Electronic music added to French Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Electronic music enters France's intangible cultural heritage list, representing a first step towards the integration of French Touch into UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.
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EU adopts new measures against Russian shadow fleet ecosystem and Belarus
The Commission welcomes yesterday's decision by EU member states to adopt supplementary sanctions against key components of the Russian shadow fleet value chain, as well as against Belarus. These new measures aim at further increasing pressure on Russia and Belarus to reinforce
'We need to give Ukraine the means to survive the war', Luxembourg prime minister tells Euronews
"We are going in the right direction" to find a solution for Ukraine, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden told Euronews in an interview for Europe Today morning show ahead of the European Council on Thursday.
Goodbye TV, hello streaming: The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube will have the exclusive global rights to the Oscars from 2029 to 2033.
€3 billion EU COVID-19 Macro-Financial Assistance drives reforms and recovery in partner countries
The European Commission has concluded the ex-post evaluation of the EU's exceptional €3 billion macro-financial assistance (MFA) package put in place in response to the very specific circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the height of the crisis, the package provided
EU Housing Plan is a 'turning point' for Europe’s housing crisis
Europe’s city leaders say the new European Affordable Housing Plan is a “solid foundation” to help city governments tackle the housing emergency, and for the first time clearly recognizes the EU’s role in addressing Europe’s spiralling housing crisis. The plan, announced today
Please, do tuck in! The infinite (and calorific) world of Portuguese Christmas sweets
Perhaps no other country has such a wide variety of Christmas sweets as Portugal. Every family has its favourites, but classics such as sonhos or bolo-rei are never missing from the Christmas table.
From turkey to cinnamon, here’s how the climate crisis is threatening our favourite Christmas foods
Many key ingredients for festive foods have been hit by climate change, causing yields to plummet or forcing farmers to introduce adaptations.
Love Island for lizards: Critically endangered iguanas now thriving thanks to matchmaking project
The Lesser Antillean iguana is a critically endangered species that has disappeared from much of its range across the Eastern Caribbean.
EU allocates €29 million for Myanmar and Rohingya humanitarian crises
The European Union has allocated an additional €15 million in humanitarian aid to address the needs of communities impacted by the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, and €14 million in development aid for Rohingya refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh and other
Europe Today: Luxembourg's Prime Minister joins us ahead of European Council meeting
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Europe's young farmers hailed as an 'inspiration'
The 11th EPP European Congress of Young Farmers has honoured those deemed to have made a particularly valuable contribution to the farming community in the past year. The awards event took place in Brussels under the topic "Young farmers: Toward a prosperous future for farming
Paralysed man controls devices with his mind just five days after brain implant surgery in China
Just five days after surgery, he was able to operate a wheelchair, browse the internet, play video games, and control smart home devices.
Why dehydration in the winter is easier than you think, according to health experts
Health experts warn that dehydration is often overlooked in winter, increasing the risk of fatigue, brain fog and more serious kidney problems.
France's economic outlook for 2026: How heavy is the debt burden?
France’s economic outlook for 2026 remains constrained by rising debt, high deficits, and political deadlock. Growth is set to recover modestly, but limited fiscal consolidation and reform fatigue continue to weigh on the economy.
'We won't leave without a solution': EU leaders meet to decide Ukraine financing
The EU's primary option for backing Ukraine is fiercely resisted by Belgium, the prime custodian of the Russian assets needed to fund it, while the back-up option of joint debt requires unanimity – and Hungary has already said no.
Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
IRC Emergency Watchlist 2026: EU aid has never been more vital as global support 'collapses'
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has released its annual “Emergency Watchlist” identifying the 20 countries it say are most at risk of worsening humanitarian crises in 2026. The top three countries on this year’s list - Sudan, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and
France investigates 'foreign interference' after remote control malware found on passenger ferry
The malware found was capable of remotely controlling the Italian-owned Fantastic ferry.
How the FIFA Arab Cup Final became a symphony of sound and light
Some say football matches are not only determined by action on the field but by songs sung in stadiums. The Qatar 'Soundbeats' campaign wants to orchestrate an enormous wave of support at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar by combining the noise of crowds with classical music as part of a
New US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills four as tensions with Venezuela rise
The US military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels.
Trump claims economic successes in national address despite growing disapproval
In a televised speech to the nation, US President Donald Trump insisted on political and economic successes amid eroding popularity.
EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
Thousands protest in Lithuania against changes to public broadcaster law
Around 10,000 people protested outside Lithuania's parliament against changes to the public broadcaster's law, fearing it threatens free speech and LRT's independence.
Migration in Europe: Security vs solidarity? MEPs clash in The Ring
This week The Ring turns to Europe’s migration debate, as the EU moves toward tougher deportation rules and explores controversial “return hubs” for rejected asylum-seekers outside the Union.
Spain to open network of climate shelters
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.
Saturn's largest moon contains slushy ice layers but habitable zones might exist, study finds
"There is strong justification for continued optimism regarding the potential for extraterrestrial life," said one of the study's authors.
Von der Leyen slams rise of antisemitism as 'old evil' at Brussels Hanukkah event
The European Commission president's comments come days after 15 people were killed at a Hannukah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, one of Australia's worst mass shootings in years.
OIC Cultural Festival showcases creative industries and heritage in Baku
Baku Creative Week 2025 brought together artists, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders for the OIC Cultural Festival, showcasing heritage, creative industries and women’s empowerment through exhibitions, performances and discussions.
At least 29 injured, including five children, in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
At least 29 people were injured in the attack, including five children.
Latest news bulletin | December 17th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Greek MEP Nikos Pappas suspended from Syriza party after alleged assault on journalist
The journalist Nikos Giannopoulos, a reporter for Greece's News24/7 website, said he had filed a police complaint in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
‘European swine wanted to feast on Russia's collapse', Putin says bashing Europe
Russia’s president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine’s allies “swine” who wanted “to feast on the collapse of Russia” as he blamed the West for Moscow’s war against Ukraine and threatened to continue waging his full-scale invasion.
European Parliament asks for EU funds to finance abortions abroad
Lawmakers have approved a resolution calling for an EU solidarity mechanism to help women without access to safe and legal abortion in their countries.
Exclusive: EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends scrapping 2035 ban on combustion engines
Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda.
Podcast: Frozen Russian assets explained simply
What are frozen Russian assets? Why are they dividing EU member states? And what can we expect from the December European Council meeting? Our podcast Brussels, My Love? investigates with Euronews' EU reporter Jorge Liboreriro.
EU membership alone insufficient for Ukraine's security, Danish minister tells Euronews
Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark's Minister for European Affairs told Euronews that this alone cannot shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.
Former UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI to help governments expand their AI capabilities
Britain’s former chief financial minister, George Osborne, said he will lead OpenAI’s programme that helps governments expand their AI capacity.
EU unveils new biotech plan to boost its global competitiveness and close gap with China, US
The new EU Biotech Plan wants to keep research, clinical development, and manufacturing within the European Union.
Nato spending pledge is Trump's biggest foreign policy success, Rutte tells BBC
The Nato chief said it was thanks to Donald Trump that the alliance is "stronger than it ever was".
Child sexual abuse: Time limits to prosecute are fragmented across the EU
A new damning report calls on all EU member states to write off, or at least extend, child sex crime limitation periods.
Syrians remain hopeful for a brighter, more stable future
The impact of the civil war in Syria has left its economy badly scarred. Data from the UN Statistics Division showed that the biggest sectors, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, all experienced negative growth rates of between -2.9% and -8.9% in 2023. For these
Syria will join the US-led international coalition to combat the Islamic State group ISIS
On Monday 10 November, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa travelled to Washington DC for talks with US President Donald Trump, resulting in the much-needed lifting of sanctions against the recovering country. Following the historic meeting – the first time a Syrian president has
UK to transfer €2.8bn of Abramovich’s Chelsea cash to Ukraine fund, PM Starmer says
Since the Russian billionaire sold Chelsea in 2022 under pressure from the British government, the funds from the sale have been frozen. PM Starmer is now allowing him to use it, but only for one cause: to help Ukraine.
US Senate has voted to repeal the Caesar Act
As Syria begins to look at debt restructuring amid thawing relations with the United States the Senate has voted to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions placed on the former Assad government. This welcome move provides a massive, much needed boost and is another step towards repair
Syrian refugees wish to return home
Currently the eyes of the world are focused on the Gaza peace deal and the Hamas hostages who have finally been reunited with their families in Israel. With thoughts now turning to what happens next. These issues understandably dominate the western news agenda, but it’s
Political clash erupted in Bulgaria’s parliament during budget debates
A heated parliamentary debate over the budget escalated into physical violence amid sharp accusations between governing and opposition parties.
Making polluters pay: how can we stop environmental criminals?
If a hazardous substance is leaking into your tap, you may be an indirect victim of an environmental crime. In this episode of The Road to Green, we meet people in Slovakia and Romania who are working to bring criminals to justice.
Uncovering how water sustainability is being engineered into everyday life in Qatar
Water management in arid conditions and limited rainfall pose an inevitable challenge. But what if the solution lies beneath our feet? In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila Humairah goes to the depths of the earth to uncover how Qatar is creating a sustainable oasis for its