http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:52 +0200 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:52 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com 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 14:25:45 +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 12:11:18 +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 14:09:24 +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 14:30:29 +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 12:45:23 +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 11:00:05 +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 12:30:27 +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 11:00:29 +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 12:30:21 +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 12:04:12 +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 12:30:43 +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 13:50:59 +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 12:30:58 +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 15:20:22 +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 12:35:33 +0200 Although late takeoffs are decreasing, aviation authorities warn that too many travellers are still experiencing delays. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/09/iran-war-how-do-europeans-political-views-shape-their-opinion-of-the-conflict http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/09/iran-war-how-do-europeans-political-views-shape-their-opinion-of-the-conflict Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:51:59 +0200 The ripple effects of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are being felt across Europe, with citizens divided over countries' political and military responses. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/where-in-europe-are-workers-the-most-stressed http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/where-in-europe-are-workers-the-most-stressed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:51 +0200 A new study covering 160 countries compares Europe's stress levels with those of the rest of the world, finding a mix of good and bad news for the old continent's employees and employers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/space-defence-how-is-the-eu-boosting-its-military-space-capabilities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/space-defence-how-is-the-eu-boosting-its-military-space-capabilities Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:10:48 +0200 Europe is officially levelling up its orbital armour, yet while major defence upgrades are planned by 2030, the road to total independence from global superpowers remains costly. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/summer-holidays-why-travellers-are-swapping-the-riviera-for-the-balkans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/summer-holidays-why-travellers-are-swapping-the-riviera-for-the-balkans Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:45 +0200 Many tend to think of France, Greece, Italy and Spain when booking their ideal European summer destination. But new figures suggest there's a new country on the scene. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/which-european-airports-are-most-expensive-to-park-your-car-this-easter http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/which-european-airports-are-most-expensive-to-park-your-car-this-easter Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:42 +0200 While most travellers focus on flights and accommodation, a new report reveals that airport parking can be an unexpected cost for Europeans on holiday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/which-european-countries-have-the-best-salaries-after-taxes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/which-european-countries-have-the-best-salaries-after-taxes Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:30:18 +0200 Social contributions can weigh as much as a third of the salary paid to an employee. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/youth-involved-in-nearly-half-of-terrorism-probes-in-europe-and-north-america-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/youth-involved-in-nearly-half-of-terrorism-probes-in-europe-and-north-america-study-finds Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:30 +0200 The overall impact of terrorism in Europe remains low. However, youngsters are the primary target demographic for terrorist networks, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/eu-citizenship-which-countries-are-issuing-the-most-passports-to-non-eu-nationals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/eu-citizenship-which-countries-are-issuing-the-most-passports-to-non-eu-nationals Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:48:42 +0200 Germany leads on total numbers, but Sweden has the highest naturalisation rate of immigrants in the European Union. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/eu-australia-trade-deal-what-does-business-between-the-two-look-like http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/eu-australia-trade-deal-what-does-business-between-the-two-look-like Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:01:33 +0200 The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/are-europes-roads-getting-safer-or-simply-less-dangerous http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/are-europes-roads-getting-safer-or-simply-less-dangerous Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:54:49 +0100 Across the European Union, progress towards safer mobility continues, but at a slow and arguably insufficient pace. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/iran-war-how-many-european-citizens-has-the-eu-repatriated http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/iran-war-how-many-european-citizens-has-the-eu-repatriated Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:33:45 +0100 Thousands of Europeans have been evacuated from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict. How are EU countries coordinating these operations, and what role is Brussels playing? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/are-europeans-satisfied-with-the-european-unions-global-role http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/are-europeans-satisfied-with-the-european-unions-global-role Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:26:44 +0100 From the threat of higher tariffs under Donald Trump to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Europeans are reassessing how the EU is performing on the international stage. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/europeans-anxious-over-wars-and-push-for-more-eu-independence-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/europeans-anxious-over-wars-and-push-for-more-eu-independence-study-finds Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:51 +0100 As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability. How worried are they, and do they want the EU to step up its role on defence and international influence? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/20/after-a-year-of-trumps-cuts-to-foreign-aid-has-humanitarian-funding-suffered http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/20/after-a-year-of-trumps-cuts-to-foreign-aid-has-humanitarian-funding-suffered Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:30 +0100 The US slashed humanitarian aid in 2025, with many EU countries following suit to redirect funds domestically and to crises closer to home, such as in Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/russia-pocketing-billions-from-two-weeks-of-war-in-iran-data-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/russia-pocketing-billions-from-two-weeks-of-war-in-iran-data-shows Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:29:42 +0100 Moscow's fossil fuel earnings hit €7.7 billion in the two weeks after joint US-Israeli strikes triggered the war in Iran, as the ongoing conflict has sent global oil prices skyrocketing and led the US to ease Russian sanctions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/war-in-iran-where-in-europe-have-petrol-prices-spiked http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/war-in-iran-where-in-europe-have-petrol-prices-spiked Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:28:54 +0100 Motorists across Europe are facing higher fuel prices as the war in Iran has rattled global energy markets, with governments looking at how best to react. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/how-resilient-are-european-food-systems-amid-climate-change-and-global-conflicts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/how-resilient-are-european-food-systems-amid-climate-change-and-global-conflicts Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:47:30 +0100 While global food anchors lead the way, even the most resilient nations are looking vulnerable as the world races to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/17/how-reliant-is-spain-on-trade-with-the-united-states http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/17/how-reliant-is-spain-on-trade-with-the-united-states Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:23 +0100 Trump has threatened to cut off trade with Spain over access to its air bases in the Iran war, but how significant is trade between the two countries? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/from-iuds-to-pills-where-in-the-eu-is-it-easiest-to-access-contraceptives http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/from-iuds-to-pills-where-in-the-eu-is-it-easiest-to-access-contraceptives Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:15 +0100 Despite access to effective and affordable contraception remaining unequal across Europe, experts believe there is overall improvement on the continent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/as-europe-imports-no-iranian-oil-how-does-the-conflict-in-iran-impact-trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/as-europe-imports-no-iranian-oil-how-does-the-conflict-in-iran-impact-trade Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:51:27 +0100 Tensions in the Middle East have threatened to drive up inflation and energy costs despite the EU having little direct trade with Tehran. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/do-europeans-see-their-fellow-citizens-as-morally-good-or-bad http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/do-europeans-see-their-fellow-citizens-as-morally-good-or-bad Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:22 +0100 In just one of the 25 countries surveyed were there more people believing their fellow citizens are morally bad than those believing they're good, and it wasn't in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/11/europes-leaders-are-unpopular-but-germanys-merz-is-losing-support-fastest http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/11/europes-leaders-are-unpopular-but-germanys-merz-is-losing-support-fastest Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:34:41 +0100 A study suggests the German chancellor is struggling domestically as his party failed to win a key state election, while several European leaders face similarly weak approval ratings. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/trafficking-victims-number-in-europe-might-be-much-higher-than-previously-thought http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/trafficking-victims-number-in-europe-might-be-much-higher-than-previously-thought Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:49 +0100 More than 39,000 human trafficking cases were recorded in Europe in 20 years. War and displacement, especially in Ukraine, are fuelling the crisis, as victims face forced labour and sexual exploitation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/09/are-young-europeans-really-left-leaning-poll-sheds-some-light http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/09/are-young-europeans-really-left-leaning-poll-sheds-some-light Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:32:49 +0100 New research across the EU’s five largest countries paints a political picture of a continent on the fence. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/are-european-women-closing-the-leadership-gender-gap http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/are-european-women-closing-the-leadership-gender-gap Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:30:46 +0100 Most EU countries have seen a rise in the number of women in managerial positions since 2014, but three states have registered a decrease. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/05/talent-shortage-these-are-the-hardest-roles-to-fill-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/05/talent-shortage-these-are-the-hardest-roles-to-fill-in-europe Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:36:13 +0100 The supply-demand mismatch increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/04/gender-equality-is-improving-in-the-eu-but-the-pension-gap-persists http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/04/gender-equality-is-improving-in-the-eu-but-the-pension-gap-persists Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100 There's a gap between men's and women's pensions across the EU, both in the average and median amounts received. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/one-in-five-europeans-sees-the-us-as-a-threat-is-public-opinion-turning-to-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/one-in-five-europeans-sees-the-us-as-a-threat-is-public-opinion-turning-to-china Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:26:57 +0100 Around 20% of people in Europe's biggest countries now consider the US 'a major threat', higher than North Korea and China. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/02/after-four-years-of-war-in-ukraine-do-europeans-still-want-kyiv-to-emerge-victorious http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/02/after-four-years-of-war-in-ukraine-do-europeans-still-want-kyiv-to-emerge-victorious Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:30:12 +0100 As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/whats-the-real-environmental-and-financial-impact-of-artificial-snow http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/whats-the-real-environmental-and-financial-impact-of-artificial-snow Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:24:45 +0100 By the end of the century, all ski resorts across the Alps may be forced to use snow cannons, with dire consequences for local nature. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/26/looking-for-a-job-these-are-the-sectors-with-the-fastest-growing-vacancies-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/26/looking-for-a-job-these-are-the-sectors-with-the-fastest-growing-vacancies-in-the-eu Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:30:39 +0100 Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/these-fields-of-study-are-most-likely-to-land-you-a-highly-related-job http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/these-fields-of-study-are-most-likely-to-land-you-a-highly-related-job Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:38:28 +0100 Today, people can train to be almost anything. But how many young graduates actually stick to their fields of study once they enter the world of work? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/24/between-an-aggressive-russia-and-an-unpredictable-us-how-safe-do-europeans-think-their-cou http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/24/between-an-aggressive-russia-and-an-unpredictable-us-how-safe-do-europeans-think-their-cou Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:30:26 +0100 In an increasingly volatile world, citizens across the EU differ on how much they believe Brussels should be spending on its own defence and security. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/23/europes-loud-killer-which-countries-suffer-most-from-noise-pollution http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/23/europes-loud-killer-which-countries-suffer-most-from-noise-pollution Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:30:16 +0100 Long-term high noise exposure is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health issues. A new report reveals Europe's loudest and quietest corners.