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UN atomic watchdog to visit Moscow amid Ukraine nuclear fallout fears

Russia's war in Ukraine has brought fears of a nuclear catastrophe as Zaporizhzhia has repeatedly been caught in the crossfire of fighting.

05/02/2025

Portugal

The Aga Khan has died at age 88

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

04/02/2025

Turkey

Syria's interim president meets Erdoğan to discuss security threats

Turkey, who shares a 910 kilometre border with Syria, is considered a key ally of its new administration.

04/02/2025

Serbia

Serbia joins supermarket boycott

Serbia is the latest to join the boycott, a trend that started in Croatia and quickly caught on in other Western Balkan countries.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Sweden: PM calls Örebro mass shooting 'worst in Swedish history'

Swedish police say that about 10 people including the gunman were killed during a shooting at an adult education centre.

04/02/2025

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From propaganda to street art, Warsaw's walls come alive

Street art is taking over the walls of Warsaw, Poland, turning the capital into an open-air museum. These images, created by amateurs and renowned artists alike, bear witness to the cultural richness of Warsaw.

04/02/2025

Europe News

EU hails 'major' progress to set up special tribunal to judge Putin

"No one from Russia and no one from Russia's leadership is untouchable," said High Representative Kaja Kallas.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Syrian family sues Frontex over illegal pushbacks for landmark ruling

The case could reshape Frontex’s operations if the court rules that the EU's border agency failed to monitor fundamental rights compliance.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Montenegrin President warns of snares in faulty EU accessions

In a commentary piece for Euronews the Montenegrin President outlined four potential outcomes for EU accession processes, some with hidden dangers.

04/02/2025

Europe News

EU Commission accused of haste and secrecy in regulatory review

The European Commission has been criticised for giving too much space to industry and business interests in discussions over a fast-track streamlining of sustainability and due diligence reporting rules.

04/02/2025

Europe in Motion

Which European countries struggle more with memory issues?

Fifteen percent of people across the EU suffer from moderate to severe concentration and memory issues. Eurostat found a correlation between such symptoms and poor living standards.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Commission seeks dialogue on Europe’s deepening water crisis

The EU executive wants to hear from governments, civil society and industry as yet another report highlights the scale of the EU’s failure to clean up its rivers, lakes and seas.

04/02/2025

Ukraine

'Alarming rise' in Russian killings of Ukrainian POWs — UN watchdog

Since the end of August, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine recorded 79 executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russian troops in 24 separate incidents, according to its recent report.

04/02/2025

Europe News

European Parliament's new democracy committee slammed as undemocratic

The election of liberal Nathalie Loiseau as chair, along with her vice-chairs, to the new European Democracy Shield committee sparked criticism from far-right and independent lawmakers, who condemned a “backroom deal” appointment.

04/02/2025

Business

Shein’s London listing at risk as Trump plans US tax changes

Shein and other fast fashion companies could be heavily impacted by new tax changes in the US, which could close a key loophole vital for their business models.

04/02/2025

Destinations

TikTok travel frenzies are forcing small destinations to take action

TikTok visitor stampedes have forced towns to cap bus numbers and block off iconic views.

04/02/2025

EU Decoded

Can the EU safeguard critical medicines?

Drug shortages are an old problem, but over the past few years they have hit record levels.

04/02/2025

Green News

Italy ‘worst offender’: G7 countries give record fossil fuel subsidies

Despite promising a fossil fuel subsidies phaseout by 2025, G7 governments continue to increase taxpayer spend.

04/02/2025

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Rare vintage cars at Paris' Grand Palais for Bonhams' auction

Collectors and enthusiasts gather at Paris's Grand Palais to admire 100 classic cars, including a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM, ahead of Bonhams' auction on 6 February 2025.

04/02/2025

Travel News

All the tourist taxes, restrictions and bans in Europe in 2025

From taxes in Portugal to Airbnb bans in Spain, we explain all the rules that could affect your 2025 European holiday.

04/02/2025

Food and Drink

Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen hosts bakery half marathon

Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller.

04/02/2025

Europe News

France's National Rally disinclined to censure prime minister

RN leader Jordan Bardella cited the risk of instability if the current executive were to be overthrown — and the Socialist Party has also announced that its MPs should not support a motion tabled by the far-left LFI.

04/02/2025

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Copenhagen illuminated by light festival until 23 February

Copenhagen lights up for three weeks, expecting to attract over 400,000 visitors despite cold winter.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: EU Commission poised to propose migrant 'return hubs'

The European Commission is mulling a new EU law on migrant returns, with many countries insisting on a hard line.

04/02/2025

Germany

Former German leader Gerhard Schröder receiving treatment for burnout

The controversial former chancellor was long condemned for his links to the Kremlin.

04/02/2025

EuroVerify

Brigitte Macron targeted again by false transgender rumours

False rumours that Brigitte Macron is transgender have been spreading for years. Now Candace Owens, an American far right commentator, has published a video repeating them and gaining millions of views.

04/02/2025