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'Fairytale of New York' singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The charismatic folk hero and frontman of The Pogues will always be remembered for his bittersweet Christmas classic "Fairytale Of New York", featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.

Business

Christmas campaigns: How much do companies make from festive ads?

Festive TV adverts have woven themselves into the fabric of Christmas tradition - and the marketing budgets are only getting bigger. Euronews Business looks at just how lucrative this holiday season is for companies.

Economy

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches?

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches? Euronews Business takes a look.

Travel News

Christmas gifts for the frequent traveller in your life

From 100ml bottles to luggage trackers: These are the best stocking fillers for travel lovers.

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Germany

Berlin's zoo starts festive fun with a jungle-themed Christmas garden

The holiday season has begun in Berlin, and this year the zoo is celebrating by turning itself into a jungle-themed Christmas garden.

Culture news

Fancy getting paid to watch Christmas films?

Being paid to watch 25 Christmas films next month? YES. PLEASE.

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One million visitors expected at the Vienna christmas market

One million visitors are expected to attend the Schönbrunn Christmas Market in Vienna.

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Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Moments

How to visit Europe’s most magical Christmas markets by train

From London to Cologne and Prague, here’s how to embark on a multi-country Christmas market train trip this year.

Moments

London, Paris, Madrid: Escape the crowds at these Christmas gardens

Want to get in the Christmas spirit? Head to these festive light shows.

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WATCH: Spectacular festive light show twinkles at London's Kew Gardens

As the sun goes down, a festive light show is illuminating London's Kew Gardens.

Culture news

Brace yourselves: Mariah Carey and Wham! have hit the charts early

Mariah Carey and Wham! have set a new record for the earliest chart appearance of a Christmas song.

Destinations

New French night trains launching in time for ski season

Escape to the French coast this winter with these new night trains.

Travel News

UK airport strikes: Will your flight be impacted this Spring?

Border Force walkouts will take place on 15 March, followed by potential Heathrow strikes over Easter.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: What you need to know today

Here is our round-up of the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

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Watch: Ukrainians in Donbas celebrate Orthodox Christmas

In the front-line town of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region, dozens of worshippers on Friday attended a service to mark Orthodox Christmas Eve.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy hails US aid and other key developments

Here is our round-up of the latest from the war in Ukraine this Saturday.

World News

Ukrainians celebrate Christmas Eve as power cuts interrupt Holy Mass

"It actually helps us when the lights are out...the liturgy sounds different and we experience it differently. We're not complaining," said Archimandrite Tychon of Saint Nicholas Monastery.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: US 'to send 50 Bradleys' and five more top stories

Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Serbia

Russian immigrants prepare for Orthodox Christmas in Serbia

Russian immigrants prepare for Orthodox Christmas in Serbia amid unseasonably warm winter temperatures.