Europe

Travel News

Everything travellers need to know about the EU's Entry/Exit System

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.

02/02/2026

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Rome: Why tourists now pay €2 to get closer to the Trevi Fountain

City authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry.

02/02/2026

Smart Regions

Czech Republic: Pioneering postnatal support project for families at psychosocial risk wins award

In partnership with the European Commission

Breastfeeding difficulties, depression, violence... A pioneering project in the Czech Republic offers psychosocial support for mothers. The first step is a simple questionnaire, which nurses give them a day or two after giving birth.

02/02/2026

Norway

Norwegian crown princess' son detained ahead of rape trial

Just days prior, newly released US documents revealed Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, maintained extensive contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014.

02/02/2026

Europe News

Draghi: EU must become a 'genuine federation' to avoid decline

The former Italian prime minister said the European Union risks subordination, division and deindustrialision all at once if it does not pull closer together.

02/02/2026

EU.XL

How can the EU keep its unicorns? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Ursula von der Leyen introduced the EU’s “28th Regime”, which would set up a pan-European market to make it easier for startups to form and operate across borders. If you want to learn more about how the EU plans to build its own Silicon Valley, ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

02/02/2026

The Cube

How AI character Amelia spread across Europe

An AI character created for education has been transformed into a political meme spreading across Europe, largely associated with far-right and misleading narratives.

02/02/2026

Ukraine

Musk's SpaceX and Ukraine to block Russia’s use of Starlink

Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to check and prevent Russian forces from using Starlink on attack drones against Ukraine.

02/02/2026

Germany

Germany arrests five for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia

German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions. The suspects used front companies and conducted 16,000 deliveries. Five others remain at large.

02/02/2026

Economy

EU industry chief backs European preference ahead of leaders' meeting

EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy.

02/02/2026

Europe in Motion

Petrol or electric? Which type of car do Europeans prefer? 

Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering ahead and why?

02/02/2026

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