http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:44:48 +0200 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:44:48 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/19/europe-looks-at-banning-social-media-for-teens-and-girls-are-most-impacted http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/19/europe-looks-at-banning-social-media-for-teens-and-girls-are-most-impacted Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:09:46 +0200 As the UK joins a growing list of countries looking at banning or severely curbing children's access to social media, data shows girls have higher levels of problematic social media use than boys across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/where-is-ev-charging-cheapest-and-fastest http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/where-is-ev-charging-cheapest-and-fastest Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:46:13 +0200 Europe's EV charging network is growing fast, but prices and refuelling point density vary widely across the continent. Europe in Motion breaks down the data. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/europeans-head-to-world-cup-in-droves-but-which-country-has-seen-the-best-supporter-turnou http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/europeans-head-to-world-cup-in-droves-but-which-country-has-seen-the-best-supporter-turnou Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:41:25 +0200 As the group stage heats up across Mexico, Canada and the US, Europe in Motion takes a look at the most committed supporters at the World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/16/education-where-in-the-eu-has-the-most-early-school-dropouts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/16/education-where-in-the-eu-has-the-most-early-school-dropouts Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:41:07 +0200 The number of young Europeans leaving education early is falling, but geography and employment prospects still shape the picture. How do EU countries compare with each other? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/cocaine-capitals-where-is-use-rising-the-most-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/cocaine-capitals-where-is-use-rising-the-most-in-europe Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:26:46 +0200 Spain's Barcelona, Lleida and Santiago de Compostela report the highest increase in cocaine wastewater residues, with other clusters also expanding in Denmark and Slovenia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/which-countries-have-the-most-strikes-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/which-countries-have-the-most-strikes-in-the-eu Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:31 +0200 In the early part of 2026, Europe already became the stage for widespread demonstrations, leaving classrooms empty, flights grounded, and medical appointments missed. So, where have workers raised their voices the loudest? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/baptism-of-fire-what-are-the-five-most-stressful-countries-for-beginner-drivers-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/baptism-of-fire-what-are-the-five-most-stressful-countries-for-beginner-drivers-in-europe Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:22:33 +0200 Italy is by far more stressful to drive in than the UK, Germany, France and Spain, according to a study. But what are the most uncomfortable roads of all across the whole continent? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/amid-outcry-against-frances-courts-who-has-the-most-and-fewest-judges-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/amid-outcry-against-frances-courts-who-has-the-most-and-fewest-judges-in-the-eu Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:07:25 +0200 Mounting criticism of France's justice system following the murder of a schoolgirl has revived debate over judicial resources. With judges in short supply, how does Europe compare? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/how-much-is-eu-trade-with-the-us-falling http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/how-much-is-eu-trade-with-the-us-falling Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:36:31 +0200 Exports to the US dropped by nearly a third in the first three months of 2026, as the EU prepares to implement its side of a trade deal with Washington. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/internet-access-who-pays-the-most-and-least-for-broadband-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/internet-access-who-pays-the-most-and-least-for-broadband-in-the-eu Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:37:39 +0200 Europeans are more connected than ever, yet the cost of getting online varies dramatically. So which country gets the best price-connectivity deal? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/eat-like-a-local-the-10-best-food-cities-in-europe-for-authentic-culinary-experiences http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/eat-like-a-local-the-10-best-food-cities-in-europe-for-authentic-culinary-experiences Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:21:56 +0200 Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/overtourism-which-european-countries-are-becoming-the-most-hostile-to-travellers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/overtourism-which-european-countries-are-becoming-the-most-hostile-to-travellers Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200 As tourism surges across Europe, tensions with local communities are mounting over access to housing and rising costs. Which countries are seeing the biggest backlash? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/constrained-flexibility-which-european-countries-have-the-highest-job-insecurity http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/constrained-flexibility-which-european-countries-have-the-highest-job-insecurity Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:53:42 +0200 France, Italy, Spain and Greece have some of the highest rates of workers in fixed-term or part-time jobs. Some of these countries are trying to tackle that, while elsewhere, part-time roles are increasingly popular. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-change-how-do-heatwaves-affect-pregnancies-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-change-how-do-heatwaves-affect-pregnancies-across-europe Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:42 +0200 As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/at-the-weathers-mercy-how-many-people-in-the-eu-cant-afford-air-conditioning http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/at-the-weathers-mercy-how-many-people-in-the-eu-cant-afford-air-conditioning Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:57 +0200 Thousands have no choice but to endure extreme temperatures. With heatwaves emerging as the top climate concern for Europeans, how is summer preparedness going across the continent? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/ai-generated-child-abuse-material-surges-in-europe-data-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/ai-generated-child-abuse-material-surges-in-europe-data-shows Fri, 29 May 2026 10:29:48 +0200 Online child exploitation is increasing across Europe, alongside AI-generated abuse content. Which countries are emerging as hotspots for abuse material? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/small-but-mighty-the-tiny-tech-hubs-driving-europe-up-global-tech-rankings http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/small-but-mighty-the-tiny-tech-hubs-driving-europe-up-global-tech-rankings Thu, 28 May 2026 10:37:53 +0200 The continent thrives on smaller ecosystems that punch above their weight, with a great concentration of tech innovation and infrastructure in a tiny territory. Which European cities are driving tech and what sets them apart? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/online-hate-speech-who-faces-the-most-online-toxicity-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/online-hate-speech-who-faces-the-most-online-toxicity-in-europe Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:24 +0200 Toxic online messages remain widespread in Europe, targeting people based on their politics, race and identity. Which EU countries face the highest levels of hostile content? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/why-are-some-airlines-slashing-flight-prices-amid-the-war-in-the-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/why-are-some-airlines-slashing-flight-prices-amid-the-war-in-the-middle-east Tue, 26 May 2026 12:06:52 +0200 While Europe-Asia airfares soar, budget airlines slash or keep prices low to tempt people back into travel amid weak demand and higher operational costs. How can they do it and how long will it last? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/young-europeans-are-putting-money-into-a-pension-system-they-dont-trust-study-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/young-europeans-are-putting-money-into-a-pension-system-they-dont-trust-study-shows Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:40 +0200 Trust in Europe's pension systems is fading among younger generations, even as contributions continue. So how do EU countries compare? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/eu-green-economy-booms-as-solar-energy-grows-at-record-pace-whats-the-most-profitable-sect http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/eu-green-economy-booms-as-solar-energy-grows-at-record-pace-whats-the-most-profitable-sect Fri, 22 May 2026 12:10:31 +0200 EU countries doubled their green-economy output in less than 10 years. Will this continue despite some scaling back of green policies? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/eu-migrant-repatriations-on-the-rise-but-which-countries-are-carrying-out-the-most-explusi http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/eu-migrant-repatriations-on-the-rise-but-which-countries-are-carrying-out-the-most-explusi Wed, 20 May 2026 16:22:31 +0200 Numbers are going down for both immigrants and asylum seekers, while repatriation orders are increasing, with Germany, France and Sweden on top. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/as-iran-mulls-tariffs-on-hormuz-internet-cables-how-might-the-fees-threaten-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/as-iran-mulls-tariffs-on-hormuz-internet-cables-how-might-the-fees-threaten-europe Wed, 20 May 2026 13:32:44 +0200 The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the cables in the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/as-the-eu-moves-to-simplify-cross-border-rail-travel-which-countries-passengers-travel-the http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/as-the-eu-moves-to-simplify-cross-border-rail-travel-which-countries-passengers-travel-the Tue, 19 May 2026 10:09:07 +0200 Rail travel in the EU hit record highs in 2024, but railway networks remain uneven across the bloc. Which countries are leading Europe's rail revival? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/amid-growing-hantavirus-worries-how-prepared-is-europe-for-new-health-threats http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/amid-growing-hantavirus-worries-how-prepared-is-europe-for-new-health-threats Mon, 18 May 2026 16:07:06 +0200 Although there is still no single European playbook for quarantine measures, the EU has taken steps to be better prepared in the future than it was six years ago. Will it be enough? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/which-european-countries-are-the-largest-exporters-of-plastic-waste http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/which-european-countries-are-the-largest-exporters-of-plastic-waste Fri, 15 May 2026 10:23:27 +0200 Plastic waste exports from Europe hit new highs in 2025, with Germany and the UK leading shipments abroad. Which countries are taking it in? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low Thu, 14 May 2026 11:20:07 +0200 It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/wholly-unsuitable-conditions-how-full-are-europes-prisons http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/wholly-unsuitable-conditions-how-full-are-europes-prisons Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:55 +0200 Prison populations are rising across the EU, and so are complaints. Overcrowding and violence are surging, but which countries are worst affected? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/where-in-europe-do-employees-work-the-most-on-weekends http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/where-in-europe-do-employees-work-the-most-on-weekends Tue, 12 May 2026 10:03:10 +0200 Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/mercosur-how-are-europe-and-south-america-deepening-their-economic-ties http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/mercosur-how-are-europe-and-south-america-deepening-their-economic-ties Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:16 +0200 The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect in May and is expected to boost EU exports to the Mercosur region by 39% by 2040, but how do the benefits compare with growing criticism? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/09/as-job-scams-rise-in-europe-are-recruiters-becoming-more-transparent-about-vacancies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/09/as-job-scams-rise-in-europe-are-recruiters-becoming-more-transparent-about-vacancies Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:05 +0200 Nearly one in three recruiters is hit by identity theft, according to new research, with Gen Zs falling victim to fake ads for job opportunities that 'feel too scarce to pass up' despite clear red flags. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/where-in-europe-is-tap-water-the-most-and-least-safe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/where-in-europe-is-tap-water-the-most-and-least-safe Fri, 08 May 2026 10:18:06 +0200 Water purity varies across Europe, with Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic having some of the most polluted groundwater on the continent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/from-the-economy-to-culture-what-makes-europeans-proud http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/from-the-economy-to-culture-what-makes-europeans-proud Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:56 +0200 Renaissance art in Italy, democracy in Sweden and people in Spain... Europeans define national pride in unique ways. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/deadly-air-which-european-countries-have-the-worst-pm-25-levels http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/deadly-air-which-european-countries-have-the-worst-pm-25-levels Wed, 06 May 2026 10:46:51 +0200 Up to 20% of monitoring stations in Europe recorded air pollution levels above the current EU air quality standards. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/sexual-violence-and-rape-offences-are-rising-in-the-eu-new-data-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/sexual-violence-and-rape-offences-are-rising-in-the-eu-new-data-shows Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:36 +0200 Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/workers-health-isnt-the-only-thing-at-risk-of-job-strain-the-economy-is-too-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/workers-health-isnt-the-only-thing-at-risk-of-job-strain-the-economy-is-too-study-finds Fri, 01 May 2026 12:25:45 +0200 As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/from-statements-to-actions-heres-which-european-countries-are-spending-the-most-on-defence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/from-statements-to-actions-heres-which-european-countries-are-spending-the-most-on-defence Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:11:18 +0200 Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/how-engaged-are-young-europeans-in-online-civic-and-political-life http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/how-engaged-are-young-europeans-in-online-civic-and-political-life Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:09:24 +0200 Online platforms are becoming the new political arena for Europe's youth. With their online engagement higher than in older groups, how do countries compare across the continent? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/defence-which-european-countries-have-mandatory-and-voluntary-military-service http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/defence-which-european-countries-have-mandatory-and-voluntary-military-service Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:29 +0200 Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/ranked-which-countries-have-had-the-worst-fuel-price-spikes-since-the-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/ranked-which-countries-have-had-the-worst-fuel-price-spikes-since-the-iran-war Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:23 +0200 Europe is feeling the pinch after the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, with stark differences between countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/does-lowering-speed-limits-have-an-impact-on-road-deaths-and-injuries-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/does-lowering-speed-limits-have-an-impact-on-road-deaths-and-injuries-in-europe Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:05 +0200 From Paris to Stuttgart, cities are hitting the brakes on speed in an effort to save lives. Could this be the key to reaching zero road deaths in the EU by 2050? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/how-do-therapy-costs-compare-around-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/how-do-therapy-costs-compare-around-europe Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:30:27 +0200 European workers under stress often consider seeing a therapist, but can most people actually afford it? Who is most likely to get burnt out? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/following-four-years-of-full-scale-war-which-eu-countries-are-hosting-the-most-ukrainians http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/following-four-years-of-full-scale-war-which-eu-countries-are-hosting-the-most-ukrainians Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0200 Millions of Ukrainians remain under EU protection, yet some are heading back. From rising living costs to emotional strain, what’s driving this unexpected reversal? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/planning-a-hiking-trip-across-europe-these-are-the-most-unspoilt-national-parks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/planning-a-hiking-trip-across-europe-these-are-the-most-unspoilt-national-parks Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:30:21 +0200 Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia and Austria are at the top of the list. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/instagram-tiktok-and-facebook-which-european-countries-want-to-ban-social-media-for-minors http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/instagram-tiktok-and-facebook-which-european-countries-want-to-ban-social-media-for-minors Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:04:12 +0200 After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/flights-disrupted-by-iran-war-here-are-europes-easiest-countries-to-navigate-by-train-this http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/flights-disrupted-by-iran-war-here-are-europes-easiest-countries-to-navigate-by-train-this Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:43 +0200 Amid flight disruption threats sparked by the Iran war, trains are stepping in as an alternative travel option. But where in Europe are tickets cheapest and which countries are easier to navigate? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/is-the-european-union-reliant-on-trade-with-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/is-the-european-union-reliant-on-trade-with-china Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:50:59 +0200 The European Union is struggling to contain a ballooning trade deficit with China, but member states cannot agree on how to push back. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/foreign-aid-plummets-in-europe-which-countries-are-slashing-their-funds http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/foreign-aid-plummets-in-europe-which-countries-are-slashing-their-funds Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:58 +0200 Following years of aid growth driven by events like the war in Ukraine and COVID-19, 2025 saw the largest contraction on record. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/long-covid-costs-could-cost-up-to-1153bn-per-year-over-the-next-decade-study-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/long-covid-costs-could-cost-up-to-1153bn-per-year-over-the-next-decade-study-shows Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:20:22 +0200 Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/turbulence-on-the-tarmac-these-european-airports-have-the-worst-delays http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/turbulence-on-the-tarmac-these-european-airports-have-the-worst-delays Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:35:33 +0200 Although late takeoffs are decreasing, aviation authorities warn that too many travellers are still experiencing delays.