Greece records strong rise in tourism revenue and arrivals in first four months of 2026
Greek tourism gathered significant momentum in the first four months of 2026, with travel revenues and arrivals far outstripping the same period of 2025.
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EU's phase-out of China-made inverters gets a reality check
As the EU plans to ban Chinese power inverters from EU-funded projects over cybersecurity fears, industry and investors are warning that European supply can't yet replace Chinese suppliers any time soon.
Climate cooperation must go on despite US absence, Chinese minister says
The European Union, Canada and China convened at the annual "Ministerial on Climate Action" to discuss expectations ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
Holiday islands under pressure: The snake invasion threatening Ibiza and Mallorca
Up to four invasive snake species, harmless to humans, are threatening the biodiversity of Mediterranean islands. One has learned to swim to nearby islets to feed on local fauna, pushing one species to the brink of extinction.
School closures, alcohol bans and slow trains: How Europe’s heatwave is shutting down daily life
Temperatures are expected to surge into the high-30s in many places as Europe faces its second heatwave in the space of a month.
Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump's explosive threats
JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had "laid a very good foundation" after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain Lebanon's ceasefire, even as Trump threatened to hit Iran "only harder".
Giant dragon and octopus kites fill Danish skies
Thousands gather at Denmark's Fano International Kite Festival as giant dragon, whale and octopus kites fill the skies above the coast.
Who is Abelardo de la Espriella? From controversial lawyer to Colombia's president
The president-elect created his movement just 11 months ago, mirroring the model that worked in Argentina and El Salvador: patriotic talk, a firm hand against crime, and contempt for traditional politics.
'Passeport' controversy explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?
A mayor's decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right's grip on culture.
Epidaurus: 10,000-strong ovation for National Opera's 'Medea'
The production was a reconstruction of the historic 1961 production of 'Medea' with Maria Callas, staged once again in the very same venue.
AI, VR, learning of the future at any age, on a free digital campus with over 600 courses
Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein has launched a digital campus with over 600 online and in-person courses on AI, virtual and augmented reality and other cutting-edge technologies. It is free of charge and open to all.
Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris
Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures.
Inside Ukraine’s campaign to turn Russian-occupied Crimea into an 'island'
No petrol sales for civilians, a rolling power-outage schedule and a cancelled tourism season: what is happening in Russia-annexed Crimea amid Kyiv’s campaign to cut off the peninsula from Moscow’s control?
EasyJet rejects €5.9bn takeover offer from US private equity firm
British no-frills airline EasyJet has rejected three informal takeover proposals from a US private equity firm, the latest totalling nearly €5.9bn (£5 billion), the two sides revealed on Monday.
SZA hits out at 'disgusting' AI music after discovering her songs were used in AI training
"If you’re a musician and you support this degenerate shit? You’re disgusting.” The award-winning R&B singer has hit out at AI and Suno, which has maintained that its models don’t store or reproduce specific songs.
EU's cloud and AI development act gets mixed reception
The European Commission's goal of tripling the EU’s data centre market within five to seven years would not be possible without intrusive market engineering, and CADA does exactly that.
Germany to take 40% stake in Leopard tank maker KNDS alongside France
Berlin is preparing to buy a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German group behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, putting it alongside France as a state shareholder in one of Europe's most important defence firms.
The only way to get good at AI is to fail at it, says AWS’s chief marketing officer Julia White
"AI is a wonderful thought partner — but it's not a tastemaker," says AWS marketing chief Julie White in an interview with Euronews Next.
Kazakhstan's president in Brussels: Focus on energy, transportation routes, AI, and more
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is visiting Brussels. His goal: to deepen cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan. The 73-year-old previously outlined what this might look like in an op-ed for Euronews. We have summarized the key points.
Spain's Supreme Court jails former socialist minister for 24 years in COVID corruption case
A major blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced former socialist minister and close Sánchez ally José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison in a corruption case linked to COVID-19 mask contracts.
What are tropical nights? Inside the deadly phenomenon hiding behind Europe’s blistering heatwave
Europe’s lack of air-conditioning means it is unprepared for the expected increase in ‘tropical nights’, experts warn.
Assouline launches first-ever travel series kiosk at Doha's Hamad International Airport
Travellers passing through Doha will be able to buy books, candles, totes and other gifts from the luxury publisher.
Sesame Street scandal: Elmo’s World Cup support reveals Republican ‘hypocrisy’
A wholesome clip of Sesame Street's Elmo saying he is supporting Team USA during the FIFA World Cup has gone viral, and the House Republicans could not resist posting a reply... It has not gone down well.
Octola III: Embrace Arctic ultra-luxury at this invitation-only retreat in Finnish Lapland
Opening in December, this private lodge accommodates just six guests and access is granted exclusively through an invitation-only waiting list.
Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
10 years of Brexit: Which campaign claims have come true?
A decade on from the referendum that led to the UK leaving the European Union, Euronews' fact-checking team looks at the campaign promises that were made on both the Leave and Remain sides to see which ones ended up happening.
Moldova's EU accession and Transnistria settlement are 'parallel processes', minister says
Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi said the country's EU accession process and the Transnistria conflict are "parallel" tracks to prevent Vladimir Putin from gaining "leverage". Moldova is working "tirelessly" to ensure all Moldovans benefit from accession, said the minister.
Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election, marking country's right-wing shift
With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country.
The party is over: Why France is looking to tighten its grip on free parties
On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or 'free parties'.
A decade later: Europeans more positive about the EU than during Brexit
Polling from Pew Research shows favourable views of the EU have increased since Brexit, even as national polling indicates support for some eurosceptic parties is at a high.
The Ray-Ban heir who wants to buy out his own family from the luxury brand
An heir to the Ray-Ban fortune has gone public with a direct appeal to his family's holding company, urging it to support his multi-billion-euro plan to buy out two of his siblings just days before a decisive shareholder vote.
Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock to keep remarkable run alive
Cape Verde supporters in the United States celebrated after their team scored its first-ever World Cup goals and earned a 2-2 draw against Uruguay.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns as Andy Burnham announces candidacy
Starmer will continue as caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is elected, while Reform UK has demanded a general election.
Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time’ becomes French team’s official 2026 World Cup goal song
Les Bleus’ next World Cup game is set for tonight against Iraq, and their chosen soundtrack is already delighting music fans...
China announces sanctions on 10 US companies as trade tensions flare
The sanctions come a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at stabilising relations.
Venice to Istanbul: Explore more of the Balkans on the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has refreshed its ‘Balkan Explorer’ rail route with an overnight stay in Belgrade, new Croatian stops and extended time in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row
Norwegian supporters in Viking helmets and national colours packed Times Square, chanting and singing before Norway’s Group I match against Senegal.
Inaccurate clothing labels a systemic issue, EU testing finds
Testing of 132 clothing items during an EU campaign found that their labels did not correctly reflect the materials used in 49 samples (37%). The testing campaign was supported by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and
Australian police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine in what has become the largest bust on record
The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country’s largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million.
BABELL turns Porto into a 'book city' with internationally renowned authors
Two Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners and writers will make Porto a literary capital from 24 to 29 June at the BABELL Festival, to bring readers closer to bookshops.
Can the EU fix the gender pay gap? Take our poll.
The gender pay gap a persistent problem in Europe, where men earn, on average 12.7 percent more per hour. The EU has just implemented its new Pay Transparency Directive, to pull the curtain back on salary secrecy and empower employees.
EU-funded technology strengthening Europe’s security
On 17-18 June, the Commission showcased how innovative EU-funded European technologies will help European law enforcement authorities to fight cross-border organised crime and terrorism with faster, more accurate and interoperable identification and detection technology. Over
Newsletter: A Commissioner's secret trip to Israel
In this newsletter: A high-ranking EU official visits Jerusalem on Monday, exposing a vacuum of information about the trip; UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to lay-out how he will vacate Number 10 Downing Street; plus, the EU-Moldova summit gets underway in the
Thousands of Iranians from Belgium to join the Free Iran Rally in Paris
On Saturday 20 June, the Free Iran Community in Belgium — representing tens of Iranian associations and organisations across Brussels, Flander and Wallonia — joined more than 100,000 freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of democracy at the Free Iran Rally in Paris. Thousands
'Toy Story 5' breaks record and scores biggest box office debut of 2026
Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has proven its enduring appeal, with the fifth instalment shattering box office records and securing the biggest opening weekend of 2026.
Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup
Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup.
Markets: Oil slips on US-Iran talks progress as pound falls on Keir Starmer exit
Oil prices retreated on Monday after signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations eased fears of ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. In the UK, market watchers turned their attention to the departure of the country's prime
Europe Today: Starmer set to step down as US-Iran talks and Moldova summit unfold
US-Iran talks continued after a temporary pause threatened the fragile agreement, as Brussels hosted the second EU-Moldova summit focused on Chişinău's membership bid. Meanwhile, pressure grew on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as tensions between Poland and Ukraine continued to
How does the EU ensure pay transparency? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The EU is rewriting compensation rules. Member states had until 7 June to implement the Pay Transparency Directive, which addresses pay transparency and gender pay gap. But what does it change in practice? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.