http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:30:56 +0200 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:30:56 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/26/attack-on-berlin-pride-political-islam-threatens-open-society http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/26/attack-on-berlin-pride-political-islam-threatens-open-society Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:30:56 +0200 The attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD), allegedly by an Islamist, is an assault on free Western society, writes CDU member Rene Powilleit in a Euronews op-ed. He leads Berlin's 'Lesbians and Gays in the Union'. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/german-teacher-ill-for-17-years-fights-in-court-for-full-salary http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/german-teacher-ill-for-17-years-fights-in-court-for-full-salary Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:56:40 +0200 A teacher in North Rhine-Westphalia has been on sick leave on full pay since 2009. Now, at 62, she is to be retired, but is challenging this in court as fraud investigations run in parallel. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/german-rail-network-to-ban-alcohol-from-5400-train-stations-by-october-with-some-exemption http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/german-rail-network-to-ban-alcohol-from-5400-train-stations-by-october-with-some-exemption Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:17:01 +0200 Germany's national railway operator Deutsche Bahn will introduce a ban on alcohol at all 5,400 stations by 15 October. There will be exemptions, however, including for station bars and restaurants. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/24/why-are-frances-top-earners-leaving-and-where-are-they-going http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/24/why-are-frances-top-earners-leaving-and-where-are-they-going Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:07 +0200 France lost a net total of 800 millionaires in 2025. While this outflow represents a tiny fraction of its total wealthy population, a range of factors are prompting them to leave. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/23/leonardo-callas-and-curie-or-europes-birds-culture-or-nature-on-new-euro-banknotes-vote-op http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/23/leonardo-callas-and-curie-or-europes-birds-culture-or-nature-on-new-euro-banknotes-vote-op Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:41:22 +0200 The ECB has unveiled ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes. The culture and nature themes feature Leonardo da Vinci, Maria Callas, Beethoven, Marie Curie and birds symbolising Europe's biodiversity. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/europe-today-latvian-pm-andris-kulbergs-speaks-exclusively-to-euronews-as-rubio-meets-lavr http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/europe-today-latvian-pm-andris-kulbergs-speaks-exclusively-to-euronews-as-rubio-meets-lavr Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:44 +0200 Andris Kulbergs became Latvia's Prime Minister in May after the previous coalition government collapsed over its handling of stray drones. He speaks exclusively to Euronews as US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, meets today Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/flash-in-the-pants-lamine-yamals-6pm-german-boxer-shorts-go-viral-after-world-cup-appearan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/flash-in-the-pants-lamine-yamals-6pm-german-boxer-shorts-go-viral-after-world-cup-appearan Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:09:22 +0200 Spain’s World Cup winning striker Lamine Yamal may not have scored during Sunday's final in New Jersey, but pictures of him sporting 6PM boxer shorts have hit the target for the trendy German brand which belongs to a Frankfurt influencer. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/22/volkswagens-chinese-branch-doubles-down-on-self-driving-technology http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/22/volkswagens-chinese-branch-doubles-down-on-self-driving-technology Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:43:03 +0200 Amid rising competition in the self-driving technology market, especially in China, Europe’s biggest auto company plans to make some big moves to catch up. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/ukraines-fire-point-ceo-germany-can-count-on-us-for-deep-strike-deterrence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/ukraines-fire-point-ceo-germany-can-count-on-us-for-deep-strike-deterrence Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:01 +0200 The CEO of Ukraine's missile manufacturer, Iryna Terekh, tells Euronews why Germany could one day rely on Ukraine for deep-strike deterrence as she aims to reshape European air defence by combining Ukrainian battlefield experience with European industry. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/aliyev-says-former-russian-and-german-officials-were-in-baku-for-possible-meeting-over-ukr http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/aliyev-says-former-russian-and-german-officials-were-in-baku-for-possible-meeting-over-ukr Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:43 +0200 Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/aliyev-visits-berlin-to-deepen-energy-and-trade-ties-with-germany http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/aliyev-visits-berlin-to-deepen-energy-and-trade-ties-with-germany Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:04 +0200 Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/invasive-snakes-at-german-landfill-hunt-for-green-whip-snake http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/invasive-snakes-at-german-landfill-hunt-for-green-whip-snake Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:43:41 +0200 From a landfill in Germany’s West Palatinate, the green-yellow western whip snake is spreading. Reptile expert Hubert Laufer has already caught over 300 of this invasive species and tells Euronews why he is still hunting them. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/europe-today-spain-celebrates-world-cup-triumph-as-burnham-takes-office-in-the-uk http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/europe-today-spain-celebrates-world-cup-triumph-as-burnham-takes-office-in-the-uk Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:03:23 +0200 Two million people took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home their World Cup heroes last night. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister, while in Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a government reshuffle. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/20/azerbaijan-deepens-ties-with-germany-beyond-oil-and-gas http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/20/azerbaijan-deepens-ties-with-germany-beyond-oil-and-gas Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:59:01 +0200 More than 250 German companies now operate in Azerbaijan, spanning manufacturing, logistics and construction. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/19/german-chancellor-merz-hints-at-possible-cabinet-reshuffle-after-top-cdu-figure-resigns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/19/german-chancellor-merz-hints-at-possible-cabinet-reshuffle-after-top-cdu-figure-resigns Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:11:49 +0200 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has hinted he could reshuffle his government after Jens Spahn resigned as parliamentary leader, adding to pressure on the ruling conservatives ahead of key regional elections. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/18/shipwreck-found-in-lake-constance-what-surprised-the-underwater-archaeologists http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/18/shipwreck-found-in-lake-constance-what-surprised-the-underwater-archaeologists Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:44 +0200 In an interview with Euronews, Prof Tobias Pflederer of the Bavarian Society for Underwater Archaeology (BGfU) discusses the discovery of wooden parts of a shipwreck in Lake Constance and what makes the find so special. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/france-and-germany-deepen-defence-ties-and-push-for-tougher-stance-on-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/france-and-germany-deepen-defence-ties-and-push-for-tougher-stance-on-china Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:02:06 +0200 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/saving-europes-farmland-agri-pv-leads-the-way-towards-sustainable-solar-panel-use http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/saving-europes-farmland-agri-pv-leads-the-way-towards-sustainable-solar-panel-use Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:30 +0200 The availability of cheap solar panels has led to a massive expansion of photovoltaic systems in rural areas. But will this result in a loss of farmland? It doesn’t have to be that way: a team of German inventors has developed systems that allow farmers to reap a double harvest: crops & solar energy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/merz-hosts-macron-in-cologne-for-key-defence-talks-one-month-after-fcas-initiative-collaps http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/merz-hosts-macron-in-cologne-for-key-defence-talks-one-month-after-fcas-initiative-collaps Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:45:09 +0200 Macron and Merz are holding the critical talks in a symbolic setting where President Charles de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer previously met and agreed on establishing friendly Franco-German ties. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/solar-generated-record-25-of-eu-power-in-june-with-germany-spain-and-poland-leading-the-ra http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/solar-generated-record-25-of-eu-power-in-june-with-germany-spain-and-poland-leading-the-ra Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:12 +0200 Solar was ahead of coal, gas, nuclear, wind and hydropower. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/chance-find-in-nordholz-nazi-military-sturmgeschutz-iii-assault-gun-unearthed http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/chance-find-in-nordholz-nazi-military-sturmgeschutz-iii-assault-gun-unearthed Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:12:56 +0200 The almost completely intact vehicle was found during construction work in Nordholz. It is due to be moved to the German Tank Museum in Munster in August. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/anti-tracking-fashion-startup-designs-clothing-to-foil-ai-surveillance-cameras http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/anti-tracking-fashion-startup-designs-clothing-to-foil-ai-surveillance-cameras Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:36:50 +0200 Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/smart-meters-save-money-and-prevent-wasting-renewables-which-country-is-leading-europes-ro http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/smart-meters-save-money-and-prevent-wasting-renewables-which-country-is-leading-europes-ro Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:02:31 +0200 Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/quite-reliable-weather-proverb-how-harsh-summer-heat-hits-people-and-animals-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/quite-reliable-weather-proverb-how-harsh-summer-heat-hits-people-and-animals-this-summer Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:05:37 +0200 10 July is a little-known day of farming weather lore, said to forecast conditions and further heat in the weeks ahead. Why do meteorologists see this “Seven Brothers Day” as fairly reliable? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/portuguese-rapper-jailed-in-germany-for-drug-trafficking-is-deported-to-portugal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/portuguese-rapper-jailed-in-germany-for-drug-trafficking-is-deported-to-portugal Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:15:54 +0200 Ivo Vieira Silva, better known as rapper 18 Karat, was deported early on Wednesday. Sentenced in Dec 2022 to six years and three months, he will remain free in Portugal, but any return to Germany would mean immediate arrest to serve the rest of his term. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/09/volkswagen-risks-major-conflict-with-staff-over-cost-cutting-drive-union-warns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/09/volkswagen-risks-major-conflict-with-staff-over-cost-cutting-drive-union-warns Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:08:35 +0200 Chief Executive Oliver Blume is considering cutting 100,000 jobs worldwide, around 16% of Volkswagen's global workforce, and closing three Volkswagen plants in Germany as well as one Audi factory, http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/us-approves-sale-of-tomahawk-missiles-to-germany-chancellor-friedrich-merz-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/us-approves-sale-of-tomahawk-missiles-to-germany-chancellor-friedrich-merz-says Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:53:23 +0200 The United States committed to granting formal approval for the sale of Tomahawk missiles and ground-based Typhoon launchers by August, although the number of missiles acquired would remain classified. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/up-to-38c-at-the-weekend-how-long-will-this-heatwave-last-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/up-to-38c-at-the-weekend-how-long-will-this-heatwave-last-in-germany Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:20:02 +0200 Several German cities face another weekend of tropical nights and daytime highs above 35C. However, weather services say the heatwave will not cover all of Germany. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/sixteen-year-old-boy-arrested-after-bavaria-school-attack-police-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/sixteen-year-old-boy-arrested-after-bavaria-school-attack-police-say Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:36:21 +0200 Police said people should avoid the area following the incident in Schongau, a town just north of the Alps of some 12,000 inhabitants. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/solar-mad-germans-turn-to-battery-storage-to-shield-themselves-against-fossil-fuel-price-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/solar-mad-germans-turn-to-battery-storage-to-shield-themselves-against-fossil-fuel-price-s Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:42 +0200 “Consumers have recognised how useful and profitable batteries are, especially in combination with solar systems, heat pumps and EVs.” http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/could-military-age-ukrainian-men-lose-temporary-protection-status-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/could-military-age-ukrainian-men-lose-temporary-protection-status-in-germany Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:57:53 +0200 More than 260,000 Ukrainians of fighting age are living in Germany. As Kyiv and Berlin discuss ways to encourage their return, the question is: would they go back? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/when-do-you-need-to-hand-in-a-sick-note-in-europe-and-which-sick-pay-systems-are-the-most- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/when-do-you-need-to-hand-in-a-sick-note-in-europe-and-which-sick-pay-systems-are-the-most- Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:32:40 +0200 As Germany moves to clamp down on what the government sees as too many people taking sick leave, how do sick leave pay and medical certificate rules compare across Europe? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/the-dean-munich-marks-irish-hotel-brands-second-opening-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/the-dean-munich-marks-irish-hotel-brands-second-opening-in-germany Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:15 +0200 Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japanese restaurant. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/second-world-war-gun-recovered-from-river-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/second-world-war-gun-recovered-from-river-in-germany Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:32:57 +0200 The town of Forst in Lower Lusatia was almost completely destroyed during heavy fighting between the German Wehrmacht and the Red Army in April 1945. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/20000-protest-against-afd-party-conference-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/20000-protest-against-afd-party-conference-in-germany Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:03:31 +0200 Thüringen police described the protest as "legitimate" but said an AfD constituency office and police officers had been attacked with paint bombs and fireworks. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/security-of-the-baltics-is-our-security-merz-meets-baltic-leaders-before-nato-summit http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/security-of-the-baltics-is-our-security-merz-meets-baltic-leaders-before-nato-summit Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:19:54 +0200 Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/germanys-merz-announces-sweeping-reforms-tax-cuts-pension-overhaul-and-new-sick-leave-rule http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/germanys-merz-announces-sweeping-reforms-tax-cuts-pension-overhaul-and-new-sick-leave-rule Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:01:12 +0200 After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/exclusive-electricity-bills-in-germany-and-france-rose-by-700-million-during-record-heatwa http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/exclusive-electricity-bills-in-germany-and-france-rose-by-700-million-during-record-heatwa Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:47:51 +0200 Exclusive: Heatwaves are showing up on Europe’s energy bills – should fossil fuels face a windfall tax? http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/paraguay-fans-celebrate-historic-win-over-germany http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/paraguay-fans-celebrate-historic-win-over-germany Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:51:56 +0200 Fans in Asuncion celebrate as Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/germany-insufficiently-prepared-for-extreme-heat-as-transport-and-roads-closed-by-41c-temp http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/germany-insufficiently-prepared-for-extreme-heat-as-transport-and-roads-closed-by-41c-temp Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:33 +0200 “Most intensive care units in Germany are now air-conditioned, but that's about as far as it goes.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/germany-and-netherlands-dumped-out-on-penalties-as-brazil-seal-late-win http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/germany-and-netherlands-dumped-out-on-penalties-as-brazil-seal-late-win Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:12:55 +0200 Three World Cup knockout ties delivered drama on Monday night, with Paraguay and Morocco pulling off surprise penalty wins over Germany and the Netherlands, and Brazil beating Japan with a late winner. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/eu-sets-october-deadline-to-get-tangible-results-with-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/eu-sets-october-deadline-to-get-tangible-results-with-china Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:48 +0200 As EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, he said he would travel to China this autumn. Germany’s trade Minister Katherina Reiche also met Wentao, with her ministry calling on Beijing to ensure “a level playing field". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/at-least-five-people-killed-in-shooting-in-northern-germany-police-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/at-least-five-people-killed-in-shooting-in-northern-germany-police-say Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:05:40 +0200 Germany has some of Europe's strictest gun laws that require anyone under 25 to pass a psychiatric exam before applying for a gun licence. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/29/heatwave-berlin-police-use-water-cannon-to-cool-bruno-mars-fans http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/29/heatwave-berlin-police-use-water-cannon-to-cool-bruno-mars-fans Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:48:46 +0200 Berlin police used a water cannon to cool thousands of Bruno Mars fans queuing outside the Olympiastadion as temperatures soared during Europe's heatwave. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/27/porsche-plans-cayenne-return-to-leipzig-as-staff-face-pay-cuts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/27/porsche-plans-cayenne-return-to-leipzig-as-staff-face-pay-cuts Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:58:14 +0200 The Cayenne is set to return to Germany. But the planned move of production to Leipzig apparently comes at a high price, with staff expected to give up part of their pay. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/27/europe-continues-to-swelter-amid-record-breaking-temperatures http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/27/europe-continues-to-swelter-amid-record-breaking-temperatures Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:46:18 +0200 Paris has banned drinking alcohol in public over the weekend, while the city's Pride March has also been postponed due to the heatwave. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/poor-show-ecuador-win-germany-disappoint-neuer-blunders http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/poor-show-ecuador-win-germany-disappoint-neuer-blunders Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:56:35 +0200 The German national team lost 2–1 to Ecuador in New York. Ecuador must win; Germany is already through. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/fact-check-were-you-fooled-by-these-ai-generated-images-of-the-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/fact-check-were-you-fooled-by-these-ai-generated-images-of-the-world-cup Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:59:50 +0200 Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:57:32 +0200 The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/24/europes-five-largest-military-powers-meet-ahead-of-key-nato-summit-with-ukraine-in-mind http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/24/europes-five-largest-military-powers-meet-ahead-of-key-nato-summit-with-ukraine-in-mind Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:32:39 +0200 The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.