Exclusive: As the Baltics continue to be rattled by repeated drone incidents – with at least six actual or suspected incidents rocking the region this month – Lithuania’s Minister of Defence Robertas Kaunas told Euronews there is a “high possibility” more unmanned aerial
Concerts and various celebrations are being held in the capital Podgorica this week and other towns in Montenegro, which is known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and towering mountains.
The ‘Words that Embrace’ project is an initiative by writer Maria Saraiva de Menezes, born of a partnership between Alcântara Municipal Library in Lisbon and the Bengala Mágica association.
Farmers across Europe are under increasing pressure due to recent supply disruptions and price volatility. The Commission has put forward an initiative to support its farmers against rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic production and reduce Europe's
A 4.4-magnitude tremor was recorded at dawn on Thursday in Naples. INGV reports that the quake, with its epicentre in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, was 3 kilometres deep.
Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port.
An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat.
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in an effort to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza.
One year into Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship, the honeymoon is long gone - and much of the damage is self-inflicted. What went wrong?
As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.
During his state visit to Kazakhstan, President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (pictured) shared his views. In 1991, Türkiye became the first country to recognise Kazakhstan on the very day it declared its independence. Since then, our relations, drawing
The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.
EU lawmakers have agreed to simplify the bloc’s landmark AI Act. Supporters call it a pragmatic fix to cut red tape, while critics see a concession to Big Tech. What is changing and what could it mean for businesses and citizens?
The uncertainty surrounding Keir Starmer’s political future has reopened a debate Labour had tried hard to avoid: Britain’s long term relationship with the European Union. Starmer himself had already shifted considerably towards closer cooperation and dynamic alignment with the
Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire.
The chair of the EU Parliament’s influential foreign affairs committee has told the UK there are “no political shortcuts” to any possible return to the EU. German deputy David McAllister also branded the UK vote to exit the EU as a “historical mistake”. He was speaking amid
A drone incursion into Lithuania on Wednesday brought the capital to a standstill and forced the country’s leaders to shelter in a bunker. Ursula von der Leyen has said Europe will respond with “unity and strength”. We speak to Lithuania’s defence minister, Robertas Kaunas.
SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI.
Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.
Poland and Portugal saw the strongest real household income growth in Europe over the last two years. Among major economies, Spain led the way.
MEPs have generally welcomed the new, long-awaited EU Passenger Package. This package is aimed at improving cross-border rail travel and strengthening passengers’ rights across Europe. The S&D Group in the EU parliament said it hopes that the package will be an “important step”
To mark International Tea Day, Nadira Tudor stopped for a brew in Azerbaijan where the history of sharing a cuppa is shaped by a particular pairing defined by tradition and flavours.
The US Treasury Department has announced that sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese have been lifted. Last week, a federal judge ordered their suspension after upholding an appeal lodged by Albanese’s relatives.
The initial violation notice was sent by Australian authorities to Twitter Inc shortly before billionaire Elon Musk acquired the company and renamed it to X. The social media platform’s attorneys argued that the fine was not justified as the violation came during a period of
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost.
Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030.
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The summit will focus on the Trump administration's plans to withdraw guarantees of support for European security architecture – even in wartime – and the depletion of the alliance's critical weapons stocks due to the ongoing war in Iran.
It appears that the administrations of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are attempting to move toward a model of “controlled competition + mandatory cooperation” rather than direct confrontation. In particular, the two leaders’ emphasis on “constructive strategic stability” can be
“Europe holds a historic duty and opportunity to lead the transition to a new era away from fossil fuels”, say faith groups from across the EU.
Trump called the indictment of Castro a “very big moment” but dismissed plans of the US taking military action on the island nation as they had with Venezuela in recent months.
The KNDS weapons group is a merger between France’s Nexter and Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann weapons firms. The German state is set to initially own 40% of the company with plans to reduce its stake to 30% within two to three years.
The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.
The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.
Is higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump? That's this week's topic of The Ring featuring MEPs Marc Botenga and Lukas Mandl as opponents.
Activists protest the WHO pandemic treaty in Geneva with giant Tedros and Gates balloons, accusing the deal of threatening national sovereignty.
Urbanisation drives economic growth and job creation, a World Bank senior expert told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku, but warned that Africa faces a financing gap that no single institution can fill alone.
An unsealed indictment accused Castro and others of murder, conspiracy to kill Americans and destruction of aircraft.
Baby aardvark Womble is being hand-fed by keepers at Chester Zoo after a rare birth, only the second in the zoo’s 94-year history in the UK.
Established in 1964 to challenge the BBC's broadcasting monopoly, Radio Caroline previously operated from ships off the English coast.
A new study has detected all major human cancer-causing viruses in wastewater, opening up fresh possibilities for tracking public health trends.
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.
Danish officials will conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was released into the sea from a barge more than two weeks ago.
Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce.
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This month, Qatar in Motion commemorates by visiting Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women. More than a place of worship, it is a space where faith, dialogue, and leadership come together. In this episode, Laila speaks to women who lead and shape the country's future.
Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new chance to grow internationally.
Through the French museum’s Constellation programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years under a deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation, giving the Centre Pompidou new scope to expand overseas.