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EU lawmakers take aim at luxury flights amid energy supply concerns

The call comes as Europe’s aviation sector braces for widespread disruption, with airlines warning of flight cancellations. Against this backdrop, European lawmakers argue that continued unrestricted use of private jets represents a glaring inequity.

23/04/2026

Earth News

Ghost fish farms pollute Greek seas and threaten ship safety

The Greek island of Ithaca is still facing pollution years after fish farms were abandoned.

23/04/2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Adapt or lose: Ukraine's drone war is exposing Europe's weakness

Europe risks falling behind in modern warfare unless it learns from Ukraine's rapid, drone-driven innovation model, argues Dr Robert Brüll, founder and CEO of German company FibreCoat, in an opinion piece for Euronews.

23/04/2026

The Cube

Winning Hungary's election hasn't stopped false claims about Magyar

Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context.

23/04/2026

Europe News

At least 18 injured, five critically, in train crash in Denmark

Police were unable to provide information about the cause of the accident, which occurred near a level crossing in a rural wooded area near the town of Hillerod, about 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen.

23/04/2026

Europe News

France and UK renew landmark pact to curb English Channel crossings

The aim of the agreement is to prevent illegal crossings of the English Channel. The two countries' interior ministers are due to meet near the northwestern French city of Dunkirk on Thursday.

23/04/2026

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Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving multiple injured

Two trains collided near Hillerød in Denmark leaving several people injured.

23/04/2026

Europe Today

EU energy commissioner warns of 'very difficult years ahead'

European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned in exclusive comments to Euronews that, even if the Middle East conflict is resolved, energy prices will not stabilise to pre-war levels for years.

23/04/2026

Turkey

Euroviews. Opinion: The courage to speak

At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, my experience as a rabbi showed that even small moments of dialogue can begin to rebuild fragile bridges between communities.

23/04/2026

Europe in Motion

Can slower speed limits save lives on Europe’s roads?

From Paris to Stuttgart, cities are hitting the brakes on speed in an effort to save lives. Could this be the key to reaching zero road deaths in the EU by 2050?

23/04/2026

Economy

Richest countries in 2026: France and Germany fail to make the top 10

Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.

23/04/2026

EU.XL

The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’

Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness.

23/04/2026

Europe Today

Ukraine loan set to be unlocked as EU moves to curb energy crisis

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' 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.

23/04/2026

The Ring

Is Germany the sick man of Europe again? The Ring in Berlin

In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the reform backlog in the EU’s largest economy.

23/04/2026

Health news

Inside the Ugandan cave that reveals the Marburg virus

Scientists set up cameras in Uganda’s Marburg virus reservoir, capturing rare footage of wildlife and humans interacting in the site and raising concerns about spillover risk.

23/04/2026

Travel News

Can the ‘deadzoning’ trend improve our wellbeing while travelling?

This new travel craze is sweeping through millennials and Gen Z, who are intentionally becoming disconnected in an era of being chronically online.

23/04/2026

Tech News

ChatGPT mirrors abusive language in heated conversations, study finds

OpenAI’s ChatGPT produced insults and swear words as it responded to tense human conflicts, a study has found.

23/04/2026

Europe News

Range, speed, deterrence: Germany unveils first ever military strategy

Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.

22/04/2026

Europe News

Czech students protest government plans to cut public media funding

The new coalition government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš drafted the plan to scrap the fees that individuals, households and businesses pay to access the outlets.

22/04/2026

Europe News

Son of Hungary's outgoing prime minister discharged from military

Orbán was sworn into the Hungarian Defence Forces in 2019 and in 2020 was sent on a nine-month training course at the elite Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK.

22/04/2026

Europe News

Exclusive: Hungary's new government to review €16bn EU defence plan

Péter Magyar's team is reassessing Hungary's €16 billion SAFE defence plan submitted by the defeated Orbán government, citing corruption risks. The European Commission is open to engaging with the new administration.

22/04/2026

Europe News

Spain's far-right Vox returns to power in regional government

During a debate in Spain's national parliament on Wednesday, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the PP-Vox agreement in Extremadura "a kick to the constitution."

22/04/2026

Europe News

Austrian court acquits ex-official over Novichok document leak

Prosecutors had accused Peterlik of requesting "without official necessity" a classified report in 2018 that included the formula for Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent developed in the Soviet Union.

22/04/2026

Europe News

'High energy prices to last for months or years,' Commissioner says

The European Commission announced on Wednesday a new 'fuel observatory' to monitor jet fuel stocks and prevent EU countries from hoarding fuel at others' expense.

22/04/2026

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Madrid hosts Experience Macao Roadshow showcasing culture, food and tourism

The Experience Macao Roadshow in Madrid offered visitors interactive activities, cultural performances and gastronomy highlighting the Asian territory’s tourism appeal.

22/04/2026

Europe News

Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

The EU's European Public Prosecutor's Office has announced probes into 20 New Democracy members, including active and former lawmakers.

22/04/2026