Europe in Motion Quite the scoop: Which countries are the EU’s top ice cream producers? Italy may be renowned across the globe for its artisan gelato, but it is not the European Union's top producer of the frozen treat. 18/08/2025
Culture news Eurovision Song Contest gets a brand new look to celebrate 70 years The contest has revamped its look to celebrate 70 years of being 'United by Music,' with new logos, fonts, and a colourful new brand identity. 18/08/2025
No Comment Monument taken down in Poland under communist symbols law A monument of the “Polish-Soviet Brotherhood in Arms” was removed on Monday morning in Ploty, near Gryfice in northwestern Poland. 18/08/2025
Business Top UK CEOs richer than ever: FTSE 100 boss pay reaches €5.3M Median pay for Britain’s top bosses rose 6.8% to a record high, with 13 executives earning €11.6M or more, as critics warn of deepening inequality. 18/08/2025
No Comment More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes Portugal faced five active wildfires on Monday, most of them in the central region, as strong winds complicated efforts to bring the blazes under control. 18/08/2025
Spain More troops deployed as Spain aims to intensify firefighting efforts Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures. 18/08/2025
No Comment Russian drone strike on Kharkiv kills seven, including children A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killed seven people, including two children and injured 20 others, hours before high-level talks in Washington. 18/08/2025
EuroVerify Debunking Russian claims the EU is plotting Hungarian 'regime change' The Kremlin has made unfounded claims Brussels is actively plotting the overthrow of Viktor Orbán — analysts warn Russia is meddling in Hungarian politics. 18/08/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy seeks security pledge ahead of crucial White House meeting Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump and EU leaders in Washington later on Monday to seek security guarantees amid the US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine. 18/08/2025
Greece Crete sees surge in migrant arrivals despite harsher aslyum policy Greece's government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings that peaked in July at more than 2,500 in a single week. 18/08/2025
Germany German FM slams China over 'aggressive behaviour' and Russia backing During a trip to Japan on Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also criticised China for its "support for the Russian war machine" amid Moscow's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now well into its fourth year. 18/08/2025
Culture news Author Sally Rooney vows to keep backing banned Palestine Action group Sally Rooney says she will defy the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, warning the move sets a dangerous precedent for free expression in the arts and public life. 18/08/2025
Tech News German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms. 18/08/2025
Climate Spanish PM calls for national climate pact on visit to fire-hit areas Amid worsening wildfires, Sánchez expressed condolences, highlighted firefighter efforts, and warned of "complex days" ahead. 18/08/2025
No Comment Spain expands firefighting force as record heat drives wildfires Spain has announced the deployment of an additional 500 soldiers to combat wildfires that continue to ravage drought-stricken forests during an extended period of extreme summer heat. 18/08/2025
Ukraine At least seven killed as Russian air strikes on Ukraine continue The US president ruled out Ukraine’s joining of NATO and reclaiming Crimea as part of any peace agreement with Russia just hours before he’s due to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for talks following his Alaskan summit with Putin on Friday. 18/08/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week England's oldest psychiatric institution exhibits patient's waking dreams, while Julia Ducournau's paranoia-infused body horror 'Alpha' arrives in French cinemas. Here are this week's cultural highlights. 18/08/2025
EuroVerify Verifying claims Spain sent humanitarian aid in bad condition to Gaza A viral video claims to show a bag of humanitarian supplies air-dropped into the Gaza Strip by Spain and other governments containing mouldy contents. Euroverify investigates. 18/08/2025
Health news No evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain, major review finds Researchers cautioned that the existing evidence base is too poor to draw any solid conclusions on whether ketamine can help patients suffering from chronic pain. 18/08/2025
World News European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of Washington summit European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with US President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal. 17/08/2025
World News Thousands of firefighters battle blazes in Spain and Portugal A heatwave is continuing to affect the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to battle ongoing blazes and towns have been evacuated. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited affected regions to meet with the heads of emergency teams. 17/08/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy urges Europe to stay united against Russia's war in Ukraine Many European leaders are set to join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his visit to the White House on Monday to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump. 17/08/2025
Ukraine Five people killed as Russia continues to pummel Ukrainian cities Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities firing hundreds of missiles and projectiles daily despite ongoing peace efforts, led by the United States. Ukrainian officials say their unwillingness to dial back their offensive reflects their lack of sincere interest in peace. 17/08/2025
Earth News Europe’s power grids under pressure amid record-breaking heatwaves As Europe faces soaring temperatures and rising energy demand, power grids struggle to keep the lights on without worsening emissions. 17/08/2025
Travel News These months-long cruises cost thousands and visit dozens of cities From Princess Cruises’ Grand Circle Pacific Voyage to Oceania Cruises’ Kangaroo Route, Euronews Travel explores some of the longest cruise journeys launching in 2026 and 2027. 17/08/2025
Healthcare Rich countries pay more for medicines, but cost burden is far lower European countries spent more than other regions on essential medicines in 2022, at approximately €167 per capita. 17/08/2025