Europe

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Why the EU needs to rethink its budget to match its priorities

Experts warn that the EU’s next long-term budget needs “fundamental rethinking” and offers little real new spending power as Europe faces growing demands on defence, climate, and Ukraine.

14/05/2026

Art

Urban Art Biennale: Rust and decay revitalise Völklingen Ironworks

At one of Europe’s most imposing industrial relics, urban artists are transforming rust, dust and decay into a giant open-air gallery. The Urban Art Biennale has returned to Germany’s Völklingen Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

14/05/2026

Russia

Russia's Kremlin-made spoiler party is now its second most popular

New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, has doubled its support to 13.4% as internet shutdowns fuel frustration with the Russian state.

14/05/2026

Business

How much did electricity and gas prices go up due to the Iran war?

Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets.

14/05/2026

Ukraine

Russian attack on Kyiv continues overnight, killing at least five

The drone and missile attack comes hours after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had killed at least six people.

14/05/2026

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250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary.

13/05/2026

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Princess Catherine visits Italy on first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia during her first official overseas trip since announcing her cancer remission.

13/05/2026

The Ring

Is Global Europe the answer to shifting alliances? MEPs in The Ring

In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Damian Boeselager (Volt/Greens) and Helmut Brandstätter (Renew) discuss whether Europe can lead in a changing world order.

13/05/2026

Europe News

Magyar set to outline EU funding red lines in a letter

Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar outlined how his government plans to spend EU funds, but said he will not phase out the controversial windfall taxes that Brussels has made a condition of their release.

13/05/2026

Europe News

Syrian FM calls for 'comprehensive security framework' with Israel

Al-Shaibani calls for a return to the 1974 security agreement between Israel and Syria and demands the withdrawal from territories seized. Remarks coincide with high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels.

13/05/2026

Europe News

EU mulls ways to cash payments for Hungary, sends team to Budapest

The European Commission looks for options to disburse Hungarian cash, including through the country's investment bank, as it seeks to accelerate talks. A team of senior officials will be dispatched to Budapest next week.

13/05/2026

Europe News

Brazil ‘surprised’ by EU ban on meat imports

Brazil’s ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva told Euronews he had asked the EU Commission to put Brazil back on the list of countries complying with EU antimicrobial rules. The move comes as the Mercosur deal liberalising agricultural trade came into force on 1 May.

13/05/2026

Business

Turkey and Armenia to restart direct trade, Ankara says

Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan.

13/05/2026

Europe News

Yamal’s Palestine flag wave revives debate over politics in football

Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations, reviving a debate over whether politics and sport should be mixed with just a month to go before the World Cup begins amid geopolitical tensions.

13/05/2026

Europe News

End 'barbaric' conversion practices now, Brussels tells EU countries

The European Commission's recommendation falls short of the EU-wide ban on conversion practices that advocates had demanded in a citizens' initiative that gathered more than one million signatures across the bloc.

13/05/2026

Europe News

Energy ministers confront Europe’s dependence on China’s power storage

Energy ministers recognised the strategic importance of energy storage for the bloc's energy transition. Currently, the EU is producing significant amounts of clean power that are wasted due to a lack of storage infrastructure.

13/05/2026

Health news

Hantavirus drives EU push for tighter cross-border health coordination

EU countries tighten cross-border health coordination after hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship infected multiple European passengers, as experts reassure the public that the virus is not the same as COVID-19.

13/05/2026

Economy

Two-thirds of Europe's LNG imports to come from the US this year

Europe is expected to source almost two-thirds of its liquefied natural gas imports from the US in 2026, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

13/05/2026

Culture news

The earliest known English poem has been found in an unexpected place

A 9th-century manuscript held in Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon’s Hymn, hidden within a copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People.

13/05/2026

Health news

France confines 1,700 people on cruise after gastroenteritis outbreak

More than 1,000 passengers on board a cruise ship off the coast of Bordeaux are held on the vessel after a gastroenteritis outbreak has infected around 50 passengers.

13/05/2026

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Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech

Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech.

13/05/2026

Europe News

Russia launches mass attack against Ukraine with hundreds of drones

Russia had mainly carried out mass drone and missile strikes at night, but the tactic changed in March, when Moscow switched to a daytime assault strategy.

13/05/2026

Art

How hospitality shapes Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition

From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals.

13/05/2026

Economy

Oil stocks drain at record pace as IEA warns of renewed price swings

The International Energy Agency says the oil market is likely to remain in deficit until the final quarter of the year, as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain supply, increasing the risk of renewed price volatility.

13/05/2026

Health news

Scientists race to develop hantavirus vaccine for new strain

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised fears over emerging viruses with no cure or vaccine. The UK government had already commissioned researchers to develop what could become the world’s first hantavirus vaccine

13/05/2026

Europe News

‘Sexist, shocking, surreal’: Spain reacts to Real Madrid boss presser

A press conference by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez turned into an explosive row after the football supremo criticised the press, made comments described as sexist, and accused arch-rival Barcelona of corruption. His remarks have turned into a political storm.

13/05/2026