German police arrest two suspected IS terrorist group members
Two Iraqi nationals were arrested in raids across five German cities for allegedly being part of the IS terrorist group between 2016 and 2017.
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New Zealand man in custody after swallowing stolen €18,000 Fabergé diamond pendant
The suspect remains in custody after allegedly swallowing an €18,000 Fabergé octopus pendant from an Auckland store. The pendant, which is a special edition James Bond item commemorating the film Octopussy, has not yet been recovered.
Fabergé ‘winter egg’ sets new record with £22.9M sale at London auction
The crystal-and-diamond Winter Egg, one of only seven Imperial Fabergé eggs in private hands, sold for £22.9 million (€27.5 million), breaking the world record for a Fabergé piece.
Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle hit out at Trump administration for 'disgusting' posts
Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.
EU agrees to permanently stop Russian gas imports and phase out Russian oil
The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council today. This historic decision will end the EU's
Mogherini and Sannino freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe
The three suspects in the corruption probe, including former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and high-ranking Commission official Stefano Sannino, have been notified of the accusations against them. All have been released from custody because they are not considered flight
Council reaches deal on Critical Medicines Act, but level of ambition questioned
EU ministers backed a joint negotiating position on the Critical Medicines Act agreement, but some consider it a missed opportunity.This afternoon (2 December), the Council agreed its “general approach” to the Critical Medicines Act (CMA), which aims to tackle shortages and
EU needs 'true single market' to stay competitive, Nobel prize winner Aghion tells Euronews
Europe has overregulated and punishes failure too severely, hindering the next wave of innovation, the French economist said, calling for a "true single market" in an exclusive interview on Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today.
EU opens registration for craft and industrial product names under new geographical indication scheme
From 1 December 2025, Europe's glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their product names under the EU's new geographical indication (GI) scheme for craft and industrial goods. This marks the first time GI protection, long used for
Spain overwhelmed by 2.3 million citizenship applications from Franco-era descendants
The Law of Democratic Memory has unleashed an avalanche of applications for Spanish nationality, with more than 1 million files already initiated and another 1.3 million pending processing. Madrid's consular network, with 178 offices worldwide, is facing collapse.
European Union and Singapore discuss reinforcing digital co-operation through Digital Partnership Council
The EU and Singapore have held their second Digital Partnership Council meeting in Brussels, reiterating their intention to cooperate across a range of digital areas from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity and beyond. Both sides reaffirmed their intention to enhance
Commission disburses €6.2 billion to support Poland's economic growth and competitiveness, under NextGenerationEU
The European Commission has disbursed €6.2 billion in grants and loans to Poland, marking the third payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. On 27 December 2024, Poland submitted to the Commission its third payment request
Forest fires: Greece pinpoints high risk areas with new data-rich map
The new map will allow better preparation for and prevention of wildfires.
Malaysian authorities announce deep-sea search for MH370 will resume 30 December
According to a statement from the transport ministry, a US-based firm will search intermittently from 30 December for a total of 55 days in targeted areas believed to have the highest likelihood of finding the missing aircraft.
Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.
A decade of climate court cases: How legal battles are holding governments and polluters accountable
A surge in climate litigation over the last decade has forced governments and big companies to act.
Commission seeks input to shape Europe's future climate resilience
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on climate resilience, inviting citizens, businesses, regional authorities, civil society and all stakeholders to share their views and perspectives on how Europe can better prepare for and respond to climate change.
Europe Today: Former EU top diplomat Mogherini held in fraud probe, Ukraine, NATO and greenwashing
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.
Commission boosts energy interconnectivity across Europe and beyond by supporting 235 cross-border projects
The Commission has granted status to 235 cross-border energy projects as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs). The project will be eligible to apply for funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and will benefit from expedited
Hundreds of roe deer rescued from Siberian frozen lakes
More than 300 roe deer were rescued from frozen lakes in Russia's Novosibirsk region after early migration left the animals stranded on icy surfaces.
Which countries use phones and smartwatches most for shopping?
The world of payments is fast evolving as banks seek to improve customer experience. The prevalence of mobile transactions continues to rise, although adoption rates differ across Europe.
Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
How to keep healthy and safe through the holiday season, according to experts
As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry.
Romani-Bosnia artist wins top cultural prize
A Romani-Bosnian artist who seeks to empower Roma communities through both her cultural and social work has won a top cultural prize. The Tajsa Roma Cultural Heritage Prize is awarded every two years to celebrate Roma individuals who “strengthen, preserve, and renew” Roma
No breakthrough on Ukraine after Witkoff-Putin talks in Moscow
The talks between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia’s president Vladimir Putin did not result in progress, with Moscow showing no sign of willingness to put an end to its war against Ukraine.
Trump says he doesn’t want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to fix their homeland
According to US media reports, the Trump administration has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.
Ready for war in 2029: Is a Russian attack on NATO a real possibility?
The Bundeswehr is to be "war-ready" by 2029 - but how real is the threat of a Russian attack on NATO?
Indonesia to repatriate two Dutch men, including one on death row
The Netherlands requested on humanitarian grounds the return of the men, one of whom is on death row.
Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with US
Five hours of talks between Putin and US negotiators were “constructive”, Kremlin officials say, but “a lot of work lies ahead”.
Greek farmers intensify nationwide road blockades
Greek farmers escalate protests with road blockades, demanding unpaid subsidies and full compensation for crop and livestock losses as disruptions spread nationwide.
French unions stage new strikes against budget plan as nationwide turnout dwindles
The call for strike action by three trade unions (the CGT, FSU and Solidaires) saw a significantly lower turnout compared to previous occasions in September and October.
Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction
The Imperial Winter Egg with 4,500 diamonds was commissioned by Russia's Tsar Nicholas II in 1913.
Orange juice found to affect thousands of genes in immune cells, study says
A significant number of these genes are involved in mechanisms that regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation and control sugar metabolism. These are critical processes for long-term cardiovascular health.
French journalist unions file legal complaint accusing Israel of obstructing press freedom
The complaint filed with France’s anti-terror prosecutor accuses Israeli authorities of systematic obstruction and war crimes against reporters.
Indonesia to repatriate two convicted Dutch drug traffickers, including one on death row
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world.
UK government plans to scrap some jury trials in an attempt to clear a court backlog
The government says there are almost 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in criminal courts in England and Wales, more than double the pre-pandemic figure.
Danish Presidency and European Commission push 'super tax' on heated tobacco as NGO influence overrides member state concerns
Denmark’s EU Presidency has proposed a significant increase in taxes on heated tobacco products, as revealed in a document accessed by EU Reporter. A last-minute overhaul of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) shows the Danish Presidency and the European Commission embracing
A day in the life of Ancient Olympia with the priestesses of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony
This week sees the Olympic flame pass from Greece to Italy en route to Milan for the Winter Games. Euronews spent a day behind the scenes with the dancers and actors who perform at the historic lighting ceremony as it's been practised since the start of the movement in Ancient
EU Commission to unveil new economic security doctrine amid mounting global risks
The European Commission will unveil a new economic security doctrine designed to anticipate trade threats and take a more strategic approach to the EU’s existing trade tools.
Rutte dismisses concerns about US commitment to NATO ahead of Ukraine meeting
Rutte's comments come after President Donald Trump’s 28-point proposal to end the almost four-year war in Ukraine dismayed European allies as being slanted in Russia's favour.
Who is Federica Mogherini, the former EU foreign policy chief detained in anti-fraud probe?
The Italian politician is detained after a raid at the College of Europe, an institution she has guided since 2020 following a high-profile in Rome and Brussels. Mogherini is well known in diplomatic circles and is extremely well connected.
If Europe wants to start a war we are ready now, Russia's Putin says
Russia is not planning to fight European countries, but if Europe starts a war, Russia is "ready right now", the Russian president said on Tuesday as he blamed the Europeans for what he described as not having a "peaceful agenda".
Latest news bulletin | December 2nd, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 2nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal
While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.
ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for reparations loan to Ukraine
The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate EU treaties and undermine the institution's independence.
Poland charges Russian man with directing sabotage and spying from Moscow region
Mikhail Mirgorodsky faces five charges, including organising and leading a criminal group and ordering threats against Ukrainians in Poland.
Thousands of rounds of German army ammunition stolen from lorry
The theft reportedly took place after the driver left his truck in an unguarded parking lot overnight.
AI slop account claims Germany uses 'robotic mailboxes': It doesn't
An AI-generated image circulating on Facebook has claimed that German cities have installed robotic mailboxes equipped with AI systems that can automatically return lost items to owners. The catch is that it’s AI slop.
Mistral, Europe’s AI champion, releases new, smaller frontier models. Here’s what to know
“Mistral Large 3 was trained on a wide variety of languages, making advanced AI useful for billions who speak different native languages,” the company said.
The race for clean tech innovation: who will lead the next wave of green growth?
Keeping the global temperature increase below 1.5 degrees will have its challenges, but it is possible, say a number of experts from China and the EU, who discussed the future of green growth at a special Euronews and CGTN debate.