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MEPs worry that without strict conditions, Viktor Orbán will funnel EU funds meant for defence into his upcoming election campaign.
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At least 3,428 killed in Iranian security crackdown on protesters, rights group says
Meanwhile, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran was ready to respond "decisively" to its enemies, accusing the US and Israel of being behind the protests.
European Parliament condemns Trump's Greenland demands
A statement adopted by the European Parliament’s political leaders expressed "unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark" and criticised the US's stated aim of taking control of the Danish territory.
US suspends immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, White House says
The Department of Homeland Security last month said that the Trump administration has deported more than 605,000 people and that 2.5 million others left on their own.
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
Qatar confirms personnel movement out of key US air base as a precaution amid regional tensions
Qatar has confirmed “the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base” due to current regional tensions, after reports that the US military is evacuating a part of its key base as Washington considers military action against Iran.
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Former hostage says cutting diplomatic ties with Iran will pressure regime
Former hostage in Iran and humanitarian worker Olivier Vandercaesteele says that severing diplomatic ties with Iran will put added pressure on the Islamic regime and hamper its ability to influence policymakers.
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
Ties between US and Europe 'disintegrating,' Germany's Vice Chancellor Klingbeil warns
Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing.
European schools and businesses hit as Microsoft disrupts global cybercrime subscription service
Global police operation disrupts AI-powered cybercrime subscription behind $40 million losses
Bolton: Trump's Greenland grab would be 'disaster for the United States'
In an interview with Euronews, Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton lashed out at his ex-boss over his threats to seize Greenland "one way or another".
Trump tells NATO to 'lead the way' in his campaign to control Greenland
Ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House with ministers from Denmark and Greenland, the president continues to insist ownership of Greenland should be transferred to the US. Meanwhile, Denmark is deploying military forces to bolster its presence on its island territory.
Iran protest death toll expected to rise as Tehran blames 'terrorists'
On the 18th day of country-wide protests in Iran sparked by persistent hyperinflation leading to anger over cost of living spike, Euronews brings you the latest information amid the regime-imposed information blackout.
European men in their 30s most at risk of alcohol-related fatal injuries
Men are nearly six times more likely than women to die from alcohol-related self-harm, as people in their 30s emerge as the most vulnerable age range.
Iran could be blocking Starlink during internet blackout with methods similar to Russia
Iran may be using mobile signal jammers similar to those used by Russia in Ukraine, an expert says.
Europe once again dominates passport power ranking, with 30 countries in the top 10
Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year.
Antarctic ice vault preserves Mont Blanc and global glacier samples for future science
A slice of the Mont Blanc glacier has become one of the first Alpine ice samples to be stashed away in a natural Antarctic freezer for future scientists to study.
EFAs 2026: Why the European Film Awards matter
With a new date for the awards ceremony, the European Film Awards are sending a message: they are relevant and European productions deserve more attention in international awards conversation.
The Trump bump: Boeing orders soar past Airbus after seven sluggish years
Boeing outsold Airbus on aircraft orders in 2025 for the first time in seven years, as Washington promotes US manufacturing abroad.
Pressure mounts on EU to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation
Several member states, including Germany, are pushing for the designation, which would place the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on the EU’s terror list alongside groups such as Daesh and al-Qaeda. But legal and political constraints remain. Human rights group fears more
Videos of Iran protests spread as internet returns
Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January.
Kazakhstan’s women entrepreneurs drive growth as state and EBRD back female-led SMEs
Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional leader in female entrepreneurship.
Controversial human-rights group speaks at Washington DC public hearing
A Brussels-based human rights group accused of defending oligarchs charged with stealing billions of euro and working with the Kremlin against Ukraine was invited to speak at a prestigious public hearing in Washington DC by a leading Democratic congressman, writes James
Cyprus sceptical of reopening direct talks with Putin as peace talks progress
The idea of reopening direct channels of communication with Russia has been backed by France and Italy, but Cyprus says it prefers to stick to the "long-standing position" of diplomatic isolation.
Brussels unveils proposal for €90 billion loan for Ukraine, urging EU lawmakers to approve it fast
The European Commission is aiming to pay out the first tranche of funds for Kyiv as soon as April. The proposal replaces a plan to issue a reparations loan based on immobilised Russian assets.
Former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko charged amid anti-corruption investigation
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was charged on Wednesday amid an anti-corruption investigation for allegedly offering bribes to members of the Ukrainian parliament.
France imposes entry ban on 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant activities
A social media account called "Raise the Colours Operation France" late last year posted videos of far-right activists on France's northern coastline.
Greenland 'can count on us,' European Commission chief says ahead of White House talks
Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.
Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital
The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.
Fact check: Can the EU defend Greenland in a US attack?
Europe is bound by NATO and EU defence clauses to step in if Greenland is attacked by the US. What are they and how far do they apply?
About 15,000 crabs recovered after lorry crash
The crustaceans, which were worth about €60,000 (£52,000) were bound for shops and restaurants in Portugal.
Tehran blames 'terrorists' for deaths of demonstrators in Iran
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on nationwide unrest, blaming alleged "terrorists" and releasing graphic descriptions of violence to justify severe legal measures against those they label as "rioters" and "insurgents".
Bulgaria’s Kukeri dancers revive ancient winter rituals
Bulgaria comes alive each January as Kukeri dancers take to village streets to perform rituals meant to drive away evil spirits and mark the end of winter.
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Europe's safest airlines revealed in new global ranking
Seven European carriers made the top 25 list this year, according to AirlineRatings.
Iran set to execute protester days after arrest as Tehran speeds up death sentences
Erfan Soltani, 26, was detained at his home in Fardis on 8 January. Four days later, authorities notified his family a death sentence had been issued and confirmed.
As many as 15,000 feared dead in Iran as regime hunts Starlink devices, activist tells Euronews
Euronews spoke to Ilia Hashemi, a popular online activist whose Telegram channel is a source of reliable news from within Iran, who has been among the few during the ongoing protests to cover and relay the scant information coming out of Iran despite a regime-imposed internet
ChatGPT controversy: Stranger Things creators accused of using AI to write divisive series finale
Stranger Things fans are accusing the Duffer Brothers of using ChatGPT to write the divisive show finale, following a now viral screenshot from Netflix's behind-the-scenes documentary.
The New Economics of Corporate Sustainability
As the World Economic Forum once again brings state and corporate leaders together, Euronews – in conjunction with CDP – will host a high-level discussion on the question of environmental leadership and how it can reshape business performance.
'We are facing thousands of deaths' in Iran, MEP tells Euronews
The regime in Tehran is deliberately blocking communications to transmit its propaganda while preventing the truth from reaching the world, especially on the death toll which is reportedly still rising, MEP Hannah Neumann, who chairs the European Parliament's delegation to
President Trump again eases restrictions on H200 chip exports to China
While some lawmakers fear what Beijing will do with the advanced tech, others stress that restrictions will only force China’s homegrown industry to innovate.
EU crackdown on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water not 'robust' enough to prevent contamination
Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'.
Economic confrontation biggest threat to global stability in 2026, World Economic Forum report says
Geoeconomic confrontation — ranging from sanctions to tariffs — is the top threat, found the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Global Risks Report on the eve of its annual meeting gathering the world's business and political elites, set to take place in Davos next week.
Vienna battles deep freeze as Danube ice threatens shipping
Austria faced overnight disruption into Tuesday morning as black ice continued to refreeze roads and pavements, while icebreaking operations protected cruise ships on the Danube.
UK and EU tree planting pledges face reality check as scientists warn the climate window is closing
The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made?
Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch.
Spectacular stage show is a stomping success and it's heading to Belgium
You would not, at first, think that making a lot of noise by banging rubbish bins could be a form of entertainment. But it is rather amazing how much energy and sheer enjoyment can be gleaned from everyday items such as match boxes, brooms and, yes, garbage cans. A particularly
Who has dethroned Scarlett Johansson as highest grossing actress of all time?
Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson at the box office, with the latest instalment of the Avatar franchise, 'Avatar: Fire And Ash', hitting $1.23bn at the global box office this week.
MISSOC releases new update of its database on national social protection systems
MISSOC has released its latest update (as of July 2025) of the information on social protection systems in all EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. MISSOC, the Mutual Information System on Social Protection, is an indispensable online information