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Swedish rights groups slam 'honest living' criteria for migrants

The Swedish Refugee Law Centre, an organisation that provides legal assistance to asylum seekers, says the proposals will make the process for residence permits unpredictable.

17/04/2026

Europe News

Bulgaria votes Sunday, will it follow Hungary's call for change?

Polling suggests former President Rumen Radev’s new outfit Progressive Bulgaria could secure first place. His rise has fueled comparisons to Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Yet the parallel cuts both ways.

17/04/2026

Climate

Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise

Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city.

17/04/2026

United Kingdom

Three charged over arson attempt on Persian-language TV channel in UK

Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran's clerical leadership operating from abroad.

17/04/2026

Markets

London metals index at record high amid aluminium supply squeeze fear

The London Metal Exchange’s benchmark has climbed to a fresh record as aluminium prices surge on fears of a severe and lasting shortfall in global supply following disruptions in the Middle East.

17/04/2026

Europe News

Philippine leader says corruption scandal suspect arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

17/04/2026

Europe in Motion

Which European countries are bringing in social media bans for minors?

After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution".

17/04/2026

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Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display

Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers.

17/04/2026

Europe News

Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will only kick in when the war is over. Countries say they are ready to send warships, personnel and demining support.

17/04/2026

Lifestyle

Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta talks time, tradition and innovation

Luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet enters a new but very familiar world on its first appearance at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The Swiss firm's CEO Ilaria Resta is hoping to make an impression with an ambitious project that revives the firm's tried and tested method for creating masterpieces.

17/04/2026

Europe Today

Ribera, De Croo on Euronews as France, UK lead talks to reopen Hormuz

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

17/04/2026

Lifestyle

Patrick Dempsey and Usain Bolt light up luxury watch fair in Geneva

World famous actors and athletes have been taking centre stage at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Switzerland with high-profile brand ambassadors increasingly being used by the luxury sector to boost its fortunes.

17/04/2026

Business

Electric cars: Which European countries offer the most support in 2026

Sales of battery-electric cars are rising in Europe, and analysts expect the trend to continue as higher petrol prices, influenced by the war in Iran, encourage consumers to shift away from fuel-powered vehicles.

17/04/2026

Travel News

'Don’t Hike Naked in Switzerland': Top tips for first-time travellers

Think twice before you tip, throw coins in ponds or miss out on an opportunity to chat with a local. Lonely Planet and other experts share the unwritten rules of travelling abroad for the first time.

17/04/2026

Tech News

Most EU defence systems rely on US cloud services, think tank warns

A vast majority of EU countries rely on US cloud services for their national defence agencies, putting them at risk of a "kill switch" that shuts down service at any time.

17/04/2026

Europe News

Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have provided Kyiv with extensive financial and military aid, supplying the armed forces with weapons systems and ammunition.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Spain immigration officers cancel strike ahead of migrant amnesty

Spain has granted amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally before, doing so six times between 1986 and 2005.

16/04/2026

Europe News

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the whale

The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons.

16/04/2026

France

Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens

French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and theatre workshops.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring

A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions.

16/04/2026

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UN maritime chief: No country can legally restrict Hormuz navigation

The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts.

16/04/2026

Europe News

EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds

European Commission officials are due to meet the team of Hungary’s prime minister-designate, Péter Magyar, in Budapest on Friday, just five days after his election victory, to begin the process of unfreezing €17 billion in EU funds, with Ukraine-related disputes also on the agenda.

16/04/2026

Destinations

The glam French Riviera hotels for The White Lotus season four

Shooting locations are confirmed as Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Monaco.

16/04/2026

The Cube

Bulgaria prepares for disinformation ahead of snap elections

Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has "one of the most permissive information environments" for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe.

16/04/2026

Tech News

Macron urges students to go offline one day a month and read instead

France's President Macron has made disconnecting from devices a key issue for children.

16/04/2026