Europe

Health news

Coca-Cola drinks recalled in 3 European countries

The company said the recalled drinks had a higher level of the chemical chlorate, but the risk to consumers is low.

28/01/2025

Business

Abramovich accused of dodging millions in tax through yacht scheme

The Russian billionaire denied knowledge of the arrangement, saying he was not personally responsible or liable for the alleged tax evasion.

28/01/2025

Art

CCTV footage shows thieves stealing golden helmet from Dutch museum

Three thieves broke into the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and stole the ancient Cotofenesti helmet, a priceless Romanian cultural treasure, along with three golden wristbands.

28/01/2025

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Masked dancers chase away evil spirits in Bulgaria

The Surva festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, brings together 12,000 performers to drive out evil spirits, mark the end of winter and welcome spring.

28/01/2025

Tech News

Generative AI code contradicts copyright law, industry says

A group of experts appointed by the EU Commission is working on a draft code with a view to publication in April.

28/01/2025

Albania

Ship with 49 migrants on board arrives in Albania from Italy

An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications are set to be handled by processing centres in Albania.

28/01/2025

Space

Kubilius: Space is an EU top priority, but budget is still limited

In ten years, the global space economy could triple in size. Europe wants to remain at the forefront of this sector, but risks being left behind if words are not matched by action, said EU Commissioner for Space and Defence Andrius Kubilius.

28/01/2025

Business

Ikea looks to expand second-hand furniture offering after test success

The Swedish furniture maker is going head to head with competitors including eBay and Depop.

28/01/2025

Business

LVMH sells Stella McCartney minority stake as luxury sector struggles

LVMH has already sold the streetwear fashion brand Off-White recently, as well as its stake in Cruise Line Holdings amid dampened global demand for luxury goods and falling Chinese sales.

28/01/2025

Europe News

Denmark to spend €2bn on Arctic security as Trump threatens Greenland

Copenhagen is boosting its military spending and holding talks with European allies as Trump ramps up his expansionist rhetoric.

28/01/2025

Europe News

Industry calls on EU competition chief to wrap up investigations

EU probes into Apple, Alphabet and Meta — which were opened last March — remain unclosed.

28/01/2025

Serbia

Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević resigns after months of protests

Vučević resigned just one day after President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans for urgent government reconstruction.

28/01/2025

Europe News

One of Europe's most wanted fugitives 'is hiding out' in Sierra Leone

The Netherlands and Sierra Leone are investigating reports that the Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is living in the West African nation.

28/01/2025

Economy

ECB set to cut rates this week: Could Trump tariffs cloud outlook?

The ECB is expected to cut rates by 25bps to 2.75% on Thursday as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak. Analysts see further cuts in 2025, but US trade tariffs could add uncertainty.

28/01/2025

Economy

Irish state cuts AIB stake in further move towards privatisation

Ireland could entirely offload its stake in the lender this year after nationalising the bank more than a decade ago.

28/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Data security: Which EU countries protect themselves the most?

Most online users don't read privacy statements and prefer to focus on managing their own data security on the internet.

28/01/2025

Culture news

French film academy quits Elon Musk’s X

The group behind France's equivalent to the Oscars has announced its decision to quit X: "The X platform, particularly due to the actions and stances of its leader, no longer aligns with our values."

28/01/2025

Nature

Egyptian god or alien species? Italy battling 10,000 predatory birds

Once venerated in ancient Egypt, the sacred ibis has spread from its native Africa to new European habitats.

28/01/2025

Albania

Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee program

US President Donald Trump has suspended a policy that would have allowed Afghan refugees who fulfill certain criteria to resettle in the US.

28/01/2025

Tech News

EU lacks guidance on AI prohibitions, as rules start to apply

The AI Act's rules on banned AI systems including facial recognition systems start to apply 2 February.

28/01/2025

Culture news

How Poland’s historic coal mine region is turning towards jewellery

Upper Silesia, a region in southern Poland with long historic ties to the coal industry, is marked by the blood, sweat, and tears of miners. Now, designers are taking this “black gold” and transforming it into pieces of jewellery infused with the local ethos.

28/01/2025

Radio Schuman

Pascal Lamy warns EU to be tough with Trump

Pascal Lamy, the former chief of staff to European Commission President Jacques Delors and former two-term head of the World Trade Organization, told Euronews how the EU should deal with Donald Trump if the American president follows up on threats to impose tariffs.

28/01/2025

Tech News

Europe’s 5G coverage lagging amid declining investment: report

The European Commission warned last year that its aim to connect all EU households to 5G by 2030 are off target.

28/01/2025

Healthcare

Glasgow hopes new safe injection site will curb drug overdose deaths

More countries in Europe have opened sites where people can use illegal drugs. But not everyone is in favour of the practice.

28/01/2025

Europe News

Storm Herminia batters countries across Europe

Weather warnings were in parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland as Storm Herminia brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful waves.

28/01/2025

Europe News

Germany's Aschaffenburg stabbing ignites fierce migration debate

The attack in Aschaffenburg is the latest in a series of violent incidents in Germany, intensifying fears surrounding migration and increasing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

28/01/2025