Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.
Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
Will Bosnia-Herzegovina's belated start to the energy transition delay its EU accession? The country is struggling to move away from coal-fired power generation. There is a shortage of desulphurisation plants. The air pollution is at an extreme level. The consequences are
Friday began with Israel saying it was under attack by a new barrage of missiles from Iran, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of the Islamic republic's infrastructure.
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.
Eggs can be safely dyed and eaten over the Easter holiday by following a few simple food safety rules when cooking, cooling, and handling them.
Gulf countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been pulled into the Iran war, targeted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on 28 February.
A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.
Euronews obtained a copy of one of the documented episodes of Russia's systemic abduction and forceful deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories.
In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process.
The 400 million barrels of oil released by the International Energy Agency — of which 92 million barrels were contributed by 20 EU countries — could last about five months, according to analysts. The bloc also relies on storage reserves.
The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure.
Marine archaeologists are racing to excavate the wreck of the flagship Dannebroge before construction begins on a massive new housing project set to cover the site.
Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits.
According to the ship tracking site Marine traffic, Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk headed for Santos in Brazil, flying the flag of Sierra Leone.
In Europe, Greece has been the most affected country so far, with at least 75 ships stranded in the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready for a truce over the Easter holidays, but the Kremlin said it had not received any proposals.
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Romania's foreign minister Oana Țoiu is among the EU ministers in Ukraine this week to mark the four year anniversary of the Bucha massacre.
Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century.
A vessel owned by France’s CMA CGM has become the first ship tied to Western Europe to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, according to ship tracking data.
A decade after Leicester unexpectedly won the Premier League, FC Thun of Switzerland are closing on one of football's greatest underdog triumphs.
Companies in the EU, Japan, Korea and Switzerland face a lower, capped tariff rate under existing trade agreements with the US.
Some of Europe’s leading companies gathered in Paris to mark CDP’s 25th anniversary, showing how sustainability disclosure is not just good for the planet - it can also boost the bottom line.
Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.
Artemis II astronauts shared their first impressions from space, describing stunning views of Earth and the Moon as they continue their historic mission beyond orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space travel after more than 50 years.
Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.
Israel's military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its air defences operating to down them, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Politicians say that renewables must play a ‘central role’ in strengthening energy security, but a huge solar farm has been met with resistance.
‘Easter Lily’ is the band’s second EP in as many months and features Brian Eno on a song which the band wrote for the parents of children growing up in war zones.
Police are on high alert days after a foiled attack on a Bank of America branch led to four people, including three minors, placed under formal investigation.
These marathons take runners from dramatic volcanoes to ice fields and historic landmarks, across St. Helena, Antarctica, China and more.
The European Commission has taken preparatory steps for the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, aimed at securing necessary budgetary support and accelerating urgent defence procurement for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. The package adopted today includes a
After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.
Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition.
Icelandair is offering up a 10-day trip to prove that even the worst photographers can take incredible snaps of the country.
China has announced the withdrawal of its anti-suit injunction policy after it was found to violate WTO rules. The award, made by the WTO appeal arbitrator in the European Union’s dispute with China on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (DS611), marks an important
Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day celebrations.
Over the past few weeks, the Commission hosted a series of workshops with member states, regions, cities, stakeholders and academia on the Affordable Housing Act, one of the key initiatives of the European Affordable Housing Plan. The workshops were organized on the basis of a
The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.
While most travellers focus on flights and accommodation, a new report reveals that airport parking can be an unexpected cost for Europeans on holiday.
In view of the worsening humanitarian conditions in Cuba, the European Commission has released an additional €2 million in humanitarian aid. This funding will contribute to provide logistics support to humanitarian partners delivering urgent relief to the most vulnerable, due
The course of true love never did run smooth... NB: This review does not contain any spoilers. The Drama’s ‘twist’ deserves its secrecy. If you’ve seen it or are aware of the central revelation, behave accordingly.
On 1 April, the European Commission announced that it will, on behalf of the European Union, auction the following securities: EU-Bills EU-Bills EU-Bills ISIN EU000A4EDCQ2 EU000A4EHML3 EU000A4ESJ04 Date of auction 08/04/2026 08/04/2026 08/04/2026 Settlement date 10/04/2026
At Easter, Christian countries celebrate the resurrection of Christ. It is a precious time to spend with family and friends as there are a number of holidays across Europe and beyond. But if you can't have a face-to-face meeting, here's a list of sincere sentiments to share and
As countries across Europe look to follow in Australia’s footsteps and ban social media for minors, Euronews Next asks Europeans whether they agree with the move or not.
Europe takes double-digit public holidays a year on average — but as Denmark showed when it axed one to fund its military, every day off has a price tag.
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Europe’s lesser-known chocolate cities are drawing attention this Easter, with Turin, Perugia and York ranked among the continent’s sweetest destinations.