Culture news Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open despite ongoing strike Louvre union workers unanimously agreed to continue the walkout amid mounting social and security concerns 17/12/2025
Europe Today Europe is our destiny, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani tells Euronews Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that accession to the EU remains Pristina's "strategic" and "security imperative," although it is not a full-fledged candidate for membership in the 27-member bloc. 17/12/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen warns of EU's 'dangerous' reality ahead of crunch summit The European Commission chief has laid out the high stakes of the decisions facing EU leaders, speaking of a world of "predators" and warning of a new international order after a sharp pivot in Washington's policy towards the continent. 17/12/2025
Europe Today EU vows transparency in housing market, Commissioner Jørgensen says In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said Brussels has pledged to identify speculation and boost market's fairness as part of its first affordable housing plan unveiled on Tuesday. 17/12/2025
Destinations How ice hotels are built and where to stay in one this winter Rates typically start from €400 for a night in an ice hotel, where guests often sleep on beds made from frozen river water. 17/12/2025
Europe Today Europe Today: EU Housing Commissioner and Kosovo's President join live 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. 17/12/2025
Tech News EU vs. Big Tech: What actions have regulators taken so far? In 2025, the European Union stepped up investigations of Big Tech companies for flouting rules on digital markets and services. Here are the main actions regulators have taken. 17/12/2025
Business Which European economy will have the highest growth in 2026 and 2027? After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years? 17/12/2025
Europe News Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against? The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against. 17/12/2025
Health news Menstrual cycle may affect severity of sport injuries, study finds Female footballers may experience tougher injuries if they get hurt while on their period, a new study shows. 17/12/2025
Culture news Jacques Prévert's legacy: A battle to save the poet's apartment-museum The Montmartre flat where one of the most important French poets lived is threatened by a project to extend the adjoining Moulin-Rouge cabaret. 17/12/2025
Europe News Influencer marketing in fast-fashion and food sectors under scrutiny The European Consumer Organisation is raising the alarm about hidden advertising practices by influencers on social media for fast-fashion and unhealthy food. 17/12/2025
Europe News Thousands of dinosaur footprints discovered on rock faces in northern Italy Thousands of dinosaur footprints have been found in a national part in northern Italy known as the Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio Branchi. Experts say they are from enormous herbivores that lived there 210 million years ago in the Triassic period. 16/12/2025
Lithuania Lithuania arrests 21 alleged smugglers using balloons from Belarus Tuesday's operation involved more than 140 officers from the Lithuanian Criminal Police Bureau, Vilnius police and special anti-terrorism units. 16/12/2025
No Comment Rome opens new Metro C stations near Colosseum ruins Rome unveils two new Metro C stations near the Colosseum, featuring ancient artifacts. The project, nearly 20 years in the making, promises to ease city traffic. 16/12/2025
Europe News EU to revise state aid rules to address bloc-wide housing crisis The European Commission has presented a plan to address the housing crisis in Europe, which includes relaxing rules on economic intervention by governments. 16/12/2025
Germany Russia labels Germany's Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable organisation' Deutsche Welle's director general said the move by Moscow was another sign that the Kremlin "wants to quash any freedom of opinion in the country." 16/12/2025
Europe News EU-made combustion cars to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the automotive industry. 16/12/2025
Europe in Motion European citizens back using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division. 16/12/2025
United Kingdom UK to probe foreign meddling in politics after Russia bribery scandal An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia. 16/12/2025
The Europe Conversation EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union The EU's financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a "moment of urgency" to finalise tools to create a true European capital markets union. Albuquerque says its completion could unlock trillions and boost the European economy. 16/12/2025
Europe News Eastern flank must be prioritised for EU defence funding, leaders say The Eastern Flank Watch is one of four flagship projects pitched by the European Commission to boost Europe's defence, but EU leaders have yet to endorse the proposal, which is currently light on details. 16/12/2025
Economy Greece cuts an early cheque to EU creditors to boost market confidence Greece’s early repayment of its first bailout loans underscores an important turnaround, cutting future interest costs and accelerating debt reduction as the country seeks to strengthen market confidence. 16/12/2025
Moments Which European countries offer monthly public transport passes? Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Portugal already have similar schemes seeking to reduce residents’ dependence on private vehicles. 16/12/2025
No Comment French farmer protests shut Spain's Biriatou border Farmer protests in France led Spain to close the Biriatou border to lorries. The Basque Government imposed traffic restrictions until the situation improves. 16/12/2025
United Kingdom Man who drove into Liverpool football parade jailed for over 21 years Paul Doyle, 54, used his vehicle "as a weapon" after losing his temper with crowds at a Liverpool FC victory parade on 26 May, prosecutors said. 16/12/2025