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EU hails progress on China's rare earth curbs but demands fairer trade

After a one-day summit in Beijing, the European Union insisted on the need to immediately rebalance trade relations with China.

24/07/2025

Europe News

EU Commission's defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states

EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism.

24/07/2025

Culture news

Irish rap band Kneecap banned from Hungary's Sziget festival

Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country and from taking part in the annual Sziget music festival, over accusations of anti-Semitic hate speech and public praise of Hamas and Hezbollah.

24/07/2025

Europe in Motion

Are immigrants earning less than native workers?

Despite almost 40% of non-EU citizens being overqualified for their jobs, they earn nearly 18% less than natives.

24/07/2025

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WATCH: Ukrainians protest for second day over anti-corruption law

Thousands of Ukrainians rallied for a second day in Kyiv and Lviv, protesting a controversial new law they say threatens the independence of key anti-corruption bodies.

24/07/2025

Economy

European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

The European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest unchanged, in line with analyst estimates.

24/07/2025

Tech News

Google hit with Digital Markets Act complaint over user choice

The DMA, which became applicable in 2023, aims to regulate the gatekeeper power of the largest digital companies.

24/07/2025

Earth News

Greece hit by extreme heat stress and 'critical' wildfire risk

The meteorological service announced that Thursday and Friday are the most difficult days due to the heat stress from persistent high temperatures.

24/07/2025

Cyprus

Cyprus battles largest wildfires in more than 50 years

At least 120 square kilometres of land were scorched in one of the largest wildfires in Cyprus' history. The remains of two people were discovered in a charred vehicle on a main road between hilltop villages affected by the blaze.

24/07/2025

Health news

Black women face systemic neglect in maternity care, new report warns

A major study adds to mounting evidence that Black and mixed-ethnicity women are consistently failed by the UK’s maternity system.

24/07/2025

Economy

EU member states adopt retaliatory hit list in response to US tariffs

The member states adopted on Thursday morning the list of countermeasures targeting €93 billions' worth of US products in response to US tariffs, but the Commission is yet to follow suit. It will only come into effect on August 7 if the two parties fail to reach an agreement.

24/07/2025

Healthcare

What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death

Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements.

24/07/2025

Economy

Will the ECB cut the key rates again? US tariff impact is crucial

The European Central Bank will likely hold off on making another interest rate cut on Thursday, choosing to wait until it can measure the size of any economic blow from higher US tariffs.

24/07/2025

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Klaipėda’s elderly residents discover bodyboarding on the Baltic coast

In Klaipėda, Lithuania, older and disabled residents are taking part in bodyboarding sessions in the Baltic Sea, as part of a new summer initiative to promote physical activity.

24/07/2025

Travel News

Shoulder season travel surges as Europeans seek quieter holidays

Most European travellers are likely to spend between €1,500 and €2,000 per person per trip between June and November 2025, which is an increase of 3 per cent from last summer.

24/07/2025

Russia

Passenger plane crashes in Russia killing all 49 people on board

According to preliminary data, 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members were on board.

24/07/2025

Health news

Many at-home health tests are unclear and unreliable, UK report finds

With so many self-tests available, it can be difficult for consumers to identify which ones are high quality and which are dodgy.

24/07/2025

Earth News

Greece unveils national plan to tackle worsening water scarcity

The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity

24/07/2025

Turkey

Ukraine proposes summit between Putin and Zelenskyy

During the third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators discussed draft proposals for a ceasefire and potential peace. Talks also addressed a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

24/07/2025

Culture news

Shipwreck of 18th century warship uncovered on remote Scottish island

With the help of archaeologists, the wreck was identified as the Earl of Chatham, which served in Canada during the Seven Years’ War and later became a whaling ship.

24/07/2025

Europe News

WATCH: Will China and EU agree on anything at Beijing summit?

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Antonio Costa are meeting Chinese premier Xi Jinping in Beijing. Euronews' Europe Today assesses the challenges and chances of agreement with interviews, exclusive reporting and analysis.

24/07/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: Commission has change of heart on anti-discrimination law

The European Commission has revived its equal treatment directive after initially removing it from its 2025 plans. However, the proposal remains stalled in the Council, where there is still no unanimity.

24/07/2025

Europe News

Why Ukraine's new anti-corruption law spells trouble for its EU hopes

Ukraine's new law undermining the independence of two anti-corruption agencies spells trouble for its desire to join the European Union.

24/07/2025

Economy

Energy, water, and waste: How much do basic utilities cost in Europe?

Monthly basic utility costs vary hugely across Europe. The share of average net salaries spent on these essentials is also a key indicator. Euronews Business takes a closer look at both.

24/07/2025

Europe News

Barroso: EU shouldn’t be a ‘geopolitical teenager’ faced with China

China’s dominance should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe to ‘do its own homework’, the former European Commission President told Euronews’ Europe Today.

24/07/2025

Europe News

EU Commission accused of mining secrecy in scramble for raw materials

Green/EFA EU lawmakers say they cannot access impact assessments for ‘strategic’ mining projects approved under the Critical Raw Materials Act, accusing the European Commission of lacking transparency and accountability.

24/07/2025