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WATCH: Kyiv holds ceremonies for Independence Day and fallen soldiers

Ukraine marked Independence Day on Sunday, three and a half years after the start of Russia’s invasion, with commemorative events held in central Kyiv.

25/08/2025

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More than 2,800 swimmers cross continents in Istanbul Bosphorus event

Thousands of swimmers crossed the Bosphorus on Sunday as Istanbul hosted the 37th Intercontinental Swimming Race, an annual event linking Asia and Europe in open water.

25/08/2025

Markets

Gloomy opening on the European markets after Friday rally in the US

Leading European stock indexes opened lower on Monday following a major rally on Friday across the US markets. UK trading remained closed for a bank holiday.

25/08/2025

France

US ambassador summoned after criticising France over antisemitism

Charles Kushner accused the French government of not doing enough to tackle the hate crime.

25/08/2025

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Italy’s tourist resorts hit by violent storm, leaving damage

A powerful storm swept Italy’s northern Adriatic coast at the weekend, battering tourist resorts and residential areas.

25/08/2025

Culture news

What's behind the mass music festival boycott in UK over the weekend?

Several bands pulled out from the Victorious music festival over the weekend, in some cases just hours before their scheduled performances. They were standing in solidarity with the Irish folk group The Mary Wallopers, who had their set cut short for displaying a Palestinian flag.

25/08/2025

Culture news

Watch Kneecap play Paris gig despite pro-Israeli protestors

The Irish rap trio took to Paris' Rock en Seine stage following weeks of tension and had the last word when faced with pro-Israel supporters.

25/08/2025

Culture news

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

A London exhibition pays tribute to Jean-Francois Millet's riveting rural portraits, Austin Butler stars in crime caper 'Caught Stealing', and Sabrina Carpenter releases her highly-anticipated (and controversial) new album.

25/08/2025

Italy

Three underage siblings die on overcrowded boat trying to reach Italy

The three children are the latest to die on a migration route that has claimed more than 30,000 lives since 2014.

25/08/2025

EuroVerify

No, JD Vance did not say Romania is a French colony

A Facebook post by a Romanian MEP claims that JD Vance said Romania is a French colony. However, both the statement itself and the assertion that he said this are false.

25/08/2025

Economy

Which European countries have the most job vacancies?

There are over 1 million vacant jobs in Germany, 750,000 in the UK, and 500,000 in France. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job vacancy rates and numbers across Europe.

25/08/2025

Destinations

Skip Europe’s capitals for these hidden second city gems

With European capitals seeing surging visitor numbers, these overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.

25/08/2025

Ecotech

Lab-grown oils could make your cosmetics deforestation-free

Traditional palm and cocoa butter supply chains can take months. SMEY’s lab-grown oils cut that down to only 30 days.

25/08/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy marks independence anniversary vowing to fight for Ukraine

On Ukraine's Independence Day, President Zelenskyy pledged ongoing resistance to Russian forces. Canada committed $2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.

25/08/2025

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Person stabbed in central Brussels at pro-Palestine demo

Police has confirmed the incident but given no more details beyond the condition of the victim and that one suspect has been arrested.

24/08/2025

Europe News

Bulgarian customs seize 70 dinghies used for UK migrant trafficking

The boats are produced by unknown Turkish companies and are then sent disassembled in multiple shipments to avoid suspicion in what authorities say is for the sole purpose of trafficking migrants across the English Channel.

24/08/2025

Poland

Ukrainian refugees mark Independence Day with mixed emotions

Ukrainian refugees marked Independence Day with mixed emotions. Many are uncertain about returning due to safety concerns, while others cannot return as their homes no longer exist.

24/08/2025

Europe News

NSC walkout deepens political turmoil in Netherlands

The country's Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on Friday, followed by his NSC party members. Now, only two of the original four parties remain in the coalition.

24/08/2025

Economy

Von der Leyen defends agreement with Trump on duties

Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated that the agreement on tariffs between the EU and the US was a 'conscious decision' that avoided a trade war.

24/08/2025

Europe News

Russia says Kyiv attacked nuclear power plant on Independence Day

The fire at the nuclear power plant in Russia's Kursk region has been extinguished with no injuries reported.

24/08/2025

Destinations

Skip Iceland’s Golden Triangle for this wild and rugged region instead

As some of Iceland’s most famous destinations deal with increasing visitor numbers, travellers are seeking quieter, off-the-beaten-track experiences.

24/08/2025

Tech News

Data centres: too many blank spots in Central and Eastern Europe

EU Tech Loop makes the case for European investment in AI gigafactories to be built on the bloc's eastern flank.

24/08/2025

Economy

How do childcare costs vary across Europe?

Among the top economies in Europe, Germany and Italy rank best, both in nominal childcare fees and in salary share spent on nurseries, while the UK remains among the most expensive.

24/08/2025

Europe News

Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing

The government is legally obligated to house asylum-seekers. Using hotels to do so had been a marginal issue until 2020, when the number of asylum-seekers increased sharply and the then-Conservative government had to find new ways to house them.

23/08/2025

Poland

Expert: drone incidents will continue in Poland

'If the conflict across our border continues, the risk of further incidents is significant', warns Andrzej Kinski, editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine Wojsko i Technika, commenting on the drone explosion in a cornfield in Osiny, eastern Poland.

23/08/2025

Europe News

Europe to halt postal services to US after tax deal scrapped

The UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and other EU member states will temporarily suspend services as of next week.

23/08/2025