Food and Drink Kissing black bread: Fine dining on the shores of Estonia's capital At the decentralised foodie hub of Noblessner in Estonian's capital Tallinn, we find the legacy of Black Bread, the only two Michelin star restaurant in the Baltics, and the ghosts of submarines. 20/07/2025
Eco-Innovation From Italy to Ukraine, plastic waste gets a second life with DIY tech Around 1400 tonnes were recycled by the Precious Plastic community in one year. Could open-source tech help plastic recycling finally take off? 20/07/2025
Destinations What makes France’s Loire Valley a world heritage wonder From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades. 20/07/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy proposes new round of peace talks with Russia The proposal comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024. 20/07/2025
Business European luxury market is growing and TikTok is increasingly key Despite the global slowdown in the luxury goods sector, Europe is showing growth. In 2024, the value of the market in the region increased by 3% and reached almost €110 billion. What is behind this paradox? 20/07/2025
Europe News One person killed as Russia pounds Ukraine with 300 drones Russian air strikes on Ukraine overnight into Saturday have killed one person in Odesa. The strikes come as Russia has intensified its military offensive in Ukraine, with analysts warning of potential further escalation. 19/07/2025
wellbeing When is it too hot to work? With intense heatwaves in Europe, it’s important to understand the risks and symptoms of heat stress, and to know your rights as a worker. 19/07/2025
Art Johnny Depp unveils art collection of his most personal paintings yet Johnny Depp is letting a little more light in - literally and emotionally - with a new art collection painted during one of the happiest chapters of his life. 19/07/2025
Brussels, My Love? Is von der Leyen ready for bruising budget battles? In this week's edition, panellists discuss Ursula von der Leyen winning a no-confidence vote, the recent migration flows from Libya to Greece and the upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing. 19/07/2025
Economy 42 million EU workers can’t afford holiday: Which countries are worst? 15% of working people in the EU — around 42 million individuals — cannot afford a one-week holiday away from home. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue of holiday poverty. 19/07/2025
Culture news Belgium's Tomorrowland festival opens after fire destroyed main stage The first music sets opened the festival on Friday, as workers laboured around the clock to clear out the debris and build a new, scaled down main stage. 18/07/2025
Europe News Libyan man accused of war crimes arrested in Germany, ICC says The United Nations Security Council called on the ICC to open an investigation in Libya in 2011 amid violence that led to the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi and morphed into a crippling civil war. 18/07/2025
Europe News Will the EU budget turn cohesion policy into regional 'Hunger Games'? The EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget risks turning the bloc's cohesion policy into a high-stakes competition for funding by merging it with other major spending areas, sparking concerns over reduced local control and lack of support for disadvantaged regions. 18/07/2025
Europe News UK sanctions Russian spies over deadly Ukraine theatre strike The British Foreign Office also linked Russia's intelligence agency to a cyber sabotage campaign across Europe and the US, targeting institutions, elections and public health programmes. 18/07/2025
Europe News Czech president signs law criminalising communist propaganda The changes come following calls from some Czech institutions, including the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, to correct what they said was an imbalance in the legal system. 18/07/2025
Europe News Merz criticises EU and vows to pull Germany out of recession German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU. 18/07/2025
Culture news Police drop Glastonbury criminal probe into Belfast rap group Kneecap Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury. 18/07/2025
Europe in Motion Rock bottom birth rates: What are Europe's least fertile nations? While parents should have at least two babies to keep Europe's population stable, current birth rates barely exceed one. Will the new wave of over-60-year-old boomer fathers save the continent? 18/07/2025
Europe News EU countries begin political battle over €2 trillion budget The political battle over the next EU budget has officially begun. 18/07/2025
Mobility Is this the world's fastest e-scooter ? The e-scooter is already scheduled for delivery in Madrid, timed with the launch of the city’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026. 18/07/2025
Travel News Direct trains between London and Berlin could run within a decade A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel. 18/07/2025
Tech News Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation. 18/07/2025
Europe News Lion's share of tripled EU migration budget aimed at border management The newly proposed EU long-term budget prioritises border management, seeking to make entry by migrants harder, over support for asylum and reception processes. Rights groups accuse the EU of exposing migrants to human rights abuses. 18/07/2025
Markets Magnificent Seven widen gap over Europe's giants as AI race heats up The US ‘Magnificent Seven’ have pulled far ahead of Europe’s corporate giants, driven by massive AI growth. While US tech surges, Europe’s top firms—mostly in traditional sectors—struggle to keep pace in the new innovation-driven economy. 18/07/2025
Tech News Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly. 18/07/2025
No Comment Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid. 18/07/2025