Europe Today Newsletter: The EU’s balancing act on Trump’s Peace Board Also in this newsletter: Trilateral Ukraine peace talks resume; the Indian ambassador to the EU calls for swift implementation of the EU-India trade pact; top EU military official says bloc's mutual defence should be defined for "below Article 5." 17/02/2026
No Comment 2026 Year of the Horse: Dragon dances and lanterns as Moscow celebrates Lunar New Year Festivities marking the Lunar New Year began in Moscow, featuring decorations, performances and food markets across the city. 17/02/2026
Tech News Vatican to use AI to translate Mass in 60 languages "We wish to serve the mission that defines the centre of the Catholic Church, universal by its very vocation," said Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. 17/02/2026
Destinations Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to Tripadvisor reviews There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features. 17/02/2026
Europe News EU countries 'need to urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change. 17/02/2026
Europe News Fight to ban Russian steel intensifies in Brussels The European Parliament is pushing for a full ban on Russian steel to choke off Moscow’s revenues, but several EU governments still rely on importing it. High-stakes negotiations start next week. 17/02/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine peace talks to kick off in Geneva Tune in to Euronews' new 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. 17/02/2026
EU.XL EPSO exam: Record-breaking participation with only 3% success rate The EU’s EPSO exam has returned after seven years. With over 50,000 candidates expected, only about 3% will reach the final reserve list. 17/02/2026
Europe News Top general: EU defence clause should be an option prior to NATO's The EU's mutual defence clause is more strongly worded than NATO's Article 5, but is generally seen as weaker as allies in the military alliance have so far counted on the deterrence provided by the US. 17/02/2026
Culture news Hell and back: Gisèle Pelicot book celebrates life after rape horror Gisèle Pelicot's memoirs "A Hymn to Life" are her first account of her rape ordeal, the subsequent trial, waiving her right to anonymity and the consequences of her choices. 17/02/2026
Health news Researchers find antibiotic-resistant bacteria from 5,000 years ago A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study. 17/02/2026
Residences Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards. 17/02/2026
Europe News Kyiv suffers worst winter yet amid continued drone and missile attacks Despite an "energy truce" and apparent progress in US-led talks, Russia's assault on Kyiv is wreaking untold suffering as attacks on energy systems plunge hospitals into darkness. The EU is delivering emergency generators – but accelerated EU accession may be the real solution. 17/02/2026
Tech News AI greenwashing: Big Tech’s AI climate promises fall flat, study finds Only 26 percent of climate-related AI claims cite any academic papers, while 36 percent didn’t cite any evidence at all, according to German non-profit Beyond Fossil Fuels. 17/02/2026
Ukraine Aliyev says Russia 'deliberately attacked' Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv In a direct statement at the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev declared that Russia “deliberately attacked” the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Ukraine even after Baku supplied Moscow with the coordinates of its diplomatic missions. 16/02/2026
Europe News Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation. 16/02/2026
No Comment Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders Carnival in Cologne mixes feathers and satire as floats mock leaders from Trump to Putin, showing how Germans use humour to process serious politics. 16/02/2026
France France widens Epstein probe with raid on Jack Lang’s former institute French police raid the Arab World Institute as ex-Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline face a probe into alleged Epstein-linked tax fraud and offshore funds. 16/02/2026
Health news Brushing your teeth three times a day prevents dementia, experts say Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals. 16/02/2026
The Cube Did Trump's Greenland bid spark laughter inside the Danish parliament? According to viral social media videos, Trump's Greenland takeover plans sparked hysterical laughter inside the Danish parliamentary chamber. In reality, the clips have been miscaptioned. 16/02/2026
Russia Alexei Navalny dart frog toxin poisoning: What we know Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. Experts have said the toxin can also be produced synthetically, instead of extracting it directly from the frog itself. 16/02/2026
No Comment Russia marks Navalny grave anniversary amid poison test fallout Relatives and diplomats mark Alexei Navalny’s death in Moscow, as his family demands truth and Europe cites lab tests pointing to rare toxin poisoning. 16/02/2026
No Comment Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert Western France faces record flood alerts, widespread power cuts and at least two deaths after weeks of relentless rain saturate soils and rivers. 16/02/2026
Ukraine Peace talks round three: Ukraine-US-Russia Geneva meeting's key topics As Ukraine, the US and Russia are to hold another round of talks in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing another massive strike, while the Kremlin states the territories are on the agenda in Geneva. 16/02/2026
Health news These everyday foods could expose children to harmful heavy metals A new French study warns that children are exposed to high levels of heavy metals and acrylamide through everyday foods such as cereals, pastries, bread, and fish. 16/02/2026
Smart Regions Radar imagery helps farmers in cloudy Poland In partnership with the European Commission In northern Europe, frequent cloud cover limits the use of traditional satellite images for agriculture. Polish company Wasat uses radar-based satellite data to overcome this challenge, helping farmers use less fertiliser and improve profitability. 16/02/2026