Explore İstanbul luxury: where ancient heritage meets the Bosphorus In partnership with GoTürkiye From Ottoman palaces to ancient rituals, İstanbul is redefining high-end travel by rooting modern sophistication in its deep cultural history. 05/05/2026
Culture news Iran pulls out of Venice Biennale amid high tensions in Middle East The Islamic Republic of Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the opening exhibition as fears remain high of renewed conflict in the Middle East. 05/05/2026
Europe News Romania's pro-EU coalition collapses after PM fails no-confidence vote Romania has faced a long period of instability and the country is grappling with one of the highest budget deficits in the EU, rampant inflation and a technical recession. 05/05/2026
The Cube Can US law stop Trump from withdrawing troops from Europe? A 2026 US defence law does not prevent troop withdrawals from Europe, but imposes consultations and justifications for major cuts that make such a move more difficult. 05/05/2026
Health news Cruise ship infections rise, WHO now confirms eight cases The WHO has confirmed an eighth hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. 05/05/2026
Markets Ten years of Brexit: How have UK equities and the pound performed? A decade after the 2016 referendum, the FTSE 100 has trailed Wall Street and continental Europe, the pound is weaker against the dollar and the euro, and roughly $160 billion has been pulled from UK equity funds. The story, however, is no longer one-way. 05/05/2026
Europe Today Sweden announces new spy agency in rethink prompted by war in Ukraine Stockholm dropped two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 05/05/2026
Europe Today NATO still in the dark over US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops The US has not specified to NATO which operations will be impacted as part of the Pentagon's decision to remove 5,000 soldiers from German territory. European nations have been preparing for an eventual change in US force posture, but were not consulted before this announcement. 05/05/2026
Europe News EU finance ministers urge caution amid Trump tariff threats EU finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday sought to downplay US president Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats. Some viewed his announcement as yet another post on social media by the US President. 05/05/2026
The Cube No, the Netherlands didn't 'legalise illegal migration' The Dutch Senate recently rejected a hardline asylum bill, which some are interpreting as overruling the notion that irregular migrants are "illegal" in the eyes of the law. 05/05/2026
Europe News 'We should never have signed this trade deal,' leading MEP says French MEP Aurore Lalucq argues that Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats, which she considers a violation of the EU–US trade agreement, show the EU should not have agreed to the deal, highlighting divisions within the Socialists & Democrats. 05/05/2026
Europe News Euroviews. How Russia sells child abduction as rescue - and why some still buy it An opinion piece for Euronews by Maksym Maksymov, who leads efforts to return Ukraine's abducted children: He argues Russia's so-called "rescues" are a systematic campaign to erase identity and a propaganda playbook the world is still falling for. 05/05/2026
Business HSBC profits dip while UniCredit's rise in latest earnings reports HSBC reported a slight contraction in profits while Italy's UniCredit surpassed market expectations as banking institutions navigate a complex landscape defined by geopolitical tensions. 05/05/2026
Europe News 'A deal is a deal': Von der Leyen hits back at Trump's tariff threat The European Union is "prepared for every scenario" if Donald Trump unilaterally hikes tariffs on EU-made cars, says Ursula von der Leyen. 05/05/2026
Europe News Europe weathers US defence, trade shocks The European Commission's trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa remain in Armenia to deepen relations in the South Caucasus. 05/05/2026
Europe in Motion Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape. 05/05/2026
EU.XL Two years of DMA: is it really 'fit for purpose'? On 28 April, the European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament calls for fast-tracking stronger enforcement amid external pushback. 05/05/2026
No Comment Mourners lay flowers and candles in Leipzig after deadly car rampage People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several others. 05/05/2026
No Comment Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. 05/05/2026
Europe Today With NATO in disarray, what’s next for European security? Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 05/05/2026
Destinations Why Greece is Europe’s top pick for a slower, more relaxing summer As travellers turn away from overcrowded hotspots, new research points to Greece as Europe’s top destination for a relaxing summer holiday, where lesser-known islands and mainland escapes offer space, scenery and a much-needed change of pace. 05/05/2026
Tech News Why powering the AI boom Is breaking Europe's grid From decade-long grid queues to facilities running at half capacity, a new study exposes the energy crisis at the heart of Europe's push to boost its AI capabilities. 05/05/2026
Earth News Why Europe’s negative electricity prices won’t lower your bills Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment. 05/05/2026
Health news AI outperforms doctors at medical diagnosis, new study finds Researchers have found that an AI model outperformed human doctors on most medical reasoning tasks, from diagnoses to patient management advice. 05/05/2026
Germany This is what we know about the man arrested for killing two in Leipzig Two people have been confirmed dead while two others remain hospitalised and in critical condition after a man rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people in a busy shopping district in the eastern city of Leipzig. 05/05/2026
Europe News Russia declares Victory Day ceasefire while Zelenskyy tables own truce Russia's defence ministry said last week that there would be no military hardware at the annual parade this year because of fears of long-range attacks by Ukrainian drones. 04/05/2026