http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:10:51 +0100 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:10:51 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/former-corsican-separatist-leader-alain-orsoni-shot-dead-at-mothers-funeral http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/former-corsican-separatist-leader-alain-orsoni-shot-dead-at-mothers-funeral Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:10:19 +0100 Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother's funeral in Vero. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/15/pope-francis-visits-french-island-of-corsica-for-first-time http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/15/pope-francis-visits-french-island-of-corsica-for-first-time Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:10:14 +0100 Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France's Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend - instead he's visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished. http://www.euronews.com/2023/12/01/body-found-in-rural-england-barn-triggers-europe-wide-investigation http://www.euronews.com/2023/12/01/body-found-in-rural-england-barn-triggers-europe-wide-investigation Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:00:13 +0100 Does this story seem familiar? 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Investigators are asking for help. http://www.euronews.com/2023/10/09/blue-night-in-corsica-as-20-homes-targeted-by-independence-arsonists http://www.euronews.com/2023/10/09/blue-night-in-corsica-as-20-homes-targeted-by-independence-arsonists Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:22:32 +0200 The FLNC's overnight attacks came just ten days after a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron who offered Corsica "autonomy within the Republic." http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/28/historic-move-as-macron-offers-corsica-autonomy-without-disengagement-from-the-state http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/28/historic-move-as-macron-offers-corsica-autonomy-without-disengagement-from-the-state Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:42:01 +0200 In a speech to the Corsican Regional Assembly, Emmanuel Macron proposed a constitutional text to build Corsican autonomy within the French State. http://www.euronews.com/2023/08/03/french-authorities-probe-corsican-nationalist-groups-terrorism-claims http://www.euronews.com/2023/08/03/french-authorities-probe-corsican-nationalist-groups-terrorism-claims Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:20:27 +0200 The FLNC says it carried out multiple attacks on the Mediterranean island, which has seen an uptick in nationalist-linked violence this year. http://www.euronews.com/2022/08/18/corsica-storms-three-killed-several-injured-as-hurricane-force-winds-hit-french-island http://www.euronews.com/2022/08/18/corsica-storms-three-killed-several-injured-as-hurricane-force-winds-hit-french-island Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:06:48 +0200 Winds of up to 224 kilometres per hour were recorded in some areas of the Mediterranean island. http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/04/04/clashes-with-police-as-thousands-march-for-murdered-nationalist http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/04/04/clashes-with-police-as-thousands-march-for-murdered-nationalist Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:31:37 +0200 A demonstration by thousands of supporters of murdered Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna turned violent on Sunday amid fears the clashes with police could delay talks between the island's political leaders and the French government http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/03/28/corsica-tense-rally-near-riot-police-barracks http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/03/28/corsica-tense-rally-near-riot-police-barracks Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:39:04 +0200 More than 500 people take part in a tense demonstration in front of riot police barracks near Bastia, in Corsica. http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/03/25/coffin-of-slain-corsican-nationalist-colonna-arrives-for-church-ceremony http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/03/25/coffin-of-slain-corsican-nationalist-colonna-arrives-for-church-ceremony Fri, 25 Mar 2022 20:15:50 +0100 Several hundred people accompany the coffin of Yvan Colonna through the streets of Cargèse, Corsica, to the Latin church where his funeral is taking place. http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/22/yvan-colonna-calls-for-calm-after-corsican-nationalist-dies-from-prison-attack http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/22/yvan-colonna-calls-for-calm-after-corsican-nationalist-dies-from-prison-attack Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:13:03 +0100 The fatal attack has sparked rioting and protests on the French Mediterranean island. http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/16/france-to-discuss-corsica-autonomy-after-violent-protests-says-interior-minister http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/16/france-to-discuss-corsica-autonomy-after-violent-protests-says-interior-minister Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:55:46 +0100 Violent clashes and riots have broken out on the Mediterranean island after a pro-independence prisoner was attacked. http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/10/violent-clashes-continue-in-corsica-after-prominent-prisoner-attacked http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/10/violent-clashes-continue-in-corsica-after-prominent-prisoner-attacked Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:19:50 +0100 Protesters have rallied for several days after a convicted murderer and Corsican independence activist was left in a coma by another prisoner. http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/13/massive-oil-slicks-head-for-corsica-after-ships-empty-oil-reserves-into-the-sea http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/13/massive-oil-slicks-head-for-corsica-after-ships-empty-oil-reserves-into-the-sea Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:59:12 +0200 The spills were made deliberately by ships trying to save money by dumping used oil overboard rather than having it removed in port. http://www.euronews.com/2020/02/13/french-mps-back-ban-on-may-5-football-games-to-honour-victims-of-corsican-stadium-collapse http://www.euronews.com/2020/02/13/french-mps-back-ban-on-may-5-football-games-to-honour-victims-of-corsican-stadium-collapse Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:02:01 +0100 On 5 May 1992, a stand collapsed at Bastia's Furiani stadium just before their French Cup semi-final against Olympique de Marseille, killing 18 people and injuring more than 2,300. http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/31/live-brexit-talks-venezuela-tensions-corsica-shooting http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/31/live-brexit-talks-venezuela-tensions-corsica-shooting Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:53:33 +0100 Euronews brought you the latest news and updates as they happened this morning http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/30/one-dead-and-six-injured-after-man-opens-fire-in-corsica-authorities http://www.euronews.com/2019/01/30/one-dead-and-six-injured-after-man-opens-fire-in-corsica-authorities Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:37:48 +0100 One dead and six injured after man opened fire and stabbed people in Bastia, northern Corsica. http://www.euronews.com/2018/10/10/first-attempts-to-free-two-ships-that-collided-near-corsica-fail http://www.euronews.com/2018/10/10/first-attempts-to-free-two-ships-that-collided-near-corsica-fail Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:42:37 +0200 The collision resulted in a fuel spill that spread across 25 km in the Mediterranean Sea. http://www.euronews.com/2018/08/08/dead-diver-s-family-search-for-his-last-photographs http://www.euronews.com/2018/08/08/dead-diver-s-family-search-for-his-last-photographs Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:05:00 +0200 The family of a dead French diver are overjoyed after a camera containing his finals photos was found in Corsica. http://www.euronews.com/2018/04/04/corsica-s-olives-threatened-by-deadly-bacteria http://www.euronews.com/2018/04/04/corsica-s-olives-threatened-by-deadly-bacteria Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:33:00 +0200 Wild olive trees cover vast swathes of the Mediterranean island and the authorities warn the risk of disease spreading is immeasurable http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/07/corsica-may-feature-in-the-french-constitution http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/07/corsica-may-feature-in-the-french-constitution Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:59:00 +0100 French President Emmanuel Macron said he was open to adding a specific mention of Corsica in the French Constitution, but rejected other demands by the island's nationalist leaders http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/06/macron-honours-murdered-french-official-in-corsica http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/06/macron-honours-murdered-french-official-in-corsica Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:57:00 +0100 The French President's visit comes as the independence movement gains momentum on the Mediterranean island. http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/12/wildfires-force-evacuations-in-northern-corsica http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/12/wildfires-force-evacuations-in-northern-corsica Sat, 12 Aug 2017 17:25:25 +0200 Emergency services struggle to bring several fires under control on the French Mediterranean island. http://www.euronews.com/video/2017/07/25/fires-continue-to-spread-across-mediterranean-island-of-corsica http://www.euronews.com/video/2017/07/25/fires-continue-to-spread-across-mediterranean-island-of-corsica Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:49:45 +0200 Around 1800 hectares of land has been destroyed by fires that have spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica. http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/25/forest-fires-continue-to-sweep-across-southern-france http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/25/forest-fires-continue-to-sweep-across-southern-france Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:50:06 +0200 Forest fires continue to spread across southern France and Corsica due to strong winds, with around 1,400 hectares of forest and woodlands destroyed. http://www.euronews.com/2017/05/18/tourist-attacked-after-trying-to-take-photo-with-cow http://www.euronews.com/2017/05/18/tourist-attacked-after-trying-to-take-photo-with-cow Thu, 18 May 2017 16:31:39 +0200 A tourist was hospitalised after trying to take a photo with a cow on a Corsican beach, officials have revealed. http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/09/belgian-thierry-neuville-wins-tour-of-corsica http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/09/belgian-thierry-neuville-wins-tour-of-corsica Sun, 09 Apr 2017 19:41:08 +0200 Belgian Thierry Neuville won the Rally of Corsica for Hyundai on Sunday to become the fourth different driver to triumph in four rounds so far this season. http://www.euronews.com/2016/10/01/ogier-stretches-tour-of-corsica-lead http://www.euronews.com/2016/10/01/ogier-stretches-tour-of-corsica-lead Sat, 01 Oct 2016 23:20:39 +0200 Defending champion Sebastien Ogier kept his composure to consolidate his lead of the World Rally Championship’s Tour of Corsica on Saturday. http://www.euronews.com/2016/08/15/corsican-town-bans-the-burkini http://www.euronews.com/2016/08/15/corsican-town-bans-the-burkini Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:45:22 +0200 It comes after violent clashes on Saturday night between what are described as local youths and people of north-african origin. Five people were injured. http://www.euronews.com/2016/07/29/corsica-dissident-groups-threatens-retaliation-if-isil-attacks http://www.euronews.com/2016/07/29/corsica-dissident-groups-threatens-retaliation-if-isil-attacks Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:22:54 +0200 The so-called Islamic State is being warned there will be reprisals, if it targets the Mediterranean island of Corsica. http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/03/corsican-separatists-to-end-military-campaign http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/03/corsican-separatists-to-end-military-campaign Tue, 03 May 2016 09:44:39 +0200 Separatist fighters in Corsica have said they will end military operations in their quest for independence from France. The National Liberation Front http://www.euronews.com/2015/10/02/rare-cyclone-wreaks-havoc-across-mediterranean http://www.euronews.com/2015/10/02/rare-cyclone-wreaks-havoc-across-mediterranean Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:17:12 +0200 A rare Mediterranean cyclone has wreaked havoc in Sardinia, as more than two months of rain hit the island in just 24 hours. There are no reports of http://www.euronews.com/2015/09/10/olive-tree-killer-rife-in-corsica http://www.euronews.com/2015/09/10/olive-tree-killer-rife-in-corsica Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:54:46 +0200 Some 68 sources of contamination by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa have been identified on Corsica, according to a report by local officials. Known http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/04/picasso-painting-seized-in-corsican-port http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/04/picasso-painting-seized-in-corsican-port Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:23:17 +0200 French customs officials have seized a Picasso painting worth 25 million euros from a boat moored in the Corsican port of Calvi. There were concerns http://www.euronews.com/2015/06/30/france-s-ex-interior-minister-charles-pasqua-dies-88 http://www.euronews.com/2015/06/30/france-s-ex-interior-minister-charles-pasqua-dies-88 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 06:33:40 +0200 Former French interior minister, Charles Pasqua has died at the age of 88. A hardline politician, Pasqua was a close ally of former president Jacques