Europe

Culture news

'Stand up for culture!': French artists unite against budget cuts

Protests have spread across France after the government's forced budget announced severe cuts to the culture and arts sector.

04/02/2025

Health news

EU can dodge millions of cancers by hitting tobacco, alcohol reduction

Reaching EU targets on the use of tobacco and alcohol, as well as addressing unhealthy diets and air pollution could help reduce almost four million cancer cases, according to a new study.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Former NATO head Jens Stoltenberg named Norway's new finance minister

After a decade at the helm of NATO, Stoltenberg announced his surprise return to the frontline of Norwegian politics as finance minister on Tuesday.

04/02/2025

Culture news

Hunters go head-to-head in Germany’s deer calling championship

In a tradition steeped in centuries of history, German hunters gathered to showcase their skill at imitating the bellow of a stag in a fiercely competitive national calling contest.

04/02/2025

Nature

Nearly 20,000 live animals seized in wildlife trafficking crackdown

The global illegal wildlife trade shows no sign of slowing down, driven by specific market demands like food, perceived medicinal benefits, as ‘luxury’ items or for the pet trade.

04/02/2025

No Comment

A retiree turns old boots into flower pots inTurkey

In Turkey's Güneysu, Ali İhsan Solak has transformed 40 old boots into colourful flower pots.

04/02/2025

Tech News

EU lawmaker canvasses business to weigh scope AI liability rules

The AI Liability Directive was originally planned to be launched in parallel with the AI Act.

04/02/2025

Business

BNP Paribas surges on earnings beat, UBS slumps after disappointment

Shares of BNP Paribas surged after the French bank posted strong fourth-quarter results, with net income up 15.7% to €2.32bn and a dividend hike. UBS fell sharply as earnings missed estimates, with CEO Sergio Ermotti warning of rising Swiss capital requirements.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Euroviews. Montenegro pursues values-driven EU enlargement process

The President of Montenegro outlines four scenarios in which candidate countries may engage with EU enlargement, with only one - in which both sides play their role fully in the democratisation process - is ideal.

04/02/2025

Lifestyle

I spent the day at London's annual clown church service

On the first February of every year, clowns across the world gather in London to honour Grimaldi, the father of the profession. Amber Louise Bryce joined the jesters for the day.

04/02/2025

Radio Schuman

What's the Musk effect on Germany’s future coalition?

On 23 February, Germans are going to the polls in the country's snap general election.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Euronews hits record audience in 2024 after moving to Brussels

Euronews reaches record-breaking audience in 2024, strengthening its position as Europe’s leading news provider

04/02/2025

Europe News

EU leaders avoid controversy as they discuss defence spending options

The Commission estimates that the EU needs to invest €500 billion in the sector over the coming decade so that it can continue to support Ukraine but also ensure it is in a position to defend itself following decades of under-investments.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Germany: CDU leader rules out co-operation with far-right

The centre-right CDU has been accused of breaking 'taboo' by putting forward a motion to the Bundestag for a stricter migration policy which was backed by the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD).

03/02/2025

Europe News

Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgian prime minister

More than seven months after the parliamentary elections in June 2024, political talks have resulted in the formation of a coalition government led by nationalist Bart De Wever.

03/02/2025

Europe News

From the frontline: Inside the battle for Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Euronews International Correspondent Valerie Gauriat reports from the field as Ukrainian forces fight on one of the most crucial frontline areas in Russia's ongoing war.

03/02/2025

Europe News

Hundreds of tourists flee Santorini after powerful earthquake

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after experts warned of a spike in seismic activity.

03/02/2025

World News

Disinformation is a major threat to democracy, warns Kurz' former rep

Gerald Fleischmann — the spokesperson for two former Austrian leaders — warns that democracy is at risk from online influencers covertly spreading disinformation.

03/02/2025

Europe News

French PM Bayrou faces no-confidence vote after budget plan push

The confidence vote will likely be held as early as Wednesday, with the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) stating it will put forward a motion to try and topple François Bayrou's recently appointed government.

03/02/2025

Scenes

Watch: The inclusive café baking brilliance in Armenia

Tigranuhi Akopyan, director at the Caritas Aregak Foundation, believes that employing staff with disabilities helps with social inclusion.

03/02/2025

Travel News

Norway invites ‘hygge testers’ to work in stunning locations for free

Embracing the spirit of uncluttered simplicity, a web company is inviting ten lucky testers to try out a ‘hygge desk’ in Norway.

03/02/2025

Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil and gas facilities

Russia said that its air defence units intercepted and destroyed 70 Ukrainian drones overnight over multiple regions including Volgograd and Astrakhan.

03/02/2025

Europe News

British ex-soldier jailed for Iran espionage and prison escape

Khalife, 23, gained global attention when he escaped from London's Wandsworth prison for three days while being held on espionage charges.

03/02/2025

Green News

The beautiful game? Football is responsible for as much CO2 as Austria

The most popular sport in the world is coming under scrutiny for rising emissions and lack of climate action.

03/02/2025

Experiences

Marathon tourism: How running became a way to see the world

A growing number of runners are turning their race calendars into travel itineraries at exotic locales.

03/02/2025

Climate

Why drinks like prosecco and Guinness are at risk from climate change

Heavy rains, droughts and storms exacerbated by climate change are putting making the production of traditional alcoholic drinks more difficult.

03/02/2025