World News Euroviews. Europe can defend itself against Russia without the US if it wants to Trump is alienating the US from the West, while the threat from Russia is becoming ever more real. Even without the US, Europe could secure its defence independently in the future, former President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy Karl-Heinz Kamp writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 13/02/2026
Europe Today Two-speed Europe could be 'pathway to unity,' Metsola tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said her institution is not opposed to closer EU integration as Mario Draghi called for a 'pragmatic' federation. 13/02/2026
Netherlands Dutch initiative helps women newcomers to Rotterdam mix by cooking At the Mixblik food factory, women from around the world combine their passion for cooking with lessons in sales, administration, food industry standards and the Dutch language. 13/02/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Summer deadline for EU economic relaunch Also in this newsletter: our correspondent Shona Murray reports from Kyiv as continued bombardment of energy sites leaves civilians needing urgent aid; and why the top adviser of the European Court of Justice has taken issue with an EU payment to Hungary. 13/02/2026
No Comment Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings. 13/02/2026
Food and Drink How low can you go: alcohol-free wines boost sales at Wine Paris show With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice. 13/02/2026
Moments Young travellers cite high costs as a major barrier to visiting Europe Rising costs, shifting priorities and a cautious outlook for long-haul travel are reshaping who visits Europe in 2026. 13/02/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: Roberta Metsola, Glenn Micallef and Hadja Lahbib join us 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. 13/02/2026
Economy Top personal income tax rates in Europe: Who pays the most in 2026? In most European countries, people who earn more generally pay higher taxes. But top personal income tax rates for those in the highest brackets vary widely, with a clear divide between Northwestern and Eastern Europe. 13/02/2026
Tech News Is Europe’s digital backbone ready for the AI supercycle? More than 1,000 executives at European firms show deep concern about Europe’s AI infrastructure. The need for reliable and affordable energy as well as secure and stable connectivity, is seen as key. 13/02/2026
Travel News Top ten perfect places to visit on Valentine's Day in Europe From intimate alleyways to monumental bridges, Europe offers endless ways to celebrate love. 13/02/2026
Europe News Leaders embrace two-speed Europe as Macron sets June deadline President Macron sets June deadline for a comprehensive reboot of the European economy and sees Eurobonds as an integral part of plan. 12/02/2026
12 minutes with French Defence Minister questions whether Russia 'really wants peace' The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow. 12/02/2026
Culture news French police smash ticket fraud ring at Paris Louvre museum A large-scale fraud ring at the Louvre museum has been busted by police in Paris. Up to ten people have been arrested including museum staff and guides. 12/02/2026
France Measures to boost France's falling birth rate spark debate A parliamentary committee has unveiled a plan to tackle France’s collapsing birth rate. But with experts and the public sceptical, the proposals are proving deeply divisive. 12/02/2026
No Comment Europe’s most powerful rocket Ariane 64 launches carrying Amazon satellites The launch from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a first for Amazon Leo. 12/02/2026
Europe News Hungary's opposition leader Magyar says he was lured into 'honey trap' Péter Magyar has claimed his former girlfriend lured him into a compromising situation and rejected allegations of drug use, saying Viktor Orbán's government is using secret service methods to smear him. 12/02/2026
Europe News Belgian police raid EU Commission premises in property sale probe The Belgian federal police raided several European Commission buildings on Thursday as they probe suspected irregularities in property transactions carried out in 2024. 12/02/2026
Europe News 'NATO 3.0': US & Europe appear to agree rebalancing of power is needed Washington wants to focus more on other theatres, while Europeans are wary of the mercurial nature of the current US administration. 12/02/2026
The Cube Fake claims of JD Vance being booed buffet Milan Winter Olympics From a fake viral video of JD Vance being booed to Russian-backed disinformation, did you spot these fake claims surrounding the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics? 12/02/2026
Switzerland Switzerland to vote on proposal to cap population at 10 million Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million by 2050, a right-wing Swiss People's Party plan that pits immigration limits against labour needs. 12/02/2026
No Comment Storm Nils lashes France's Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees Storm Nils causes significant damage around the Arcachon Basin (Gironde), tearing sails from boats in Arcachon harbour and uprooting pine trees along the beachfront. 12/02/2026
Culture news Bioarchaeologists bring 'vampire' back to life after 400 years After 400 years, the face of a so-called “vampire” has been reconstructed by bioarchaeologists. It follows the discovery in 2023 of a man buried face down in Croatia; a Slavic folklore practice meant to prevent the dead from returning as mythical blood-thirsty demons. 12/02/2026
Europe in Motion EU cancer-related health spending doubles as cases climb Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and as countries rush to invest more in combatting the disease, the rising number of cases poses a growing social burden. 12/02/2026
Markets Luxury and AI stocks drive European markets to record highs Upbeat earnings from Hermès and industrial groups linked to data-centre demand pushed the STOXX 600 to new highs. 12/02/2026
Europe News EU court challenges controversial €10.2bn payment to Hungary A court opinion says the European Commission should not have unfrozen funds for Hungary in 2023. MEPs suspected that the payment was made to convince Orbán to drop his veto on Ukrainian aid and EU accession. 12/02/2026