http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:53:11 +0200 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:53:11 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/germanys-affordable-art-fair-draws-crowds-with-artworks-under-500 http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/germanys-affordable-art-fair-draws-crowds-with-artworks-under-500 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:52:10 +0200 Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/german-rescuers-plan-to-use-air-cushions-in-bid-to-save-timmy-the-stranded-whale http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/german-rescuers-plan-to-use-air-cushions-in-bid-to-save-timmy-the-stranded-whale Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:05:55 +0200 The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/dangerous-mission-germany-could-send-minehunting-boats-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/dangerous-mission-germany-could-send-minehunting-boats-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:10 +0200 According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/berlin-approves-defence-initiatives-as-domestic-industry-receives-drone-and-frigate-deals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/berlin-approves-defence-initiatives-as-domestic-industry-receives-drone-and-frigate-deals Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:59:38 +0200 New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/german-pilots-union-calls-for-two-day-lufthansa-strike-action-on-monday-and-tuesday http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/german-pilots-union-calls-for-two-day-lufthansa-strike-action-on-monday-and-tuesday Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200 The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/uk-approves-takeover-of-telegraph-newspaper-by-german-publishing-giant-axel-springer http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/uk-approves-takeover-of-telegraph-newspaper-by-german-publishing-giant-axel-springer Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:29:15 +0200 Axel Springer, which owns German newspapers Bild and Die Welt, last month announced it would pay £575 million in cash for The Telegraph's print and online versions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/espionage-sabotage-attacks-german-intelligence-agency-sends-warning-to-defence-industry http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/espionage-sabotage-attacks-german-intelligence-agency-sends-warning-to-defence-industry Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:52:08 +0200 In March, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is said to have approached the defence industry to press for stricter security standards. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/germany-marks-69th-birthday-of-zoos-oldest-gorilla http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/germany-marks-69th-birthday-of-zoos-oldest-gorilla Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:15:55 +0200 Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/union-berlin-pushes-back-on-sexist-comments-aimed-at-trailblazing-coach-marie-louise-eta http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/union-berlin-pushes-back-on-sexist-comments-aimed-at-trailblazing-coach-marie-louise-eta Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:18:46 +0200 Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to avoid relegation from Germany's Bundesliga. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/cherry-blossom-festival-in-berlin-attracts-many-tourists-this-spring http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/cherry-blossom-festival-in-berlin-attracts-many-tourists-this-spring Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:28:36 +0200 Each spring, Japanese cherry blossoms across Berlin attract many visitors to the German capital. These vibrant pink and white trees, which bloom for only a few days, can be found scattered throughout parks across the city. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/whale-timmy-can-whale-songs-still-save-him-biologist-prepares-autopsy http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/whale-timmy-can-whale-songs-still-save-him-biologist-prepares-autopsy Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:20:11 +0200 For days now, marine biologists have been assuming that there is no rescue for Timmy the humpback whale stranded in the Bay of Wismar. The Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is now talking about a "minimally invasive attempt to mobilise the whale". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-gelbe-briefe-yellow-letters-a-deserving-golden-bear http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-gelbe-briefe-yellow-letters-a-deserving-golden-bear Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:06:34 +0200 The winner of this year's Golden Bear award intriguingly (and frustratingly) reflects the politically-charged tensions which plagued 2026's Berlin Film Festival. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/germany-has-resumed-diplomatic-talks-with-iran-chancellor-friedrich-merz-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/germany-has-resumed-diplomatic-talks-with-iran-chancellor-friedrich-merz-says Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:42:58 +0200 Merz also said that the continued Israeli military campaign in Lebanon could jeopardise peace talks expected between the United States and Iran over the war in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/09/berlin-opens-sud-ost-galerie-a-new-open-air-street-art-landmark http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/09/berlin-opens-sud-ost-galerie-a-new-open-air-street-art-landmark Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:51:22 +0200 Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of the capital. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/cia-tracks-his-heart-signal-in-iran-rescued-us-soldier-treated-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/cia-tracks-his-heart-signal-in-iran-rescued-us-soldier-treated-in-germany Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:20:23 +0200 Using top-tier technology, the CIA was able to locate a US weapons systems officer in Iran after his fighter jet was downed. He is now being treated at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre (LRMC), the largest American military hospital outside the US. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/germany-has-become-a-leader-in-plug-in-solar-whats-taking-other-european-countries-so-long http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/germany-has-become-a-leader-in-plug-in-solar-whats-taking-other-european-countries-so-long Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:17 +0200 The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/06/going-abroad-what-will-germanys-new-military-service-act-actually-change http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/06/going-abroad-what-will-germanys-new-military-service-act-actually-change Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:09:56 +0200 Under the new law, German men aged 17 to 45 must obtain authorisation for extended stays abroad. The obligation is not new, but critics say it should have been communicated more clearly. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/could-fusion-energy-save-europe-from-the-energy-crisis http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/could-fusion-energy-save-europe-from-the-energy-crisis Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Among the leading European startups in the field of fusion energy, Proxima Fusion is working on stellarators, an underused technology in the field. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/german-xxl-frigate-on-the-horizon-but-when-will-the-super-warship-arrive http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/german-xxl-frigate-on-the-horizon-but-when-will-the-super-warship-arrive Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:50:25 +0200 Germany does not have an aircraft carrier, but is planning the largest frigate in the world - the F126. It is due to set sail in 2029 and will be suitable for submarine hunting or drone operations, depending on the mission. But there are problems with the vessel. When will the super ship arrive? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/conscription-law-men-now-need-approval-for-trips-abroad http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/conscription-law-men-now-need-approval-for-trips-abroad Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:57:28 +0200 Men aged 17 to 45 may now need approval from the Bundeswehr for trips abroad lasting more than three months. What is behind the new military service law? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/03/italy-clings-to-coal-powered-plants-as-eu-countries-shield-from-iran-war-with-renewables http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/03/italy-clings-to-coal-powered-plants-as-eu-countries-shield-from-iran-war-with-renewables Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:21 +0200 Italy’s four coal-powered plants, which are currently on stand-by, could be reactivated if gas and oil supply issues escalate. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/german-artist-sentenced-to-prison-by-russian-court-for-carnival-display-mocking-putin http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/german-artist-sentenced-to-prison-by-russian-court-for-carnival-display-mocking-putin Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:20:49 +0200 Jacques Tilly has been designing and building floats for Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade, one of Germany’s best-known, since 1984. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/teams-halt-efforts-for-whale-stranded-off-german-coast-as-chances-of-rescue-very-low http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/teams-halt-efforts-for-whale-stranded-off-german-coast-as-chances-of-rescue-very-low Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:15:02 +0200 Since it was spotted last week the whale had prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving firefighters, scientists and the maritime police. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/one-leg-in-uniform-one-in-a-suit-how-one-young-german-is-helping-reshape-europes-security http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/one-leg-in-uniform-one-in-a-suit-how-one-young-german-is-helping-reshape-europes-security Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:59:43 +0200 Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/three-reichsburger-backers-face-trial-in-germany-over-coup-and-kidnapping-plot http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/three-reichsburger-backers-face-trial-in-germany-over-coup-and-kidnapping-plot Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:46:26 +0200 Three alleged backers of Germany's Reichsbürger "United Patriots" group face trial in Munich over supporting coup plans and a plot to kidnap ex-health minister. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/this-german-village-relies-on-renewables-to-avoid-rising-energy-costs http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/this-german-village-relies-on-renewables-to-avoid-rising-energy-costs Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:25 +0200 The German village of Feldheim is using wind, solar and biogas energy to shield itself from rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with local officials saying residents are not affected by electricity cost increases. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/wolf-bites-woman-in-hamburg-shopping-area-in-germanys-first-attack-in-decades http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/wolf-bites-woman-in-hamburg-shopping-area-in-germanys-first-attack-in-decades Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:34:32 +0200 Wolves are now present in almost all EU countries, and their numbers have increased from 11,000 in 2012 to more than 20,000 in 2023. Italy, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain have populations of more than 2,000. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/30/germany-and-syria-working-jointly-on-refugee-returns-chancellor-friedrich-merz-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/30/germany-and-syria-working-jointly-on-refugee-returns-chancellor-friedrich-merz-says Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:46:54 +0200 On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/29/hundreds-evacuated-as-fire-rips-through-german-nightclub http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/29/hundreds-evacuated-as-fire-rips-through-german-nightclub Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:22:00 +0200 Roughly 750 people were successfully evacuated as a fire ripped through a nightclub in southwest Germany. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/jewish-life-in-europe-jaccuse-never-again-is-a-lie http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/jewish-life-in-europe-jaccuse-never-again-is-a-lie Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100 In an opinion piece for Euronews, Israeli strategist Avital Sahar argues that Jewish life in Europe is under constant threat - accusing governments of effectively failing to protect their communities amid rising antisemitism. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/german-soldier-suspended-after-allegedly-passing-plans-of-defence-purchases-to-lobbyist http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/german-soldier-suspended-after-allegedly-passing-plans-of-defence-purchases-to-lobbyist Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:10:39 +0100 Criminal and disciplinary investigations are reportedly currently underway but further details about the incident have not been released. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/germany-jails-four-men-over-hamas-linked-weapons-caches-for-potential-attacks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/germany-jails-four-men-over-hamas-linked-weapons-caches-for-potential-attacks Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:21:29 +0100 The arms were to be used in attacks against locations such as the Israeli embassy in Berlin and the US military base at Ramstein in western Germany, prosecutors said. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/cherry-blossoms-bring-spring-cheer-to-munich-and-northern-italy http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/cherry-blossoms-bring-spring-cheer-to-munich-and-northern-italy Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:59:16 +0100 Cherry blossoms are drawing visitors in Munich and northern Italy, as parks and historic gardens fill with pink blooms and people gather to take photos and enjoy the short-lived display. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/the-end-of-the-beach-break-why-more-travellers-are-swapping-sunbathing-for-active-holidays http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/the-end-of-the-beach-break-why-more-travellers-are-swapping-sunbathing-for-active-holidays Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:40 +0100 European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/22/europes-response-to-the-relentless-surge-in-energy-and-fuel-costs-from-the-war-in-iran http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/22/europes-response-to-the-relentless-surge-in-energy-and-fuel-costs-from-the-war-in-iran Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:03:47 +0100 Brent crude topped €100 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. With no unified EU response from Brussels, capitals are opting for tax cuts, price caps or simply delaying concrete action. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/22/breakthrough-in-brain-research-german-researcher-discovers-brain-navigational-system http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/22/breakthrough-in-brain-research-german-researcher-discovers-brain-navigational-system Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:20:21 +0100 The brain helps us navigate through the world, but it also functions as a navigational system. This is the opinion of neuroscientist Prof. Christian Doeller, who has just been awarded the Leibniz Prize worth 2.5 million euros for his research. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/19/watch-new-10-amsterdamberlin-train-service-by-govolta-takes-off http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/19/watch-new-10-amsterdamberlin-train-service-by-govolta-takes-off Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:05:04 +0100 A new low-cost rail service linking Amsterdam and Berlin was launched on 19 March as GoVolta’s first train departed from Amsterdam Centraal. 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/2026/03/17/spies-among-us-irans-secret-services-threaten-regime-opponents-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/17/spies-among-us-irans-secret-services-threaten-regime-opponents-in-germany Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:28 +0100 Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime's opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/17/real-gdp-growth-in-europe-which-countries-grew-the-most-in-2025 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/17/real-gdp-growth-in-europe-which-countries-grew-the-most-in-2025 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:23 +0100 Spain has the highest real GDP growth among major economies while Germany lags behind. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the figures, with experts explaining the key drivers. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/16/watch-germany-demolishes-sections-of-major-highway-bridge-in-controlled-blast http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/16/watch-germany-demolishes-sections-of-major-highway-bridge-in-controlled-blast Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:19:35 +0100 Sections of the A7 motorway bridge over the Thalaubach valley near Fulda were demolished in a controlled blast as part of a major replacement project. The 1968 viaduct is being rebuilt to handle modern traffic, with the new structure expected to be completed in stages by 2027. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/eus-largest-economies-push-for-faster-capitals-market-integration-in-joint-letter http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/eus-largest-economies-push-for-faster-capitals-market-integration-in-joint-letter Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:03:48 +0100 France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain are urging the EU to agree by summer on a set of proposals designed to strengthen oversight of financial market infrastructures and improve operations across the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/iran-war-fuels-further-threats-to-europes-jewish-communities-experts-warn http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/iran-war-fuels-further-threats-to-europes-jewish-communities-experts-warn Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:56:33 +0100 Europe faces rising terror threats to Jewish communities, with synagogue attacks, foiled plots and experts warning the Iran war is fuelling radicalisation even further. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/11/from-berlin-to-tenerife-all-the-destinations-ryanair-wont-fly-to-anymore-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/11/from-berlin-to-tenerife-all-the-destinations-ryanair-wont-fly-to-anymore-in-2026 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:50:23 +0100 Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes. 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/2026/03/10/germany-rehearses-mass-evacuations-of-wounded-soldiers-for-nato-war-scenario http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/germany-rehearses-mass-evacuations-of-wounded-soldiers-for-nato-war-scenario Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:27:02 +0100 As NATO's logistical hub in Europe, Germany already plays a key role in moving troops and supplies in the event of an emergency declared by the alliance. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/10/colognes-famed-gothic-cathedral-to-introduce-admission-fee http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/10/colognes-famed-gothic-cathedral-to-introduce-admission-fee Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:45:05 +0100 Funds raised by the new charge will be used for rising maintenance costs at the UNESCO-listed church. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/09/easter-and-summer-holidays-expensive-flights-because-of-the-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/09/easter-and-summer-holidays-expensive-flights-because-of-the-iran-war Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:20:55 +0100 Flight tickets are rising due to the war in Iran. German holidaymakers must be prepared for higher prices when booking their Easter and summer holidays. Some European destinations and early booking could be worthwhile in this situation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/iran-succession-mojtaba-khamenei-linked-to-luxury-european-property-network http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/iran-succession-mojtaba-khamenei-linked-to-luxury-european-property-network Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:00:01 +0100 Investigations have traced a reported €400m European property empire — including luxury hotels in Frankfurt — to associates of Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly elected Ayatollah. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/five-eu-countries-team-up-to-build-return-hubs-outside-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/five-eu-countries-team-up-to-build-return-hubs-outside-europe Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:58:45 +0100 Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Greece are working together to build so-called facilities outside Europe to host irregular migrants who arrive in their territory, a sign of growing momentum for a contentious project.