Europe

Europe Today

Russia wants to continue war in Ukraine – Polish secretary of state

In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Ignacy Niemczycki warned that "Russia is not negotiating with goodwill right now" despite ongoing peace talks.

02/02/2026

EU.XL

EU-INC: Can Europe become the new Silicon Valley?

European tech founders have strong ideas and skills, but face many challenges. The EU has many opportunities, but its regulations and fragmentation make growth difficult. Can EU-INC break these bottlenecks?

02/02/2026

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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

02/02/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Samurais, home invasion horrors and funny art - here's what to look out for in Europe this week.

02/02/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says

Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.'

02/02/2026

Germany

Germany stations army brigade in Lithuania amid Russian threat

The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.

02/02/2026

Travel News

Rome brings in fee to visit one of its most famous monuments

Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.”

02/02/2026

Tech News

Which European countries face the most disinformation and fake news?

Perceived exposure to disinformation and fake news in the EU has jumped eight percentage points since 2022. Experts say media literacy and fact-checking are crucial to countering the trend.

02/02/2026

Health news

Why weight loss drugs aren't Denmark's trump card in Greenland dispute

Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it's not enough to put pressure on US President Donald Trump's administration during Greenland talks, experts say.

02/02/2026

Turkey

Intercity bus crash in Turkey kills nine, injuring seven

The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.

01/02/2026

Business

Capgemini to sell US subsidiary providing services to ICE

'Legal constraints' prevented the Group from controlling the operations of its subsidiary, which has a contract with the much-criticised US immigration police ICE, Capgemini said, leaving them no alternative but to sell.

01/02/2026

Ukraine

Russian strike on Ukrainian bus kills 15 miners, injures seven others

The attacks hitting a miners' bus in Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, come as Ukraine's president announced trilateral peace talks in the United Arab Emirates.

01/02/2026

Switzerland

Death toll from New Year's eve fire in Switzerland rises to 41

The blaze, likely from sparklers igniting foam, killed 41 and injured 116, mostly teenagers.

01/02/2026

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Poles flock to frozen Baltic Sea beach as temperatures plunge

Visitors gathered on a frozen beach along Poland’s Baltic Sea coast as extreme cold temperatures created rare winter scenes.

01/02/2026

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'No words': Danish war veterans hold silent march in Copenhagen to protest against Trump's remarks

In Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside US troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.

01/02/2026

Culture news

Inside 'La Casa dei Grifi' one of Rome's most ancient homes

Discovered in 1912 and closed to visitors for more than a century, Rome’s "Casa dei Grifi" will open to the public in March. Euronews visited the site on the Palatine Hill ahead of its official opening.

01/02/2026

Tech News

Italo-German competitiveness to-do list for Europe

Merz and Meloni’s updated Italo-German Plan of Action doubles down on legislative self-restraint, simplification, and better regulation. The real test now is the Omnibus push and the Better Regulation reform.

01/02/2026

World News

Danes and Italians protest against US Greenland threat and ICE

Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after Trump belittled allied sacrifices and talked of controlling Greenland. While parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE’s role at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

31/01/2026

Cinema

The nature of life: Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a movie for all

Already a hit at several international film festivals, Silent Friend is an emotional and humorous tale of tales set in a German garden centre.

31/01/2026

Ukraine

Mass blackout and water shortages hit Ukraine

The incident follows Russia's months-long campaign targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, which has inflicted severe damage to the energy system.

31/01/2026

Destinations

Why Georgia’s ‘transit’ city has finally entered the tourist limelight

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.

31/01/2026

Culture news

‘Macron effect’ boosts French eyewear designer

In the Henry Jullien workshop, machines have been running at full speed since French President Macron appeared in public wearing the company's sunglasses. Founded in 1921 and specialising in high-end "made in France" eyewear, the company has seen its sales skyrocket in just a few days.

31/01/2026

Art

Unknown pleasures: Warsaw exhibition examines Warhol's Lemkos roots

Andy Warhol, Nikifor and Jerzy Nowosielski are Lemko artists, or Carpathian Ruthenians. For years their art was unknown. A Warsaw museum wants to change that.

31/01/2026

Moments

The most unique cable car rides in Europe

With Europe’s longest urban cable car now open in the French capital, turn your eyes to the skies for some unmissable gondola experiences.

31/01/2026

Earth News

Are polar bears in Svalbard getting fatter from climate change?

Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations.

31/01/2026

Economy

EU condemns Iran's bloody crackdown — but who trades most with Tehran?

The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation.

31/01/2026