Business B&Q extends reach in Ireland with Homebase stores' purchases The three stores complement B&Q's existing network of eight stores in the Republic of Ireland, representing strategic additions to its estate. 26/12/2024
Business Eni launches supercomputer in bid to discover new oil and gas fields With an estimated cost of over €100m, the supercomputer - known as the HPC6 - will be able to handle a number of artificial intelligence functions, as well as highly sophisticated calculations, with the help of nearly 14,000 graphics processing units (GPUs). 26/12/2024
No Comment The royal family's Christmas celebrations King Charles III and several close members of the royal family attended Christmas services at Sandringham Church on Wednesday, a long-standing tradition. 26/12/2024
Health news 2024 in review: What were this year’s biggest medical breakthroughs? Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances and the key areas of health that were the most solicited among researchers. 26/12/2024
Markets Top 10 European stocks of 2024: Can they repeat their success in 2025? The European stock market this year delivered some remarkable stories of transformation, innovation and resilience. 26/12/2024
Europe News 2024: Top 10 defining moments in the European Parliament From crucial votes on nature and migration, to powerful speeches and hard debates: the year saw drama and upheaval in the Eurochamber 26/12/2024
EuroVerify Finland president did not post video supporting Nigerian separatists A post on social media wrongfully claims that Alexander Stubb supports the Biafra separatist movement in Nigeria. 26/12/2024
Moments 11 seriously swanky train station restaurants in Europe Swap your supermarket sandwich for something more luxurious at these brilliant trackside brasseries and bistros. 26/12/2024
Green News Why a small Scottish island is divided on the North Sea’s untapped oil What do Shetlanders feel about Rosebank, the UK's biggest untapped oil and gas field, being on their doorstep? 26/12/2024
Russia Krasnodar governor declares region-wide emergency to contain oil spill Authorities in Russia’s southern region of Krasnodar declared a region-wide emergency as oil continued to wash ashore, 10 days after two tankers collided in the Black Sea. 26/12/2024
Europe News European capitals celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of rabbis in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to light the first candle of Hanukkah. On the eve of the Jewish celebration, Kyiv inaugurated the largest menorah in Europe to mark the festival of lights. 26/12/2024
No Comment Athenians and tourists gather in Athens to release Christmas wishes on paper lanterns On Christmas Eve, hundreds of Greeks gathered outside Athens City Hall to release paper lanterns and make wishes. The annual event in Kotzia Square, overseen by Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, celebrated the city’s spirit. The Municipality of Athens organized the gathering. 25/12/2024
No Comment Santa's parade brings joy and sweets to Romania In Livezile, Romania, participants in Santa's parade share sweets and joy with children from neighbouring villages. 25/12/2024
Europe News Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms' The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith. 25/12/2024
Europe in Motion Who was Europe's top investor in space in 2023? Luxembourg remains Europe's top investor in space in a year when defence spending on space exceeded civil space budgets for the first time since the 1990s. 25/12/2024
Serbia Serbian students rally again over deadly train station awning collapse Serbian students protested outside the prosecutor's office in Belgrade, demanding justice for a train station awning collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15, blaming corruption and sloppy work. 25/12/2024
Europe News Meals served at Christmas charity event in Budapest reach thousands The Hungarian Krishna community delivered 2,500 hot meals and gift packages, offering warmth and hope to thousands, from the homeless to struggling families. 25/12/2024
Ukraine Russia's Christmas Day missile strikes 'inhumane,' Zelenskyy says Over 70 rockets, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, according to the Ukrainian leader. 25/12/2024
EuroVerify Is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment? Euroverify breaks down what we know about the carbon footprint of the centrepiece of Christmas decorations. 25/12/2024
Business How the pet industry is mobilising billions High-level healthcare for pets, including brain surgery and nanotechnology, could drive a major investment trend in the next five years. 25/12/2024
Markets What could shape the markets in 2025? Here’s what the analysts think After a year of new records on the stock market, 2025 is expected to bring more rallies. But what are the key factors that could move market sentiment in the new year? 25/12/2024
Moments Fire and ice: Winter festivals are Europe’s best-kept travel secret Festivals such as Surva have roots that extend back to pre-Christian times. 25/12/2024
Europe News Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner condemned a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih that killed one and injured 11. Rescuers are still searching for survivors. 24/12/2024
Europe News Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26 Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger died in an avalanche at a mountain resort in Switzerland, at the age of 26. 24/12/2024
Culture news Unlocking the sacred: What happens at the Holy Door for Jubilee 2025? The Jubilee ceremony begins with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony includes prayers in Latin and Italian, symbolising forgiveness, as the Pope crosses the threshold to start the Holy Year. 24/12/2024
Europe News Pope Francis opens Holy Door to launch 2025 Jubilee The 2025 Holy Year, themed around hope and trust, has begun with the Pope opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, as Rome prepares for 30 million pilgrims with heightened security and ongoing renovations. 24/12/2024