Europe

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A day in the life of an Olympic lighting ceremony priestess

This week sees the Olympic flame pass from Greece to Italy en route to Milan for the Winter Games. Euronews spent a day behind the scenes with the dancers and actors who perform at the historic lighting ceremony as it's been practised since the start of the movement in Ancient Olympia.

02/12/2025

Economy

EU to unveil new economic security doctrine amid growing risks

The European Commission will unveil on Wednesday a new economic security doctrine designed to anticipate trade threats and take a more strategic approach to the EU’s existing trade tools.

02/12/2025

Belgium

Mark Rutte dismisses concerns about US commitment to NATO

Rutte's comments come after President Donald Trump’s 28-point proposal to end the almost four-year war in Ukraine dismayed European allies as being slanted in Russia's favour.

02/12/2025

Europe News

Who is Federica Mogherini, detained in anti-fraud operation?

The Italian politician is detained after a raid at the College of Europe, an institution she has guided since 2020 following a high-profile in Rome and Brussels. Mogherini is well known in diplomatic circles and is extremely well connected.

02/12/2025

Europe News

Putin from Moscow: If Europe wants to start a war, we are ready now

Russia is not planning to fight European countries, but if Europe starts a war, Russia is "ready right now", the Russian president said on Tuesday as he blamed the Europeans for what he described as not having a "peaceful agenda".

02/12/2025

Europe News

ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for Ukraine loan

The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate EU treaties and undermine the institution's independence.

02/12/2025

Poland

Poland charges Russian man with directing sabotage from Moscow region

Mikhail Mirgorodsky faces five charges, including organising and leading a criminal group and ordering threats against Ukrainians in Poland.

02/12/2025

The Cube

AI slop account claims Germany uses 'robotic mailboxes': It doesn't

An AI-generated image circulating on Facebook has claimed that German cities have installed robotic mailboxes equipped with AI systems that can automatically return lost items to owners. The catch is that it’s AI slop.

02/12/2025

Tech News

Mistral releases new AI models, rivals US with multiple languages

“Mistral Large 3 was trained on a wide variety of languages, making advanced AI useful for billions who speak different native languages,” the company said.

02/12/2025

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: who will lead the next wave of green growth?

In partnership with CGTN

Keeping the global temperature increase below 1.5 degrees will have its challenges, but it is possible, say a number of experts from China and the EU, who discussed the future of green growth at a special Euronews and CGTN debate.

02/12/2025

Europe in Motion

Ranked: Which EU countries are the most connected to nature?

There is a "weak correlation" between members of environmental organisations and nature-connectedness across Europe and the world, researchers say.

02/12/2025

The Europe Conversation

‘Europe must change its understanding of modern warfare,’ EU defence chief says

Drone incursions into EU member states’ airspace are changing warfare doctrines, and the EU’s response to this remains inadequate, the bloc’s defence chief told Euronews. On this front, he said, the EU can learn a lesson from Ukraine.

02/12/2025

Earth News

Planned Portugal solar park ignites fierce debate on its impact

The company behind the project has promised to reconcile the production of renewable energy with the environmental protection of the territory.

02/12/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers fail to agree on new air passengers' rights law

European Union co-legislators have proven unable to settle on a compromise text that has been on hold for more than a decade. The law was intended to enhance passenger rights, but airlines argue it could put them out of business.

02/12/2025

Serbia

US denies operating license to Serbia's Russian-owned oil refinery

Serbia must halt operations at its NIS oil refinery after Washington denied its license, risking the nation's fuel supply, according to President Vučić.

02/12/2025

France

French Riviera — no more sunshine for foreign pensioners?

“Boys, boys, boys. Sun shines down, so come to town. Set your body free” was how the summer 1987 hit song goes. If you remember this tune, boys and girls, we have news for you.

02/12/2025

Germany

Germany sends Libyan war crimes suspect to the ICC to face justice

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity including murder, torture and rape in a prison in Libya.

02/12/2025

Economy

European bond yields are rising again, but inflation isn't to blame

European bond yields are rising despite stable inflation data as a surge in Japanese yields fuels global market repricing.

02/12/2025

Russia

Russia cuts bonuses and delays death benefits for troops in Ukraine

Meanwhile, despite promises of substantial compensation, families of killed soldiers have received bizarre gifts from local authorities.

02/12/2025

Europe News

Former EU foreign policy chief detained in anti-fraud probe

The EU's former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has been detained by Belgian police as part of an anti-fraud investigation. Stefano Sannino, a top EU civil servant, was also taken into questioning on Tuesday.

02/12/2025

Russia

Third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkey says

The vessel did not request assistance and its 13 crew members were unharmed, according to Turkey's Maritime Affairs Directorate.

02/12/2025

Bulgaria

Bulgaria kills controversial budget plan after latest major protests

Bulgarian government says it is permanently withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after another night of major protests in Sofia and beyond.

02/12/2025

Health news

Nearly 1 in 4 EU women say men receive better health care, study says

Women are more likely than men to seek medical help when they feel unwell, yet many believe they receive poorer treatment, according to a new report.

02/12/2025

Germany

German-Polish tensions fuel security fears amid Russian aggression

As Russia continues its all-out war in Ukraine, Berlin and Warsaw remain divided. How concerning is this for the security situation in Europe?

02/12/2025

Health news

Obesity may speed the onset of Alzheimer’s, scientists say

A small study indicates regular blood tests could be a useful addition to brain scans that track the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

02/12/2025

Portugal

Portuguese President Rebelo de Sousa undergoes emergency surgery

The Portuguese head of state was admitted to hospital late on Monday afternoon "after feeling unwell following digestive issues," but is said to be recovering following an emergency hernia operation.

02/12/2025