Europe

Germany

Holiday fireworks are causing animal suffering, German influencer says

The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks. What looks like harmless fun at first glance has serious consequences for wild animals and pets. German influencer Malte Zierden explained why he is in favour of a ban on fireworks.

31/12/2025

Art

Tove, Frida and Schiaparelli: 10 exhibitions and art events of 2026

Next year brings blockbuster shows from the Venice Biennale to a Frida Kahlo retrospective, plus the Middle East's most exciting new art fair.

31/12/2025

Destinations

Locals in these tiny European villages are getting fed up with tourist

In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back.

31/12/2025

Space

Space missions in 2026: The Moon, Mercury, and the magnetosphere

2026 promises to be an exciting year for space missions. From the ‘year of the Moon’ to discovering ‘the history of the entire solar system,’ here is what to look out for.

31/12/2025

Europe News

The elections that will shape Europe in 2026

Voters across the continent have huge choices to make at the ballot box in the upcoming year. Euronews takes a look at the key electoral tests awaiting the EU - and beyond - in the year ahead.

31/12/2025

Health news

Staff shortages: where are Europe’s doctors?

Doctor shortages persist across Europe, driven by an ageing workforce and graduates avoiding general practice.

31/12/2025

Economy

Holiday market spending in Europe: Which cities rose the most?

Spending at European holiday markets has risen by an average of 15% per year since 2022. Visa expects this upward trend to continue through the end of the 2025 holiday season.

31/12/2025

Europe News

What will joining the eurozone mean for the Bulgarian economy?

The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018.

31/12/2025

Business

Citi edges closer to Russia exit, bracing for over €1bn hit

Citi has secured internal approvals to sell its remaining business in Russia to Renaissance Capital, moving closer to an exit from the market after years of delays.

30/12/2025

No Comment

Polish farmers stage nationwide protests over EU–Mercosur trade agreement

Farmers across Poland held coordinated protests to voice concerns about the planned EU–Mercosur trade deal and its potential impact on domestic agriculture.

30/12/2025

Germany

Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal millions of euros

A fire alarm summoned police officers and firefighters to the bank branch shortly before 4 am on Monday.

30/12/2025

Culture news

Should France honour Brigitte Bardot? And if so, how? A nation divided

The death of Brigitte Bardot has sparked a fierce political debate in France, after right-wing figures called for a national tribute to the screen legend.

30/12/2025

Italy

At least six injured and 100 evacuated after Italy cable car crash

Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.

30/12/2025

Europe in Motion

What are Europeans' favourite EU travel destinations?

EU residents took 250 million trips within the bloc in 2024, with the summer months driving the most travel.

30/12/2025

Business

Moody’s cuts Budapest rating to 'junk' as dispute with Orbán deepens

The City of Budapest has been downgraded to "junk" rating by Moody’s and placed on review for further cuts, a move that could increase borrowing costs as the liberal mayor led capital butts heads with the PM.

30/12/2025

Moments

How to get paid to move to Europe in 2026

Here’s how you can find support for moving to Europe - and maybe even get paid.

30/12/2025

Netherlands

Going out with a bang? Dutch shoppers snap up fireworks before ban

Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment.

30/12/2025

Travel News

Your rights explained as Eurostar warns of 'major disruption'

Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’.

30/12/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen pushes for Ukraine EU accession as Russia derails talks

High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders.

30/12/2025

Belarus

Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

30/12/2025

Travel News

Channel Tunnel partially reopens but Eurostar advises delayed travel

The suspension in services impacted thousands of travellers on both sides of the Channel who were aiming to reach end-of-the-year holiday destinations as 2025 draws to a close.

30/12/2025

Culture news

Vive la France! George Clooney and wife Amal are officially French

The Oscar-winning actor has praised France’s strict privacy laws, saying his children enjoy a “much better life” without paparazzi.

30/12/2025

Germany

German paratrooper unit probed over alleged abuses and antisemitism

The elite Bundeswehr unit allegedly allowed a culture of misconduct to persist for years, such as antisemitism, sexual assault, and violent rituals.

30/12/2025

Culture news

Arise Sir Idris: British actor knighted for fighting knife crime

Actor Idris Elba has been made a knight in King Charles III New Year's honours list in recognition of his work to reduce knife crime and poverty and promote education.

30/12/2025

Earth News

Positive environmental stories from 2025

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

30/12/2025

Poland

AI-made videos using attractive young women promote Poland's EU exit

They are beautiful, eloquent — and do not exist. AI-generated girls from the 'Prawilne_Polki' profile called for Polexit and preached right-wing views. The TikTok account has been deleted, but disinformation and propaganda in Poland persist.

30/12/2025