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EU Commissioner for Sports says he 'respects' Ukrainian Olympian ban

“Ukraine is going through a very tough time”, Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, discussing the Ukrainian athlete's disqualification, “But the decision by the IOC is one I respect.”

Italy

Slovak fugitive arrested at Olympics after showing up to watch hockey

The arrested man, wanted for theft, told Italian authorities he had travelled to Milan to support Slovakia's hockey team at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Sport

2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics: Who leads the medal count?

Which country is doing best at this year's Winter Olympics, held in Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo? Track the official medal standings as they are updated throughout the Games.

The Cube

Fake claims of JD Vance being booed buffet Milan Winter Olympics

From a fake viral video of JD Vance being booed to Russian-backed disinformation, did you spot these fake claims surrounding the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics?

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Italy

Ukraine Olympian disqualified for helmet honouring war-fallen athletes

Disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said, “This is price of our dignity” as he left the Olympics before his first run.

Culture news

Messy Milan: What is the viral Olympics girlfriend cheating scandal?

The Winter Olympics started less than a week ago, and it's been messy... The latest headline-grabbing scandal is a cheating one - and not the sports kind.

Italy

Norwegian biathlete says he regrets TV confession of infidelity

Sturla Holm Laegreid’s tearful confession did not go down well with critics who said it took the focus away from his Norway teammate Johan Olav-Botn, who took gold in the event.

Economy

Milano-Cortina 2026: The economic impact of the Winter Olympics

The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics are estimated to generate €5.3bn in total economic value, including €2.3bn in tourism spending.

Italy

Jamaica bobsleigh team continues Cool Runnings legacy at Winter Games

Jamaica's iconic bobsleigh team — which inspired the hit film Cool Runnings — will make its tenth Winter Olympics appearance at Milano Cortina 2026.

Ukraine

IOC bans Ukrainian Olympian’s helmet honouring war-fallen athletes

The IOC confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that Heraskevych's helmet contravened IOC guidelines about political symbols. However, the committee would "make an exception" to allow him to wear a black armband instead.

Climate

'It’s pretty warm out': Climate change heats Winter Olympics

This type of February 'warmth' for Cortina is made at least three times more likely due to climate change, according to meteorologists.

Sport

At Milano-Cortina Olympics, curling turns true family affair on ice

Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.

Travel News

Hail an Uber Snowmobile from Cortina to Italy's Three Peaks

The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Kaja Kallas

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

No Comment

Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics venue

Protesters and police clash in the Corvetto neighbourhood of Milan at the end of a demonstration against the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

Italy

Milan protesters rally against 'unsustainable' Winter Olympics

A demonstration took place in Milan on the first day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with protesters lamenting the environmental and economic effect of the Games on the region.

Sport

Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina

The ceremony’s organisers have said they sought to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions.

Health news

When in Italy: Health tips to stay safe for Winter Olympics 2026 trips

From flu vaccination to food safety: health tips to have a safe stay in Italy during the Olympic Games

Health news

Claims of ski jumpers' penis injections prompt doping investigation

The World Anti-Doping Agency will look into allegations that ski jumpers are injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises to gain aerodynamic advantage at the Winter Olympics 2026.

Greece

Euroviews. Why the upcoming Olympics matter in a world drifting toward conflict

As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged - not only to respect the Olympic Truce - but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article for Euronews.