My-europe | Euronews RSS http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:27:23 +0200 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:27:23 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png My-europe | Euronews RSS http://www.euronews.com Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/01/russian-ballistic-missile-strikes-on-kyiv-kill-nine-and-injure-more-than-30 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/01/russian-ballistic-missile-strikes-on-kyiv-kill-nine-and-injure-more-than-30 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:27:21 +0200 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched 35 missiles, including 27 ballistic missiles, and 185 attack drones at Ukraine overnight. US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against European allies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/01/us-senate-bill-on-russia-sanctions-risks-backfiring-against-european-allies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/01/us-senate-bill-on-russia-sanctions-risks-backfiring-against-european-allies Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:30:22 +0200 A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike. Earthquake strikes volcanic area near Naples, injuring 21 people and causing extensive damage http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/strongest-earthquake-in-years-strikes-volcanic-area-near-naples-injuring-four http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/strongest-earthquake-in-years-strikes-volcanic-area-near-naples-injuring-four Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:08:05 +0200 A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area near Naples in southern Italy, injuring 21 people and damaging buildings and churches. Spain's legal dilemma behind Ceuta's record migrant arrivals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/spains-legal-dilemma-behind-ceutas-record-migrant-arrivals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/spains-legal-dilemma-behind-ceutas-record-migrant-arrivals Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:49:10 +0200 Ceuta is facing its worst migration crisis since 2021, with its reception centre overflowing and facilities for unaccompanied minors operating at 1,600% of capacity. Inside Ceuta: Residents face fear and uncertainty as migrant numbers soar; bread is scarce, shops are closed http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/inside-ceuta-residents-face-fear-and-uncertainty-as-migrant-numbers-soar-bread-is-scarce-s http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/inside-ceuta-residents-face-fear-and-uncertainty-as-migrant-numbers-soar-bread-is-scarce-s Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:01:43 +0200 Most shops are shut, bread is scarce, and local festivities have been cancelled after tens of thousands of migrants arrived from Morocco. Residents and local authorities describe growing fear and uncertainty as returns continue. Wildfire breaks out near Athens, prompting evacuation alerts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/wildfire-breaks-out-near-athens-prompting-evacuation-alerts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/wildfire-breaks-out-near-athens-prompting-evacuation-alerts Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:07:26 +0200 The fire broke out at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday on the slopes of Mount Poikilo, in the Aspropyrgos area, west of Athens. Migrants in Ceuta cannot move to other countries, EU says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/migrants-in-ceuta-cannot-move-to-other-countries-eu-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/migrants-in-ceuta-cannot-move-to-other-countries-eu-says Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:34:11 +0200 The European Commission says migrants who entered the Spanish enclave irregularly will not reach mainland Europe, as EU countries call for Spain’s suspension from Schengen over border-control failures. One dead, five missing after a building collapses in Italy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/one-dead-five-missing-after-a-building-collapses-in-italy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/one-dead-five-missing-after-a-building-collapses-in-italy Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:32:50 +0200 The body found after the collapse of a two-storey building near Messina is believed to be that of a local businessman. Five people remain missing. Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis, closes air and sea borders http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/italy-suspends-schengen-with-spain-over-ceuta-migrant-crisis-shuts-air-and-sea-borders http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/italy-suspends-schengen-with-spain-over-ceuta-migrant-crisis-shuts-air-and-sea-borders Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:24:17 +0200 The temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Trump calls Ceuta migrant surge 'terrible' as White House blames far left http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/trump-calls-ceuta-migrant-surge-terrible-as-white-house-blames-far-left http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/trump-calls-ceuta-migrant-surge-terrible-as-white-house-blames-far-left Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:03:17 +0200 Trump invoked the mass crossings into Spain's North African enclave to warn Americans about immigration, as the EU stressed the crisis had not spread to mainland Europe. More than 48,000 migrants return to Morocco after mass crossing into Ceuta http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/around-25000-migrants-returned-to-morocco-after-mass-border-crossing-into-ceuta http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/around-25000-migrants-returned-to-morocco-after-mass-border-crossing-into-ceuta Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:33:19 +0200 Some 48,000 of the roughly 50,000 people who crossed illegally into Ceuta since early Friday have already been returned to Morocco, as Madrid condemned the mass crossing as an "attack" on its sovereignty. EU considers emergency meeting as nuclear shutdown leaves Hungary facing energy crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/eu-considers-emergency-meeting-as-nuclear-shutdown-leaves-hungary-facing-energy-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/eu-considers-emergency-meeting-as-nuclear-shutdown-leaves-hungary-facing-energy-crisis Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:05:09 +0200 Hungarian PM Péter Magyar has warned of an energy crisis after record-low Danube water levels forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the country's power. Volcanic land with cold doubts: Iceland decides on EU negotiations amidst hopes and fears http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/volcanic-land-with-cold-doubts-iceland-decides-on-eu-negotiations-amidst-hopes-and-fears http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/volcanic-land-with-cold-doubts-iceland-decides-on-eu-negotiations-amidst-hopes-and-fears Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:16 +0200 On August 29 Iceland is voting by referendum whether or not to resume EU membership negotiations, suspended since 2013. We travelled to the volcanic island to investigate the pros and cons, fears, hopes, expectations and doubts - and discovered a hotly polarised society. A history of own goals: Gianni Infantino's timeline of FIFA controversies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/a-history-of-own-goals-gianni-infantinos-timeline-of-fifa-controversies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/a-history-of-own-goals-gianni-infantinos-timeline-of-fifa-controversies Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:52:53 +0200 Europe's national teams have threatened to boycott the FIFA World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with his controversial plan to privatise the tournament. Euronews Culture looks back at what brought the world of football under FIFA to breaking point. Cyprus: 44-year-old accused of spying on British base for Iran http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/cyprus-44-year-old-accused-of-spying-on-british-base-for-iran http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/cyprus-44-year-old-accused-of-spying-on-british-base-for-iran Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200 The man, a dual British and Azerbaijani national, is being held in Cyprus while extradition proceedings are underway. It is the first British investigation abroad under the National Security Act. Is the Ceuta crisis the biggest single illegal border crossing ever into the EU? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/is-the-ceuta-crisis-the-biggest-single-illegal-border-crossing-ever-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/is-the-ceuta-crisis-the-biggest-single-illegal-border-crossing-ever-in-the-eu Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:06:02 +0200 The massive migrant influx that began on Thursday could be the largest irregular crossing attempt into the EU in such a short period of time. Temu accused of obstructing EU inspection in Ireland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/temu-accused-of-obstructing-eu-inspection-in-ireland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/temu-accused-of-obstructing-eu-inspection-in-ireland Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:03:20 +0200 The European Union on Friday accused Temu of failing to hand over information during an inspection as part of a probe into the Chinese-owned online retailer. Exclusive: MEPs demand Infantino appear before European Parliament over FIFA's private investment plan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/exclusive-meps-demand-infantino-appear-before-european-parliament-over-fifas-private-inves http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/exclusive-meps-demand-infantino-appear-before-european-parliament-over-fifas-private-inves Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:32:43 +0200 As European football associations threaten to boycott the World Cup, a draft letter obtained by Euronews accused the FIFA President of using the organisation as a “political career ladder”. Spanish PM Sánchez: Ceuta migrant crisis 'a violation of territorial integrity' http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/sanchez-on-ceuta-migrant-crisis-it-is-a-violation-of-territorial-integrity http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/sanchez-on-ceuta-migrant-crisis-it-is-a-violation-of-territorial-integrity Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:15:40 +0200 The prime minister slammed the massive influx of migrants crossing over from Morocco as a "violation of Spain's territorial integrity", which he said, "deserves our reproach and our condemnation at the strongest possible level". Ceuta migrant surge reignites Europe's right-wing assault on Spain's migration policy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/ceuta-migrant-surge-reignites-europes-right-wing-assault-on-spains-migration-policy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/ceuta-migrant-surge-reignites-europes-right-wing-assault-on-spains-migration-policy Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:10:49 +0200 Migrants storming Spain's north African enclave have sparked right-wing attacks on the Sánchez government's mass migrant regularisation. Left-wing forces have derided the attacks as opportunistic propaganda. False claims about funding cuts and solar farms spread in Spain during wildfires http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/false-claims-about-funding-cuts-and-solar-farms-spread-in-spain-during-wildfires http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/false-claims-about-funding-cuts-and-solar-farms-spread-in-spain-during-wildfires Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:05:45 +0200 A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season. Brussels envoy on Cyprus issue says EU seeks a significant role in talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/raffaele-fitto-in-nicosia-eu-seeks-key-role-in-cyprus-talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/raffaele-fitto-in-nicosia-eu-seeks-key-role-in-cyprus-talks Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:34:21 +0200 The European Commission's Special Envoy on the Cyprus issue visited Cyprus for talks with the leaders of both sides following UN chief Guterrer's own visit to the divided country. At least 50,000 migrants cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco in a single day http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/more-than-40000-migrants-crossed-into-ceuta-over-past-24-hours-spain-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/more-than-40000-migrants-crossed-into-ceuta-over-past-24-hours-spain-says Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:48:02 +0200 Authorities estimate that around 50,000 migrants had crossed ​into ​the enclave of Ceuta ⁠in North Africa over ​the past 24 hours, as ​they ​rushed ⁠by sea and ⁠land from Morocco. EU's enlargement risks becoming a victim of its own success http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/eus-enlargement-risks-becoming-a-victim-of-its-own-success http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/eus-enlargement-risks-becoming-a-victim-of-its-own-success Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:03:19 +0200 EU enlargement is accelerating, but the Commission's responsible department is running out of capacity to manage negotiations with several candidate countries at once. Podcast | From Orbán’s fall to the state of EU-US relations: Brussels, My Love? wraps up http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/podcast-from-orbans-fall-to-the-state-of-eu-us-relations-brussels-my-love-wraps-up http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/podcast-from-orbans-fall-to-the-state-of-eu-us-relations-brussels-my-love-wraps-up Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:20:23 +0200 Brussels, My Love? – The podcast is taking a summer break. Here are some highlights from this season’s episodes. Time is running out: what trade concessions can the EU win from China? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/time-is-running-out-what-trade-concessions-can-the-eu-win-from-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/time-is-running-out-what-trade-concessions-can-the-eu-win-from-china Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:25 +0200 With an October deadline unlikely to yield major concessions from Beijing given structural and leverage imbalances, EU-China trade tensions look set to keep escalating. Search called off for GB surfer who disappeared off coast of Portugal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/search-called-off-for-gb-surfer-who-disappeared-off-coast-of-portugal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/search-called-off-for-gb-surfer-who-disappeared-off-coast-of-portugal Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:51:44 +0200 In a post on Instagram, GB Surfing paid tribute to Strong, calling him a "fantastic teammate" and "respected competitor." Spain mobilises troops to Ceuta as thousands of migrants continue to swim across the border from Morocco http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/spain-and-morocco-agree-urgent-return-of-latest-ceuta-migrants http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/spain-and-morocco-agree-urgent-return-of-latest-ceuta-migrants Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:24:43 +0200 The Spanish government said on Thursday that it would deploy the army to Ceuta to reinforce security after the crossings, which saw many migrants swim around the border to reach the territory. Europe wants to be a strong partner of the US in the Moon race, ESA astronaut says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/europe-wants-to-be-a-strong-partner-of-the-us-in-the-moon-race-esa-astronaut-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/europe-wants-to-be-a-strong-partner-of-the-us-in-the-moon-race-esa-astronaut-says Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:26:58 +0200 Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit. UEFA announces boycott of future FIFA World Cups over investment plan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/uefa-votes-to-boycott-future-fifa-world-cups-over-investment-plan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/uefa-votes-to-boycott-future-fifa-world-cups-over-investment-plan Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:24:42 +0200 UEFA says the World Cup "cannot be treated as an investment product" and has threatened to pull its national teams from FIFA competitions unless the proposal is permanently withdrawn. Illicit tobacco: Successful raids are not enough to put an end to this criminal trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/illicit-tobacco-successful-raids-are-not-enough-to-put-an-end-to-this-criminal-trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/illicit-tobacco-successful-raids-are-not-enough-to-put-an-end-to-this-criminal-trade Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:43:21 +0200 Successful raids make the headlines. However, they also highlight just how much illegal tobacco can still be seized. Giovanni Kessler, former Director-General of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), is therefore calling for far-reaching measures in an opinion piece for Euronews. Hungary's Paks nuclear plant faces shutdown as Danube water levels hit record low http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/hungarys-paks-nuclear-plant-faces-shutdown-as-danube-water-levels-hit-record-low http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/hungarys-paks-nuclear-plant-faces-shutdown-as-danube-water-levels-hit-record-low Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:13:56 +0200 Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, which provides nearly half the country's power, may shut down within days as Danube water levels hit record lows. PM Péter Magyar says supply remains secure. Fire crews tackle blaze close to major nuclear power sites in UK http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-close-to-major-nuclear-power-sites-in-uk http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-close-to-major-nuclear-power-sites-in-uk Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:05:44 +0200 A spokesperson for energy company EDF told Euronews that the fire "is not currently affecting operations at Sizewell B power station" but that the company was "continuing to monitor the situation." EU expected to probe Balkan construction material imports over suspected Chinese tariff-dodging http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/eu-expected-to-probe-balkan-construction-material-imports-over-suspected-chinese-tariff-do http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/eu-expected-to-probe-balkan-construction-material-imports-over-suspected-chinese-tariff-do Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:57:56 +0200 There are growing suspicions that certain open mesh fabrics are being made with Chinese glass fibre already hit by EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties for unfair pricing and state support. Canadian intern of Chinese origin appeals Belgian pre-trial detention regarding spy charge http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/canadian-intern-of-chinese-origin-appeals-belgian-pre-trial-detention-regarding-spy-charge http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/canadian-intern-of-chinese-origin-appeals-belgian-pre-trial-detention-regarding-spy-charge Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:54:07 +0200 A Canadian national of Chinese origin has lodged an appeal against one-month pre-trial detention after being arrested last week on suspicion of spying for a third country while serving as an intern at a major NATO hub in Belgium. EU opens call for seven 'gigafactories' to train next-generation AI technologies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/eu-opens-call-for-seven-gigafactories-to-train-next-generation-ai-technologies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/eu-opens-call-for-seven-gigafactories-to-train-next-generation-ai-technologies Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:51:04 +0200 With concerns about digital dependency growing fast, the European Commission is pursuing "sovereign" AI infrastructure to become operational by mid-2028. Four migrants die trying to cross Channel from France to Britain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/four-migrants-die-trying-to-cross-channel-from-france-to-britain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/four-migrants-die-trying-to-cross-channel-from-france-to-britain Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:43:15 +0200 A boat sank late Wednesday off the coast of France near Hardelot. Four people were found dead, French authorities report. NATO speaking with Polish authorities after 'Russian missile' crash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/poland-says-unidentified-object-crashed-into-its-territory-amid-overnight-russian-attacks- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/poland-says-unidentified-object-crashed-into-its-territory-amid-overnight-russian-attacks- Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:42:14 +0200 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha suggested the object that crashed in Poland was a Russian cruise missile that had been intended to strike Ukraine. Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s struggling wine industry http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/wildfires-near-bordeaux-bring-more-troubles-to-frances-struggling-wine-industry http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/wildfires-near-bordeaux-bring-more-troubles-to-frances-struggling-wine-industry Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:36:46 +0200 A massive wildfire has been raging across the Bordeaux region for almost a week now, impacting the tourist season. These forest fires are emitting toxic smoke with harmful effects on all living beings, including the vineyards. What are the deadliest countries for driving in Europe? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/what-are-the-deadliest-countries-for-driving-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/what-are-the-deadliest-countries-for-driving-in-europe Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:42:08 +0200 As holidaygoers hit the road for a summer break, three Eastern European countries and several popular tourist hubs are among the deadliest places to drive in Europe. Zelenskyy warns of missile defence shortage after Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/missile-detected-in-polish-airspace-as-russian-strikes-kill-eight-in-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/missile-detected-in-polish-airspace-as-russian-strikes-kill-eight-in-ukraine Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:47:19 +0200 Russia launched a deadly wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, while an unidentified object believed to be a missile entered Polish airspace before disappearing from radar. Wildfires in Greece: Blaze out of control near Rethymno in Crete http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/wildfires-in-greece-blaze-out-of-control-in-rethymno-crete http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/wildfires-in-greece-blaze-out-of-control-in-rethymno-crete Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:45:38 +0200 Over 220 firefighters are battling a wildfire in southern Crete, whilst strong winds are hampering aerial water drops. The funerals of the two firefighters who lost their lives Wednesday are taking place on Thursday. In Plomari on Lesbos, the fires are continuing to flare up. What happens to your private messages under ‘Chat Control’? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/what-happens-to-your-private-messages-under-chat-control http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/what-happens-to-your-private-messages-under-chat-control Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:30:12 +0200 Your private message may remain encrypted and unreadable to the platform carrying it, or be scanned by automated tools before reaching its recipient. This divide sits at the heart of the EU’s Chat Control debate and combating child exploitation online without undermining private communication. Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/hundreds-of-migrants-are-swimming-from-morocco-to-the-spanish-territory-of-ceuta http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/hundreds-of-migrants-are-swimming-from-morocco-to-the-spanish-territory-of-ceuta Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:16:35 +0200 While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual. Three firefighters die battling wildfires in Greece http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/three-firefighters-die-battling-wildfires-in-greece http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/three-firefighters-die-battling-wildfires-in-greece Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:58:59 +0200 Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno, Europe’s biggest debates on The Ring - EU’s security… at what cost? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/europes-biggest-debates-on-the-ring-eus-security-at-what-cost http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/europes-biggest-debates-on-the-ring-eus-security-at-what-cost Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:20 +0200 As parliamentary activity pauses for the summer recess, we look back at some of the debates of the season. This special edition revisits some of the most pressing questions facing the EU: how should Europe defend itself in an unstable world, and how should it respond to conflicts beyond its borders? Pro-Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova faces expulsion from France http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/pro-russian-propagandist-xenia-fedorova-faces-expulsion-from-france http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/pro-russian-propagandist-xenia-fedorova-faces-expulsion-from-france Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:57:50 +0200 In 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron implied that Fedorova was not a journalist. Asked again in June, Macron said his opinion of her remained unchanged. UEFA slams FIFA over Infantino's deadline for World Cup stake sale http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/uefa-slams-fifa-over-infantinos-deadline-for-world-cup-stake-sale http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/uefa-slams-fifa-over-infantinos-deadline-for-world-cup-stake-sale Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:28:18 +0200 The clash between FIFA and UEFA has intensified after European football's governing body issued a fresh rebuke over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. UEFA will hold an emergency meeting to discuss its next steps. EU grows impatient over Italy's hesitancy on €14.9bn defence loan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/eu-grows-impatient-over-italys-hesitancy-on-149bn-defence-loan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/eu-grows-impatient-over-italys-hesitancy-on-149bn-defence-loan Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:44:05 +0200 Italy hasn't decided how much of its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan it will use, as several domestic considerations affect the calculus. But Brussels and other member states are growing impatient to reallocate any unspent funds within the legal deadlines. FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/fifas-plan-to-sell-world-cup-to-private-investors-met-with-shock-and-anger-by-the-world-of http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/fifas-plan-to-sell-world-cup-to-private-investors-met-with-shock-and-anger-by-the-world-of Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:56:41 +0200 FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions.