Europe

Business

French telecom bid: Orange, Bouygues, and Free offer €17bn for SFR

The three French groups submitted a joint non-binding offer to take over the telecom activities of the Altice Group in France, which includes most of SFR.

15/10/2025

Business

ASML gains on earnings beat, but warns of China sales decline

ASML shares rose on strong third-quarter results and an upbeat outlook, driven by demand for AI and chipmaking tools, despite concerns over future China sales.

15/10/2025

Italy

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police before Italy-Israel match

Thousands of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in Udine ahead of the match between Italy and Israel in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

15/10/2025

Europe in Motion

How does gender inequality affect people with disabilities?

People with disabilities face discrimination in all areas of life. However, disabled women face especially bigger challenges, according to Inclusion Europe.

15/10/2025

Destinations

Tunes of Türkiye: the country’s most iconic traditional sounds

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s rich musical traditions reflect its diverse cultures, regions, and history.

15/10/2025

Travel News

Fact checked: Is Paris really demolishing the Eiffel Tower next year?

Claims that Paris is preparing to knock down its most iconic tourist attraction have gone viral. Here’s why.

15/10/2025

Belgium

NATO seeks more arms for Ukraine as Western military support fades

A recent series of mysterious drone incursions and airspace violations by Russian war planes has fuelled concerns that President Vladimir Putin might be testing NATO’s defensive reflexes.

15/10/2025

Economy

Germany greenlights €2,000 tax-free earnings for pensioners

From 2026, Germany will keep expert retirees in the labour market by allowing them to earn up to €2,000 a month tax-free.

15/10/2025

Tech News

What is the ‘Moon economy?’

Some of the world’s space agencies are getting ready for commercial activity on the Moon.

15/10/2025

Health news

Loneliness may raise risk of dying from cancer, new study warns

The findings suggest our social connections could help shape cancer outcomes.

15/10/2025

Europe News

Pope urges Italy to stay open to migrants on first visit to president

Pope Leo XIV completed the rite of passage for every new pope by travelling across Rome to the Qurinale Palace for a meeting with President Sergio Mattarella.

14/10/2025

Earth News

World breaks renewable energy record but still behind climate targets

Record-breaking progress on renewable energy alone will not prevent global warming from exceeding 1.5℃, a new report warns.

14/10/2025

Economy

EU trade chief Šefčovič slams China’s rare earth export curbs

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič took aim at China and its new trade policy on rare earths on Tuesday, denouncing "unprocessable" Chinese requests on EU companies.

14/10/2025

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Tens of thousands join national strike in Belgium over welfare cuts

Belgian police used a water cannon to clear thousands of protesters in Brussels on Tuesday as trade unions called a national strike over austerity measures.

14/10/2025

Europe News

European Commission delays decision on asylum seeker quotas

The report assessing the migratory situation within the EU and setting quotas for relocating asylum seekers among EU countries should be adopted by Wednesday.

14/10/2025

France

France's PM proposes suspending retirement age law until 2027

With his government hanging by a thread, France's newly reappointed prime minister must make concessions to avoid a no-confidence vote this week.

14/10/2025

United Kingdom

Afghan man jailed for TikTok threat to kill Reform UK leader Farage

Fayaz Khan, 26, was sentenced at a court in London for making a threat to kill against Nigel Farage and also for entering the UK illegally on a small boat.

14/10/2025

Cinema

Sean Penn on acting, 'Adolescence' and the importance of sunscreen

As guest of honour at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival this year, Sean Penn had a date with cinephiles for a masterclass honouring his career. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways.

14/10/2025

Europe News

As ceasefire begins, will the EU abandon its plans to sanction Israel?

The start of the peace process in the Middle East raises questions about the future of the EU proposals designed to sanction Israel.

14/10/2025

Europe News

EU envoy calls on the US to rejoin the West on Russian sanctions

David O'Sullivan, the EU's sanctions envoy, told Euronews he hopes the US will return to a policy of applying new sanctions against Russia.

14/10/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers uphold three-hour delay compensation for air passengers

After more than one decade in limbo, the EU is now reviewing a law aimed at protecting airline passengers.

14/10/2025

Art

More repair required for Columbus painting attacked at Madrid museum

The work Primer homenaje a Cristóbal Colón (First Homage to Christopher Columbus) in the Naval Museum in Madrid will need further restoration after two activists threw red paint at it last Sunday in protest against Spain's Columbus Day national celebrations.

14/10/2025

Europe News

Defence industry warns EU to ‘urgently’ curb dependence on rare earths

Industry representatives and analysts say the restrictions highlight the EU’s urgent need to cut its dependence on Chinese critical materials, even as Brussels pushes to diversify supplies and boost domestic production through the Critical Raw Materials Act.

14/10/2025

Economy

EU Commission slaps three major fashion brands with €157 million fine

An investigation launched in 2023 revealed that Gucci, Chloé and Loewe imposed their own pricing policies on retailers, thereby increasing product prices and reducing consumer choice. Gucci was hit the hardest, with a fine of €119 million.

14/10/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers vote to ease corporate due diligence requirements

Only companies with more than 5,000 employees will be obliged to apply sustainability requirements as MEPs in the European Parliament voted to water down the bloc’s complicated corporate due diligence law.

14/10/2025

Belgium

Travel chaos across Belgium as national general strike continues

This latest strike has resulted in severe delays and cancellations of services affecting tens of thousands of travellers across the country.

14/10/2025