World News Orban and Fico lambast EU over plans to phase out Russian oil and gas Hungary and Slovakia remain among the only countries in Europe to continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. 28/09/2025
United Kingdom Keir Starmer pleads for Labour party unity amid dire poll ratings Starmer appealed to his Labour Party colleagues to have more trust in the government and display a united house, warning them to prepare for the “fight of our lives” amid Nigel Farage’s poll-topping Reform UK party threat. 28/09/2025
Business 'Europe First': Berlin favours European arms over US weapons For decades, Germany relied on the US for its security policy. But that era is over, experts tell Euronews. 28/09/2025
Ukraine Four killed in Kyiv, including a child, in overnight Russian attacks Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Russia for the new wave of attacks, which killed at least four in Kyiv, including a child, and accused them of deliberately targeting civilian positions to incite fear and terror. 28/09/2025
Culture news Clean Houses: What if having a maid clashed with being a feminist? In her second novel, the Spanish writer María Agúndez raises the issues surrounding a profession that is still taboo in a society that is perhaps not as advanced as it likes to think. 28/09/2025
Moldova Polls open in Moldova's parliamentary elections Police have arrested many people in hundreds of raids leading up to the vote as reports of Russian interference and planned disturbances plagued what many believe is the most consequential election in the country’s recent history. 28/09/2025
Health news Can functional drinks really make you less anxious? Functional beverages such as TRIP drinks quench our need for quick fixes in a wellness-obsessed landscape. But how much of what they promise is true? 28/09/2025
Economy Unpaid work in Europe: Which countries have the biggest gender gaps? Unpaid work is a significant aspect of gender inequality in Europe, with women on average spending two hours more per day on it than men. Differences in the gap follow regional trends, shaped by gender stereotypes and norms. 28/09/2025
Germany Berlin: Around 50,000 people demonstrate against Israel's war in Gaza Some 50,000 people took part in the march through Berlin’s downtown area, according to police. About 1,800 law enforcement officers were deployed to monitor the demonstrators. 27/09/2025
Ukraine Thousands left without power in Zaporizhzhia after Russia drone attack According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, a store, ten retail outlets, two apartment buildings, and several non-residential premises were damaged. 27/09/2025
Denmark Drones observed over one of Denmark's largest military installations More unidentified drones were seen over Denmark overnight into Saturday, just days after a major drone sighting prompted the closure of the country’s main airports on Monday in what officials slammed as a “hybrid attack”. 27/09/2025
Cinema Jennifer Lawrence receives lifetime achievement award at San Sebastian American actress Jennifer Lawrence received the Premio Donostia 2025 Award in San Sebastian in recognition of her career, making her the youngest performer to receive it. Her presence crowned this year's edition marked by protests and speeches in support of Palestine. 27/09/2025
Culture news Untold tales from the first zeppelin trip around the world The project aims to make readers experience the 1929 adventure through the testimony of one of its passengers and images of the golden age of zeppelins. 27/09/2025
Green News Marine life found thriving on WWII explosives in the Baltic Sea German waters alone contain about 1.5 million metric tonnes of dumped weapons, mostly from the two world wars in the 20th century. 27/09/2025
wellbeing More than 1 million social prescribing referrals per year in England England’s social prescribing programme, which prioritises nature, art, sport, and community, has blown past official targets, with more than one million referrals per year, a new study found. 27/09/2025
Economy Corporate income tax in Europe: Which countries collect the most? The share of corporate income tax in total tax revenues and GDP varies widely across Europe, reflecting differences in national tax policies. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the shares, rates, and what they mean. 27/09/2025
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? Have centrist politicians gotten lazy and complacen In this edition, we ask if Trumps' America is triggering a new wave of polarisation in Europe and hear how the EU is struggling to keep up with climate targets. 27/09/2025
Destinations This European city is the world’s most sustainable tourist destination Alongside sparking housing crises and overwhelming infrastructure, overtourism is proving disastrous for the environment. 27/09/2025
Slovakia Slovakia changes constitution to recognise only two sexes The new amendment also makes it almost impossible for anyone other than married couples to adopt children. 26/09/2025
Belarus Belarus pitches new NPP to supply energy to Russian-occupied Ukraine Belarus opened its first nuclear power plant in Astravets in 2020 amid protests and concern in neighbouring Lithuania, where there was opposition to the plant's location. 26/09/2025
Moldova Moldova bars pro-Russian party from Sunday's crucial elections The Heart of Moldova party is one of four in the Russia-friendly Patriotic Electoral Bloc, viewed as one of the main opponents of the ruling pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity. 26/09/2025
Europe News EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy' The drone wall will focus on detection and intervention, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence. 26/09/2025
Economy Pharma tariffs: The EU's confident it can dodge US measures US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported into the US, but the European Commission remains hopeful that the deal concluded with Washington this summer—setting 15% tariffs on EU goods—will also apply to the sector. 26/09/2025
Green News Portugal Azores hit by rare Cyclone Gabrielle causing damage to homes With the Azores archipelago lying outside the region of warm tropical water, which acts as its fuel, it is somewhat rare for cyclones to reach the Portuguese islands. 26/09/2025
Russia Kremlin bans fuel exports amid Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil sector Russia’s ban on petrol exports is now extended until the end of the year as shortages continue to hit the domestic market and spread across the regions. Kyiv says that in less than two months, Ukrainian forces struck 85 high-value targets in Russia. 26/09/2025
Europe in Motion EU high-tech exports recover: What's the most profitable sector? Pharma has become the EU's most valuable high-tech export, driving the bloc's first trade surplus in years. But can it survive the impact of US tariffs? 26/09/2025