Europe

The Europe Conversation

North Macedonia opts to align with US as 'strategic partner' - Foreign minister

North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation.

10/04/2025

Turkey

Erdoğan meets pro-Kurdish MPs as they seek to end PKK insurgency

The recent PKK ceasefire came against the backdrop of fundamental changes in the region, including the reconfiguration of power in Syria, the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: President Putin won't be tried for war crimes in absentia

The special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be hosted in the Hague, the Netherlands.

10/04/2025

Tech News

Enforcing existing digital rules to help reduce strain on networks

The European Commission will publish a Digital Networks Act later this year to address connectivity issues.

10/04/2025

Earth News

Study reveals widespread climate disinformation in French TV and radio

A new study discovered dozens of climate lies being shared in French media, from renewable energy to EVs.

10/04/2025

Europe News

EU agrees to restore soils to health, but no binding targets

The state of Europe’s soil is often overlooked in the battle against climate change and ecosystem destruction, and in efforts to limit flooding and ensure food security. The EU has agreed to restore its heavily degraded land by 2050, but environmentalists are worried by the lack of binding targets.

10/04/2025

Travel News

Eurostar competition could slash fares from London to Europe

A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.

10/04/2025

Economy

Germany’s economy expected to stagnate as Trump's tariffs hit

US tariffs, especially on metals such as steel and aluminium, could particularly impact Germany's economic growth this year.

10/04/2025

Moments

How to embark on a dog-friendly rail adventure around Europe

Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Ukraine urges faster EU accession at Brussels business summit

An EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels aims to deepen economic ties and speed up both Kyiv's recovery and EU integration. But Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal urged for faster membership to the bloc, calling it an 'investment in Europe's strength.'

10/04/2025

Culture news

MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV from collapse

MPs warn that the UK’s film and TV industry is in crisis, with independent production collapsing under the weight of streaming giants - and call for urgent government action to protect British stories, jobs, and talent.

10/04/2025

Business

Prada Group buys Versace fashion house from US owner in €1.25bn deal

Prada Group announced the purchase of Versace fashion house on Thursday from US luxury group Capri Holding in a cash deal valued at €1.25 billion euros ($1.4bn.)

10/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU regions have the lowest and highest hospital concentration?

Germans have the shortest drives to get to the nearest hospitals but which EU residents face the longest journeys to access healthcare?

10/04/2025

Europe News

Eurosceptic Patriots call for Parliamentary inquiry into corruption

The committee would address allegations of corruption, money-laundering and abuse of power.

10/04/2025

No Comment

Ice cream break for King Charles and Queen Camilla during Rome visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made an unexpected stop for Italian ice cream in Rome on Wednesday, greeting crowds gathered near the historic Gelateria Giolitti.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Why is France's Saint Pierre and Miquelon making global headlines?

From Donald Trump handing the remote islands off Canada's coast the steepest tariffs in the world, to a French politician calling for foreign prisoners to be sent there, this French overseas territory has been topping international headlines.

10/04/2025

Turkey

Could Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi's teenage killers face adult sentences?

The Minguzzi family is waging a legal struggle for their son's alleged killers, both of whom are under 18, to be given full sentences — but the law prevents the court from treating them as adults.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Video showing alleged rape of 16-year-old sparks backlash in Portugal

Citing the case, one Portuguese MEP has urged the European Commission to take action to prevent the online spread of harmful content.

10/04/2025

Europe News

EU pauses counter-tariffs against US to 'give negotiations a chance'

The counter-tariffs agreed by EU countries were set to target almost €21 billion in American products, such as soybeans, copper and motorbikes.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Concerns over US NATO engagement as 'Coalition of the Willing' meets

As US President Donald Trump's pauses his recent barrage of tariffs on global trading partners, NATO allies are alerted to signals pointing to diminished US engagement in defending the alliance.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Editor of German far-right outlet receives suspended sentence

The editor-in-chief of the AfD-affiliated media Deutschland Kurier was sentenced to seven months' probation for spreading a fake meme featuring German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on social networks.

10/04/2025

Russia

Ksenia Karelina freed in latest US-Russia prisoner swap

A US-Russian dual national jailed in Russia for treason was freed in a prisoner exchange and is now on her way back to the US, Marco Rubio announced.

10/04/2025

Markets

A dead cat bounce? Six market terms to know in an era of trade wars

As Trump's global tariff war takes a new turn after the announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs, here are some of the most important market terms investors should know.

10/04/2025

Europe News

'Coalition of the Willing' plans 'well developed' but US support key

European countries are wary of deploying troops on Ukraine as part of a reassurance force without a US backstop.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen greets Trump's tariff pause, offers 'zero-for-zero' deal

The European Commission will examine Donald Trump's decision to temporarily pause his sweeping tariffs before taking further steps.

10/04/2025

Markets

European markets eye historic rally following Trump’s tariff pause

European markets soared after Trump paused tariffs for nations that didn’t retaliate. Investors welcomed the easing trade stance, with major indices across the continent posting their strongest performance in years.

10/04/2025