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France leads backlash against Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace trip

European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for attending the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, whose expansive mandate has raised serious concerns among member states.

18/02/2026

Business

Telefónica and Liberty Global to buy UK fibre firm Netomnia for €2.3bn

InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica, which together form the telecom joint venture Nexfibre, are set to acquire the UK's alternative network provider Netomnia for £2bn (€2.3bn), according to an announcement on Wednesday.

18/02/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Will Spain's regularised migrants be allowed to vote?

Spain's move to legalise some 500,000 undocumented migrants has fuelled plenty of dubious and misleading claims about what rights they will be granted.

18/02/2026

Business

Cooling UK inflation fuels expectations of March interest rate cut

Lower food and gas prices push inflation down to 3%, increasing expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in March.

18/02/2026

Ukraine

‘Progress’ on military, ‘dialogue’ on political part of Ukraine talks

Ukraine and Russia wrapped up the second day of the US-brokered talks in Geneva on Wednesday after just two hours of negotiations. Zelenskyy said on the military track "progress" was made, while on the political track there was "dialogue".

18/02/2026

Europe News

Hungary, Slovakia stop Ukraine's diesel supply with immediate effect

Hungary and Slovakia said they have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline were disrupted. Both governments accuse Kyiv of failing to restore the pipeline, but the European Commission said their energy security is not at risk.

18/02/2026

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Heavy snowfall blankets Bucharest, transport services disrupted

Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted road, rail and air traffic in southern Romania, with delays reported in Bucharest and flights diverted from the capital’s airport.

18/02/2026

Europe News

Europe needs to scale up energy commercialisation, IEA says

A new report from the International Energy Agency says that while Europe pioneered the technologies of the future, it risks becoming a research hub for global competitors without systemic industrial scaling.

18/02/2026

Sport

Euroviews. Racism is not rivalry. It is a crime

There are lines that cannot be blurred. Racism is one of them. No context can mitigate it, no club passion can excuse it, no victory can relativise it. We cannot tolerate intolerance, Bruno Batista writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

18/02/2026

Cinema

'Brat' at Berlinale: what's behind the neon green posters?

"Being cheeky and caring only about yourself" – that’s what fans of singer Charli xcx call "brat". Last summer's hottest pop trend has now been wrapped up for the big screen in 'The Moment' - a mockumentary where Charli plays herself in the lead role.

18/02/2026

Health news

Experts warn open data may help AI design dangerous pathogens

More than 100 researchers call for safeguards on high-risk biological datasets to prevent AI misuse, which could create deadly pathogens.

18/02/2026

Poland

More than 1m guns in the hands of Poles as Warsaw sees record interest

The number of legally owned firearms in Poland has passed the 1 million mark for the first time, according to the latest figures presented by Polish police.

18/02/2026

France

Four French departments remain on red alert over Storm Pedro

State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro's arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140 km/h.

18/02/2026

Belarus

Ukraine sanctions Belarus’ Lukashenka, to face ‘special consequences'

In 2022, Moscow used Belarus as a launchpad for its attack and has been trying to drag Minsk further into its war since.

18/02/2026

France

Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon

Two more people have been arrested in the probe into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque killed in a violent brawl in Lyon, bringing the total number under investigation to eleven.

18/02/2026

Europe News

EU offers €28 billion loan for eastern border regions

The European Commission has launched a strategy to support nine EU member states bordering Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, mobilising billions of euros to reverse economic and demographic decline.

18/02/2026

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Olympic fans experience Italy's colourful Carnival in Cortina

Carnival closed in Cortina d'Ampezzo with street performances by Silence Teatro, marking Shrove Tuesday before the start of Lent

18/02/2026

Europe News

EU slams 'unacceptable' Russian and Belarusian flags at Paralympics

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.

18/02/2026

Cinema

'Shocked and disgusted': This year's Berlinale backlash explained

This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know.

18/02/2026

Partner content

TCL Edelweiss Land celebrates the Olympic Winter Games through technology

Partner content presented by TCL

We spoke to Stefan Streit, CMO, TCL Europe at the TCL Edelweiss Land showcase in Milan, where visitors can experience the brand’s latest tech—from SQD-Mini LED TVs and AR glasses to smart home appliances.

18/02/2026

Europe in Motion

Women scientists and engineers surge across the EU, new data shows

While the number of female scientists and engineers in the EU has increased over the past decade, women are still widely underrepresented in these fields.

18/02/2026

Economy

ECB says 'no decision made' on Lagarde's potential exit amid reports

Reports on Wednesday indicated Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate expires in October 2027. The ECB asserted that no decision has been made and that the President is focused on her mission, in a response to Euronews.

18/02/2026

Europe Today

Trump administration 'woke Europe up,' US ambassador to EU says

Ambassador Andrew Puzder told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Trump and his team have helped stop Europe from “hitting the snooze button” and jolt the continent into action.

18/02/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Time for Europe to 'stop hitting the snooze button'

Also in this newsletter: the latest on the push for a 20th package of sanctions against Russia; tensions escalate amid anti-semitism row between US and Belgium; and how US sanctions are making life impossible for an ICC judge.

18/02/2026

EU.XL

The EU offers about €6,000 a month and a lifelong job, 3% will get in

An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people are expected to take the EPSO exam for 1,490 reserve list positions. About 750 candidates will secure permanent roles. Watch the video.

18/02/2026

Europe News

EU prepares to confront its electricity price conundrum

EU leaders will discuss options to reduce electricity prices at a March summit. Among them are decoupling electricity from gas prices and addressing the emergence of negative energy prices, which make producers pay consumers for the power they use.

18/02/2026