Valentine's day

Lifestyle

How deep is your knowledge? Take our Valentine's Day quiz

Forget remembering to buy roses and a card - let the real test of today be your knowledge of romcoms and dating terminology. The power of love (and perfect quiz scores) compels you.

14/02/2025

Lifestyle

Care Bear undercover cop busts female drug dealing suspect in Peru

In Lima, Peru, a police officer disguised as a Care Bear delivering flowers and chocolates to arrest a suspected cocaine drug dealer before Valentine's Day.

15/02/2024

The Exchange

The 26-billion-dollar Valentine’s Day Boom

In partnership with Media City

Many of the biggest brands are poised to profit from Valentine's Day. This ancient tradition has been celebrated in various forms on every continent for hundreds of years. Advances in digital technology are disrupting how companies communicate with couples and create memorable experiences.

14/02/2024

Tech News

AI romantic apps can steal your data as well as your heart - report

This Valentine’s Day “AI soulmates” are giving the ick as they sell or share your personal data to third parties such as Facebook.

14/02/2024

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Who was Saint Valentine?

To mark this famous day in history, we've traced the origins of Saint Valentine and how his name became associated with the romantic holiday we know - and love or hate - today.

14/02/2024

Lifestyle

Coquette, mob wife & magnetic hearts: Top nail trends for Valentine's

Nail art has taken TikTok and Instagram by storm lately! From Coquette or Kawaii nails to French manis and Mob Wife looks, there's a style out there for everyone.

14/02/2024

Lifestyle

Is it time to break up with dating apps?

It's been just over a decade since dating apps took over our phone screens but signs suggest most people are growing tired of traditional digital dating and are starting to look elsewhere for love, like apps which match mutual interests.

14/02/2024

Experiences

Valentine's travel: European breaks for singles who want to mingle

It's easy to meet a sexy stranger in these European cities.

14/02/2024

Business

Takeaway delivery riders not feeling the love for Valentine's Day dine

If you're planning a romantic takeaway meal for two later then you may want to reconsider your options as some delivery drivers plan strike action.

14/02/2024

Food and Drink

A procrastinator’s guide to a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner

What’s the most romantic meal to serve this Valentine’s Day? Euronews Culture delved into the science of seduction to recommend a full menu for all you last-minute lovers out there.

13/02/2024

Culture news

Cost of living crisis fears prevents unhappy couples from divorcing

Was Valentine's Day a miserable reminder that your relationship is rubbish? For some people, divorce is no longer a viable option because it's too expensive to consider living apart.

17/02/2023

Culture news

How a queer dating app is supporting suicidal users beyond Valentine's

Valentine's Day can be a triggering event for those left out of heteronormative relationships. The LGBTQ+ dating app Taimi is working on a direct support network for its users.

15/02/2023

Tech News

Can ChatGPT play Cupid? How AI is shaking up dating apps

Artificial intelligence is changing how we live our lives - but how could it impact our love lives?

14/02/2023

World News

Euroviews. This Valentine’s Day, MEPs want you to own your right to contraception

On a day when love comes to the fore, Europeans should be aware it is time to act and fight for sexual and reproductive rights, MEPs Sophie in ‘t Veld (Renew) and Predrag Fred Matić (S&D) write.

14/02/2023

Nature

What’s the greenest way to gift flowers this Valentine’s?

Roses are red, but not very green. Here's how to gift flowers responsibly this Valentine’s.

14/02/2023

Experiences

Romantic European train journeys to take this February

Experience the timeless romance of train travel on these trips across the continent.

14/02/2023

Lifestyle

'Sex first, relationship after': How to date across Europe

Marina Iakovleva has made a career out of researching dating trends around the world, founding YouTube channel 'Dating Beyond Borders' over ten years ago. So, who better to ask for some transcontinental courting advice?

14/02/2023

Food and Drink

Dating tips from First Dates UK's Fred Sirieix and Laura Tott

Dating is hard. Luckily we have some of the best experts on the case for you. Maître d' and waitress from the First Dates UK restaurant Fred Sirieix and Laura Tott are on hand to give Euronews Culture their top tips.

14/02/2023

Experiences

Palentines day: How solo travel can lead you to lifelong friends

'You’re not the only pebble on the beach’: These travel buddies forged lifelong connections on the road.

13/02/2023

Culture news

The non-rom-coms to watch this Valentine's Day

Tired of romantic comedies? We've got you covered. Here's our pick of the films you should be watching this Valentine's Day.

13/02/2023