EPSO exam: Record-breaking participation with only 3% success rate
The EU’s EPSO exam has returned after seven years. With over 50,000 candidates expected, only about 3% will reach the final reserve list.
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EU mutual defence clause should be defined for circumstances ‘below Article 5’, says top officer
The EU's mutual defence clause is more strongly worded that NATO's Article 5, but is generally seen as weaker as allies in the military alliance have so far counted on the deterrence provided by the US.
'A Hymn to Life': Gisèle Pelicot's memoir recounts rape ordeal and its consequences
Gisèle Pelicot's memoirs "A Hymn to Life" are her first account of her rape ordeal, the subsequent trial, waiving her right to anonymity and the consequences of her choices.
Researchers discover 5,000-year-old bacteria resistant to modern antibiotics
A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study.
Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Conservation dilemma’ as pumas reclaim national park and feast on its penguins
A new study found that thousands of penguins have been killed by pumas over a four-year period, but most were left partly uneaten.
Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels
Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.
The silent wealth drain hitting European savers: Is your money at risk?
The Director General of the European Fund and Asset Management Association tells Euronews how European savers are missing their biggest opportunity to build wealth.
Kyiv suffering worst winter yet with kamikaze and ballistic drone attacks
Despite an "energy truce" and apparent progress in US-led talks, Russia's assault on Kyiv is wreaking untold suffering as attacks on energy systems plunge hospitals into darkness. The EU is delivering emergency generators – but accelerated EU accession may be the real solution.
Commission acts against unfairly traded imports of ABS from Korea, Taiwan
The Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resins (‘ABS’) from Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9 % to 21.7% for Taiwan. The
Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse
Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.
AI greenwashing: Most of Big Tech’s AI climate promises fall flat, study finds
Only 26 percent of climate-related AI claims cite any academic papers, while 36 percent didn’t cite any evidence at all, according to German non-profit Beyond Fossil Fuels.
Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm
The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.
'Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dead at 95
During his six decades long-career, Robert Duvall won an Oscar for best actor and was nominated six other times.
Aliyev says Russia 'deliberately attacked' Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv
In a direct statement at the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev declared that Russia “deliberately attacked” the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Ukraine even after Baku supplied Moscow with the coordinates of its diplomatic missions.
Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says
Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation.
Oleg Posternak: ICU, Poroshenko and Firtash. The forgotten history of 112 Ukraine channel
After the previous publication, I was asked a question: why am I focusing on Investment Capital Ukraine group? They are just small-time contractors. No, my friends, they are not small and not always contractors - writes Oleg Posternak For decades, ICU served Yanukovych,
Latest news bulletin | February 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Austrian man faces terror charges over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
The 21-year-old could be jailed for up to 20 years over a plot to attack the US singer's concert in 2024.
Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders
Carnival in Cologne mixes feathers and satire as floats mock leaders from Trump to Putin, showing how Germans use humour to process serious politics.
French prosecutors widen Epstein probe with raid on Jack Lang’s former institute
French police raid the Arab World Institute as ex-Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline face a probe into alleged Epstein-linked tax fraud and offshore funds.
Long in the tooth: Brushing your teeth three times a day could help you live longer, experts say
Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals.
Fact check: Did Denmark's parliament burst into laughter about Trump's Greenland purchase plans?
According to viral social media videos, Trump's Greenland takeover plans sparked hysterical laughter inside the Danish parliamentary chamber. In reality, the clips have been miscaptioned.
Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day
The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.
Alexei Navalny dart frog toxin poisoning: What we know
Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. Experts have said the toxin can also be produced synthetically, instead of extracting it directly from the frog itself.
Russia marks Navalny grave anniversary amid poison test fallout
Relatives and diplomats mark Alexei Navalny’s death in Moscow, as his family demands truth and Europe cites lab tests pointing to rare toxin poisoning.
Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert
Western France faces record flood alerts, widespread power cuts and at least two deaths after weeks of relentless rain saturate soils and rivers.
Tehran's top diplomat goes to Geneva for nuclear talks amid IRGC's Hormuz war games
Iran and the US resume Geneva nuclear talks amid disputes over missiles and proxies, as Iran conducts IRGC war games in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.
Syria makes investment pitch to Europe as new law promises ‘legal firmness’
At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the Chairman of Syria’s investment authority made a direct appeal to European investors, arguing that 2025 constituted a turning point in the country’s economic recovery.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava hundreds of meters into the air as it erupts again
A large volcano in Hawaii began erupting on Sunday afternoon, sending fiery fountains of lava and hot ash high into the sky. The US Geological Survey showed video of Mount Kilauea spewing lava fountains about 300 meters high as a river of lava flowed nearby.
Peace talks round three: Ukraine-US-Russia Geneva meeting's key topics
As Ukraine, the US and Russia are to hold another round of talks in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing another massive strike, while the Kremlin states the territories are on the agenda in Geneva.
Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.
Dana Eden, co-creator of hit spy show ‘Tehran’, found dead in Athens hotel room
Despite rumours regarding “a criminal or nationalistic-related death”, international production company Donna and Shula Productions has dismissed speculation over the sudden death of Dana Eden.
French children exposed to high levels of toxic heavy metals in everyday foods, study finds
A new French study warns that children are exposed to high levels of heavy metals and acrylamide through everyday foods such as cereals, pastries, bread, and fish.
Seeing through the clouds: how radar imagery helps farmers in Poland
In northern Europe, frequent cloud cover limits the use of traditional satellite images for agriculture. Polish company Wasat uses radar-based satellite data to overcome this challenge, helping farmers use less fertiliser and improve profitability.
Student death puts French far-left under pressure
Quentin Deranque, 23, died on Saturday after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men.
From Kurt Cobain's death to Beyoncé's Illuminati ties: The weirdest music conspiracy theories
Warning: This article contains references to suicide, drug use and plenty of baseless conspiracy theories. Tin hats on, sheeple...
UK real estate asking prices stay stable — but is it really a good time to buy?
Asking prices stabilise and listings climb to an 11-year high, but stamp duty surcharges mean European investors may not feel the benefit.
Slumdog millionaire: Meet the Global Teacher Prize winner using slum walls to spread learning
Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher who turned Mumbai’s slum walls into open-air classrooms, has been awarded the $1 million Global Teacher Prize at the World Governments Summit, using art to bring education to children often excluded from formal schooling.
Navalny's mother says she always knew he was murdered after poison finding
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".
‘We want you to continue’: Rubio delivers Trump's campaign message to Orbán in Budapest
The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated.
North Korea's Kim unveils new housing district for troops killed fighting for Russia
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un officially unveiled a new Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, in a boost to Pyongyang's pro-war propaganda.
French government urges citizens to ‘limit’ meat consumption to fight climate change
France has updated its National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate, urging citizens to cut back on meat to reduce emissions.
Train derails in Swiss Alps amid avalanche alert, leaving five injured
Authorities are investigating after an avalanche likely caused a Swiss regional train to derail near Goppenstein, injuring five and halting services.
Munich Security Conference 2026: Wind of Change 2.0
The security precautions outside the MSC were as usual: barriers, a heavy police presence, meticulous checks. But as the conference draws to a close on Sunday evening, one irritating realisation remains: inside, nothing was the same, Dr Alexander Wolf writes in an opinion
India's global AI summit puts international governance to the test
Global leaders such as Emmanuel Macron are gathering in India for an AI Summit to try to agree on AI governance after the Paris AI pledge last year was deemed ‘meaningless’.
As AI use surges across the EU, who are the countries and age groups using it most?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of EU citizens' everyday lives. However, usage remains uneven across population groups.
Japan narrowly avoids a technical recession in 2025, government report shows
Japan's economy grew at only a 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter of 2025, according to a government report released this Monday. Growth for all of last year came in at just 1.1%.
Tiny island’s climate reparations proposal labelled 'major threat' to US industry
Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it.