The new year for the EU Covenant of Mayors comes with many exciting opportunities and new priorities, all focused on empowering local governments to lead the energy and climate transition. Building on the momentum of a strong 2025, the year ahead promises a rich programme of
Following the successful collection of supply offers under the Hydrogen Mechanism, the Commission is inviting European off-takers to express interest in these supply offers. The new phase for off-takers, has started and will last until 20 March 2026. As part of the EU Energy
Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.
Science Comes to Town, the new flagship European initiative to strengthen citizens’ trust and engagement in science, was officially inaugurated today in Split, Croatia, in the presence of European, national and local representatives, scientists and innovators. The launch marks
We spend a lot of our time online. This shift to the digital world brings threats as well as opportunities. This includes cyber and hybrid attacks on essential services and democratic institutions, which Europe faces on a daily basis. The Commission has proposed new
Over the past five years, the EU has made progress in tackling racism, particularly by breaking down barriers created by racial discrimination and by integrating anti-racism efforts throughout all relevant EU policies. But problems persist. And a recent EU survey reveals that
The European Commission has proposed to mobilize €1.6 million from the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to help 267 workers dismissed after the bankruptcy and closure of Tupperware Belgium in February 2025. The support will help these workers
Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of its invasion, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.
Eight well-known myths are explored in 'The myths of Cyprus' a new exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg which sets out to show how culture can act as a common language to unite Europeans.
The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed long-term strategic partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and GIP at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The move will intensify tensions between Brussels and Washington ahead of a summit where EU leaders are set to weigh their response to Trump's escalating threats.
Trump arrived in Davos by helicopter on Wednesday, entering a tense atmosphere as European and allied leaders pushed back against his demands for control of the Arctic island which is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
ChatGPT will estimate whether a user is under 18 based on how long their account has existed, when they’re online and what they ask about.
An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, coaching and equality measures showing how industry can close gender gaps from the shop floor up.
From ancient Qurans to archival records, rare manuscripts are finding new life in restoration labs, protected for future generations.
The agency says Meta cemented its dominance by buying rivals. Meta says the market is fiercely competitive and points to TikTok and YouTube.
US President Donald Trump faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.
A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.
The European Commission has unveiled its Digital Networks Act to modernise EU telecoms, speed up fibre and reduce reliance on foreign tech. The plan opens the door for future changes, and has drawn criticism from all sides.
Our correspondents on the ground bring you all the highlights from the heart of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites.
A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares.
At the White House on Tuesday, Trump said "you'll find out," when asked how far he was willing to go to seize the world's largest island.
After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict.
An inn in Takayama, Japan, creates a stunning ice forest each winter by spraying water onto trees and slopes, forming icicles and ice layers that draw visitors nationwide.
In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so.
The annual gathering in the Swiss Alps resort town has been dominated by escalating tensions between the US and its European allies, with leaders warning of a crumbling world order, rising unilateralism and AI's threat to the world's workforce.
Euronews Culture was on the red carpet for this year's European Film Awards - Europe's counterpart to the Oscars. We asked the A-listers whether they believe cinema can counter hate and still be a beacon of hope in increasingly dark times.
Exiled in France since 1986, Mahmoud Moradkhani is a doctor and an opponent of the Iranian regime. The nephew of Iran's ayatollah tells Euronews that the security crackdown will not end the demonstrations.
The Razzies have announced their nominations for 2026 – and love or loathe them, it’s hard to argue with their picks. Here's the lowdown.
Precious metals notch higher, stocks tumble, and dollar risks loom as the US-EU conflict over Greenland unfolds.
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A decade of soaring house prices and rents across the EU is straining household budgets, deepening overcrowding and reshaping living and career choices.
The US President has completely upended the annual Davos gathering of the World Economic Forum. A rapt audience is waiting to hear from him how far he might go on Greenland.
Commuter rail services across Catalonia were suspended after a train crash near Barcelona killed one and injured 37. Heavy rainfall likely caused the derailment.
Emmanuel Macron's gone viral for reasons he may not have expected after he wore reflective aviator sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The French president sported the specs to not let his bloodshot eye dominate the headlines but did the prop choice backfire?
An overwhelming majority of Grok user-generated content from a mid-January analysis depicts nudity or sexual activity, according to a think tank.
Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Bucharest last week to protest against a law that they say threatens freedom of expression in Romania. However, an investigation by The Cube suggests that the legislation is intended to combat extremist activity.
The EU Summit on Thursday will be a critical meeting where leaders must demonstrate Europe’s 'superpower' ability to push back against Donald Trump, EIB President Nadia Calviño told Euronews.
MEP and Chair of the Renew Europe parliamentary group Valérie Hayer spoke to Euronews about Trump's threats to seize Greenland and impose new tariffs on European countries saying Europe's response should shift from "appeasement" to "deterrence."
Prenatal ultrasounds miss up to half of fetal abnormalities, but a new AI-powered tool just cleared by the United States could help close that gap.
The death toll from the protests has reached at least 4,519 people, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday decried Europe’s “anger” and “bitterness” over Trump’s tariff threat. Speaking in Davos, Bessent said he believes Europeans will be persuaded to support Trump’s concerns about Greenland once they hear his argument.
EU leaders will discuss Trump's controversial Gaza Board of Peace when they gather for emergency talks on Greenland on Thursday, with some warning that the board's 'charter' reads as an effort to supplant the United Nations.
Celebrated Mexican actor and filmmaker Gael García Bernal believes that Latin American and European cinema share a critical perspective that is “more necessary than ever” in the face of the “hegemony” of American cinema.
Identification efforts and work to remove the derailed trains are ongoing at the scene of the tragedy.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days.
Malta was hit by strong winds and high waves as Storm Harry battered its islands.