29 million Europeans use drugs every year, and the market has an estimated €31 billion value. The European Council has released a new framework to completely change how the EU handles this enormous problem, from enforcement to public health.
On Thursday 7 May 2026, DG TAXUD hosted the second in a series of webinars on the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The webinar aimed to help producers in a third country understand the CBAM methodology and turn their decarbonisation efforts
Iran's opening World Cup match drew both supporters and protesters outside the stadium near Los Angeles, highlighting divisions within the Iranian-American community.
Eight people were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. Officials said the aircraft was on a routine test mission and the cause remains under investigation.
Bolton tells Euronews the US sacrificed its strategic leverage as Trump prioritised lowering oil prices, while Iran walks away with the deal it wanted.
The second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, is underway. Russia's war on Ukraine is the first item on the agenda.
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices.
On 11 June the European Commission launched 'Unlock Your Power! Your energy. Your rights. Your choice.' - a new awareness-raising campaign designed to improve citizens’ understanding of their energy consumer rights. Through this campaign the Commission aims to inform, empower
The 75-year-old Welsh singer has been in intensive care at Faro Hospital since early May following emergency surgery for a perforated bowel.
Global leaders are gathering in the French spa town of Évian les Bains for the second day of the G7. US President Donald Trump told allies that he expects the Strait of Hormuz to be “fully open” on Friday, where the framework deal to end the war is expected to be formalised in
The European Commission has now registered more than 3,700 geographical indications (GIs), helping to protect Europe’s rich food and drink heritage while promoting quality products across the EU and beyond. Geographical indications protect the names of products that are closely
A safe and healthy working environment benefits all, whether you’re an employee or the boss. The latest episode of the Just Europe podcast tackles the hurdles involved and potential solutions. Did you know that today firefighters have only three to five minutes to safely exit a
As AI takes on more routine tasks, employers are placing a higher premium on judgment, creativity and leadership, according to a new PwC report.
Ever wondered what happens when a streaming hit and an airline unite? US carrier United is collaborating with Netflix’s Chef’s Table to bring 30 new chef-curated dishes to its Polaris international business class.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
The true extent of China's military AI remains unclear, despite public displays of autonomous drones, AI-powered naval weapons and "robot dogs," experts told Euronews.
As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak.
Representatives from EU countries gathered in Nicosia on 19 May for the 25th meeting of the Child Guarantee Coordinators. Under the Cyprus Presidency, discussions focused on strengthening the European Child Guarantee and reviewing progress in its implementation. Breaking the
Authorities have urged the public to heed official advice and instructions and exercise caution, warning that aftershocks can last hours.
The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking.
Trump appeared hesitant to accept the European proposal, stressing that the strategic waterway will become open and safe thanks to his tentative deal to end the war with Iran, but remained open to the idea of some naval presence to ensure water safety for commercial passage.
Fewer than seven in ten EU households live in owner-occupied homes. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the age at which Europeans buy their first home, which varies widely across the continent, based on exclusive data provided by RE/MAX.
Researchers are drilling 500 metres into Spain's only internationally recognised meteorite crater, hoping to learn more about an ancient impact event and gather insights that could help scientists understand Mars.
Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury.
Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.
A B-52 Stratofortress went down at around 11:20 a.m. local time on Monday, bursting into flames and killing everyone on board.
Viral videos of the tragedy shared online show the anguish of onlookers when they realised the lady was launched off the Ponte do Esqueleto bridge in Brazil without the required safety rope. “She’s got no rope,” one witness to the accident is heard saying.
A duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup sensation after videos of him wearing a Mexico jersey and joining celebrations in Mexico City spread across social media.
Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th.
A Yemeni adventurer known online as the “Spider-Man of Yemen” died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting a climb without safety equipment.
The European Commission is expected to propose a range of options to restrict EU trade with Israeli settlements after member states piled on the pressure at a minister-level meeting on Monday.
The bloc's foreign policy chief confirmed that discussions on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlements will also continue ahead of July's ministerial meeting.
According to a study, sexual encounters in gay saunas in Lyon may have been responsible for the transmission. Antibiotic treatment led to a rapid improvement in patients’ condition.
Albania has promised that a €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Monday.
Two men face sentencing Friday after being found guilty of torching properties linked to the prime minister, in a case that has raised questions about foreign interference in British public life.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important historic and religious symbols of Ukraine, has been hit in Moscow's drone and missile attack overnight on Monday, in what President Zelenskyy has called “one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture to date.”
Turkic states met in Shusha this weekend to boost competition law, digital cooperation and trade, aiming to align antitrust rules and strengthen regional connectivity.
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition has approved a bill replacing the traditional funding model with direct state financing, triggering strikes and protests.
In what’s been hailed by the European Union’s enlargement chief as ‘Mega Monday’, Ukraine and Moldova are breaking a two-year political deadlock by formally kicking off the first phase of negotiations on joining the bloc.
Pride Month, celebrated every June, shines a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ people, their achievements, and the challenges they continue to face. While support for the community often becomes more visible during this time of year, many public figures advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights
The Second World Conference of Classics in Athens has concluded with the adoption of a joint declaration, establishing a structured framework to apply Greco-Roman and Chinese philosophical traditions to contemporary geopolitical and technological crises.
The emblem of Provence, which attracts thousands of tourists every year, isn't as profitable as before. Lavender has become a burden for many farmers who are operating at a loss and choose to diversify to survive.
A Civil Guard report identifies the initials "P.S." with the prime minister and names Santos Cerdán as the driving force behind efforts to derail the case against Sánchez's brother.
A former US Marine and ex-AmCham Myanmar president was detained at Yangon airport Thursday after the chamber uncovered $300,000 in allegedly unauthorised payments linked to former board members.
Plans to restore the Victorian neo-Gothic edifice, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Westminster Abbey, stretch back more than a decade.
FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context.
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world for 2026.
A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know.