No Comment Thousands filled Amsterdam’s streets and canals to celebrate the king’s birthday Orange crowds fill the streets of Amsterdam as part of the Dutch monarch Willem-Alexander's birthday celebrations. 28/04/2026
Europe News German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times. 28/04/2026
Europe News Ukraine it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world. 28/04/2026
Economy Finland launches Europe's first full lithium mine-to-refinery product Europe’s first complete lithium mine begins operating in Syväjärvi in western Finland. The strategic resource is critical for manufacturing modern electronics. 28/04/2026
Travel News Spain’s outdoor terraces might close during heatwaves under new rules As the country battles extreme heatwaves, hospitality unions have pushed for increased protections for workers. 28/04/2026
Health news What influences our dreams? A new study has 2 possible answers Do you think your dreams are random? Researchers have analysed over 3,700 reports of dreams and now have a better idea of what influences the content of our dreams. 28/04/2026
Europe News China hawks are gaining ground in the Commission The European Commission's services are sizing up tools to counter Chinese rivals, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument. But despite mounting pressure from Beijing, the issue is still in its early stages — and EU member states remain divided. 28/04/2026
Europe News Brussels calls on EU countries to get tough on net-zero shipping goals The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal. 28/04/2026
Europe News Santorini introduces restrictions as volcanic activity is monitored New restrictions, including the closure of a hiking trail, could remain in place until 2027 as scientists are concerned over volcanic and seismic hazards. 28/04/2026
Business How the Iran war boosted profits at BP and Barclays Barclays' profits rose, but loan losses weighed on its first-quarter results. At the same time, oil giant BP’s earnings jumped, largely driven by an exceptional oil trading boom linked to the Iran war. 28/04/2026
Travel News Jet fuel crisis: Which European flights are cancelled or suspended? Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season. 28/04/2026
Moments Ranked: Europe’s once-in-a-lifetime experiences worth travelling for Tripadvisor releases an annual ranking of tours and experiences that impressed the site’s users. 28/04/2026
Europe News Ukraine-Israel row deepens over Russian sales of stolen grain In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine. 28/04/2026
Europe News Belarus frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut in prisoner swap Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated. 28/04/2026
Turkey Dozens of arrests made in Turkey ahead of 1 May celebrations The day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, usually sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year. 28/04/2026
Europe News EU 'ready' to sanction Israel over Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian vessel reportedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to sanction those involved. 28/04/2026
Europe News EU Parliament pushes for a consent-based definition of rape A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a common definition of rape across the EU, stating that any sexual act without consent should be considered rape. 28/04/2026
Markets Euronews explains: What are eurobonds and why is it dividing the EU? What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU. 28/04/2026
Business Biggest merger ever? Deutsche Telekom eyes tie-up with T-Mobile US Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history. 28/04/2026
Travel News What you need to know about Paris’ new airport express train The CDG Express will connect Charles de Gaulle Airport with Gare de l’Est in just 20 minutes. 28/04/2026
No Comment Miners’ hunger strike in Turkey enters second week A hunger strike by workers protesting months of unpaid wages and alleged rights violations entered its second week on April 27 in Ankara, Turkey. 28/04/2026
Culture news Classical and jazz music are becoming less complicated, study finds New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in structure over time. 28/04/2026
Europe News Gunman arrested in manhunt after multiple shootings in central Athens Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. He had a loaded revolver on him at the time of his arrest, according to media reports. 28/04/2026
Europe News One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious? Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness. 28/04/2026
Europe Today Which European countries have the most teenage entrepreneurs? Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates. 28/04/2026
Europe News Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela calls early snap election for May The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate. 28/04/2026