https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:32 +0200 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:32 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/09/20/all-the-direct-flight-routes-from-europe-to-central-and-south-america https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/09/20/all-the-direct-flight-routes-from-europe-to-central-and-south-america Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:14 +0200 With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/11/colombias-cali-remembers-earthquake-victims-one-month-on https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/11/colombias-cali-remembers-earthquake-victims-one-month-on Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:52:50 +0200 Residents of Cali gathered to honour those killed in the August 10 earthquake, releasing white balloons and laying flowers one month after the disaster. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/51-magnitude-earthquake-hits-colombia-forcing-evacuations-in-bogota-and-bucaramanga https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/51-magnitude-earthquake-hits-colombia-forcing-evacuations-in-bogota-and-bucaramanga Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:24:02 +0200 According to the Colombian Geological Survey, the quake hit at around 11:45 am local time on Wednesday, with the epicentre in Los Santos, in Colombia's Santander department. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/new-colombian-president-orders-immigration-raids-vowing-deporations-of-migrants-without-le https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/new-colombian-president-orders-immigration-raids-vowing-deporations-of-migrants-without-le Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:51:44 +0200 The far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de la Espriella said. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/shakira-and-warren-buffetts-son-announce-rebuilding-of-schools-in-choco https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/shakira-and-warren-buffetts-son-announce-rebuilding-of-schools-in-choco Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:19:47 +0200 The Colombian singer will not personally donate the announced one million dollars; the sum will be channelled through Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/14/in-quake-hit-cali-hugs-here-station-brings-comfort-amid-rubble https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/14/in-quake-hit-cali-hugs-here-station-brings-comfort-amid-rubble Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:11:24 +0200 In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/14/colombia-earthquake-dog-rescued-alive-as-72-hour-window-closes https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/14/colombia-earthquake-dog-rescued-alive-as-72-hour-window-closes Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:49:58 +0200 Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/colombia-scene-of-horror-as-pereira-rescuers-search-rubble https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/colombia-scene-of-horror-as-pereira-rescuers-search-rubble Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:31:33 +0200 Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/colombia-declares-three-days-mourning-for-quake-victims-as-eu-pledges-assistance https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/colombia-declares-three-days-mourning-for-quake-victims-as-eu-pledges-assistance Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:46:52 +0200 The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/quake-leaves-colombian-towns-in-ruins-as-valle-del-cauca-counts-dead https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/quake-leaves-colombian-towns-in-ruins-as-valle-del-cauca-counts-dead Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:52 +0200 Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/colombia-quake-rescuers-save-woman-after-36-hours-trapped-in-rubble https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/colombia-quake-rescuers-save-woman-after-36-hours-trapped-in-rubble Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:34:22 +0200 A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/eu-sends-2-million-to-colombia-after-deadly-earthquake https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/eu-sends-2-million-to-colombia-after-deadly-earthquake Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:25:31 +0200 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc continues to support Colombia wherever possible following the deadly quake. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/moment-cali-hospital-collapses-after-powerful-colombia-earthquake https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/moment-cali-hospital-collapses-after-powerful-colombia-earthquake Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:18:13 +0200 A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/colombia-rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-76-magnitude-earthquake-kills-216-people https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/colombia-rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-76-magnitude-earthquake-kills-216-people Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:58:55 +0200 As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage. People brought water and food to the victimes and lined up in front of blood donation centres. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/11/deadly-earthquake-in-colombia-hits-manizales-damaging-cathedral-and-homes https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/11/deadly-earthquake-in-colombia-hits-manizales-damaging-cathedral-and-homes Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:09:33 +0200 Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/11/rescuers-search-rubble-in-cali-as-colombias-strongest-quake-in-decades-hits https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/11/rescuers-search-rubble-in-cali-as-colombias-strongest-quake-in-decades-hits Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:53:49 +0200 Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/at-least-132-dead-570-injured-after-colombia-quake-cali-and-pereira-impose-curfew https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/at-least-132-dead-570-injured-after-colombia-quake-cali-and-pereira-impose-curfew Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:45:36 +0200 Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, has declared a state of emergency. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/powerful-66-magnitude-quake-rocks-colombia-geological-agency-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/powerful-66-magnitude-quake-rocks-colombia-geological-agency-says Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:42:57 +0200 The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles west of Bogotá, the US Geological Survey and Colombia's counterpart reported. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/six-colombian-rebels-killed-in-message-by-president-abelardo-de-la-espriellas-new-governme https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/six-colombian-rebels-killed-in-message-by-president-abelardo-de-la-espriellas-new-governme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:15:05 +0200 The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan, Colombia's main drug cartel, in Antioquia department in the northwest. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/08/us-intends-to-send-1-billion-in-aid-to-colombia-following-de-la-espriellas-inauguration https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/08/us-intends-to-send-1-billion-in-aid-to-colombia-following-de-la-espriellas-inauguration Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:33:08 +0200 US President Donald Trump has been highly complementary of de la Espriella, calling him a "smart, strong, and tough leader." https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/colombias-president-elect-to-close-embassies-in-three-european-countries-in-diplomatic-ove https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/colombias-president-elect-to-close-embassies-in-three-european-countries-in-diplomatic-ove Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:03:38 +0200 Abelardo de la Espriella says he will cut diplomatic ties with Havana and Managua and close 15 consulates and 14 embassies to reduce costs and bolster security. The president-elect will be sworn in on 7 August in Cali. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:44:30 +0200 Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:30:20 +0200 Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/who-is-abelardo-de-la-espriella-from-controversial-lawyer-to-colombias-president https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/who-is-abelardo-de-la-espriella-from-controversial-lawyer-to-colombias-president Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:28:37 +0200 The president-elect created his movement just 11 months ago, mirroring the model that worked in Argentina and El Salvador: patriotic talk, a firm hand against crime, and contempt for traditional politics. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/us-backed-political-newcomer-wins-colombia-election-marking-countrys-right-wing-shift https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/us-backed-political-newcomer-wins-colombia-election-marking-countrys-right-wing-shift Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:56:59 +0200 With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/sudan-and-dr-congo-top-list-of-worlds-most-neglected-crises-norway-aid-group-says https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/sudan-and-dr-congo-top-list-of-worlds-most-neglected-crises-norway-aid-group-says Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:57 +0200 The Norwegian Refugee Council report says that the ist of neglected crises also includes Yemen, Afghanistan, Honduras, Ecuador and Cameroon. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/colombia-elections-5-key-factors-ahead-of-a-pivotal-vote-for-the-nation https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/colombia-elections-5-key-factors-ahead-of-a-pivotal-vote-for-the-nation Fri, 29 May 2026 15:11:43 +0200 Political polarisation, voter fatigue and the rise of new populist rhetoric are shaping Colombia’s presidential race. Two analysts tell Euronews what's at stake. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/20/botero-sold-his-first-work-for-two-packs-of-cigarettes-now-up-for-auction-in-bogota https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/20/botero-sold-his-first-work-for-two-packs-of-cigarettes-now-up-for-auction-in-bogota Wed, 20 May 2026 11:32:09 +0200 'La Plegaria' (1949), a watercolour Fernando Botero traded for two packets of cigarettes early in his career, is now up for auction in Bogotá with over 120 Latin American works. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/how-much-would-you-pay-to-see-ronaldo-heres-the-cheapest-ticket-for-his-2026-world-cup-gam https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/how-much-would-you-pay-to-see-ronaldo-heres-the-cheapest-ticket-for-his-2026-world-cup-gam Tue, 12 May 2026 10:51:59 +0200 The match between Portugal and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a phenomenon off the pitch. The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup has caused the price of the cheapest tickets to explode. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/nine-killed-in-central-colombia-mine-explosion-caused-by-gas-buildup https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/nine-killed-in-central-colombia-mine-explosion-caused-by-gas-buildup Tue, 05 May 2026 13:17:52 +0200 Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/time-to-move-forward-or-be-left-behind-colombia-climate-talks-end-with-fossil-fuel-phaseou https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/time-to-move-forward-or-be-left-behind-colombia-climate-talks-end-with-fossil-fuel-phaseou Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:42:18 +0200 Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/eu-backs-ending-new-oil-and-gas-drilling https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/eu-backs-ending-new-oil-and-gas-drilling Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:21:15 +0200 The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy." https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/a-new-power-trump-not-invited-to-climate-conference-attended-by-60-countries https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/a-new-power-trump-not-invited-to-climate-conference-attended-by-60-countries Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:28:38 +0200 "When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/28/four-seasons-hotel-and-residences-cartagena-opens-steps-away-from-unesco-listed-walled-cit https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/28/four-seasons-hotel-and-residences-cartagena-opens-steps-away-from-unesco-listed-walled-cit Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:44 +0200 The new property has two rooftop pools offering spectacular views over the historic city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/cut-fossil-fuel-industrys-lifeline-how-subsidies-and-petrochemicals-are-propping-up-oil-an https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/cut-fossil-fuel-industrys-lifeline-how-subsidies-and-petrochemicals-are-propping-up-oil-an Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:30:19 +0200 Experts on the major wins they want to see from the Santa Marta fossil fuel phaseout conference. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/a-ray-of-hope-eu-governments-gathering-to-plan-way-out-of-fossil-fuel-reliance https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/a-ray-of-hope-eu-governments-gathering-to-plan-way-out-of-fossil-fuel-reliance Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:29 +0200 Energy crises could be a thing of the past if reliable, cheap and abundant clean energy is given precedence over fossil fuels. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/24/burning-wreckage-seen-after-colombian-military-plane-crash https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/24/burning-wreckage-seen-after-colombian-military-plane-crash Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:36:21 +0100 Images from the scene showed civilians clambering around the broken tail of the aircraft as smoke and flames billowed above the trees. https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/23/colombian-air-force-hercules-plane-crashes-in-putumayo-with-troops-on-board https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/23/colombian-air-force-hercules-plane-crashes-in-putumayo-with-troops-on-board Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:50:02 +0100 At least 66 people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed while taking off on Monday, according to the head of Colombia's armed forces. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/20/colombia-torrential-rain-triggers-severe-flooding-in-facatativa-over-1000-affected https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/20/colombia-torrential-rain-triggers-severe-flooding-in-facatativa-over-1000-affected Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:52:39 +0100 Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/19/colombia-baby-grey-titi-monkey-gets-cuddly-mum-ahead-of-return-to-wild https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/19/colombia-baby-grey-titi-monkey-gets-cuddly-mum-ahead-of-return-to-wild Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:41 +0100 An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March. https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/us-strike-on-alleged-narco-trafficking-ship-near-colombia-kills-two https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/us-strike-on-alleged-narco-trafficking-ship-near-colombia-kills-two Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:36:44 +0100 The US Southern Command confirmed a new lethal attack in international waters near Colombia, as part of its Operation Southern Lance against South American drug traffickers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/small-plane-crashes-in-colombia-killing-15-including-congressman https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/small-plane-crashes-in-colombia-killing-15-including-congressman Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:15:40 +0100 The plane was flying from the airport in Cúcuta to Ocaña, a municipality surrounded by mountains, but lost communication with traffic control shortly after takeoff. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/colombia-and-us-vow-joint-fight-against-drug-smuggling-guerillas-bogota-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/colombia-and-us-vow-joint-fight-against-drug-smuggling-guerillas-bogota-says Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:43:27 +0100 Washington and Bogotá have enjoyed security cooperation for decades but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/05/colombian-president-ready-to-take-up-arms-in-face-of-trump-threats https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/05/colombian-president-ready-to-take-up-arms-in-face-of-trump-threats Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:16:20 +0100 Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/02/tiny-fiddler-crabs-are-hoovering-up-and-breaking-down-microplastics-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/02/tiny-fiddler-crabs-are-hoovering-up-and-breaking-down-microplastics-study-finds Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:26 +0100 Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/18/colombia-boosts-military-presence-following-police-station-attack https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/18/colombia-boosts-military-presence-following-police-station-attack Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:12:22 +0100 Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/25/travellers-stranded-in-venezuela-as-airlines-halt-flights-amid-security-warnings https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/25/travellers-stranded-in-venezuela-as-airlines-halt-flights-amid-security-warnings Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:39:19 +0100 Growing tension between Venezuela and the US has left hundreds of travellers stranded as airlines cancel flights. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/20/colombians-protest-child-sexual-abuse-with-dolls-in-front-of-attorney-generals-office https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/20/colombians-protest-child-sexual-abuse-with-dolls-in-front-of-attorney-generals-office Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:50:35 +0100 Dozens of dolls were displayed outside Colombia's Attorney General's Office to protest child sexual abuse and slow investigations. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/12/colombia-to-suspend-intelligence-cooperation-with-us-over-strikes-on-drug-vessels https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/12/colombia-to-suspend-intelligence-cooperation-with-us-over-strikes-on-drug-vessels Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:10:46 +0100 Colombia's president Gustavo Petro said Colombia's military must end communications with US security agencies until the US ceases its attacks on speedboats suspected of carrying drugs. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/09/eus-kallas-urged-adherence-to-international-law-concerning-us-attacks-on-vessels https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/09/eus-kallas-urged-adherence-to-international-law-concerning-us-attacks-on-vessels Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:03:58 +0100 The EU's Kaja Kallas emphasised the need to follow international law on self-defence and UN mandates at the CELAC-EU summit in Colombia, amid continued US strikes on narco-boats.