http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:02:17 +0200 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:02:17 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/volcanic-land-with-cold-doubts-iceland-decides-on-eu-negotiations-amidst-hopes-and-fears http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/volcanic-land-with-cold-doubts-iceland-decides-on-eu-negotiations-amidst-hopes-and-fears Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:16 +0200 On August 29 Iceland is voting by referendum whether or not to resume EU membership negotiations, suspended since 2013. We travelled to the volcanic island to investigate the pros and cons, fears, hopes, expectations and doubts - and discovered a hotly polarised society. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/is-the-ceuta-crisis-the-biggest-single-illegal-border-crossing-ever-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/is-the-ceuta-crisis-the-biggest-single-illegal-border-crossing-ever-in-the-eu Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:06:02 +0200 The massive migrant influx that began on Thursday could be the largest irregular crossing attempt into the EU in such a short period of time. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/podcast-from-orbans-fall-to-the-state-of-eu-us-relations-brussels-my-love-wraps-up http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/podcast-from-orbans-fall-to-the-state-of-eu-us-relations-brussels-my-love-wraps-up Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:20:23 +0200 Brussels, My Love? – The podcast is taking a summer break. Here are some highlights from this season’s episodes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/europe-wants-to-be-a-strong-partner-of-the-us-in-the-moon-race-esa-astronaut-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/europe-wants-to-be-a-strong-partner-of-the-us-in-the-moon-race-esa-astronaut-says Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:26:58 +0200 Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/what-are-the-deadliest-countries-for-driving-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/what-are-the-deadliest-countries-for-driving-in-europe Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:42:08 +0200 As holidaygoers hit the road for a summer break, three Eastern European countries and several popular tourist hubs are among the deadliest places to drive in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/europes-biggest-debates-on-the-ring-eus-security-at-what-cost http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/europes-biggest-debates-on-the-ring-eus-security-at-what-cost Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:20 +0200 As parliamentary activity pauses for the summer recess, we look back at some of the debates of the season. This special edition revisits some of the most pressing questions facing the EU: how should Europe defend itself in an unstable world, and how should it respond to conflicts beyond its borders? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/wildfires-europe-on-track-for-worst-year-on-record-as-burned-area-reaches-size-of-luxembou http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/wildfires-europe-on-track-for-worst-year-on-record-as-burned-area-reaches-size-of-luxembou Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:30:56 +0200 While Madrid braces for "difficult hours ahead", Portugal puts municipalities on maximum wildfire alert. Which countries have suffered the worst damage so far? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/what-do-the-numbers-tell-us-about-europes-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/what-do-the-numbers-tell-us-about-europes-heatwave Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:25:33 +0200 From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/hormuz-crisis-puts-europes-oil-market-under-further-strain-following-post-ceasefire-relief http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/hormuz-crisis-puts-europes-oil-market-under-further-strain-following-post-ceasefire-relief Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:45:44 +0200 After a brief reprieve in the wake of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices spiralling again. Europe in Motion breaks down the European countries with the most significant fluctuations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/estonias-girls-only-hk-unicorn-squad-is-helping-build-the-countrys-next-tech-generation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/estonias-girls-only-hk-unicorn-squad-is-helping-build-the-countrys-next-tech-generation Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:34 +0200 "Is everyone ready for camp?" Hundreds of young girls cheered back with excitement as Taavi Kotka, smiling from the stage, opened a unique summer camp held at the Viimsi School outside Tallinn. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/podcast-brussels-eyes-political-reshuffles-in-london-and-budapest http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/podcast-brussels-eyes-political-reshuffles-in-london-and-budapest Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:51:52 +0200 In a week of political upheaval in Europe, Hungary got rid of its president and the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade entered office. What does this mean for Brussels? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/from-housing-to-healthcare-what-are-europeans-worried-about-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/from-housing-to-healthcare-what-are-europeans-worried-about-in-2026 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:08:46 +0200 Is the economy, housing, immigration or healthcare the biggest concern facing your country? It depends on where in Europe you live. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/green-homes-which-countries-are-making-their-buildings-more-energy-efficient http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/green-homes-which-countries-are-making-their-buildings-more-energy-efficient Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:43 +0200 Energy efficiency levels are rising, but not quickly enough, according to Brussels, which has launched an infringement procedure against all EU member states. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/guiding-europe-irelands-six-month-eu-presidency-takes-centre-stage-on-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/guiding-europe-irelands-six-month-eu-presidency-takes-centre-stage-on-the-ring Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:30:05 +0200 On this week's episode of The Ring, Euronews' weekly debate show, we travel to Ireland, which has just taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, to hear what issues are keeping politicians up at night. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/germanys-europe-minister-on-eu-budget-options-are-limited http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/germanys-europe-minister-on-eu-budget-options-are-limited Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:58 +0200 For leading German politician Gunther Krichbaum (CDU), Minister of State for Europe, it is time for the EU to rethink and seek new paths, on enlargement and the budget alike. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/is-europes-new-entryexit-system-changing-how-britons-travel http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/is-europes-new-entryexit-system-changing-how-britons-travel Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:13:01 +0200 Longer queues but no cancellations: data suggests that while new biometric checks for non-EU visitors are creating delays, British holidaymakers heading to the mainland remain undeterred. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/where-in-the-eu-can-people-expect-the-longest-working-life http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/where-in-the-eu-can-people-expect-the-longest-working-life Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:49:16 +0200 From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/cultural-jobs-on-the-rise-as-eu-signs-first-ever-culture-declaration http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/cultural-jobs-on-the-rise-as-eu-signs-first-ever-culture-declaration Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:20 +0200 The EU has signed its first declaration on culture, as new data shows the number of employees in the cultural sector is rising. Which EU countries have the most and the least cultural jobs? 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/podcast-is-social-media-over-for-under-13s-in-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/podcast-is-social-media-over-for-under-13s-in-the-eu Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:12:26 +0200 The EU is edging closer to restricting social media for children. But this step would not be without contention. Why is it stirring debate? And what is needed to the ban's implementation? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/how-do-citizens-of-nato-countries-view-the-alliance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/how-do-citizens-of-nato-countries-view-the-alliance Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:51:23 +0200 NATO has often been in the headlines in recent years, amid Russia's war in Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's threats against fellow member states and other crises. While citizens' opinions of the military alliance are generally positive, there are significant difference between countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/education-comes-in-different-forms-how-do-europeans-feel-about-vocational-training http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/education-comes-in-different-forms-how-do-europeans-feel-about-vocational-training Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:12 +0200 A majority of EU citizens value general education more than vocational training, but 80% agree that the latter leads to in-demand jobs amid perceived skill shortages. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/can-common-debt-fix-europes-growth-problem-meps-debate-in-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/can-common-debt-fix-europes-growth-problem-meps-debate-in-the-ring Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:30:44 +0200 In this week’s episode of The Ring, EU lawmakers Markus Ferber and Pasquale Tridico clash over whether common debt is the answer to Europe's stagnant economy and weakened competitiveness. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/where-is-the-eus-population-growing-the-most http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/where-is-the-eus-population-growing-the-most Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:30:25 +0200 Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for more than two-thirds of the bloc's population over all. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/national-sovereignty-equals-sending-gifts-to-us-and-china-former-italian-pm-letta-tells-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/national-sovereignty-equals-sending-gifts-to-us-and-china-former-italian-pm-letta-tells-eu Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:17:15 +0200 The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/non-eu-citizens-most-likely-to-have-temporary-and-part-time-work-in-the-bloc http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/non-eu-citizens-most-likely-to-have-temporary-and-part-time-work-in-the-bloc Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:09:38 +0200 Non-EU citizens in the bloc face higher rates of temporary and part-time jobs compared to EU nationals, with some countries showing greater disparities than others. What factors are behind it? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/shark-fin-trade-declines-in-eu-as-brussels-mulls-total-ban http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/shark-fin-trade-declines-in-eu-as-brussels-mulls-total-ban Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:51:04 +0200 EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/exclusive-more-grids-more-electricity-less-fossil-fuels-energy-leaders-tell-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/exclusive-more-grids-more-electricity-less-fossil-fuels-energy-leaders-tell-euronews Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:24 +0200 Making electricity cheaper than fossil fuels is essential to improve energy security and cut dependence on imported fossil fuels, top energy officials told Euronews. 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/my-europe/2026/07/10/podcast-whats-keeping-nato-together-and-whats-pulling-it-apart http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/podcast-whats-keeping-nato-together-and-whats-pulling-it-apart Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:23:40 +0200 With the escalation of the war in Ukraine, the deteriorating EU-US relationship, and the unstable situation in the Middle East, what's the state of the NATO alliance? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/where-in-europe-are-scaleup-companies-performing-best http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/where-in-europe-are-scaleup-companies-performing-best Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:50 +0200 Europe's startup landscape is changing fast. Scaleups are driving jobs and innovation across the EU, but which countries and industries are leading the growth race? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/is-belgium-becoming-a-narco-state-belgian-politicians-debate-on-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/is-belgium-becoming-a-narco-state-belgian-politicians-debate-on-the-ring Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:46 +0200 Brussels and Antwerp have seen rising drug-related shootings and turf wars among trafficking networks. Has Belgium lost control of the drug issue? Brussels Mayor Philippe Close and conservative opposition politician Mathias Vanden Borre (N-VA) go head-to-head in this edition. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/debate-it-ecb-president-tells-euronews-as-spain-pitches-joint-borrowing-plan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/debate-it-ecb-president-tells-euronews-as-spain-pitches-joint-borrowing-plan Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:32 +0200 European Central Bank President tells Euronews in an exclusive interview that it is "pretty obvious we need to have a European asset" that the markets see as safe and liquid, and one that can compete with the US. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/dogs-and-cats-at-work-yes-or-no-here-are-europes-most-pet-friendly-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/dogs-and-cats-at-work-yes-or-no-here-are-europes-most-pet-friendly-countries Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:48 +0200 In a new survey of 16,000 workers, more than half would consider switching job for a dog-friendly company. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/tanks-vs-tractors-can-the-eu-keep-providing-a-political-shield-to-farmers-meps-debate-in-t http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/tanks-vs-tractors-can-the-eu-keep-providing-a-political-shield-to-farmers-meps-debate-in-t Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:30:46 +0200 Tough talks on the EU’s next long-term budget, Ukraine’s push for EU accession and skyrocketing fertiliser costs are putting European farmers under the political spotlight once more. Can the EU continue to appease them as it shifts its focus to defence and global trade? MEPs debate on The Ring. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/who-in-europe-is-the-most-affected-by-extreme-heatwaves http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/who-in-europe-is-the-most-affected-by-extreme-heatwaves Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:14:14 +0200 Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/ratify-mercosur-or-risk-losing-south-america-to-china-uruguay-warns-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/ratify-mercosur-or-risk-losing-south-america-to-china-uruguay-warns-eu Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:30:23 +0200 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Montevideo's foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, talks about the Mercosur trade agreement, Uruguay's political options and Trump's attempts at imposing his will in the Western Hemisphere. 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/my-europe/2026/07/06/how-much-is-the-eu-earning-from-high-tech-products http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/06/how-much-is-the-eu-earning-from-high-tech-products Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:24:26 +0200 Europe is betting on tech sovereignty to strengthen its economy. So how important is high-tech manufacturing to the EU's marketplace, and which countries are leading the way? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/a-year-with-zero-deaths-on-its-streets-how-helsinki-became-a-world-reference-for-road-safe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/a-year-with-zero-deaths-on-its-streets-how-helsinki-became-a-world-reference-for-road-safe Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:21 +0200 With around 1.4 million inhabitants, the Helsinki metropolitan area has achieved an unquestionable milestone in road safety. What can other EU capitals and big cities learn from its success story? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/podcast-us-independence-party-in-brussels-controversial-celebration-or-diplomatic-success http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/podcast-us-independence-party-in-brussels-controversial-celebration-or-diplomatic-success Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:26:57 +0200 A majestic celebration of the US Independence anniversary in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter, alongside talks to end the war in Iran have sparked reflection on EU–US relations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/overtourism-where-are-locals-being-priced-out-by-rising-rents http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/overtourism-where-are-locals-being-priced-out-by-rising-rents Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:26:13 +0200 Greeks, Italians and Spaniards have endured some of the highest rent hikes since 2019, ranging from €200 to €300 a year, and no, it has nothing to do with energy or construction prices. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/ahead-of-the-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence-how-do-europeans-see-trump-and-the http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/ahead-of-the-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence-how-do-europeans-see-trump-and-the Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:57 +0200 Views of the US are shifting across Europe, with confidence in Donald Trump and America's reliability eroding over time. How do individual European countries compare? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/meps-clash-in-the-ring-over-the-right-answers-to-europes-scorching-heat-dome http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/meps-clash-in-the-ring-over-the-right-answers-to-europes-scorching-heat-dome Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:14 +0200 A record-breaking heatwave is baking Europe - have politicians failed to protect citizens? Is air-conditioning the answer? In this edition, Benedetta Scuderi (Greens) and Andrea Wechsler (EPP) talk about the political consequences of a (failed?) climate policy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/where-does-a-university-degree-give-you-the-biggest-edge http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/where-does-a-university-degree-give-you-the-biggest-edge Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:32:26 +0200 Europe in Motion breaks down employment and unemployment data across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/what-are-the-most-liveable-european-cities-in-the-world http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/what-are-the-most-liveable-european-cities-in-the-world Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:15:57 +0200 Urban populations continue to surge worldwide, bringing new opportunities and challenges. So which European cities stand out for quality of life in 2026? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/eu-will-come-to-its-senses-on-israel-former-netanyahu-adviser-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/eu-will-come-to-its-senses-on-israel-former-netanyahu-adviser-says Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:34:41 +0200 A former Israeli national security adviser told Euronews that the EU, which he called "irrelevant", will come to its senses and "realise who are the good guys, and who are the bad." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/heatwave-which-european-countries-are-running-out-of-water http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/heatwave-which-european-countries-are-running-out-of-water Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:40:03 +0200 As Europe endures another brutal summer, Europe in Motion unpacks water stress levels across the continent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/buurtzorg-the-dutch-proximity-health-care-revolution http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/buurtzorg-the-dutch-proximity-health-care-revolution Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:12 +0200 In the Netherlands, Buurtzorg’s self-managed nurses provide holistic home care and social support, helping older people live independently with dignity. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/podcast-from-nicosia-to-dublin-cyprus-to-pass-the-baton-to-ireland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/podcast-from-nicosia-to-dublin-cyprus-to-pass-the-baton-to-ireland Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:45:40 +0200 From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes over, what fresh ideas will it bring to the table?