Europe

Economy

Spain's economy grows at slightly slower pace at the start of the year

The nation is still outperforming many European peers, with consumption set to remain robust as the year continues.

29/04/2025

Business

Novartis posts better-than-expected sales driven by medicine demand

The Swiss pharma company also raised its full-year guidance, with sales expected to grow by high-single digits and core operating income set to grow by low double-digits.

29/04/2025

Business

HSBC plans multibillion share buyback as profits drop in first quarter

HSBC has announced a multibillion-dollar share buyback plan despite a decline in profits and revenue. The bank stated that economic uncertainties are weighing on business growth, expecting a low single-digit percentage direct impact on group revenue.

29/04/2025

EuroVerify

Is the US blocking German plans to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine?

As German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz hints at a change in policy on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, unfounded claims are circulating that the Trump administration could block the move.

29/04/2025

Europe News

Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party

Europe's most powerful political party, the European People’s Party (EPP), is holding its two-day Congress in Valencia. Members are expected to re-elect the party chair, Manfred Weber. But what explains his longevity in the EPP?

29/04/2025

Travel News

Some journeys in France are almost twice as fast by train as by plane

In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours.

29/04/2025

World News

First victims of Iberian blackout confirmed as fallout rumbles on

A sweeping power outage left millions of people across Spain, Portugal and parts of France without power on Monday. Authorities are still unclear about what caused the incident. Follow for live updates.

29/04/2025

Europe News

Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know

Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.

29/04/2025

Tech News

What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal?

Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Bulgaria could play key role in European defence, says Antonio Costa

Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Over €100 billion: The cost of work-related stress in the EU

A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive disorders attributed to five psychosocial risks.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Germany will step up to new European security demands, Steinmeier says

Former West Germany sought protection as its 15th member on 6 May 1955 as concern grew about the Soviet army massed east of the Iron Curtain.

28/04/2025

Europe News

European Commission questions legality of US seabed mining plans

The EU executive “deeply regrets” President Trump’s decision to promote deep-sea mining in international waters, joining a chorus of voices questioning the legality of Washington’s latest bid to secure supplies of lithium, rare earth metals and other critical raw materials.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Iberian blackout: How Euronews was there for you in the dark

Throughout the afternoon, Euronews teams fought to piece together the developing situation.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Millions risk night in the dark as Spain, Portugal work on power grid

Spain's national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU officials.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Brazil official optimistic for EU-Mercosur deal amid US tariff war

Brazilian trade official Jorge Vian considered the current international trade climate favourable for concluding the EU Mercosur deal.

28/04/2025

Economy

Spain and Portugal power outage costs 'likely to be tens of millions'

Euronews asks the experts and speaks to businesses about how Spain and Portugal's economies could be impacted by the power cut that hit large parts of both countries on Monday.

28/04/2025

Economy

Spain tops workplace productivity in Europe while unemployment rises

Although Spain’s unemployment rate rose to its highest level in a year in the first quarter of the year, workplace productivity and economic growth remains robust.

28/04/2025

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Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis

Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his funeral in the Vatican.

28/04/2025

Tech News

EU needs 'reality check' on flawed microchip strategy: report

The European Court of Auditors tells the European Commission to take stock and rethink Chips Act.

28/04/2025

Earth News

Dutch court protects city’s fossil fuel ad ban in ‘milestone’ ruling

The general health interests of citizens are worth more than the commercial interests of advertisers, the court said.

28/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Ilegal crossings: What's become the most difficult route to the EU?

Illegal migrant crossings fell by almost a third in the first quarter of 2025, reports Frontex. Here's why the number of attempts might be decreasing.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Euronews on the ground: Confusion hits as 'everything stopped working'

In Portugal, official sources told domestic media that the outage, which hit around late morning local time, was nationwide, while similar reports emerged from Spain.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen and Trump will meet when EU-US trade deal is ready

The European Commission hopes to schedule a meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump once trade talks yield results.

28/04/2025

Climate

Iceberg tracks off UK coast could shed light on Antarctica’s future

Uncovering the collapse of the British and Irish ice sheet could help predict what's in store for Antarctica.

28/04/2025

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Russian MoD releases footage of Pacific fleet drills

Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released footage of the nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk carrying out missile launches during a planned exercise in the Pacific Ocean.

28/04/2025