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At least one dead after Russia launches strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv

Dozens of people were injured after Russian drones targeted residential areas in the cities overnight.

20/06/2025

Europe News

European Investment Bank triples its financial commitment to defence

With a new financial ceiling of €100 billion for 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to invest in defence, energy networks and technology.

20/06/2025

Europe News

EU shuts out Chinese medical suppliers from European market

The European Union has confirmed a ban on Chinese companies from participating in EU government tenders for medical devices exceeding €5 million – another piece in an ongoing tit-for-tat trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.

20/06/2025

Travel News

Spanish court keeps order to block 66,000 Airbnb listings

The government is clamping down on Airbnb properties to tackle its housing crisis, which the company claims is misguided.

20/06/2025

Travel News

Pan Am plane lands in Lisbon on luxury flight for aviation nostalgics

Passengers took a dream journey through the historic destinations of the American airline, which went bankrupt in 1991.

20/06/2025

Climate

Climate change makes England’s 32C June heat 100 times more likely

Adaptation is still lagging behind the growing threat of extreme heat in the UK, the researchers warn.

20/06/2025

My Wildest Prediction

My Wildest Prediction: Second season wrap-up

The second season of My Wildest Prediction, hosted by innovation expert Tom Goodwin, has come to an end. Here, we share with you some our our key takeaways.

20/06/2025

Economy

Energy in Europe is also at stake as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates further, there is a mounting fear that natural gas fields are going to be targeted — as well as oil shipping routes. Europe’s liquefied natural gas supply would be seriously impacted, along with its economies.

20/06/2025

World News

EU-Iran talks: Door open to dialogue but no concrete breakthroughs yet

International efforts to find a diplomatic solution intensified on Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its second week of open hostilities, but there were no breakthroughs on the horizon.

20/06/2025

Business

German and French industry united on US aircraft sector tariffs

The German aerospace industry has told Euronews it is aligning with its French counterpart in supporting EU retaliatory measures that target US finished aircraft rather than spare parts, citing the interdependence of transatlantic production lines.

20/06/2025

EuroVerify

No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks

Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme.

20/06/2025

Sport

Judo: Kim strikes gold for Korea, Tasoev defends heavyweight crown on Day 7 in Budapest

Hayun Kim claims Korea’s first gold in +78kg with a golden score win. In +100kg, Tasoev defeats Tushishvili to secure his second World title. Budapest ends the individual competition with heavy drama and heavier champions.

20/06/2025

Economy

Remote work in Europe: Which countries lead the way and why?

The prevalence of home working varies significantly across Europe, linked to cultural and economic factors.

20/06/2025

Culture news

World Refugee Day: Why the Dance4refugees campaign matters

International dance icon Jeny Bonsenge, also known as Jeny BSG, launched a dance challenge earlier this month as a call to action in support of refugees. In the run-up to World Refugee Day, she spoke to Euronews about her motivation to work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

20/06/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after strikes on Kyiv

The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others.

19/06/2025

Europe News

Spain rejects NATO's 5% of GDP spending proposal as 'unreasonable'

Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure.

19/06/2025

Economy

IMF chief: European lifestyle is at risk if productivity isn’t boosted

Progress on the single market needs to be a priority for the European Union, Kristalina Georgieva told Euronews.

19/06/2025

Switzerland

Iran's UN ambassador: Europe partly to blame for Iran-Israel conflict

In an interview with Euronews, Ali Bahreini said the diplomacy does still have a chance if Israel stops its strikes but also warned that Iran would target the United States if it chooses to come into the conflict.

19/06/2025

Europe News

Council of Europe alarmed by free speech curbs in Germany

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators.

19/06/2025

Europe News

Bill Gates in Brussels next week for vaccine push with the EU

The head of the Gates Foundation hosts a pledging conference on Wednesday, together with EU leaders, in order to collect 9 billion dollars for vaccines. Gates will also participate in a debate at the European Parliament.

19/06/2025

Europe News

MEPs back mandatory microchipping of all cats and dogs in the EU

MEPs have voted to make microchipping and registration mandatory for all cats and dogs in the EU to combat illegal trade and improve animal welfare standards.

19/06/2025

Tech News

Irish privacy watchdog seeks extra funding to handle expanded role

The Irish data protection authority has already involved in questions related to the lawfulness of AI apps such as Meta AI and X’s Grok.

19/06/2025

Europe News

Missile strikes near EU embassy in Tel Aviv

All personnel of the EU delegation are said to be "safe and sound" after a missile struck near a district where several embassies are located.

19/06/2025

Finland

Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat

Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so.

19/06/2025

Europe News

Apple and Meta to escape sanctions for failing to meet digital rules

The European Commission will opt not to impose immediate financial penalties on Apple and Meta—even if they fail to comply with the legislation by next week's deadline.

19/06/2025

Europe News

EU to influence Iran nuclear talks from sidelines in Geneva

Despite likely being absent from formal negotiations in Geneva on Friday, the European Union is open to dialogue in a bid to influence the next round of nuclear talks between French, German, and British foreign affairs ministers and their Iranian counterpart.

19/06/2025