http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:01:21 +0200 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:01:21 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/26/revealed-italys-most-popular-beaches-for-2026-and-sardinia-dominates http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/26/revealed-italys-most-popular-beaches-for-2026-and-sardinia-dominates Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:57 +0200 Italy is home to thousands of kilometres of coastline, but Sardinia is stealing the show this summer. New research has revealed the country’s most popular beaches for 2026, with two-thirds of the list found on the Mediterranean island. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/italy-magnitude-41-earthquake-hits-isernia-province-residents-take-to-streets http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/italy-magnitude-41-earthquake-hits-isernia-province-residents-take-to-streets Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:36:55 +0200 A quake struck Pizzone, in the province of Isernia, shortly after midnight between Friday and Saturday. Many residents rushed outside; the mayor says there were no injuries or damage to buildings. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/southern-europe-still-battling-wildfires-as-spain-declares-national-emergency-in-madrid-re http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/southern-europe-still-battling-wildfires-as-spain-declares-national-emergency-in-madrid-re Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:52:21 +0200 Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/social-media-florence-opens-italys-first-centre-for-digital-addiction http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/social-media-florence-opens-italys-first-centre-for-digital-addiction Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:58:02 +0200 "Discover", Italy's first specialist centre to tackle risks linked to the misuse of digital technologies, is to open in Florence. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/23/divers-restore-italys-christ-of-the-abyss-monument http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/23/divers-restore-italys-christ-of-the-abyss-monument Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:13 +0200 Divers clean the Christ of the Abyss statue off San Fruttuoso, Italy, preserving the iconic underwater monument placed there in 1954. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/wildfires-rage-across-parts-of-france-spain-and-italy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/wildfires-rage-across-parts-of-france-spain-and-italy Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:25:51 +0200 Two firefighters died in France, and another died in Italy while working to tackle wildfires that have devastated Europe this week. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/22/follow-in-the-footsteps-of-the-odyssey-in-turkiye-and-italy-on-this-luxurious-new-tour http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/22/follow-in-the-footsteps-of-the-odyssey-in-turkiye-and-italy-on-this-luxurious-new-tour Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:27:25 +0200 Priced at €88,000 per person, travellers will sail on a private yacht around islands featured in the Homeric epic and visit historic sites like the ancient city of Troy. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/22/trek-from-poland-to-italy-new-3500km-hiking-trail-crosses-six-european-countries http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/22/trek-from-poland-to-italy-new-3500km-hiking-trail-crosses-six-european-countries Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:48 +0200 From Poland’s Baltic coast to Italy’s Adriatic shores, the new Wolf Trail takes hikers on a mammoth journey through six European countries, crossing mountains, forests and historic cities along the way. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/historic-italian-theatres-vying-for-unescos-world-heritage-status http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/historic-italian-theatres-vying-for-unescos-world-heritage-status Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:42:03 +0200 Eighteen historic condominium-style theatres across Italy's Marche, Emilia Romagna and Umbria regions are seeking to be recognised by UNESCO and are hoping for a place on its prestigious World Heritage List. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/the-venice-few-tourists-know-sunrise-runs-and-crafting-your-own-venetian-mask http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/the-venice-few-tourists-know-sunrise-runs-and-crafting-your-own-venetian-mask Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:58:31 +0200 Millions of tourists visit Venice every year, yet only a few discover the city of artisans, age-old traditions and hidden corners that still preserve its true soul. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/19/thousands-of-italian-military-and-police-personnel-march-in-rome-over-pay-and-pensions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/19/thousands-of-italian-military-and-police-personnel-march-in-rome-over-pay-and-pensions Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:05:36 +0200 Thousands of members of the security and defence forces demonstrated on Saturday, urging the government to tackle the economic crisis and guarantee greater protection for workers engaged in defending the State. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/18/who-made-the-fifa-world-cup-trophy-the-story-of-milan-sculptor-silvio-gazzaniga http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/18/who-made-the-fifa-world-cup-trophy-the-story-of-milan-sculptor-silvio-gazzaniga Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:05:53 +0200 Here's how Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga created the FIFA World Cup trophy's iconic design - and why champions never get to keep it. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/trieste-sightings-of-bull-rays-unique-mediterranean-case-but-threat-to-mussel-farms http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/trieste-sightings-of-bull-rays-unique-mediterranean-case-but-threat-to-mussel-farms Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:14:46 +0200 Sightings of this protected species, unprecedented in the Mediterranean, are threatening local mussel farms, prompting trials in the Gulf of Trieste with magnetic deterrents. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/ex-ceo-of-italian-motorway-operator-among-32-convicted-over-genoa-bridge-collapse http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/ex-ceo-of-italian-motorway-operator-among-32-convicted-over-genoa-bridge-collapse Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:52:32 +0200 Dozens of family members of the victims packed the courtroom as Chief Judge Paolo Lepri read the verdicts against 57 defendants. Many relatives broke down in tears as the sentences were read. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/rome-organises-open-air-film-screenings-to-help-residents-cope-with-the-ongoing-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/rome-organises-open-air-film-screenings-to-help-residents-cope-with-the-ongoing-heatwave Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:12:55 +0200 As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features a mix of new releases and classic films. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/15/po-river-choked-by-algae-bloom-as-italy-battles-heat-and-navigability-woes http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/15/po-river-choked-by-algae-bloom-as-italy-battles-heat-and-navigability-woes Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:59:24 +0200 Italy is stepping up efforts to clear thick algae from the River Po in Turin after weeks of high temperatures accelerated its spread along the country’s longest river. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/15/italy-melting-ice-statues-protest-heatwave-conditions-in-rome http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/15/italy-melting-ice-statues-protest-heatwave-conditions-in-rome Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:32:24 +0200 Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL union melted ice statues outside Rome's Colosseum on 15 July 2026. The protest highlighted the impact of heatwaves on outdoor workers and called for a fossil fuel phase-out. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/from-pompeii-to-bratislava-europes-top-sightseeing-stops-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/from-pompeii-to-bratislava-europes-top-sightseeing-stops-this-summer Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:39 +0200 Travellers are increasingly swapping long-distance transfers to Europe’s major tourist hubs for sightseeing opportunities in less popular destinations. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/12/blue-zone-secrets-how-sardinias-elders-stay-sharp-and-happy-in-old-age http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/12/blue-zone-secrets-how-sardinias-elders-stay-sharp-and-happy-in-old-age Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:25:44 +0200 Curiosity, emotional resilience and an active social life seem to be the key ingredients behind Sardinia's energised blue zone elders. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/12/venice-biennale-russian-pavilion-eu-commission-confirms-funding-withdrawal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/12/venice-biennale-russian-pavilion-eu-commission-confirms-funding-withdrawal Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:08:52 +0200 The reasons given by the Biennale were deemed insufficient, and the Commission has moved to withdraw funding over the reopening of the Russian pavilion, drawing harsh criticism in Brussels from the League. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/defending-champion-sinner-beats-djokovic-to-set-up-wimbledon-final-aginst-zverev http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/defending-champion-sinner-beats-djokovic-to-set-up-wimbledon-final-aginst-zverev Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:05:01 +0200 From the start, Sinner pushed Djokovic back with his powerful groundstrokes and came up with big serves in big moments. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/luxury-paper-made-in-italy-from-waste-a-way-to-reduce-pressure-on-forests http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/luxury-paper-made-in-italy-from-waste-a-way-to-reduce-pressure-on-forests Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:07 +0200 Did you know that something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee can help create eco-friendly paper? In Italy, a historic paper mill is turning agricultural and textile waste into raw materials to replace part of the cellulose traditionally sourced from trees. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/travel-to-europe-continues-to-grow-in-2026-with-greece-italy-and-malta-leading-the-way http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/travel-to-europe-continues-to-grow-in-2026-with-greece-italy-and-malta-leading-the-way Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:06:28 +0200 Amid turbulence across the tourism sector, international visitor numbers to Europe increased by 5% year-to-date, according to European Travel Commission data, with Greece, Italy and Malta recording the largest increases in arrivals. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/10/italys-poorest-region-relies-on-cuban-doctors-despite-us-pressure-to-cut-ties http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/10/italys-poorest-region-relies-on-cuban-doctors-despite-us-pressure-to-cut-ties Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:39:10 +0200 Calabria is opposed to the US push to end Cuba's medical missions in the region, saying the region can't afford to lose the doctors. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/italy-expels-two-russian-diplomats-accused-of-spying-fm-antonio-tajani-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/italy-expels-two-russian-diplomats-accused-of-spying-fm-antonio-tajani-says Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:20:08 +0200 The Russian foreign ministry quoted by state news agency RIA Novosti said on Thursday that Moscow would react with "an appropriate response." http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/08/economy-imf-forecasts-modest-growth-for-italy-cuts-estimates-for-france-and-germany http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/08/economy-imf-forecasts-modest-growth-for-italy-cuts-estimates-for-france-and-germany Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:31:53 +0200 The IMF has also lifted its 2026 global inflation forecast to 4.7%, citing rising energy and commodity prices and risks from tensions in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/eu-narrows-ban-on-russian-combatants-to-appease-france-and-italy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/eu-narrows-ban-on-russian-combatants-to-appease-france-and-italy Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:45:12 +0200 A narrowed-down version of the ban on Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who fought directly, landed on the table of EU ambassadors meeting on Wednesday after France and Italy pushed back on the measure. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/01/water-cannons-cool-tourists-at-romes-colosseum-amid-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/01/water-cannons-cool-tourists-at-romes-colosseum-amid-heatwave Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:35:06 +0200 Tourists at Rome's Colosseum cool off with water spray and bottled water as civil protection teams respond to temperatures approaching 40C. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/01/visas-new-platform-promises-travel-perks-in-european-destinations http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/01/visas-new-platform-promises-travel-perks-in-european-destinations Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:24:09 +0200 The new Visa Destinations platform brings together dining, shopping, entertainment, culture, hotel and wellness recommendations and offers for travellers. It’s initially rolling out across 10 major destinations, including three in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/01/drone-captures-rivers-of-lava-flowing-down-mount-etna http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/01/drone-captures-rivers-of-lava-flowing-down-mount-etna Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:31:45 +0200 Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, sending bright orange lava down the volcano's slopes as drone footage and ground images capture the spectacular flow. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/30/italys-luxury-portfolio-expands-with-new-openings-from-hyatt-ihg-and-dior-spa http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/30/italys-luxury-portfolio-expands-with-new-openings-from-hyatt-ihg-and-dior-spa Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:33 +0200 Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/ai-helps-scientists-decipher-papyrus-scroll-burnt-in-vesuvius-eruption http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/ai-helps-scientists-decipher-papyrus-scroll-burnt-in-vesuvius-eruption Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:11:04 +0200 The scroll was first discovered in the 1750s but was too fragile to open. Using AI, scholars deciphered the full text and discovered a philosophical treaties on ethics and human progress. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/30/from-sanremo-to-cinque-terre-italian-rivieras-best-places-for-a-luxury-coastal-escape http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/30/from-sanremo-to-cinque-terre-italian-rivieras-best-places-for-a-luxury-coastal-escape Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:42 +0200 As interest in the Italian Riviera soars, travel experts reveal the most luxurious coastal towns to visit in Liguria. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/27/rome-celebrates-vespas-80th-anniversary http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/27/rome-celebrates-vespas-80th-anniversary Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:16:19 +0200 Thousands of enthusiasts took to Rome’s streets to mark the Vespa’s 80th anniversary, with 160 models on show tracing the brand’s history from 1946 to today. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/26/frozen-feasts-and-cool-pools-help-rome-zoo-animals-survive-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/26/frozen-feasts-and-cool-pools-help-rome-zoo-animals-survive-heatwave Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:34:18 +0200 As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/eu-ban-on-russian-combatants-faces-resistance-from-france-and-italy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/eu-ban-on-russian-combatants-faces-resistance-from-france-and-italy Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:31:07 +0200 Rome and Paris have cited legal and technical concerns over how the ban should be applied in practice. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/pope-leo-xiv-at-world-food-programme-we-feed-conflicts-more-than-people http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/pope-leo-xiv-at-world-food-programme-we-feed-conflicts-more-than-people Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:44:14 +0200 Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme headquarters, where he denounced “imbalances in political and moral priorities” that hinder aid to the needy. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/the-party-is-over-why-france-is-looking-to-tighten-its-grip-on-free-parties http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/the-party-is-over-why-france-is-looking-to-tighten-its-grip-on-free-parties Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:42:01 +0200 On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or 'free parties'. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/france-bans-alcohol-at-fete-de-la-musique-as-heatwave-grips-europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/france-bans-alcohol-at-fete-de-la-musique-as-heatwave-grips-europe Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:07:31 +0200 Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/italian-tourist-dies-in-dominican-republic-resort-blaze http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/italian-tourist-dies-in-dominican-republic-resort-blaze Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:15:34 +0200 Around 1,690 tourists were evacuated from a luxury resort in the village of Bayahibe after a fire broke out. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/global-capital-sees-potential-in-europe-but-calls-for-lighter-regulation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/global-capital-sees-potential-in-europe-but-calls-for-lighter-regulation Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:23 +0200 Political and business leaders and investors at the FII Institute summit in Rome call for lighter regulation and greater flexibility to draw global investment and boost Europe’s competitiveness. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/spain-italy-and-france-from-the-sea-inside-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-cruises http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/spain-italy-and-france-from-the-sea-inside-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-cruises Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:29:49 +0200 The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/greece-spain-and-italy-drive-surge-in-summer-2026-travel-demand http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/greece-spain-and-italy-drive-surge-in-summer-2026-travel-demand Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:20:03 +0200 New data shows that Southern Europe is the fastest-growing tourism region this summer, as travellers look towards destinations that feel ‘closer, more familiar and more accessible’, amid geopolitical uncertainty and aviation disruption. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/visit-the-cats-of-rome-on-this-new-running-tour-around-the-eternal-city http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/visit-the-cats-of-rome-on-this-new-running-tour-around-the-eternal-city Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:27:27 +0200 You’ll visit sights like the Colosseum and Pyramid of Cestius, passing by feline colonies along the way. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/italys-cinque-terre-coastline-could-be-hit-by-13-metre-waves-by-2150-as-sea-levels-rise http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/italys-cinque-terre-coastline-could-be-hit-by-13-metre-waves-by-2150-as-sea-levels-rise Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/sardinia-beach-shade-banned-for-adults-allowed-only-for-children-and-over-65s http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/sardinia-beach-shade-banned-for-adults-allowed-only-for-children-and-over-65s Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:32:27 +0200 After the fire that devastated Punta Molentis beach in 2025, local authorities have introduced very strict rules this year. Citizens, however, have criticised the measures, which also impose limited access. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/european-commission-seeks-further-answers-over-russias-participation-at-the-venice-biennal http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/european-commission-seeks-further-answers-over-russias-participation-at-the-venice-biennal Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:53:09 +0200 The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/meloni-tells-brussels-to-scrap-rebates-for-some-member-states-or-italy-will-demand-them-to http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/meloni-tells-brussels-to-scrap-rebates-for-some-member-states-or-italy-will-demand-them-to Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:19:11 +0200 The Italian Prime Minister has attacked the EU's disbursement to so-called frugal states and warned Brussels that Rome's patience with them is at an end. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/lombardys-leonardo-ferry-has-carried-commuters-for-500-years http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/lombardys-leonardo-ferry-has-carried-commuters-for-500-years Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:55 +0200 The boat designed by Leonardo da Vinci has come back into use after a bridge was closed and traffic increased. The ferry is a model of sustainable transport, powered solely by the river’s current. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/09/dua-lipa-and-charli-xcxs-sicily-weddings-see-searches-for-the-italian-island-soar http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/09/dua-lipa-and-charli-xcxs-sicily-weddings-see-searches-for-the-italian-island-soar Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:31:55 +0200 In Italy, Google searches for the singer's wedding location have increased by 94% in the last week.