Clean energy saved EU €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports - as solar leads the way
Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs.
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A technorealistic approach to AI literacy in Estonian schools
As European governments discuss the ethical use of AI in education and plan budgets to facilitate AI literacy among students, the Estonian AI Leap approach stands out as highly pragmatic and thoughtful.
Exercise less, burn more fat: Scientists unveil a simple method for weekly weight loss
New research from scientists in Hong Kong suggests you don’t necessarily need daily workouts or high‑repetition training to cut belly fat.
The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times
Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.
New York/New Jersey: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup final host
Eight matches will be held in New York/New Jersey during this summer’s World Cup – including the final on 19 July.
Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
The clearest sign Father Time is closing in on Djokovic?
Why Novak Djokovic's French Open exit is another golden opportunity lost for the 39-year-old - as teenager Joao Fonseca comes of age.
Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour
President Karol Nawrocki said he will ask for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the White Eagle, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII.
France sees as sharp rise in anti-Jewish, anti-Christian and anti-Muslim acts, says government
In a new report, the French Interior Ministry says that "anti-religious acts strike at freedom of conscience and the free exercise of religion" and endanger "the very balance of our society".
Spectre of the Interim Bangladesh Government still looms large
Nearly six months have passed since the people of Bangladesh voted for their new government. As an unelected government without a popular mandate, the Interim Government could only exert its will through a series of ordinances led by councils and committees. Absent any
EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.
Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion last year
EAEU leaders gathered in Astana for a two-day summit to discuss AI integration, shared digital markets and trade corridors as the bloc marks its 12th year with turnover forecast to further exceed the record set in 2025.
Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union urges Armenian referendum
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders gathered at a summit in Astana and urged Yerevan to choose between the Russia-led union and the EU, as the 7 June Armenian election emerges as a pivotal moment in the geopolitical evolution of the South Caucasus.
France launches an inquiry into the treatment of activists on the Gaza flotilla
The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced on Friday that he had referred the matter to the courts following reports of humiliation, rape and acts of torture against activists on board the Gaza flotilla.
The drone crash is “the full responsibility of the Russian Federation”, says Romanian FM
Oana Toiu, Romania's foreign minister, confirmed to Euronews that the drone that struck Romania was of Russian origin and was carrying explosives.
Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon market pressure on industry
Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews.
Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
EU taxes on digital services, gambling, crypto could yield up to €11 billion per year – Commission
European Commission is examining proposals to finance the next EU budget through tax changes targeting digital services, gambling and crypto assets.
Is Europe finally waking up to China?
Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key takeaways on the increasingly heated EU-China relationship.
Doha International Book Fair returns with record-breaking 35th edition
The Doha International Book Fair returns for its biggest edition yet, showcasing Qatar’s growing global influence through literature, publishing and cultural exchange.
Romanian foreign minister: Russia bears full responsibility for drone strike
In an exclusive interview, Romania Foreign minister Oana Țoiu said it’s “Russia’s full responsibility” that civilians in Romania were harmed after a Russian drone hit a residential building in the country. Țoiu also said they had "final confirmation" that the drone "was
Inside the month-long expedition to try and protect Europe’s elusive ‘Banana Hole’
The ‘Banana Hole’ has been described as a “living library” of our planet’s history - but its future is at risk.
Cashaw! US spelling bee champ Shrey Parikh wins the title in a rare spell-off
Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee after spelling 32 words correctly in just 90 seconds.
EU's six largest economies push for capital markets union
The EU’s six largest economies have reached a common agreement on how to integrate capital markets in an attempt to get a deal through a politically stagnant Brussels.
What we know about the Geran-2 drone that hit a residential building in Romania
The Iranian-made Shahed drones are one of Russia's main long-range strike UAV’s used by Moscow against Ukraine. First deployed back in 2022, Russia then set up domestic production, calling them Geran.
Italy wants to pull back on EU defence loan scheme to tackle rising energy costs
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is a loan instrument designed to provide financial support to EU member states to speed up defence readiness.
NATO exercises at Finnish-Russian border as drone incursions mount
The "Northern Star" exercise incorporates the need for NATO to modernise its deterrence as Russian strikes aimed at Ukraine violate NATO territory in Romania and elsewhere.
Fuel prices fall 12 cents a litre from Monday in Portugal
These are the figures released by Anarec on Friday afternoon, but the drop may be smaller if the government decides to cut back the fuel tax discount.
ECB rate hike in focus as Eurozone's 'Big Four' report stubbornly high inflation
Inflation picked up across the EU’s largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices, fuelling expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates at its June meeting.
Russia launches attack at Odesa region, cutting off power for thousands of people
Russia launched a large-scale attack at Ukraine's Odesa region, as well as at three commercial vessels in the Black Sea that were moving along the Ukrainian maritime corridor.
A real bull ache: Milan restores a national treasure’s family jewels
The famous bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is undergoing restoration after decades of luck-seekers wore away its most sensitive feature.
Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal with Brussels
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán.
Colombia elections: 5 key factors ahead of a pivotal vote for the nation
Political polarisation, voter fatigue and the rise of new populist rhetoric are shaping Colombia’s presidential race. Two analysts tell Euronews what's at stake.
What legacy will WUF13 leave for the future of cities?
As WUF13 concluded, attention turned to its legacy of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and innovation in addressing urban challenges worldwide.
The German village that made itself immune to the Hormuz shock
When the Hormuz crisis sent energy prices up across Europe, most households had little choice but to absorb the shock. The residents of Feldheim, a small village in eastern Germany, barely noticed. They pay just 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity.
Odesa and Zaporizhzhia struck as Ukraine faces huge drone barrage
Mass Russian drone strike targets Ukraine as 232 drones launched, 217 downed; Odesa and Zaporizhzhia suffer damage and injuries, ships hit in Black Sea.
Chevron moves into Greek offshore gas exploration as Europe's energy focus shifts east
Chevron has applied to join a Greek offshore exploration area known as Block 10 in the Ionian Sea, in a move that could strengthen Greece's role in Eastern Mediterranean energy security.
Disaster line-up: More artists flee from Trump-linked ‘Freedom 250’ concert
The upcoming Great American State Fair has been hit with a wave of cancellations, as more artists are pulling out of the “Freedom 250” event after concerns emerged over the festival’s links to Donald Trump. Two more acts have announced they won’t be participating...
Iran-US deal nears finish line — but Trump and Khamenei must say yes
The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil, with nuclear talks to follow.
Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane': Euronews Culture's review and verdict
For his first solo album in six years, Paul McCartney looks back to the past. Does he avoid the pitfalls of nostalgia?
Zelenskyy vows to support Romania in ‘whatever way is necessary’
Ukraine’s president called on the European Union to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia following an attack on the residential building in Romania so that Moscow’s war “is not dragged out or expanded”.
Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes
With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is quietly becoming one of Europe’s best-value summer escapes.
Hungary must reform for its people not for EU, Commissioner McGrath tells Euronews
In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the EU Justice Commissioner dampened hopes that the frozen Hungarian EU funds could be disbursed any time soon.
Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Italy tap water not guaranteed: rules for restaurants, bars and hotels across Europe
A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules.
AI agents turned to theft, intimidation and collapse in simulated worlds
A new experiment suggests that when advanced AI agents are left to run simulated societies without human oversight, rule-breaking, instability and even systemic collapse can emerge rapidly.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Obsession' - Don't always trust the bear
Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale.
The next wealth boom: Emerging markets to add $12 trillion by 2030
Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers.
Euronews on the scene after Russian drone strike in Romania
Euronews reports from the Romanian city of Galati, where a Russian drone struck an apartment building near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire, injured two people and prompted an overnight emergency response.