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Viral posts allege that underwear designed to protect women from sexual assault has gone on sale in Europe, and use the claims as a pretext to spread xenophobic rhetoric.
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Várhelyi not ‘deaf or blind’ to pharma's concerns over Wastewater Directive
Health commissioner says he will do ‘everything in his power’ to correct unfair burden embedded in the legislation. Speaking at the opening of a new EGIS plant, in Kőbánya, Budapest, the EU’s Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi said that he hoped that the Biotech Act would be
Sally Rooney warns that no new books will be published in UK as long as Palestine Action is banned
Sally Rooney highlighted that it may become much more difficult for her to release new work, as well as continue selling existing books, in the UK, due to her continued support of the banned Palestine Action group.
EU to loosen ‘strict’ state aid rules to boost affordable housing supply, Commissioner says
The EU's housing commissioner told Euronews that the European Commission will address the housing crisis by considering investments, energy, social, and internal market policies, as well as state aid rules.
Measles cases rose 47% in Europe and Central Asia last year amid global surge in outbreaks, WHO says
Measles deaths have plummeted worldwide since the turn of the century, but health officials warn that there are troubling signs that it is now resurging.
Runaway nuns can stay in Alpine convent if they leave social media
The three nuns say they were taken out of the convent against their will and placed in a care home.
Spanish police arrest two Camorra crime mob fugitives wanted by Italy
Spanish police arrested two fugitives linked to the notorious Neapolitan organised crime group in Tenerife and Almería, wanted in Italy for serious crimes including extortion and homicide.
How the UN’s language around climate change risks is ‘eroding’ public trust in science
Researchers warn that current climate change language can make it easier for misinformation to spread.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Love Letters' - A tender portrait of queer motherhood
Alice Douard's first feature film is a funny, necessary and heartwarming story of both romantic and maternal love.
Moscow antique salon showcases rare artworks
Moscow’s antique salon has opened with an eastern-inspired theme, featuring hundreds of exhibitors and a wide range of artworks from different eras and genres.
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Is it time to rethink how schools handle smartphones?
Step into almost any classroom today and you will likely see the same scene: students half-focused, half-distracted, their attention pulled toward the phones in their pockets. These devices, that are designed to capture attention, often do so successfully, leaving schools to
More than 40 dead as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods across Sri Lanka
Severe rains in Sri Lanka have triggered deadly landslides and floods, killing more than 40 people, cutting off major roads, and forcing emergency rescues in several regions.
Infertility is an ‘overlooked’ public health problem and access to care is limited, says WHO
An estimated one in six people worldwide experience infertility at some point in their lives.
EU-Kazakhstan relations come under the spotlight
Current relations between the European Union and Kazakhstan will come under the spotlight next week when the Cooperation Council between the two sides meets in Brussels. The 22nd meeting of the council takes place on 1 December and will be chaired by the Minister of Foreign
France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.
Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff?
Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs searched the premises linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff on Friday morning. Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s most trusted ally and Ukraine’s “number two”?
President of RTVE reaffirms Spain's veto of Israel at Eurovision 2026
After weeks of moves by delegations such as the Austrian delegacy, which is pushing to keep the country accused of perpetrating genocide at Eurovision, José Pablo López has reiterated RTVE's initial position: it's either Spain or Israel for Eurovision 2026.
Trump hints at ground operations in Venezuela to combat drug trafficking
Tensions with Venezuela further escalated earlier this week after Washington designated the so-called Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation.
A trip to the Upside Down? Lyon's Festival of Lights stirs controversy with Stranger Things
This year, Lyon's Festival of Lights welcomes Neflix to its list of sponsors. The presence of the American streamer has sparked criticism.
'Fundamentally wrong': Belgian prime minister doubles down on opposition to reparations loan
Hopes to secure a reparations loan for Ukraine have been dashed after the Belgian prime minister blasted the proposal as "fundamentally wrong" and called on the EU to raise fresh debt instead of touching the Russian assets.
Kazakhstan joins the world’s TOP-500 most powerful supercomputers
Kazakhstan has entered the international TOP-500 ranking of the world’s most powerful supercomputers for the first time, Qazinform News Agency reports. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of AI and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Enhancing EU-Kazakhstan cooperation for a sustainable future
Kazakhstan and the EU share a long-term interest in stable, resilient and predictable supply chains that underpin economic growth and deliver the technologies needed for a cleaner future, Foreign Affairs Minister Yermek Kosherbayev writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%
The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.
EU must move forward on frozen assets to finance Ukraine, EU ambassador to Kyiv says
EU ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová calls on the European Union to find an agreement to use the Russian frozen assets to finance Ukraine's war effort. In a strongly worded letter sent overnight, Belgian PM De Wever pushed back against the plan citing "unequivocal
The Black Friday trap: The psychological keys that trigger consumerism
Black Friday activates psychological mechanisms that push us to buy: from the fear of being left out to the illusion of filling empty spaces. An expert explains why this happens and how to avoid falling into the trap.
EU household real income per capita up 22% since 2004
Between 2004 and 2024, household real income per capita in the EU grew by 22%. Income per capita grew steadily between 2004 and 2008, stagnated between 2008 and 2011 due to the global financial crisis and declined in 2012 and 2013. Since then, income resumed the steady growth
New agreements signal deepening EU–Central Asia economic ties
The EU-Central Asia Economic Forum in Tashkent this week delivered new investments and six major deals, boosting cooperation in trade, green energy, and critical minerals.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man float over chilly New York
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade showcased Shrek, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man over Manhattan, with spectators braving chilly weather and strong winds.
At least 90 dead as floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Severe floods and landslides in West Sumatra have left at least 90 people dead, displaced hundreds of families, and caused widespread damage across multiple villages.
Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% next year
The Louvre museum said it will raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Union, requiring tourists from the UK, the US and China to pay €32. The 45% increase is expected to lift annual revenue by up to €20 million to fund structural upgrades after last month’s
Agriculture and forestry energy use down 1.1% in 2023
In 2023, the EU’s agriculture and forestry sector consumed 26.4 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy. This represented a decrease of 1.1% compared with 2022. The sector’s share of the total EU energy consumption remained unchanged at 3.0%. The agriculture and forestry
Anti-corruption investigators raid Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Yermak
NABU is probing a corruption scandal involving Ukraine's nuclear power company, with searches at President Zelenskyy's aide Yermak's premises.
Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser
Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.
EU surplus with US falls in 2nd and 3rd quarter 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, the EU registered a €40.8 billion trade in goods surplus with the United States. This was a 13.3% decline from the €47.1 billion surplus recorded in the second quarter, and a substantial decline (49.7%) compared with the €81.2 billion trade surplus
How climate change is growing into one of the biggest threats to Spain’s ‘resilient’ economy
Despite steady GDP growth, a new report warns Spain is among the European countries most 'exposed' to climate change.
Podcast| Putin’s long game in Ukraine: Europe’s moment of reckoning
Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, and a housing emergency that needs critical attention- catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast
Belgian boudin joins EU 'protected list'
The EU has added ‘Boudin blanc de Liège’ (pictured) from Belgium to its register of Protected Geographical Indications (PDI). ‘Boudin blanc de Liège’ is a white pudding made by processing lean meat and pig fat. During preparation, the mixture must be flavoured with whole leaves
Europe Today: Ukraine, Orbán to meet Putin, Europol and Black Friday
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.
4 in a million women killed by family/partners
In 2023, 4.1 women out of every million women were victims of intentional homicide, by family members or intimate partners, in the EU, nearly double the rate for men at 2.2 per million men. Between 2015 and 2023, the intentional homicide rate for women in this intimate context
Investing in a climate crisis: Are cat bonds a win for your portfolio?
Typically a product for the US market, catastrophe bonds are now attracting growing global interest.
Trade, tech, Ukraine: What to know about Macron's trip to China
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to land in China on 3 December, with Paris hoping its “strategic dialogue” will help advance key priorities for both the EU and Ukraine.
Syrians in Europe weigh up returning home one year after al-Assad’s fall
Euronews spoke to Syrians about their experiences of going back to the country after years as refugees and the push-and-pull factors that made them go. Some were enthusiastic to stay, while others were wary of the country’s future.
Air pollution may cut into health benefits from exercise, study finds
The protective benefits of exercise begin to wear off as neighbourhood air pollution levels rise, a study found.
European Parliament condemns war in Sudan without mentioning UAE
After lobbying by an Emirati minister in Strasbourg, the EPP and far right groups took out references to the UAE’s role in the conflict in Sudan from a resolution, despite the Gulf Country's alleged links to the RSF militia.
Social media algorithms can alter political views, browser extension study shows
A browser extension powered by AI can reduce how people feel about opposing political views, according to new research that looked into the 2024 US presidential election.
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Viktor Orbán to meet Vladimir Putin in Russia to discuss war in Ukraine and energy ties
The Hungarian prime minister is one of the few European leaders to have maintained ties with the Russian president, and their meeting comes at a tense diplomatic moment in the international effort to end the war in Ukraine.
Moshe Kantor builds a new road map for combating antisemitism and rebuilding European social cohesion
When Dr. Moshe Kantor (pictured), president of the European Jewish Congress, and a stalwart advocate of tolerance and reconciliation, addressed the European Mayors Summit in Paris on 20 November, he did not deliver another lament about rising Antisemitism, racism and
Offices and schools closed in Sri Lanka as the island nation grapples with floods and landslides
Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across many regions in the island nation. Authorities say the central mountainous tea-producing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya were the worst-hit, with at least 25 people killed there alone.