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Senator slams Pentagon 'mid-level' leaders on Europe troop level plan

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

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Survival bunker construction in Spain rises as war fears grow

Some citizens in Europe have created safe spaces in their homes while the EU has urged people across the bloc to prepare 72-hour survival kits.

Culture news

April Fools' Day: What are its origins and how do Europeans celebrate?

April Fools' Day: Why do we collectively try to mess with others on 1 April, and how do different countries celebrate this festival of foolishness?

Business

Sweden’s PM says Europe needs to do more to retain tech companies

European companies such as Spotify, Smurfit Kappa and Flutter Entertainment have left the continent to list in the US in recent years, with Klarna revealing plans to do the same soon too.

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Business

US egg shortage: Is Europe ready to help despite tariff tensions?

The US government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe domestic shortage.

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Ukraine calls for European military support as diplomacy grows

European leaders convened in Paris on Thursday to explore military and diplomatic strategies for bolstering Kyiv’s position in ceasefire talks with Russia amid escalating negotiations.

Space

How to watch the partial solar eclipse in Europe this weekend

The Moon will take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday and will be visible around the Northern Hemisphere, including across Europe. Here's what to know.

USA

'Pathetic free-loading': US officials slam Europe in leaked chat

Trump's top national security officials laid bare their disdain for Europe in a top-secret group chat that was leaked when a journalist was mistakenly added to the conversation.

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Protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire

Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani.

Europe in Motion

What are the world’s happiest countries in 2025?

Half of the top 10 happiest countries in the world are in the EU. Countries with small populations dominate the rankings, while countries with populations of less than 15 million generally have a positive evaluation of their quality of life.

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Tempi trial faces delay as Greece crash investigation continues

The trial of those responsible for Greece's deadliest crash may reportedly not begin until the end of 2025, as the case file continues to grow and legal complications mount.

Europe News

How can Spain's housing crisis be solved?

Europe's housing crisis is worsening, and young people in Spain are struggling to get on the ladder as prices soar, experts tell Euronews.

Europe in Motion

Which European countries have most and least female MPs and ministers?

Female representation is making progress in European parliaments as well as governments.

Europe in Motion

AI use at work: Which are the most sceptical countries in Europe?

Most EU workers believe AI technologies are having a positive impact on their job, but at the same time remain afraid robots might take them away in the future.

Culture news

The human face remains found in Spain that could rewrite pre-history

The discovery is particularly important as it places the arrival of the first populations in Europe before the 'Homo antecessors', whose remains date back approximately 860,000 years. It is a key piece in understanding the evolution of humans on the continent.

Europe in Motion

Gang crime on the rise: Here are Europe's most violent countries

Violence is often drug-related, particularly in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and France.

USA

First firing squad execution in 15 years to be carried out in US

Unless either the governor of South Carolina or the Supreme Court intervenes, Brad Sigmon will be killed at 6pm on Friday.

Europe News

Germany's Merz in race over debt reform to raise defence spending

The CDU/CSU and SPD are proposing to create a special fund of €500bn for infrastructure and defence by reforming the country's "debt brake" provision.

USA

Rise in US aircraft parts smuggling into Russia, bypassing sanctions

Three people were charged in Ohio last month with illegally exporting aircraft components from the US to Russia.

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European officials reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump spat

European officials continue to express their solidarity with Ukraine after a highly tense meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy in the White House escalated into a shouting match.