http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:44:58 +0100 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:44:58 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/10/singapore-unveils-wetlands-by-the-bay-project-with-new-immersive-art-experience-from-teaml http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/10/singapore-unveils-wetlands-by-the-bay-project-with-new-immersive-art-experience-from-teaml Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:44:46 +0100 The 12,000 sq m museum will see visitors kayak alongside artworks nestled among the mangroves. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/14/europe-once-again-dominates-passport-power-ranking-with-30-countries-in-the-top-10 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/14/europe-once-again-dominates-passport-power-ranking-with-30-countries-in-the-top-10 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:04:44 +0100 Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/18/singapore-reveals-worlds-first-green-fuel-tax-on-flights-how-much-will-europeans-have-to-p http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/18/singapore-reveals-worlds-first-green-fuel-tax-on-flights-how-much-will-europeans-have-to-p Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:20:01 +0100 The aviation fuel levy will impact flyers on economy and premium cabins, but won’t come into effect until 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/22/doctor-accused-of-recording-4500-videos-in-australian-hospital-toilets-released-on-bail http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/22/doctor-accused-of-recording-4500-videos-in-australian-hospital-toilets-released-on-bail Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:14 +0200 Cho was initially charged with six offences but another 127 charges were added on Thursday, including intentionally recording intimate images without permission. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/09/fire-breaks-out-on-container-ship-after-explosion-indian-coastguard-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/09/fire-breaks-out-on-container-ship-after-explosion-indian-coastguard-says Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:49:54 +0200 The coast guard has not yet given the cause of the explosion and fire on board the vessel managed by Singapore-based Wan Hai Lines. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/01/eu-top-diplomat-warns-world-should-be-extremely-worried-about-russia-and-chinas-relationsh http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/01/eu-top-diplomat-warns-world-should-be-extremely-worried-about-russia-and-chinas-relationsh Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:21:59 +0200 EU's foreign policy chief expressed alarm on Saturday over Russia-China ties amid North Korean troops in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of Beijing's increasing threat, urging higher defence spending. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/31/macron-warns-us-and-the-indo-pacific-not-to-abandon-ukraine-at-the-expense-of-focusing-on- http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/31/macron-warns-us-and-the-indo-pacific-not-to-abandon-ukraine-at-the-expense-of-focusing-on- Sat, 31 May 2025 03:34:27 +0200 Macron said that any shifts to developing a more hard-line deterrent stance in the Indo-Pacific is still tied to how the world — and particularly the West — treats other critical issues. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/30/new-france-singapore-deal-is-a-tangible-roadmap-for-defence-and-tech-collaboration-macron- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/30/new-france-singapore-deal-is-a-tangible-roadmap-for-defence-and-tech-collaboration-macron- Fri, 30 May 2025 13:35:22 +0200 Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/11/journey-through-the-rainforest-in-luxury-on-malaysias-last-remaining-sleeper-train http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/11/journey-through-the-rainforest-in-luxury-on-malaysias-last-remaining-sleeper-train Sun, 11 May 2025 13:02:09 +0200 J.R. Patterson takes us on a luxurious rail journey from Singapore, through Taman Negara National Park and on to the colonial outposts of Penang. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/03/singapores-long-ruling-party-set-to-win-in-another-landslide http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/03/singapores-long-ruling-party-set-to-win-in-another-landslide Sat, 03 May 2025 20:47:22 +0200 The result is expected to bolster the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office over a year ago. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/15/singapore-dissolves-parliament-paving-way-for-3-may-election http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/15/singapore-dissolves-parliament-paving-way-for-3-may-election Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:12:44 +0200 The ruling People's Action Party has been criticised for tight government control and a government-knows-best stance, media censorship and the use of oppressive laws against dissidents. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/03/worlds-most-powerful-passport-spain-knocked-off-top-spot-by-asian-nation http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/03/worlds-most-powerful-passport-spain-knocked-off-top-spot-by-asian-nation Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:22:37 +0100 Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/09/two-spanish-football-fans-held-in-custody-in-singapore-after-criticising-clubs-owner http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/09/two-spanish-football-fans-held-in-custody-in-singapore-after-criticising-clubs-owner Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:41:00 +0200 The Spanish embassy have been in contact with the pair after they were stopped at the airport following a protest. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/20/was-gender-equality-made-to-take-a-backseat-in-the-next-european-commission-radio-schuman http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/20/was-gender-equality-made-to-take-a-backseat-in-the-next-european-commission-radio-schuman Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:49:41 +0200 The European Commission's equality portfolio has been merged with the preparedness and crisis management portfolio, raising concerns among NGOs that it may be neglected in EU legislation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/12/pope-marvels-at-singapores-skyscrapers-and-asks-that-lowest-migrant-workers-be-remembered http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/12/pope-marvels-at-singapores-skyscrapers-and-asks-that-lowest-migrant-workers-be-remembered Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:12:41 +0200 "I would like to highlight the risk entailed in focusing solely on pragmatism or placing merit above all things, namely the unintended consequence of justifying the exclusion of those on the margins from benefiting from progress," the Pope said. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/07/26/worlds-most-powerful-passport-in-2024-goes-to-singapore-but-4-european-countries-are-close http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/07/26/worlds-most-powerful-passport-in-2024-goes-to-singapore-but-4-european-countries-are-close Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:00:58 +0200 Slim by mighty, these passports enable holders access to almost all the world without the need for a visa. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/25/eu-clinches-digital-trade-deal-with-singapore http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/25/eu-clinches-digital-trade-deal-with-singapore Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:00:11 +0200 The EU today (25 July) concluded negotiations with Singapore on a new Digital Trade Agreement designed to increase online trade, help SMEs with digital transformation and facilitate data flows. http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/07/17/allianz-plans-majority-stake-in-singapore-firm-to-widen-access-to-asia-markets http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/07/17/allianz-plans-majority-stake-in-singapore-firm-to-widen-access-to-asia-markets Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:44:02 +0200 German insurance giant Allianz offers $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) for a minimum stake of 51% for Singapore’s Income Insurance Ltd. A deal would turn the business into the fourth-largest composite insurer in Asia. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/06/18/singapore-continues-rush-to-clean-up-oil-slick-after-boat-hits-stationary-fuel-supply-ship http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/06/18/singapore-continues-rush-to-clean-up-oil-slick-after-boat-hits-stationary-fuel-supply-ship Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:57:47 +0200 Authorities in the popular resort island of Sentosa, Singapore commenced the clean-up after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat that hit a stationary cargo tanker on Friday, blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/06/11/injured-passengers-offered-compensation-after-turbulent-singapore-airlines-flight http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/06/11/injured-passengers-offered-compensation-after-turbulent-singapore-airlines-flight Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:00:44 +0200 Extreme turbulence killed one and injured dozens the flight last month. Now passengers are being compensated. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/03/ukraine-imposes-emergency-power-shutdowns-as-russia-attacks-energy-grid http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/03/ukraine-imposes-emergency-power-shutdowns-as-russia-attacks-energy-grid Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:22:00 +0200 Power out in all but three regions of Ukraine with state-owned power grid operator Ukrenergo saying shutdowns affected both industrial and household consumers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/02/zelenskyy-seeks-security-assistance-at-shangri-la-dialogue-in-singapore http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/02/zelenskyy-seeks-security-assistance-at-shangri-la-dialogue-in-singapore Sun, 02 Jun 2024 06:28:00 +0200 His visit to Singapore comes a day after Russia pummelled Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with a large-scale drone and missile attack that injured at least 19 people. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/24/no-this-video-doesnt-show-the-inside-of-the-turbulent-singapore-airlines-flight http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/24/no-this-video-doesnt-show-the-inside-of-the-turbulent-singapore-airlines-flight Fri, 24 May 2024 09:15:21 +0200 The video is being shared widely on social media and even in news reports in the context of the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence and left one man dead, but the footage has been misattributed. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/21/one-dead-and-others-injured-after-severe-turbulence-hits-london-singapore-flight http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/21/one-dead-and-others-injured-after-severe-turbulence-hits-london-singapore-flight Tue, 21 May 2024 16:07:26 +0200 The plane had hit clear-air turbulence which does not show up on flight radars. http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/05/20/astrazeneca-reveals-plans-for-a-billion-dollar-cancer-plant-in-singapore http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/05/20/astrazeneca-reveals-plans-for-a-billion-dollar-cancer-plant-in-singapore Mon, 20 May 2024 18:21:32 +0200 The new factory highlights a rising trend by pharmaceutical companies to develop production facilities in local markets, to ensure a smoother supply chain and further cement their regional influence. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/12/19/worlds-most-powerful-passport-how-has-spain-overtaken-singapore-to-the-top-spot http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/12/19/worlds-most-powerful-passport-how-has-spain-overtaken-singapore-to-the-top-spot Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:00:12 +0100 European countries win out in this powerful passport index. http://www.euronews.com/business/2023/10/05/in-singapore-the-right-to-own-a-car-costs-more-than-100000-plus-the-cost-of-the-car http://www.euronews.com/business/2023/10/05/in-singapore-the-right-to-own-a-car-costs-more-than-100000-plus-the-cost-of-the-car Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:29:32 +0200 The city-state introduced the license system decades ago to combat traffic jams and pollution. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/09/26/singapores-changi-airport-is-going-passport-free-in-2024-but-youll-still-need-your-passpor http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/09/26/singapores-changi-airport-is-going-passport-free-in-2024-but-youll-still-need-your-passpor Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:50:45 +0200 The changes are designed for a "more seamless" system at the Asian hub, which processed more than 5 million passengers last month. http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/17/singapore-grand-prix-sainz-wins-as-verstappen-and-red-bulls-streaks-end http://www.euronews.com/2023/09/17/singapore-grand-prix-sainz-wins-as-verstappen-and-red-bulls-streaks-end Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:35:57 +0200 The Spaniard started in pole position and held on with badly worn tires over several tense final laps for his second career win in F1 ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/23/all-paws-on-deck-this-sunset-cruise-in-singapore-offers-a-luxury-trip-for-cats-and-their-h http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/23/all-paws-on-deck-this-sunset-cruise-in-singapore-offers-a-luxury-trip-for-cats-and-their-h Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:28:41 +0200 Cats and water don’t usually mix but your feline companion will be perfectly safe and dry on this trip. http://www.euronews.com/next/2023/08/21/this-mind-reading-ai-system-can-recreate-what-your-brain-is-seeing http://www.euronews.com/next/2023/08/21/this-mind-reading-ai-system-can-recreate-what-your-brain-is-seeing Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:00:46 +0200 MinD-Vis could be developed to integrate into virtual reality headsets, with the idea that users could control being in a metaverse with their minds. http://www.euronews.com/2023/07/28/singapore-executes-first-woman-in-19-years-for-drug-trafficking http://www.euronews.com/2023/07/28/singapore-executes-first-woman-in-19-years-for-drug-trafficking Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:40:42 +0200 Human rights groups, international activists and the United Nations have urged Singapore to halt executions for drug offences and say there is increasing evidence it is ineffective as a deterrent. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/20/worlds-most-powerful-passport-germany-italy-and-spain-move-up-into-second-place http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/20/worlds-most-powerful-passport-germany-italy-and-spain-move-up-into-second-place Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:40:00 +0200 The world’s most powerful passport has changed for the first time in five years. http://www.euronews.com/2023/06/03/only-going-to-get-worse-asias-record-shattering-heatwaves-raise-fears-over-climate-change http://www.euronews.com/2023/06/03/only-going-to-get-worse-asias-record-shattering-heatwaves-raise-fears-over-climate-change Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:00:09 +0200 The latest heatwave to hit the continent set temperature records in multiple countries including Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore as well as cities across China. http://www.euronews.com/video/2023/06/02/watch-singapores-dazzling-i-light-festival-returns http://www.euronews.com/video/2023/06/02/watch-singapores-dazzling-i-light-festival-returns Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:19:40 +0200 This year's i Light festival in Singapore comes with the theme "A New Wave" and has 14 installations including Glacier Dreams, a large-scale projection on the facade of the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands by Turkish-American media artist Refik Anadol. http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/26/singapore-executes-man-accused-of-coordinating-cannabis-delivery http://www.euronews.com/2023/04/26/singapore-executes-man-accused-of-coordinating-cannabis-delivery Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:03:03 +0200 Singapore on Wednesday executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency from his family and protests from activists that he was convicted on weak evidence. http://www.euronews.com/2022/08/21/singapore-to-decriminalise-gay-sex-says-prime-minister http://www.euronews.com/2022/08/21/singapore-to-decriminalise-gay-sex-says-prime-minister Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:31:36 +0200 PM Lee said the repeal of the old Penal Code entry would be limited and that the government would amend the constitution to ensure that there could be no constitutional challenge to allow same-sex marriage. http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/06/09/singapore-s-i-light-festival-is-back-after-a-2-year-hiatus http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/06/09/singapore-s-i-light-festival-is-back-after-a-2-year-hiatus Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:43:27 +0200 Fireflies', an inflatable whale and colourful artworks for Singapore's festival of lights to encourage sustainability. http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/05/15/singapore-temple-offers-pet-blessings-for-buddhist-festival http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/05/15/singapore-temple-offers-pet-blessings-for-buddhist-festival Sun, 15 May 2022 18:12:25 +0200 Hundreds of Buddhists brought their pet dogs, cats, rabbits and even crustaceans to a temple in Singapore on Saturday to receive blessings from monks and nuns. http://www.euronews.com/2022/04/26/tofu-for-thought-meet-the-world-s-first-sustainable-soy-wine http://www.euronews.com/2022/04/26/tofu-for-thought-meet-the-world-s-first-sustainable-soy-wine Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:31:13 +0200 A Singapore-based startup is turning wastewater from tofu into sustainable wine. http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/04/26/singaporeans-hold-vigil-for-malaysians-facing-execution http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/04/26/singaporeans-hold-vigil-for-malaysians-facing-execution Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:27:12 +0200 Hundreds of Singaporeans hold a candlelight vigil to protest the looming execution of two Malaysians convicted of drug offences http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/03/eu-countries-are-selling-shark-fins-to-asia-at-an-alarming-rate-study-reveals http://www.euronews.com/2022/03/03/eu-countries-are-selling-shark-fins-to-asia-at-an-alarming-rate-study-reveals Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:42:16 +0100 Global shark populations are declining rapidly with overfishing driving them towards extinction. http://www.euronews.com/2021/12/21/new-energy-saving-glass-could-cut-the-cost-of-your-household-bills http://www.euronews.com/2021/12/21/new-energy-saving-glass-could-cut-the-cost-of-your-household-bills Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:59:50 +0100 This glass coating can adapt to the temperature of your home in hot and cold weather. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/12/14/portugal-to-singapore-could-be-the-longest-train-journey-in-the-world-but-how-much-does-it http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/12/14/portugal-to-singapore-could-be-the-longest-train-journey-in-the-world-but-how-much-does-it Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:13:02 +0100 Is travelling so far by rail even possible? http://www.euronews.com/health/2021/12/09/new-covid-saliva-test-could-make-regular-testing-part-of-normal-life http://www.euronews.com/health/2021/12/09/new-covid-saliva-test-could-make-regular-testing-part-of-normal-life Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:21:55 +0100 The test is not yet in commercial production, but its inventors claim it could make regular testing a part of everyday routines. http://www.euronews.com/2021/11/11/how-has-singapore-learned-to-blend-nature-with-urban-living http://www.euronews.com/2021/11/11/how-has-singapore-learned-to-blend-nature-with-urban-living Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:23:25 +0100 After destroying 95% of its vegetation, the city has managed to establish itself as a beacon for green infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/video/2021/11/04/candles-and-prayers-as-hundreds-celebrate-diwali http://www.euronews.com/video/2021/11/04/candles-and-prayers-as-hundreds-celebrate-diwali Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:19:35 +0100 Hundreds of Hindus come to the Shri Mariamman temple to celebrate Diwali in Medan, the largest city of Indonesia's Sumatra island. Covid-19 restrictions mean devotees have to take turns worshipping. http://www.euronews.com/next/2021/10/08/new-robots-patrolling-for-anti-social-behaviour-causing-unease-in-singapore-streets http://www.euronews.com/next/2021/10/08/new-robots-patrolling-for-anti-social-behaviour-causing-unease-in-singapore-streets Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:48:38 +0200 The island of 5.5 million inhabitants has seen an arsenal of surveillance technology deployed on streets across the tightly-controlled city-state. http://www.euronews.com/next/2021/08/12/still-sparkling-or-from-sewage-singapore-eyes-turning-waste-into-clean-drinking-water http://www.euronews.com/next/2021/08/12/still-sparkling-or-from-sewage-singapore-eyes-turning-waste-into-clean-drinking-water Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:13:55 +0200 Forget about the "yuck effect". This could be the solution to water crises in many parts of the world, including Singapore. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/07/09/7-popular-city-destinations-that-are-absolutely-worth-the-hype http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/07/09/7-popular-city-destinations-that-are-absolutely-worth-the-hype Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:29:02 +0200 We get it. It's cool to go to unusual places where nobody else ventures, but sometimes cities - like these seven - are absolutely worth the fuss.