Europe

Radio Schuman

How’s the EU going to finance its defence boost?

On Monday, 3 February, an informal retreat will bring together the 27 leaders of the EU with the leaders of the UK and NATO, to discuss Europe’s much vaunted boost on defence.

03/02/2025

Culture news

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

Colourful kitsch, carnivals and a killer sex robot - here's what's on the agenda this week.

03/02/2025

Economy

How much of your disposable income goes to housing in Europe?

People in the EU spend 20% of their disposable income on housing. Euronews Business examines how housing costs as a share of income vary across Europe.

03/02/2025

Europe News

Russian influence on German election a 'serious problem', MPs warn

With less than a month until Germans go out and vote in the parliamentary election, lawmakers are warning that authoritarian states, including Russia, are using disinformation to stoke instability.

03/02/2025

Europe News

Keir Starmer visits Brussels ahead of UK-EU post-Brexit 'reset' talks

EU member states could demand assurances on fishing rights before opening the door to closer security and economic ties with the UK, according to diplomatic sources.

03/02/2025

The Big Question

The Big Question: Will Gen-Z spell the end of the alcohol industry?

In Europe, 41% of people who don't drink alcohol are under 35 but what does this mean for the drinks industry? Founder of the UK’s largest independently owned soft drinks brand, Trip, discusses the changing consumer demands for alcohol-free beverages.

03/02/2025

Europe News

Berlin: 160,000 demonstrate against Friedrich Merz and the AfD

Tens of thousands protest against Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats: Merz had presented parliament with proposals for strict new immigration rules, which were supported by the partly far-right AfD.

02/02/2025

Europe News

Germany's Scholz meets UK PM Keir Starmer on eve of Brussels summit

While ruling out rejoining the EU trade bloc five years after Brexit, Starmer said he wants to forge a closer relationship on defence, energy and trade.

02/02/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis to young Ukrainians: ‘Carry the spirit of your homeland’

In a video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and around the world, Pope Francis listened to their testimonies, and urged them to embrace patriotism, dialogue, and forgiveness.

02/02/2025

Europe News

EU leaders meet to discuss defence priorities as huge divisions remain

The EU needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decades to shore up its defence and kickstart its defence industries but member states remain divided over what and where to buy crucial equipment and how to finance it all.

02/02/2025

Russia

Russia and Ukraine blame each other for attack on school in Russia

Competing claims have emerged over a deadly attack on a boarding school in Sudzha, a city in Russia’s Kursk region, that Ukraine has controlled for five months.

02/02/2025

Culture news

Construction begins of record-breaking Virgin Mary statue in Poland

In the Polish village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than 55 meters in height, making it taller when finished than the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro.

02/02/2025

Sport

Paris Grand Slam: An Incredible Start To 2025! 

Welcome to France, kicking off the 2025 season of the World Judo Tour in style at the historic Paris Grand Slam. Still buzzing with energy from the 2024 Olympics. This is judo at its finest.

02/02/2025

Destinations

Should ethical travellers opt for a hotel over an Airbnb?

Length of trip, group size and the amenities you’re looking for all influence which type of accommodation you should book.

02/02/2025

Living

Is it time for Europe to ditch toilet paper and embrace the bumgun?

Going to the toilet is universal but how often do we take the time to reflect on the environmental impact of our bathroom habits?

02/02/2025

Food and Drink

Welcome to Zurich, Europe's best unknown city for sustainable dining

Zurich is a city so busy being sustainable that the chefs don't even realise they're winning. Euronews Culture takes a jaunt to Switzerland's biggest metropolis to get the lowdown.

02/02/2025

Spain

Protesters demand government resignations after deadly Spanish floods

A fourth demonstration took to the streets of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president, Carlos Mazón, and his government for how they handled deadly flooding last October.

02/02/2025

Germany

Tens of thousands protest against far-right in Germany

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Germany to protest against the CDU's migration policy and its voting behaviour in the Bundestag.

01/02/2025

Europe News

At least five dead as Ukrainian cities hit by heavy Russian shelling

At least five people died overnight as Russian drone and missile strikes pounded Ukraine’s towns and cities, local officials said on Saturday.

01/02/2025

United Kingdom

UK ambulance service pleads with public to stop non-urgent calls

Ambulance Service, is the patient breathing? Yes, but we haven’t got any heating due to a power cut, can someone bring us a heater?

01/02/2025

Norway

Norway releases Russian-crewed ship after cable damage investigation

Norway has released a Russian-crewed ship authorities suspected of damaging a fibre optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland.

01/02/2025

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Watch: protesters rally to postpone eviction in Barcelona

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Barcelona's Casa Orsola on Friday to prevent the eviction of long-term tenant Josep Torrent, drawing attention to the city's housing crisis and soaring rents.

01/02/2025

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Thousands rally to support Istanbul Mayor

Protests in Istanbul erupted as police used tear gas against supporters of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who faces new legal challenges seen as efforts to remove him from politics.

01/02/2025

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Watch: Berlin zoo's panda cubs Leni and Lotti debut with their mother

Since 31 January, visitors to Berlin Zoo have been able to watch panda cubs Leni and Lotti explore with their mother, Meng Meng. Visit in the morning for the best view.

01/02/2025

Climate

Could a new oil well near Paris threaten France’s climate ambitions?

There are fears that an oil spill could make water around Paris undrinkable.

01/02/2025

Art

Behind the scenes of Rubens’ restoration: A painting too large to move

Restorers at Antwerp’s Royal Fine Arts Museum are carefully restoring Peter Paul Rubens' massive 'Enthroned Madonna Adored by Saints' masterpiece in full view of the public.

01/02/2025