Culture news Iconic French actress Nathalie Baye dies aged 77 The multi-award-winning actress, known for the diversity of her roles, from drama to thriller to comedy, also formed a high-profile couple with Johnny Hallyday in the 1980s, a union that gave birth to Laura Smet, also an actress. 18/04/2026
Europe News Gunman opens fire in Kyiv, killing several people and wounding others A gunman who opened fire on people in Kyiv on Saturday, has left at least six dead and others wounded, the Ukrainian capital's mayor Vitali Klitschko said. According to police the man has now been shot dead after barricading himself in a nearby supermarket. 18/04/2026
Food and Drink Dishing the dirt: Could eating soil help reconnect us to the planet? In honour of the upcoming Earth Day (Wednesday 22 April), Euronews Culture spoke with Amsterdam-based artist masharu, whose Museum of Edible Earth is currently on display at London’s Somerset House. 18/04/2026
Europe News Moscow bombards Ukraine while Kyiv targets Russian oil facilities Ukraine struck multiple Russian oil refineries with drones on Saturday while simultaneously repelling a 219-drone Russian assault on its own territory. 18/04/2026
Lifestyle Vacheron Constantin explore history to create tomorrow's timepieces New horizons, near and far. Wherever you set your sights on going the Swiss luxury firm Vacheron Constantin want to help you get there with its latest collection which is themed around elegant and stylistic travel. 18/04/2026
Health news Smoothies, juice, or whole? What is the best way to consume fruit? Fruit is a key part of any healthy diet, but the way it is consumed matters as much as whether it is consumed at all. 18/04/2026
Culture news Le coup de Grasset: Exodus of authors and the collective response Not wanting to drift with their publishing house after Olivier Nora's ouster, 170 authors have announced that they are leaving Grasset. Writer Oscar Coop-Phane reflects on his experience. Bookseller Gwilherm Perthuis denounces an ultra-concentrated publishing industry. 18/04/2026
Lifestyle Usain Bolt reveals what makes him tick at Watches and Wonders Music, art and sport are the sources of powerful emotions which the Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot is seeking to harness with the former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt fronting its latest Big Bang Reloaded collection. 18/04/2026
Climate 'No more windmills!’: Why Trump’s call for North Sea oil is misguided Donald Trump’s latest attack on renewables has reignited calls to drill the North Sea for oil – despite research showing it won’t lower energy bills. 18/04/2026
Destinations How padel holidays have become a smash hit for travel Hotels and resorts are turning padel into a travel draw, blending sport, luxury stays and social play across Europe and beyond. 18/04/2026
Europe News Trial of men accused of sending exploding parcels for Russia starts Investigators found that two test parcels had been sent to the United States and Canada, while two others intended for those countries were found in Amsterdam. 17/04/2026
Europe News Oil via Druzhba pipe to Hungary could resume next week, Magyar says The pipeline, which delivers Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, has been a source of contention between Budapest and Kyiv after flows were stopped when it sustained damage in a drone strike. 17/04/2026
Europe News Europeans press ahead with Hormuz mission after Iran reopens strait Meeting in Paris, the leaders said that a neutral mission may still be needed to safeguard shipping and prevent renewed disruption in the vital trade route. 17/04/2026
Destinations These are the top trending rural destinations in Europe From a charming lake town in France to a winter sports resort in the Upper Harz Mountains, these spots need to be on your radar. 17/04/2026
Europe News 'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM Lula and Sánchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs. 17/04/2026
Travel News Capri brings in new ‘harassment’ ban to improve tourist experience The chic destination has already capped tour group numbers and banned guides from using loudspeakers and umbrellas to reduce disruption for other visitors and residents. 17/04/2026
Health news OpenAI launches life science AI model. Here’s everything to know The GPT-Rosalind model is designed to accelerate biological research and drug discovery. 17/04/2026
Made in Europe Deep inside the heart: an EU medical breakthrough against arrhythmia Clinical studies are underway to test an innovative catheter that’s able to accurately and safely heal unhealthy heart tissue with single, shorter energy pulses. A technological breakthrough designed, manufactured and tested in the European Union. 17/04/2026
No Comment Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said. 17/04/2026
Europe News EU downplays jet fuel shortage risks despite IEA warning EU officials and the International Energy Agency have contrasting narratives over jet fuel supply. While the European commission minimises the risk, it acknowledges that the market remains “tight” and says the EU is prepared to respond appropriately. 17/04/2026
Travel News New Greenland airport is a gateway to fjords and valleys of the south The airport in Qaqortoq replaces Narsarsuaq – around 60 kilometres away – as the primary access point, significantly reducing travel time to the southern hub of Greenland. 17/04/2026
Residences These are the most luxurious new hotels around the world This year’s ‘It List’ includes a €11,000 a night hotel in the Maldives, a six-suite tented camp in South Africa and a luxury ecolodge overlooking India’s second highest peak. 17/04/2026
No Comment Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500 Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art. 17/04/2026
Europe News Swedish rights groups slam 'honest living' criteria for migrants The Swedish Refugee Law Centre, an organisation that provides legal assistance to asylum seekers, says the proposals will make the process for residence permits unpredictable. 17/04/2026
Europe News Bulgaria votes Sunday, will it follow Hungary's call for change? Polling suggests former President Rumen Radev’s new outfit Progressive Bulgaria could secure first place. His rise has fueled comparisons to Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Yet the parallel cuts both ways. 17/04/2026
Climate Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city. 17/04/2026