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Belgian Foreign Minister: EU credibility on the line over Gaza

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxine Prévot has told Euronews that the EU's foreign policy is "collapsing" due to member states' inability to sanction Israel.

04/09/2025

Europe News

ECB: Digital euro will be profit-making for payment service providers

The EU Commission estimates it would cost between €2.8 and €5.4 billion to roll out the digital euro across the whole Euro area.

04/09/2025

Germany

Germany leads joint military drills in the Baltic amid Russia fears

Some 8,000 German soldiers and armed forces from 13 other NATO countries are taking part in the multi-week "Quadriga 2025" exercises.

04/09/2025

World News

Ukraine's security: 26 countries agree to deploy post-war troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the number of countries willing to participate and the contributions on the table a "victory".

04/09/2025

Europe News

Bulgaria U-turns on claim Moscow jammed GPS of von der Leyen's plane

Bulgaria's Prime Minister says there is "no evidence" of "prolonged interference or jamming" of the GPS signal around Plovdiv airport at the time of von der Leyen's landing, but experts remain divided, with some still supporting Russian spoofing allegations.

04/09/2025

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Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine

European governments find themselves caught between limited options as leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to debate postwar security guarantees for Ukraine amid an ongoing and intensifying conflict.

04/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries are on course to hit NATO's 5% spending target?

Eastern and central European countries are ramping up investments faster, but the EDA warns that without more EU collaboration, more money alone won't be enough.

04/09/2025

Tech News

What is exascale computing? The fastest supercomputer coming to Europe

What the exascale computer can achieve is as impressive as its name. It will be key to drug discovery, climate forecasting and quantum.

04/09/2025

Culture news

Famed Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Giorgio Armani, one of the most recognisable names in fashion, has died aged 91. He was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance and had been suffering from ill health.

04/09/2025

Climate

UN urges nations to submit overdue climate plans ahead of COP30

Most parties, including the EU, missed the February deadline to submit new climate plans, and pressure is mounting as the UN climate summit approaches.

04/09/2025

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Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash

Investigations continued on Thursday morning at the site of Lisbon’s funicular crash, where officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 16 and dozens injured.

04/09/2025

United Kingdom

At least 15 hospitalised after double-decker bus crashes in London

Footage showed the bus stopped with a smashed windscreen and emergency vehicles including police cars, ambulances and a fire engine in attendance.

04/09/2025

Germany

Several people injured after car drives into crowd in Berlin

It is not immediately clear why the car drove into the group but emergency services said they believed it was an accident.

04/09/2025

United Kingdom

Man accused of driving into Liverpool football fans pleads not guilty

Paul Doyle, 53, faces 31 charges after dozens of people were injured in the city centre on 26 May.

04/09/2025

Italy

Two armed Turkish men arrested in Viterbo ahead of popular festival

Italian media reported that the two men were suspected of preparing an attack during Wednesday's celebration, which was attended by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

04/09/2025

Business

Porsche is leaving Frankfurt’s DAX index amid US tariff turmoil

The German luxury carmaker is set to leave the group of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, along with healthcare company Sartorius. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume is aiming for a speedy return to the leading index.

04/09/2025

World News

Coalition for Ukraine set to provide air patrols and naval demining

Military chiefs from countries involved in the 'Coalition of the Willing' have completed the technical work on the security guarantees they will provide to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.

04/09/2025

EuroVerify

Do immigrants receive more than firefighters in Portugal?

Social media posts allege that immigrants receive more in benefits than firefighters do in wages, following a summer of unprecedented wildfires in Portugal.

04/09/2025

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Filmmakers of 'Voice of Hind Rajab' condemn 'dehumanisation' in Gaza

At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza, earning a standing ovation as they entered.

04/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU is culture valued the most?

The latest Eurobarometer survey on Europeans' attitudes towards culture, shows that nearly 8 in 10 citizens consider culture personally important.

04/09/2025

Culture news

Radiohead officially return after seven years with 2025 UK and EU tour

After teasing the return via flyers this week, the celebrated band are hitting the road after a seven year absence. Their upcoming November and December gigs are already the must-have tickets of the year.

04/09/2025

Economy

The French government is in danger, and so is the French economy

Economic risks are emerging in France while political instability looms, as the third government is in danger of falling in little over a year. Further attempts to tackle the country’s enormous debt could be choked until after the next presidential election in 2027.

04/09/2025

Climate

Deadly wildfires in Spain and Portugal fuelled by climate change

Researchers warn that simultaneous fires across Europe are overwhelming firefighting resources.

04/09/2025

Europe News

EU Parliament seeks recovery from Patriots of EU funds misused by ID

The group that includes France’s Rassemblement National, Italy’s The League, and Hungary’s Fidesz could be obliged to repay over €4 million.

04/09/2025

wellbeing

Loneliness linked to worse health and higher medical costs, study says

Four in 10 Britons said they were lonely at least sometimes in a new survey tracking the health costs associated with loneliness.

04/09/2025

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At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails

At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed in the city’s worst recent accident.

03/09/2025