No Comment Kharkiv hit by drone and missile barrage in overnight Russian attack The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv faced a major overnight assault on 4 June, as Russian forces launched nine Shahed drones and two missiles, damaging homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. 04/06/2025
Economy European Commission gives fiscal verdicts for member states The economic update comes as the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness at a time of uncertainty, faced with Russian aggression and US protectionism. 04/06/2025
Europe in Motion Infant mortality in the EU: An unexpectedly bleak picture Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates. 04/06/2025
Business Volvo Cars sales plunge 12% in May as tariff challenges continue Rising tariff uncertainty and higher material prices, among other factors, has resulted in several European car companies to implement drastic cost-cutting measures. 04/06/2025
Travel News Mount Etna’s latest eruption sparks tourism concerns Mount Etna often remains safe to climb during eruptions with the aid of a qualified guide. 04/06/2025
Business Could defence demand fuel a German steel revival post-tariffs? US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom? 04/06/2025
Europe News EU to extend protection for Ukrainian refugees, plan post-war returns The new plan prepares EU countries for two scenarios: long-term residence for displaced Ukrainians and voluntary returns after the war. 04/06/2025
Europeans' Stories From lithium to rare earths: Europe’s strategy to power its future energy Europe is investing in local mining to reduce its reliance on imports and power its green and digital transformation. I went to the Czech Republic, to one of the EU’s 47 strategic projects, aimed at boosting raw materials to reduce import dependence. 04/06/2025
Earth News Inside Taranto’s 12-year wait for EU action on steel plant pollution The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe's largest steel plant. 04/06/2025
Europe News EU Commission unveils 13 targets for overseas raw materials projects The announced projects aim to enhance the European Union’s political independence in goods production. 04/06/2025
Economy Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and EU Commission give green light Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026. 04/06/2025
Belgium Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Mark Rutte NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount of ammunition NATO countries produce in a year, he said. 04/06/2025
Culture news Singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer The British pop star behind hit singles like 'Price Tag' and 'Domino' says she plans to undergo surgery for breast cancer this month. 04/06/2025
Germany Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after unexploded WWII bombs found The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered. 04/06/2025
Ukraine How Kyiv worked out the list of children it asked Russia to return now Kyiv handed over to Moscow a list of forcefully deported Ukrainian children, demanding that the Kremlin return them home. Who are the children on the list, and why did Ukraine include just some 300 names in it? 04/06/2025
France Pornhub suspends access in France in protest over age verification law Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures. 04/06/2025
Earth News Experts warn of growing glacier-related risks from climate change As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities. 04/06/2025
Healthcare Which European countries are struggling most to meet medical needs? Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare. 04/06/2025
My Wildest Prediction Neurotech will reshape how we live, predicts CEO Ana Maiques Brain conditions are a major challenge in today's society. Companies around the world are developing technologies to tackle this issue. Among them is Neuroelectrics, a Spanish company co-founded by Ana Maiques in 2011. 04/06/2025
Business Amazon outlines job initiatives in Europe's low-employment areas Amazon has outlined to Euronews how it is planning to boost job initiatives in Europe's low-employment areas as it also releases its latest impact report. 04/06/2025
Ukraine Russia’s war caused €85 billion in environmental damage, Ukraine says Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian authorities have registered over 8,000 cases of destruction to Ukraine's environment caused by Moscow’s war. The full toll of Russia’s environmental war crimes is likely much higher, Kyiv warns. 04/06/2025
Partner content More Than Taste: Reformulating for a Healthier Future Partner content presented by Suntory As awareness grows around the importance of balanced diets and healthier lifestyles, actors across society - from policymakers to businesses and consumers - are working together to support positive change. 04/06/2025
Health news The slimming shot: What price are you willing to pay for a dream body? How weight loss demand is draining Europe’s diabetes drug supply, as countries adopt varying speeds of approach to medicinal approval for dual purposes. 04/06/2025
Europe News EU-Ukraine trade reset: What comes after tariff-free access expires? With the expiration of the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme for Ukraine, a new chapter begins in the economic relationship between Kyiv and Brussels - one marked by uncertainty, renegotiation and potential setbacks for Ukraine's war-stricken economy. 04/06/2025
Design Falling in Love 'is possible only in Berlin' says Jean Paul Gaultier Only the biggest stage will do for 'Falling in Love', a musical with costumes curated by Jean Paul Gaultier and its current run in Berlin more than lives up to its billing. Jez Fielder finds corsets and cone bras abound with the French designer eager to make the show the most spectacular in Europe. 04/06/2025
Europe News Exclusive: Israel to join EU meeting despite cooling relations Israel will participate in a meeting with the EU’s southern neighbours in Brussels this month regardless of the bloc’s hardening stance over its actions in Gaza, according to several Israeli and EU officials. 04/06/2025