Europe

Climate

Europe's Winter Olympics host sites shrinking due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

16/01/2026

Health news

Social media may not be harming teenagers’ mental health, study finds

Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.

16/01/2026

Economy

Can Europe's military spending revive economic growth?

Europe is ramping up defence spending, led by Germany, with economists expecting a modest boost to growth. While rising orders support activity, long production lags and structural headwinds may limit the economic pay-off.

16/01/2026

Greenland

EU troops in Greenland will not impact Trump's plans, White House says

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, speaking after leaving the White House, said a US takeover of Greenland was "absolutely not necessary."

15/01/2026

Netherlands

Explosion in the Netherlands injures at least four and causes damage

Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene.

15/01/2026

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Explosion and fire in Utrecht cause building collapses and injuries

A large blast in Utrecht caused several buildings to collapse, injuring at least four people. Emergency services are still searching for potential victims.

15/01/2026

Europe News

EU will keep Arctic ties with US amid Greenland tension: von der Leyen

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

15/01/2026

Europe News

Commission greenlights national defence investment plans worth €38bn

SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU's Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade – by which time many intelligence agencies estimate Russia could attack another European country.

15/01/2026

Poland

Poland's PM praises cyber defences after attack on heating grid foiled

Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference.

15/01/2026

Europe News

'We need competitive bidding for clean power' – wind industry leader

Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and urged EU countries to effectively implement auction systems.

15/01/2026

France

Macron on France’s defence plans: 'To remain free, one must be feared'

On Thursday, the French president offered his New Year's address to the armed forces. The eagerly awaited annual event comes amid multiple geopolitical crises.

15/01/2026

United Kingdom

Tory leader sacks arch-rival after 'plot' to defect to Reform UK

In the past 12 months, the Conservatives have suffered a string of defections to hard-right Reform UK, including some former Cabinet ministers.

15/01/2026

Spain

Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Spain after threat

The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am.

15/01/2026

Europe News

Kallas set to present new sanctions on Iran imminently amid crackdown

New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas.

15/01/2026

Economy

Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction

Europe’s largest economy returned to modest expansion in 2025, as stronger consumer and government spending offset weaker exports hit by higher US tariffs.

15/01/2026

Europe News

X bans explicit Grok deepfakes – but is its clash with the EU over?

While Elon Musk’s company has said it is taking steps to prevent its AI chatbot from creating nude images of real people, the European Commission has yet to be reassured.

15/01/2026

The Cube

Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos

A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees.

15/01/2026

Greenland

European troops arrive in Greenland to 'ensure Arctic security'

The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.

15/01/2026

Europe in Motion

How do Europeans feel about using AI in education?

While most EU countries encourage AI in education, citizens believe teachers should play a key role in supporting students in navigating the technology safely.

15/01/2026

Europe Today

'EU-US trade deal separate from Greenland dispute,' top MEP says

David McAllister, the influential chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, argues the parliament should not derail the ratification the EU-US trade deal to punish Trump over US threats to acquire Greenland in an interview with Euronews.

15/01/2026

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Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation

Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns.

15/01/2026

Culture news

Buried minerals reveal dirt about daily life in ancient Pompeii

New secrets have been revealed about bathing culture in ancient Pompeii. Researchers have found mineral deposits under lava which suggest the city's famous aqueducts were influenced by the Greeks, thousands of years before the establishment of the Roman empire.

15/01/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tension

Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency.

15/01/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee chair joins us

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

15/01/2026

Economy

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

15/01/2026

Europe News

How the European Parliament can still block the Mercosur deal

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement cannot be implemented without the approval of MEPs, who are set to vote next week on a legal challenge against it.

15/01/2026