Europe

Europe Today

EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift

Also on today's newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us.

22/04/2026

Design

EUmies awards 2026 celebrate architectural excellence and design

Winners of the 2026 EUmies Awards have been announced, with projects that focus on reusing and transforming existing spaces.

22/04/2026

EU.XL

EU countries push under-15 social media ban, Brussels presents app

A wave of national bans is pushing the EU toward a continent-wide age limit. The European Commission says the enforcement technology is already in place. Watch the video.

22/04/2026

Europe News

EU trade chief heads to Washington hoping to unlock steel talks

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is travelling to Washington for the first time since the July 2025 EU-US trade deal, seeking to break the deadlock on removing 50% US tariffs on European steel and aluminium.

22/04/2026

Europe Today

Bettel, Marin on Euronews as Hungary’s Ukraine loan veto nears end

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

22/04/2026

Nature

Photographer captures Earth’s delicate systems ‘losing their rhythm’

Nature photographer Jon McCormack warns the Earth's vital systems are 'changing faster than we realise’.

22/04/2026

Health news

Climate-health action falls behind as impacts worsen, report warns

Heat deaths, infectious diseases and food insecurity are rising across Europe as political action and public awareness lag behind, according to the 2026 Lancet Countdown report.

22/04/2026

Climate

Ranked: EU nations with cleanest energy mix to save 58% more on bills

Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.

22/04/2026

Earth News

Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Rome summons Russian ambassador over insults against Meloni

Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion.

21/04/2026

Lifestyle

Frederique Constant's Niels Eggerding set sights on young watch lovers

Niels Eggerding is out to prove that size isn't everything in watchmaking. The CEO of the relatively new Swiss brand Frederique Constant is hoping to attract younger buyers with creative reimagings of classic designs

21/04/2026

Lifestyle

Chopard's Caroline Scheufele digs deep for luxury ethical sourcing

Caroline Scheufele, Chopard's co-president and artistic director, talks to Euronews Culture at Watches and Wonders about the history of the company's ethical sourcing, satisfying collector's demands and sustainable jewel and watch production.

21/04/2026

World

German police launch raids against Syrian trafficking ring

Police believe the ring operated by using genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany, which were sent to people in Syria with a similar appearance.

21/04/2026

Culture news

Évora prepares to be European Capital of Culture in 2027

With "Vagar" as its motto, a concept "deeply rooted in the characteristics of the people of Alentejo and its territory", the Portuguese city Évora is now planning a cultural and artistic offer centred on its heritage and "its people" in order to become European Capital of Culture in 2027.

21/04/2026

Europe News

EU ministers reject calls to suspend Israeli trade over 'war crimes'

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia’s proposal to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement over alleged war crimes in Lebanon and Palestine failed to secure sufficient support among EU foreign ministers. However, a separate proposal concerning settlement goods will be referred to the European Commission.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Six on trial in Istanbul over poisoning deaths of whole family

The Turkish-German Böcek family were staying at the Harbour Suites Old City hotel in Istanbul’s Fatih district when they fell ill on 12 November, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.

21/04/2026

Culture news

European Heritage Awards honour pioneering conservation projects

The European Heritage Awards were launched by the European Commission in 2002 and are run by Europa Nostra.

21/04/2026

Europe News

NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea

Many of the Russian flights that NATO monitors with its Baltic air policing mission, in place since Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined the alliance in 2004, are to and from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

21/04/2026

No Comment

Humpback whale Timmy remains stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea remains stuck near Poel island, Germany, as rescuers struggle to guide it back to deeper waters.

21/04/2026

Europe News

EU to secure jet fuel from the United States amid shortage fears

EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has said there are no indications of jet fuel shortages, but stressed the importance of acting quickly and appropriately. The use of emergency stocks is under consideration "if real supply issues arise".

21/04/2026

The Cube

What do we know about the ABINSK ship, and why wasn't it stopped?

The ship recently docked at an Israeli port and is en route to Turkey despite allegations it is carrying wheat from Russian-occupied Ukraine.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy announces Druzhba oil pipeline 'can resume operation'

The repair of the Druzhba pipeline paves the way for the adoption of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions against Russia, both of which are currently vetoed by Hungary.

21/04/2026

Destinations

Travelling to Albania? Here’s what’s new for visitors to see in 2026

From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Italy's PM criticises Swiss hospital for billing victims of bar fire

The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.

21/04/2026

Travel News

‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.

21/04/2026

Economy

German business expectations fall to their lowest levels since 2022

German business confidence dropped sharply in April, reaching its lowest point since the 2022 energy crisis.

21/04/2026