Europe

Vatican

Openly gay men can now become priests, Vatican signals

New guidelines released by the Italian Bishops’ Conference on Friday brings the ordination of openly gay men to the Catholic priesthood closer.

11/01/2025

Europe News

At least nine wounded as Ukraine and Russia exchange fire overnight

Both countries exchanged drone attacks early on Saturday morning, injuring two in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine and at least seven in Russia's Tambov region.

11/01/2025

Europe News

Poland and Ukraine agree to exhume WW2 Volhynia massacre victims

The massacre of around 100,000 Polish civilians by a Ukrainian paramilitary force had long soured diplomatic relations between the otherwise close allies.

11/01/2025

Living

How did this European city get people to return their coffee cups?

More than 700,000 cups were returned here last year. Could deposit machines be coming to more of Europe’s streets?

11/01/2025

Eco-Innovation

Scientists create fungal battery that needs feeding - then eats itself

Yeast and white rot fungus could have a small but ingenious role to play in the energy transition.

11/01/2025

Health news

Why flu vaccination rates are down across Europe

Several countries expanded their influenza jab guidelines this year, but vaccination rates remain sub-optimal, health experts say.

11/01/2025

Germany

Germany tugs drifting oil tanker to safer waters

The oil tanker Eventin is believed to be part of Moscow’s efforts to evade sanctions - Greenpeace says it belongs to Russia's 'shadow fleet.'

11/01/2025

Destinations

From volcanic sands to giant waves: Europe’s beaches shine in winter

As part of the shift towards ‘coolcations’, beaches are becoming increasingly popular for winter trips.

11/01/2025

Business

Why are nuclear energy companies racing to make microreactors?

Nuclear energy has made significant progress in the last few years with many countries on the hunt for alternative sources of renewable energy to achieve their green goals.

11/01/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Poland's New Year's resolution

In this edition, we ask if Poland's Donald Tusk can steer Europe to safety as he takes on the rotating presidency of the EU's Council; and whether the extraordinary interventions of Elon Musk make him the king of free speech — or a threat to democracy.

11/01/2025

Europe News

US imposes sanctions on Serbia's Russian-owned petrol industry

Serbia's Vučić plans talks with Putin after US sanctions on NIS, demanding Gazprom's exit. The sanctions could impact Serbia's economy and its deal with Moscow.

10/01/2025

Europe News

Maduro 'lacks any democratic legitimacy', says EU

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the country's authorities "have not respected" the will of the Venezuelan people.

10/01/2025

Europe News

Slovaks take to the streets to protest against Fico's policies

The protests started back in December after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

10/01/2025

Tech News

Do Meta's announcements run counter to the European regulation on digital services?

Meta's new rules on content moderation in the United States will not apply in the EU.

10/01/2025

Culture news

UK government plan 30% price cap on resold tickets

The UK government has announced plans for legislation to cap the price of resale tickets to tackle touts.

10/01/2025

Markets

Euro-dollar parity: Could the euro slip below the greenback in 2025?

The euro, near its weakest level in two years, faces mounting risks from Trump’s tariff plans, diverging Fed-ECB policies, and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts warn parity with the dollar could return by early 2025.

10/01/2025

Netherlands

Nazi collaboration files spark painful Dutch reckoning with WWII past

Eight decades after the defeat of the Nazis, a debate in the Netherlands asks how much of the largest Dutch war archive should be made available online.

10/01/2025

Health news

Eating disorders may be linked to teens’ brain development

The new study followed young people for about a decade, tracking their brain development, eating habits, and genetics.

10/01/2025

Economy

UK inflation highest among G7 countries as energy costs raise prices

The UK has continued to have one of the highest inflation rates in the G7, mainly driven by rising energy prices and ongoing supply chain issues.

10/01/2025

Stays

Budget won’t stretch to a high-end hotel? Try hurkle-durkling at home

Hurkle-durkling is the practice of lounging in bed until late, hunkered down amongst warm covers.

10/01/2025

Culture news

How UK City of Culture will transform Bradford in 2025

As Bradford’s huge celebration of arts and community engagement begins, Euronews Culture talked to creative director Shanaz Gulzar about what it means for the city.

10/01/2025

Cinema

'Bucha' creators on documenting Ukraine's heroic civilians at war

Following a successful world tour with private screenings and a premiere at the Warsaw Film Festival last year, 'Bucha' is now set for wider distribution across Europe, with hopes of reaching a global audience.

10/01/2025

Nature

Nearly a quarter of freshwater animals now face extinction risk

Most species don’t have just one threat putting them at risk of extinction, but many threats acting together.

10/01/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen won't attend Trump's inauguration, seeks 'early contact'

There are "no plans" for Ursula von der Leyen to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump, the European Commission has confirmed.

10/01/2025

Europe News

Austria swears in Schallenberg as interim chancellor

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has been entrusted to lead the country in the interim as negotiations to form the country's new leading coalition continue.

10/01/2025

Culture news

New Mussolini mini series threatens to deepen Italy divisions

A new mini-series on Benito Mussolini now out in Italy is already attracting controversy after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she won't be making time to watch it.

10/01/2025