05/2026

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV warns of 'new forms of slavery' linked to AI

In his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," the pontiff warned against "a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance."

25/05/2026

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Zelenskyy visits damaged Kyiv sites after Russian missile and drone assault

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited damaged buildings and the Chernobyl Museum in Kyiv after a major Russian missile and drone attack that killed at least two people and wounded dozens.

25/05/2026

Tech News

Can €125 million build Europe’s next OpenAI? Germany is willing to try

Euronews Next spoke with SPRIND’s Jano Costard to hear whether Europe can still catch up in the AI race and what Europe can still do differently.

25/05/2026

Health news

Deadly snakes might be coming to a neighbourhood near you

Highly venomous snake species such as cottonmouth moccasins in North America, kraits in Asia and the black mamba in Africa could all increasingly move habitats due to rising temperatures and human encroachment.

25/05/2026

EU.XL

‘One ticket, one journey’: can the EU fix train travel? Take our poll

The European Commission has just announced a proposal to simplify train travel for Europeans. Under the ‘One ticket, one journey, full rights’ initiative, travellers will be able to book multi-leg trips with one single ticket and enjoy new rights.

25/05/2026

Europe in Motion

Is Europe’s pension system losing the trust of younger generations?

Trust in Europe's pension systems is fading among younger generations, even as contributions continue. So how do EU countries compare?

25/05/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

This week's highlights include a new album from Paul McCartney, an exhibition highlighting Edvard Munch's work for a chocolate factory, and a moody twist on Spider-Man starring Nicholas Cage.

25/05/2026

Travel News

Which airport was named the best in Europe for 2026?

The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026.

25/05/2026

EU.XL

What's the EU's answer to multi-leg trips? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission’s new Passenger Package allows citizens to book a single ticket for multi-leg rail journeys run by different rail operators. But how does it work, and what are the benefits for citizens? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

25/05/2026

Earth News

Meet the Spanish botanist turning city walls into living ecosystems

Vertical garden expert Ignacio Solano has spent years studying tropical ecosystems from Colombia to Madagascar.

25/05/2026

Destinations

Europe’s cheapest and most expensive city breaks for 2026

New research has found which European cities offer the best value for travellers once they’re there – and which could leave visitors paying far more.

25/05/2026

Earth News

Millions are watching wildlife webcams to see 'nature as it really is'

Live broadcasts from national parks and protected areas are booming in Spain. Once a tool for science and outreach, they are now a new digital pastime.

25/05/2026

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Thousands rally in Madrid demanding Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez resign

Protesters march down the streets of Madrid calling for socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage.

24/05/2026

Europe News

Gaza flotilla activists met with police violence upon return to Spain

A group of Spanish activists from the Gaza flotilla, expelled from Israel, clashed with police at Bilbao airport, resulting in beatings by officers and four arrests.

24/05/2026

Europe News

Cyprus elections: DISY wins first place, far-right secures third

Centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) secured first place in Cyprus’s parliamentary election, ahead of the left-wing AKEL. Far-right ELAM achieved historic breakthrough into third place, while newly formed anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou's Direct Democracy both crossed the threshold.

24/05/2026

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Turkish police use tear gas to break into CHP headquarters

Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances in defiance of the ruling.

24/05/2026

United Kingdom

Royal Navy ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to deliver aid

Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.

24/05/2026

Turkey

Police storm CHP HQ, use tear gas

Officers used tear gas inside the CHP building in Ankara to enforce a controversial judicial decision reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The intrusion has sparked fierce resistance from current party officials, who accuse Kılıçdaroğlu of deploying "mafia thugs" to seize power.

24/05/2026

Europe News

'Reckless escalation': Europe condemns Russia’s use of 'Oreshnik'

Russia’s use of the “Oreshnik” missile has drawn international attention. According to Moscow, the intermediate-range missile is capable of striking targets across large parts of Europe.

24/05/2026

Europe News

Cyprus heads to the polls after hotly contested election campaign

Amid political uncertainty and intense public interest, Cypriots are voting for a new parliament.

24/05/2026

Europe News

What is Russia’s Oreshnik missile?

Russia’s Oreshnik missile is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that Moscow says can evade air defences and strike targets across Europe at hypersonic speeds.

24/05/2026

Tech News

The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses

Leading police agencies say that tech companies not doing enough to protect children from harm online.

24/05/2026

Europe News

At least four killed after wave of Russian strikes hits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Sunday that Russia had used the powerful nuclear-capable Oreshnik medium-range missile in its overnight attack, as well as hundreds of drones and dozens of other missiles.

24/05/2026