Europe

Food and Drink

World Pâté en Croûte Championship: Japanese chef triumphs

Taiki Mano stunned the jury with his gold-leafed pâté en croûte, proving once again that Japan might be the new masters of this traditionally French dish.

04/12/2024

Health news

Childhood diabetes rates are rising globally. How does Europe compare?

A Nordic country has the world’s highest rate of childhood type 1 diabetes, according to a new analysis.

04/12/2024

Belgium

NATO's Rutte warns of Russian support for North Korean nuclear program

The NATO chief highlighted Moscow's aid to Pyongyang's nuclear efforts is posing a threat to global security.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Baerbock: Germany open to sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Annalena Baerbock said Germany was committed to supporting any initiative promoting lasting peace in Ukraine.

04/12/2024

No Comment

Sixth night of clashes in Georgian capital after EU talks suspended

Protesters clashed with police in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, for the sixth consecutive night on Tuesday, following the government's decision last week to suspend negotiations for European Union membership.

04/12/2024

Art

Artworks seized from the mafia go on display in Milan

Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí are featured in an exhibition showcasing more than 80 pieces confiscated from criminal groups by Italian authorities.

04/12/2024

Business

Pershing Square Holdings to delist from Amsterdam after football riots

The hedge fund's decision to delist from Euronext Amsterdam and use the LSE alone comes after star trader Bill Ackman on X last month advocated delisting on moral, as well as financial, grounds following the antisemitic violence against Israeli football supporters at a match in Amsterdam.

04/12/2024

Culture news

Who won the first UK & Ireland TikTok Awards?

Educators, popstars, and a terminally ill cancer patient were among the winners of the inaugural TikTok Awards UK & Ireland 2024

04/12/2024

Europe News

Centre-right cries victory, NGOs cry foul over deforestion law delay

The centre-right European People’s Party is claiming credit for a one-year delay to a regulation blocking EU market access for products linked to deforestation, although it failed in its attempt to further water down the law despite support from the far-right.

04/12/2024

Europe News

UN agency vows to be 'ruthless' on aid spending as funding shrinks

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is requesting $47 billion (€45 billion) to help 190 million people globally.

04/12/2024

Europe News

More than 300 arrested in Georgia after six nights of pro-EU protests

Allegations of police violence have emerged as citizens protest the recently re-elected Georgian Dream party's decision to suspend EU accession talks.

04/12/2024

Art

Defaced Milan mural of Holocaust survivors has been removed

A Milan mural depicting Holocaust survivors has been removed after it was vandalised last month.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Who is Didier Reynders, the Commissioner accused of money laundering?

Didier Reynders, the former European Commissioner for Justice, is under suspicion of money laundering.

04/12/2024

Business

German AI company Helsing moves into attack drone market

Helsing's new strike drone launch comes as the company tries to capitalise on the growing interest in autonomous weapons, the effectiveness of which has been highlighted by the war between Russia and Ukraine.

04/12/2024

France

French government may survive no-confidence vote, says PM Barnier

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote after he forced through a controversial draft budget without parliamentary approval.

04/12/2024

Money

Ledger marks 10th anniversary with new multi-million euro Paris HQ

Euronews Next went to the new nine-story building in Paris as the company marks its tenth anniversary.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Lost and spoofed: How Ukraine redirects Russian drones to Belarus

Ukraine has a new way of countering Moscow's increased use of Shahed drones in mass attacks — redirecting them back to Russia or into the airspace of Kremlin-friendly Belarus.

04/12/2024

Health news

The EU health paradox: Shortages with surging staff numbers

European countries claimed shortages of around 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives in 2022. Yet, that same year, several had record levels of medical staff.

04/12/2024

Health news

Poliovirus found in sewage in three European countries. What now?

Health authorities say European countries should ramp up their immunisation and disease surveillance efforts.

04/12/2024

Tech News

EU online rules are not a stick to beat Big Tech, says Dutch watchdog

Dutch regulator is receiving first DSA complaints, but is waiting for parliament to transpose the law to have the formal power to act on them.

04/12/2024

Radio Schuman

Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels

French prime minister Michel Barnier will face a no-confidence vote today that could topple his government and bring more chaos to the EU.

04/12/2024

EuroVerify

No, the Pope isn't replacing Christmas with a 'Feast of Peace'

The Pope often takes time during his Christmas appearances to call for peace across the world, but there's no evidence he wants to replace the festival with a day dedicated to peace.

04/12/2024

Markets

Why the euro's seasonal December rally could be at risk this year

December has traditionally been the euro's strongest month, with consistent gains driven by US dollar weakness. However, political instability in Europe, US tariff threats, and global geopolitical tensions may challenge the euro's usual seasonal rally this year.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in Italian femicide case

The brutal death of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin gripped Italy and fuelled demands to end violence against women.

04/12/2024

Space

Falling asteroid lights up sky in Russia's Siberia

A small asteroid lit up the sky over Russia’s Siberian republic of Yakutia as it entered Earth's atmosphere.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Former EU justice chief Didier Reynders suspected of money laundering

Belgian police raided several properties linked to former European Commissioner for Justice for alleged fraud, Follow the Money and Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported.

03/12/2024