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UN watchdog rebukes Sweden for deporting disabled child twice

The committee, a body of 18 independent experts, monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its state parties and conducts regular country reviews.

27/04/2026

Europe News

Italy extradites Chinese hacker to US accused of spying for Beijing

The FBI accuses Xu Zewei of hacking US government entities, research institutes and universities involved in vaccine research in 2020 and 2021 at the height of the pandemic.

27/04/2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV prays with Archbishop of Canterbury in historic encounter

The papal audience at the Vatican comes in the 60th anniversary year of the first formal ecumenical statement between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.

27/04/2026

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Watch: Seagull imitators compete for the best screech

Participants from across Europe gathered in Belgium to compete in a seagull screeching contest.

27/04/2026

Travel News

Ryanair boss claims some airlines ‘could go bankrupt’ over oil prices

The outspoken CEO of Europe’s biggest airline named Wizz Air and airBaltic as among those at risk.

27/04/2026

Europe News

Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU bid may depend on territorial concessions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic."

27/04/2026

Travel News

Revealed: Skyscanner’s guide to summer savings in Europe

With the summer holidays just around the corner, you don’t want to miss out on securing savings ahead of one of the busiest seasons in the travel calendar.

27/04/2026

Europe News

What is Article 5, and can a country ever be suspended from NATO?

Can an ally be really expelled from NATO by another country? What is the procedure, and can Donald Trump really dictate the terms of the alliance? Euronews explores the legality and the politics behind NATO.

27/04/2026

Health news

How is it possible to run a marathon in under 2 hours?

With two runners breaking the two-hour barrier in London, the men’s marathon is entering a new era where performance is increasingly shaped by more than just the athlete.

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Europe News

Norway police launch joint cooperation with France on Epstein probe

According to Norwegian media, police are investigating financial assistance the couple received to purchase an Oslo apartment in 2018 at a price below market value.

27/04/2026

Smart Regions

How young people are hacking the border between Estonia and Latvia

In partnership with the European Commission

In the twin towns of Valga and Valka, an invisible line still divides two communities — even since the border between Estonia and Latvia disappeared. A new EU-funded project is inviting young people to fix that.

27/04/2026

Europe News

US lawmakers urge EU not to water down deforestation law in review

After meeting US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder on Monday, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall said the top priority is to ensure the bloc’s anti-deforestation rules address the global challenge of deforestation, while continuing to support implementation and provide further clarification.

27/04/2026

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Inside Europe’s Supply Chains: Why Companies Source From The UK

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European manufacturers increasingly build their supply chains across borders, drawing on suppliers, skills and production in multiple countries. For companies like Bosch, the UK plays a specific role within that network, contributing a unique set of skills and expertise.

27/04/2026

Culture news

Letting it linger: Why Gen Z can't stop listening to The Cranberries

The Irish band's song 'Linger' has become one of the most popular sounds on TikTok, with younger generations increasingly drawn to the nostalgic sounds of 90s hits.

27/04/2026

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Swiss voters raise hands in centuries-old open-air election

Thousands gathered in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland, to vote by raising hands in a centuries-old tradition, electing local leaders and deciding on key issues in a public square.

27/04/2026

Business

Germany has world's second biggest gold reserve. Time to cash it in?

To ease the burden on consumers, DIW head Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part of Germany's gold reserves — currently worth around €440 billion.

27/04/2026

Europe News

French prison guards strike over overcrowding and staff shortages

French prison guards blockaded facilities nationwide over overcrowding and staff shortages, as unions demand emergency hiring in a system nearing 90,000 inmates.

27/04/2026

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Runners battle mud at annual UK charity race

Hundreds of participants waded through mud in the annual Maldon Mud Race in Essex.

27/04/2026

Travel News

Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.

27/04/2026

Europe in Motion

These European countries have mandatory and voluntary military service

Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps?

27/04/2026

Culture news

Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters

The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously.

27/04/2026

Business

TotalEnergies ramps up refinery output to secure French fuel supply

TotalEnergies has maximised its output at the Gonfreville refinery to protect the French market from external supply shocks. The facility is operating at its limit to produce essential fuels as energy markets remain disrupted.

27/04/2026

Culture news

Italian Culture Minister shuns Venice Biennale due to Russian pavilion

Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels.

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Culture news

Will 2026's A-list 'Wedding of the Year' take place in Italy?

Italian newspapers claim the ‘Levitating’ singer and actor, who is tipped to be next James Bond, are planning their wedding in Sicilian capital.

27/04/2026

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Ukrainians mark 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster

Ukrainians in Slavutych on Sunday honoured the men and women whose mission it was to clean up the worst nuclear accident in history. People streamed in from different parts of the city to place candles on a large radiation hazard symbol as they marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster

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Europe Today

Newsletter: EU leaders back US president after attack

Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.'

27/04/2026