Europe

Romania

Romanian farmers give up on growing potatoes as costs surge

Seed costs have doubled in recent years while agricultural labour has become more expensive and harder to find.

23/01/2025

Switzerland

NATO's Rutte urges more Ukraine support and backs Trump's budget push

NATO chief Mark Rutte supported Trump's push for higher defence budgets and warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine would damage NATO's credibility and increase costs.

23/01/2025

Tech News

ChatGPT down: OpenAI working to fix major global outage

The artificial intelligence (AI) company has acknowledged there is a major outage and is working to resolve the issue after a huge spike in reported disruptions.

23/01/2025

Tech News

Trump rollback jeopardises EU-US data transfers: privacy activist says

First-day executive orders signed by the new US president could make it impossible for thousands of EU businesses and public bodies to use US cloud providers such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon without breaching EU privacy.

23/01/2025

Tech News

Meta's new pay-or-consent policy still breaches EU law, consumer advocates claim

The social media giant may have softened its rules allowing subscribers to Facebook and Instagram to get no ads, but users still aren’t getting a fair choice, BEUC argues.

23/01/2025

Design

Maison&Objet spotlights wallpaper’s comeback in modern design

At Maison&Objet in Paris, wallpaper is making a strong comeback, with innovative designs and sustainable, customisable options taking centre stage.

23/01/2025

Europe News

France issues new war crimes arrest warrant for Syria's al-Assad

A court in Paris has accused the overthrown Syrian ruler of complicity in war crimes in relation to a deadly attack on civilians in 2017.

23/01/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

Does Europe need lithium mining projects? | Podcast

Does Europe need lithium mining projects? Is there such a thing as responsible mining? This episode of Euronews Tech Talks delves into this heated debate with insights from experts.

23/01/2025

Europe News

Bomb threats disrupt schools across Hungary, authorities investigate

Law enforcement is investigating the threats, believed to have come from the same source, and have taken precautionary measures.

23/01/2025

Europe News

EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America

The European Commission has proposed financial support for farmers negatively impacted by the EU-Mercosur trade agreement – but the safety net would only be triggered in the ‘worst-case scenario’ and the EU executive says it won’t be needed.

23/01/2025

Tech News

UK launches competition suit into Google. Who else has done the same?

Euronews Next looks at the different antitrust cases against Google.

23/01/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy’s top aide: If it were up to Ukraine, war would end tomorrow

No one wants to end the war in Ukraine more than Ukrainians do, but it needs to result in just peace, the head of Ukraine’s presidential administration told Euronews in Davos after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the delegates calling on Europe to wake up.

23/01/2025

Business

Business funding: Where is venture capital flowing in Europe?

Venture investments in Europe lagged last year, although economic bright spots and a rise in exits provide hope for 2025.

23/01/2025

Radio Schuman

Trump migration crackdown could be 'new burden' for Europe - ICMPD

Michael Spindelegger, the director of the intergovernmental organization International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) told Euronews how Trump’s crackdown on immigration, including at the southern border of Mexico, could have consequences for Europe.

23/01/2025

EuroVerify

German TikTokers more susceptible to Russian fake news, says report

TikTok users and young people in Germany are significantly less suspicious and have a more favourable view of Moscow and Beijing, according to the study, which flags it as a concern ahead of Germany's upcoming elections.

23/01/2025

Europe News

At the Poland-Belarus border, security and migration merge into one

Poland has reframed the debate on migration through the lenses of national security, forcing the EU to change its tune.

23/01/2025

Travel News

Will AI replace travel agents? How bots are transforming the industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming one of the most significant trends shaping the travel and tourism industry, redefining how travellers plan, book, and experience journeys.

23/01/2025

Green News

Solar energy is outshining coal: Where in Europe is making the most?

The EU's electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, but further progress cannot be taken for granted, experts say.

23/01/2025

Europe News

Ukrainian soldiers call for more weapons as Russia gears up for attack

Ukrainian troops on the frontlines in the Donetsk region have called for more weapons to help fend off Russian advances in the region.

23/01/2025

EuroVerify

Did Musk do a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into neo-fascists' hands?

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters.

22/01/2025

Europe News

EU climate chief pledges more assertive climate diplomacy

Brussels must up its game on climate diplomacy, climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews, after US president Donald Trump once again pulled out of the global effort to arrest climate breakdown.

22/01/2025

Lifestyle

Is he Italian? Milan Fashion Week attendees share their style clues

Tailored suits, leather shoes, turtlenecks... At Milan Fashion Week, attendees had a debate: Can you really spot an Italian man’s style from a mile away?

22/01/2025

Europe News

Macron and Scholz call for a united Europe amid Trump's tariff threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke in Paris of the challenge posed by US President Donald Trump.

22/01/2025

Green News

Humpback whales in the English Channel: What’s behind the sightings?

Scientists have a few theories to explain the re-appearance of the majestic creatures.

22/01/2025

Climate

What is La Niña and how could it change Europe’s weather?

La Niña is the counterpart to El Niño which caused drought and deadly heat in 2024.

22/01/2025

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Second day of extreme pollution in Sarajevo

A thick fog of pollution envelops Sarajevo for the second day. Experts are warning of the health risks associated with poor air quality.

22/01/2025