Smart Regions In Sweden, organic steel production is already in progress In partnership with the European Commission
Norway Norway’s military preparing for property requisitions in wartime The letters have no practical impact in peacetime other than to let owners know that the military may take over their goods in the event of a conflict, the statement said. 19/01/2026
Earth News ‘Pure hypocrisy’: WEF slammed for soaring use of private jets to Davos The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets. 19/01/2026
Nature Sharks' teeth could grow weaker as ocean acidifies, study shows Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean. 19/01/2026
Switzerland Iranian foreign minister will not attend Davos, WEF confirms Iran's foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the World Economic Forum said on Monday. Araghchi was supposed to appear on Davos stage on Tuesday. 19/01/2026
No Comment Spain: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises in Córdoba train crash Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found. 19/01/2026
Europe News France and Germany urge EU anti-coercion response to Trump tariffs The German and French finance ministers said that the EU should be able to use all tools at its disposal if US president Donald Trump raises tariffs on European goods by 10% on 1 February. 19/01/2026
Czech Republic One dead and four wounded in Czech town hall shooting, police say The shooting took place at the Chřibská town hall and police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger to the public. 19/01/2026
Europe Today Freezing EU–US trade deal 'inevitable', Italian MEP Benifei says In an interview on Euronews' morning show, Europe Today, MEP Brando Benifei said diplomatic solutions to avoid a trade war "need to be used to the end". 19/01/2026
Health news China's birthrate drops to its lowest level since 1949 China’s population has fallen for a fourth consecutive year, hitting its lowest birthrate since 1949 despite government efforts to boost fertility. 19/01/2026
Norway Trump says he is no longer thinking 'purely of peace' after Nobel snub Trump has boasted about ending eight wars, styling himself as "the president of peace" and therefore deserving of the Nobel honour but those claims have been exaggerated. 19/01/2026
No Comment Hundreds protest in Davos against Trump and World Economic Forum Hundreds of people protested in Davos against the World Economic Forum and US President Donald Trump's planned appearance, criticizing Swiss authorities. 19/01/2026
Europe News Europe wants to 'avoid escalation' with US over Greenland, says Merz European leaders are closing ranks in response to Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe would hit back "if necessary". 19/01/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: EU mulls retaliation but favours diplomacy over Greenland Also in this newsletter: we preview the week ahead at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and bring you the latest from Portugal after Sunday's presidential ballot. 19/01/2026
Culture news Culture Digest: the best things to hear, see or watch in Europe Erotic ceramics in Brussels, a groundbreaking new exhibition on Hawai'i at London's British Museum, and a rabid monkey on the loose in 'Primate' - here are this week's cultural highlights from across Europe. 19/01/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: EU-US trade war looms as Davos week begins Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 19/01/2026
Business International work experience in Europe: Which countries lead and why? Working in more than one country can improve employees' adaptability, confidence, and cultural intelligence. In the European Single Market, 17% of job seekers have had international work experience — allowing them a taste of life away from home. 19/01/2026
Health news Blue Monday or not, here’s how to lift your mood this winter Regular exercise, sunlight, good sleep and social connection are key to beating the winter blues. 19/01/2026
No Comment High-speed train collision in Spain kills at least 39 people with dozens injured UGC footage shows the aftermath of a train collision in southern Spain that killed at least 39 people. 19/01/2026
Spain Death toll in Spain train collision rises to at least 39, police say Spain has the largest high-speed rail network in Europe for trains moving over 250 kph, with more than 3,100 kilometres of track, according to the European Union. 18/01/2026
Portugal Presidential elections in Portugal could bring another victory for populists in Europe A record number of 11 candidates are running in Sunday's presidential elections in Portugal, with a populist leader set to bring another political breakthrough to Europe's rising far-right parties. 18/01/2026
Switzerland World leaders gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order The annual gathering of political and business elites comes as Europe faces its biggest test ever over its relationship with Washington, its economic model and its security architecture. 18/01/2026
Europe News What is the EU's anti-coercion instrument, and how does it work? Calls grow for the EU to deploy its ultimate trade bazooka as Trump threatens fresh tariffs to force the sale of Greenland. The anti-coercion instrument would shut off access to the European single market, punishing US companies. It is powerful on paper, but untested in real life. 18/01/2026
Spain US invasion of Greenland would be ‘death knell for NATO,’ warns Spain’s Sánchez US President Donald Trump is threatening several European countries that oppose his plan to seize the Danish territory with tariffs. "An invasion of Greenland by the US would make Putin the happiest man in the world," the Spanish leader adds in an interview with Spanish media outlet La Vanguardia. 18/01/2026
Greenland European leaders: Trump's Greenland threat risks 'dangerous spiral' Italian PM Giorgia Meloni called US tariff threats over Greenland a "mistake", adding that she has spoken with US President Trump on the telephone. 18/01/2026
Germany Lufthansa tightens rules for carriage of power banks inside the cabin After a fire broke out due to a power bank in an overhead compartment on a South Korean Air Busan aircraft in January 2025, airlines are taking action to minimise risks. Germany's Lufthansa is leading the charge in Europe. 18/01/2026
Europe News Pressure grows for EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's threats Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'. 18/01/2026