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Eight EU countries call for ambitious fight against climate change

Eight EU countries call for more ambition in tackling climate change ahead of EU leader summit in Romania.

08/05/2019

World News

Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: new report

In the ranking of the highest mean BMIs of countries in Europe, Turkey came top and Switzerland saw the lowest score

08/05/2019

World News

These are the men and women shaping Europe

A memorable evening at the majestic Palais d'Egmont in Brussels, organised in partnership with the European Business Summit, awarded European leaders for their outstanding achievements in five categories.

08/05/2019

World News

Watch: Pompeo visit highlights US-UK differences on Iran and Huawei

Key differences remain between London and Washington over the Iran nuclear deal and Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

08/05/2019

World News

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

08/05/2019

France

Teenage gunman releases hostages after hours-long siege

An armed teenager with links to France's yellow vest movement took several people hostage in Toulouse on Tuesday evening

08/05/2019

World News

How growing numbers of EU countries are making vaccines mandatory

Will Germany be one of them?

07/05/2019

Austria

Austrian far-right official steps down after Holocaust posting

Austrian far-right town official steps down after Holocaust posting

06/05/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Biodiversity danger and Facebook vs fake news

Catch the full episode of Monday's Raw Politics

06/05/2019

World

Scientists race against time to tackle the expanding designer drug market

Their official name is "New Psychoactive substances" --- but they're best known as "legal highs" or "designer drugs". Their expansion is causing a serious headache to customs agencies, and lawmakers across Europe.

06/05/2019

World News

Macron's party falls behind far right in EU election poll

French President Emmanuel Macron's party has fallen behind the far right in support, according to a recent EU election poll.

06/05/2019

Belgium

European Leadership Awards recognise the men and women shaping Europe

Honouring leaders with outstanding achievements in business, politics and innovation, Euronews and the European Business Summit (EBS) hosted the second edition of the European Leadership Awards.

03/05/2019

World News

Quiz: Are you a true Eurovision fan?

Here’s a short quiz to get you in shape for May 18 Eurovision grand final. See how many you can get:

02/05/2019

Netherlands

How can we save democracy from fake news? Video report

Ever wonder why fake news happens and what we can do to stop it undermining the truth? YouTube creator Fonseca goes in search of the answers.

02/05/2019

World News

May Day: Paris turns violent but other European marches peaceful

The violence in Paris may have grabbed the May Day headlines, but many demonstrations were going off peacefully elsewhere.

01/05/2019

Vatican

Conservatives want Catholic bishops to declare pope a heretic

Conservatives want Catholic bishops to declare pope a heretic

01/05/2019

World News

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

01/05/2019

World News

EC presidency candidates cross swords during Maastricht Debate 2019

Frans Timmermans won initial impressions at the Maastricht Debate 2019, where five candidates for the European Commission presidency crossed swords

30/04/2019

Markets

Take Five: Dollar darling. World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: Dollar darling. World markets themes for the week ahead

30/04/2019

World News

EU countries increase military spend due to 'perceived Russia threat'

Several countries in Central and Eastern Europe have increased spending on their militaries, largely due to growing perceptions of a threat from Russia, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

29/04/2019