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Poland: "Frog Patrol" saves thousands of amphibians during migration

Volunteers near Warsaw form a frog patrol each spring, helping thousands of frogs and toads cross a road safely and protect local breeding grounds.

10/04/2026

Europe News

Trump issues NATO ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'within days'

US President told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that NATO countries must work on a solution to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz immediately. Allies had originally committed to helping reopen the strait once hostilities had come to an end.

10/04/2026

Europe in Motion

Europe's airport chaos: Where are flights most likely to be delayed?

Although late takeoffs are decreasing, aviation authorities warn that too many travellers are still experiencing delays.

10/04/2026

Business

'No return to normal': IMF warns of lasting damage from Iran war

The IMF is cutting its global growth forecast, preparing €42.9bn in emergency aid and warning that 45 million people face food insecurity.

10/04/2026

Europe Today

'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister says

US President Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO countries to find a solution to reopening the Strait of Hormuz within days. Turkey – which has the second-largest army in NATO – says the alliance is not obliged to intervene.

10/04/2026

Ukraine

Putin announces Easter ceasefire, proposed by Kyiv for weeks

Moscow repeatedly ignored Kyiv’s calls for Easter weekend ceasefire around 12 April just to announce what it called its own “unilateral" truce.

10/04/2026

Markets

Stocks rise and oil prices gain as investors await ceasefire talks

Markets have remained positive, with oil prices edging slightly upward, coupled with gains for global equities ahead of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday.

10/04/2026

Europe Today

Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks as Iran truce under strain

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.

10/04/2026

Germany

German Army chief warns of a 'glass-like' battlefield

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, German Army chief Christian Freuding outlines how data, speed and digital systems are reshaping modern warfare.

10/04/2026

Economy

Petrol and diesel in Europe: Where are prices highest and lowest?

Petrol and diesel prices have risen significantly across Europe since the escalation of the Middle East crisis. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the latest fuel prices.

10/04/2026

Europe News

Tighter EU migration controls fail to curb departures from Africa

Despite Brussels touting fewer migrant arrivals, tighter asylum rules and African deals have only temporarily diverted irregular routes, with new passages to Europe possible in 2026.

10/04/2026

Moments

Heavy metal, GoT and cats: Quirky themed cruises to book this year

Blending hobbies and passions with travel and adventure, themed cruises are growing in popularity. These days, there’s a voyage for almost everyone.

10/04/2026

Climate

France is turning its back on fossil fuels – with a €240m plan

French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change.

10/04/2026

Health news

Genes may explain differences in weight-loss drug efficacy - study

Genetic variations may help explain why patients respond differently to popular weight-loss drugs, according to a new study.

10/04/2026

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine announce truce for Orthodox Easter

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously signalled Kyiv's openness to a potential Easter truce.

09/04/2026

Netherlands

EU police smash ring smuggling Vietnamese nationals to Europe

Europol said the people smuggling network transported at least 15 migrants per month, charging them up to €22,000 for the full journey.

09/04/2026

Germany

Germany resumes talks with Iran, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

Merz also said that the continued Israeli military campaign in Lebanon could jeopardise peace talks expected between the United States and Iran over the war in the Middle East.

09/04/2026

Health news

Plant-food rich diet may cut dementia risk, study finds

Plant-food rich diets might have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the quality of the diet is crucial.

09/04/2026

Europe News

EU rejects Trump's 'joint venture' to charge ships through Hormuz

Donald Trump has floated the idea of a "joint venture" to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission says this would be unlawful.

09/04/2026

The Cube

Fact-checking JD Vance's claims that Brussels is 'harming Hungary'

Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims.

09/04/2026

Europe News

MEPs warn of ‘serious risks’ to Hungary election

A letter sent to Ursula von der Leyen denounces “potential Russian interference operation” in Hungary and “state-led intimidation,” raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming vote.

09/04/2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen to raise Hungary's 'Russia leaks' with EU leaders

The allegations about Hungary leaking information to Russia raise the possibility of a member state "actively working against the security and the interests of the EU and its citizens", the European Commission said.

09/04/2026

Travel News

Lights, camera, action: How set-jetting boosts Madrid's economy

Madrid’s landmarks have turned the Spanish capital into a sought-after destination for film productions and fans are keen to visit the set locations.

09/04/2026

Earth News

Inside the world's first facility to bury nuclear waste in Finland

Onkalo is the world's first facility for permanently disposing radioactive spent nuclear fuel. It is expected to operate until the 2120s.

09/04/2026

Health news

Never married? You may face a higher cancer risk, study finds

Marital status may be a powerful social determinant of cancer. Rates of the disease are significantly higher among people who were never married, a new study has found.

09/04/2026

Business

Spain's warning to the West: Close your borders, wreck your economy

Spain's government has modelled what happens if it closes the door on migration. The results make for uncomfortable reading.

09/04/2026