Europe

Europe Today

Tehran 'will continue to massacre people,' Iranian chess star says

In an interview for Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour urged international action over Iran’s deadly protest crackdown, backed Reza Pahlavi and warned US-Iran talks are a dead end.

09/02/2026

Travel News

Train strike in Spain cancelled thanks to government deal

The three-day national strike over safety concerns was set to last until Wednesday but has now been called off.

09/02/2026

Europe News

EU long-term agriculture budget has monitoring flaws, auditors warn

The European Court of Auditors said on Monday that the upcoming long-term EU agriculture budget raises concerns about the traceability of funds.

09/02/2026

Belgium

Belgium's Premier De Wever blasts Brussels political paralysis 'mess'

Belgium’s PM has warned that Brussels’ 600-day coalition deadlock is hurting the country’s image and finances, as hopes rise for breakthrough talks.

09/02/2026

Economy

French central bank governor quits and leaves Macron to pick successor

François Villeroy de Galhau has unexpectedly announced his early resignation as Governor of the Bank of France. Analysts view the timing as a calculated effort to safeguard the institution's future leadership.

09/02/2026

Europe News

Why the EU wants to end the price cap on Russian oil

The 20th package of EU sanctions against Moscow foresees a blanket ban on maritime services. If approved, it would discard the price cap on Russian oil that Western allies have applied since 2022.

09/02/2026

Spain

Spanish police bust marble cocaine smuggling ring from Brazil

Spanish and Brazilian police bust a gang smuggling cocaine hidden in marble shipments, seizing 1.5 tonnes of drugs and arresting three suspects.

09/02/2026

Art

Echo of the Morning: Louise Bourgeois exhibition opens in Trondheim

Centred around a series of gouaches that Bourgeois made in the final years of her life, PoMo's latest exhibition explores an artistic career haunted by the long-legged silhouettes of the past.

09/02/2026

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries could reverse their nuclear energy phaseouts?

Governments in Belgium and Italy are trying to lay out plans for a nuclear comeback, while calls to reverse Spain's phaseout remain stark.

09/02/2026

Earth News

‘Strategic’ Portugal lithium mine faces EU court challenge

The case raises the stakes after EU officials refused to strip the Barroso mine of its ‘strategic’ status in November.

09/02/2026

Europe News

France launches Orion 26, its biggest army drill since the Cold War

Orion 26 mobilises 12,500 troops, 25 ships and 140 aircraft as France and 24 allies rehearse high‑intensity warfare in Europe amid growing Russian threats.

09/02/2026

Ukraine

Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least five across Ukraine

At least five people died as Russian drones hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported across Ukraine overnight.

09/02/2026

Culture news

Europe leads inaugural celebrations for World Greek Language Day

Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and thought in Western society.

09/02/2026

Sport

At Milano-Cortina Olympics, curling turns true family affair on ice

Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.

09/02/2026

Travel News

Hail an Uber Snowmobile from Cortina to Italy's Three Peaks

The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.

09/02/2026

United Kingdom

Starmer fights for survival as top aide quits over Epstein scandal

Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival.

09/02/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections?

A report by Republican lawmakers in the US has slammed the European Commission for allegedly posing as a 'foreign censorship threat', claiming it unfairly targets conservative and populist views and tries to manipulate elections in EU member states. The Cube takes a look at the allegations.

09/02/2026

Europe Today

Kallas: Russia must be forced into concessions as envoy talks grow

In an exclusive interview on Europe Today, the EU's chief diplomat says the Kremlin is not taking the Ukraine talks seriously as Brussels ponders appointing a special envoy to represent the 27 at the negotiating table.

09/02/2026

Europe Today

Watch: Europeans are getting richer — but would your wallet agree?

"Real household income" is what you can actually swallow after taxes and inflation. In the north, high prices ate up the entire meal. In the east, wages grew fast enough to beat the bill.

09/02/2026

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Ice road opens between Estonia’s Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands

A temporary 17-kilometre ice road has opened between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to provide an alternative route for residents as ferry services are disrupted by heavy sea ice.

09/02/2026

EU.XL

How can the EU regulate its rising gun industry? Ask the AI chatbot

Demand for European weapons production and exports is high. EU gun laws vary across member states, and creating a single EU framework is hard. Can the EU break this fragmentation? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

09/02/2026

EU.XL

Should the EU grow its gun industry, or regulate it more?

The European Union does not have a strong gun ownership culture or much public debate about firearms, yet it has become one of the world’s top exporters of small arms and light weapons.

09/02/2026

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‘Our coastline is completely dead’: Canary Islands residents protest against fish farm

Several hundred people protest on one of the beaches of Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, to denounce fish-farming activity close to the shoreline.

09/02/2026

Culture news

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

Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.

09/02/2026

Sport

Thank You, Paris! Day 2 Highlights from the Grand Slam 2026

The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo.

09/02/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Kaja Kallas

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

09/02/2026