Europe

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Wes Anderson exhibition in London, a technological takeover at the MUNCH Triennale in Oslo, and the highly-anticipated release of 'Wicked: For Good'. Here's what to look out for this week.

17/11/2025

Earth News

Cyprus schoolchildren lead the way in environmental protection

The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort

17/11/2025

Sport

Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes

The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo.

17/11/2025

Tech News

Age verification in Europe: Which countries require age checks?

Italy is the latest European country to pass sweeping age-verification laws that force users to prove they’re at least 18 before accessing adult websites.

17/11/2025

The Big Question

Wall Street trumps again: Why Europe still lacks financial firepower

“Member states would feel much more comfortable about ceding power to supranational European regulators if they thought they were pro-growth,” said former commissioner Lord Jonathan Hill.

17/11/2025

Health news

Europe’s kids and teens face growing mental health crisis, WHO warns

A rising share of children and teenagers have mental health conditions, but global health experts warn that professional support is lacking.

17/11/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine signs LNG deal with Greece as Athens adopts US energy agenda

The agreement stipulates that gas will be transported from December 2025 to March 2026 with the aim of providing energy to Kyiv in the midst of the coming harsh winter.

16/11/2025

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Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to claim the ATP Finals title, adding another chapter to the sport’s leading rivalry in 2025.

16/11/2025

Germany

Germany: Will pensions standoff bring Merz's government into question?

At the annual meeting of the Junge Union, the joint youth organisation of the CDU/CSU ruling coalition, the divide between delegates and Merz widened — especially when it came to pension reform policy.

16/11/2025

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Sheep herds move through German cities for winter pastures

Around 600 sheep moved through downtown Nuremberg on Sunday as part of an annual tradition marking their journey to winter pastures.

16/11/2025

United Kingdom

UK to limit aid for employable asylum seekers under latest reforms

Britain will unveil immigration reforms cutting financial support for asylum seekers fit to work, adopting Denmark's model of temporary asylum to address political pressure.

16/11/2025

Food and Drink

Fast food 3.0 - how quality and inclusivity are changing quick bites

Fast food used to be simple. A greasy burger, a side of fries, and a guilty conscience. It was quick, cheap, and nutritionally questionable. Nowadays, fast food is suffering an identity crisis — one that involves gourmet ingredients, sustainability promises, and menus that must cater for every diet.

16/11/2025

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Storm Claudia clean-up begins in UK villages Ewyas Harold and Monmouth after flooding

Villagers near the England-Wales border joined cleaning efforts after flooding caused by Storm Claudia, as farmers rescued livestock and communities rallied around those affected.

16/11/2025

Food and Drink

Foraging forever: Eating magic from Isle of Man forest floor

Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity.

16/11/2025

Food and Drink

Spanish gastronomic stars rewarded for excellence in New York

Joselito hams and Sierra Cantabria wines have been rewarded in New York at the inaugural Gastronomic Excellence created by the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce. Joselito, renowned for its vintage ham, has set its sights on becoming a staple in the huge US market.

16/11/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine aims to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine is working on restarting prisoner exchanges with Russia to bring home 1,200 captives, as reported by President Zelenskyy. Talks mediated by Turkey and UAE show progress.

16/11/2025

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Inside Rome’s private Colonna Palace: a glimpse into Italy’s noble heritage

Visitors are getting a rare glimpse inside Rome’s closely guarded Colonna Palace, a private home-museum long hidden from mass tourism.

16/11/2025

Portugal

Storm Claudia leaves three dead in Portugal and causes flooding in UK

Storm Claudia has caused three deaths in Portugal and severe flooding in the UK, with Monmouth in Wales submerged and England facing 42 flood warnings.

16/11/2025

Sport

Judo: Spectacular Middleweight Action in Zagreb

Day two of the Zagreb Grand Prix delivered thrilling middleweight battles. Gili Sharir, Giovanni Esposito, Shiho Tanaka, and Arnaud Aregba all struck gold, while Croatia’s Iva Oberan delighted the home crowd with a brilliant bronze finish.

16/11/2025

Design

Discover the Hansen House and Poland's open form architecture pioneers

Just an hour away from Warsaw, along the River Bug, stands a wooden house, hiding layers of history, complexity and architectural innovation. The creation and residence of renowned Polish architects Oskar and Sofia Hansen is both a showcase and a moving tribute to the "Open Form" style.

16/11/2025

Destinations

Visit these little-known European Christmas markets this year

Euronews Travel rounds up some relatively lesser-known European Christmas markets which are adding a touch of magic to the holidays.

16/11/2025

Europe News

Baby or ballot? Members of the EU Parliament won’t have to choose

A vast majority of MEPs approve proxy voting for pregnant legislators – but fathers are excluded to appease conservatives.

16/11/2025

Business

Which countries offer the best access to financial services in Europe?

Switzerland and the Nordic countries offer the best access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet people’s needs in Europe. The UK ranks highest among the top five economies.

16/11/2025

Hungary

Orbán and rival Péter Magyar hold early campaign ralies in Gyor

The series of rallies came a week after Orbán visited the White House, where he was granted a one-year exemption from US sanctions on importing oil and gas from Russia.

15/11/2025

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Aerial video shows Storm Claudia flooding Monmouth: Large parts of Welsh town submerged

Aerial footage shows the Welsh town of Monmouth underwater after Storm Claudia triggered severe flooding across parts of England and Wales.

15/11/2025

Ukraine

Operation ‘Midas’: What we know so far about Ukraine anti-graft probe

Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption investigation can turn into the biggest political scandal since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as Kyiv is rushing to reassure the people and Ukraine’s western partners that the fight against corruption remains its biggest commitment.

15/11/2025