Europe News Rubio skips Berlin Format talks on Ukraine in Munich Russia's war on Ukraine is at the top of this year's agenda at the Munich Security Conference, with European leaders trying to keep the United States involved in efforts to reach a just peace deal. 13/02/2026
Business One in three French auto jobs wiped in dramatic 13-year decline Employment in the French automotive industry fell from 425,500 in 2010 to 286,800 in 2023, representing a loss of nearly 139,000 full-time jobs or 33%. 13/02/2026
Europe News 'EU energy infrastructure as vulnerable as defence,' industry warns Industry bosses warn Europe's energy infrastructure is as vulnerable as the continent's security after a series of attacks and sabotage to networks. 13/02/2026
The Cube No, Trump hasn't threatened tariffs on Norway over Olympic gold medals A viral claim that Trump is slapping heavy tariffs on Norwegian salmon because of the amount of Winter Olympic gold medals the country is winning is fabricated. 13/02/2026
Europe News Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, says it's a 'non-issue' "Enhanced cooperation is not an issue," António Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, saying unity among member states will prevail. 13/02/2026
Europe News Merz warns Munich Security Conference freedom 'is no longer a given' Speaking at the opening of three days of high-stakes diplomacy, the German Chancellor delivered a stark diagnosis of a global order "under destruction". 13/02/2026
Economy Eurozone trade ends 2025 with a €12.6bn surprise surplus Strong export growth helped the bloc maintain a hefty annual trade surplus, even as December’s balance narrowed to €12.6bn. 13/02/2026
Europe Today EU Commissioner for Sports says he 'respects' Ukrainian Olympian ban “Ukraine is going through a very tough time”, Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, discussing the Ukrainian athlete's disqualification, “But the decision by the IOC is one I respect.” 13/02/2026
Art 'Vivid' frescoes emerge from Ancient Roman villa in Pompeii Amid the remains of a villa near Pompeii, a hard-hatted conservationist scrapes away centuries-old ash to reveal a red fresco. For the first time, visitors will be able to see the renovations at Villa Poppaea, a pleasure palace of Ancient Rome destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. 13/02/2026
France Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks. 13/02/2026
No Comment Ukraine: Mass Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy sites Mass Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight, killing one and injuring six, damaging port and energy sites and disrupting basic city services. 13/02/2026
Culture news Lazgi ballet brings Uzbek heritage to Salzburg stage From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine's Day, a date for lovers of dance. 13/02/2026
Belgium Brussels government reaches coalition agreement after 600-day deadlock Brussels' complex institutional set-up was a complicating factor in the coalition talks. To be sworn in, a government needed to hold a majority in both of the local parliament's two linguistic groups, each of which has different parties. 13/02/2026
Italy Slovak fugitive arrested at Olympics after showing up to watch hockey The arrested man, wanted for theft, told Italian authorities he had travelled to Milan to support Slovakia's hockey team at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. 13/02/2026
Earth News Green MEP calls for Austria to tax the rich while on the red carpet Lena Schilling used the Vienna Opera Ball to condemn Austria’s mega wealthy, and call for a return to a ‘fair’ inheritance tax model. 13/02/2026
Earth News Flooded and unprepared: Portugal storms reveal climate planning gaps The devastation of recent storms has sparked questions about how cities are being built and planned in the face of climate change. 13/02/2026
Sport 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics: Who leads the medal count? Which country is doing best at this year's Winter Olympics, held in Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo? Track the official medal standings as they are updated throughout the Games. 13/02/2026
Europe News Munich Security Conference 2026: Macron says Europe 'must act proudly' Follow our live blog as we bring you updates for three days of talks on global security, war in Ukraine and the future of transatlantic relations. 13/02/2026
Europe Today Kyiv's call for 2027 EU accession forces re-think of enlargement rules EU officials and diplomats say several “new models” for integrating candidate countries are being considered in response to Zelenskyy’s demand for a date on Ukraine’s EU membership in US-brokered peace talks. 13/02/2026
No Comment Serbian 'iceman' defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset Vladimir Stevanovic braves Serbia’s icy lakes and snowy ridges in shorts, using extreme cold as daily meditation that slows his mind and resets his body. 13/02/2026
Europe News Hungarian opposition leader files police report over 'honey trap' Péter Magyar accuses the government of secretly recording a sexual encounter with his ex-girlfriend, a scandal erupting just as Hungary's electoral campaign intensifies. 13/02/2026
Europe in Motion Measles cases are dropping, but is Europe out of danger? At least eight European countries have reported a steep increase in cases, despite a general downward trend. 13/02/2026
Cinema Berlinale 2026: Politics and protests dominate opening ceremony Berlinale jury President Wim Wenders has made clear that film can only change people and not politicians but at the Berlin film festival's red carpet opening ceremony, political protest grabbed all of the attention. 13/02/2026
Germany Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics' As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying. 13/02/2026
World News Euroviews. Europe can defend itself against Russia without the US if it wants to Trump is alienating the US from the West, while the threat from Russia is becoming ever more real. Even without the US, Europe could secure its defence independently in the future, former President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy Karl-Heinz Kamp writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 13/02/2026
Europe Today Two-speed Europe could be 'pathway to unity,' Metsola tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said her institution is not opposed to closer EU integration as Mario Draghi called for a 'pragmatic' federation. 13/02/2026