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Ankara pushes deeper economic ties with Astana ahead of Erdoğan visit
Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of Erdoğan’s state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a goal of $15 billion in trade volumes.
Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors?
After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution".
Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth
Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia.
Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display
Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers.
Watch: Sunday elections — Bulgaria's fight for stable government?
Bulgaria heads to the polls this Sunday for its eighth parliamentary election in five years. The country is the poorest in the EU according to GDP per capita, and the electorate is exhausted by a prolonged political crisis. So, who is stepping in to fill the void?
Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace
Cameroon saw thousands of faithful gather on Wednesday 16 April at Bamenda’s airfield, where Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open‑air Mass and called for a “decisive change of course” towards peace.
Commission approves €3.7 billion Czech state aid scheme for sustainable biomethane production
The European Commission has approved a €3.7 billion Czech scheme to support the construction of biomethane production stations in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was
Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens
Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region.
Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will only kick in when the war is over. Countries say they are ready to send warships, personnel and demining
The need for... a trilogy: Tom Cruise confirmed to return for Top Gun 3
Paramount have announced that Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are returning for a third installment of Top Gun, following 2022’s hugely successful 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
'The most majestic thing human eyes will ever witness': Artemis II crew on historic Moon mission
In their first comments to the media, the Artemis II astronauts speak about the wonder and fear of the historic mission.
'Ripple effects of Iran war could lead to other conflicts,' UN development chief tells Euronews
The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid.
Temporary protection for 4.40 million in February 2026
On 28 February 2026, a total of 4.40 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of January 2026, the total number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 22 415 (+0.5%). The EU countries
Hungary shows limits of 'anti-EU narrative' pushed by far-right, Ribera tells Euronews
Hungary’s election, which saw Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power, signals that anti-European narrative pushed by the far-right has hit a wall, European Commission Executive Vice-President Ribera told Euronews.
EU to deliver €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for support to Ukraine
The European Union has received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilized assets of the Russian Central Bank (RSB), held by central securities depositories (CSDs). The receipt of this amount marks the fourth
Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta on inspiring creativity in tough times
Luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet enters a new but very familiar world on its first appearance at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The Swiss firm's CEO Ilaria Resta is hoping to make an impression with an ambitious project that revives the firm's tried and tested method for
Commission invests close to €400 million for postdoctoral researchers
The European Commission has opened the 2026 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships support researchers holding a PhD to carry out their research activities abroad and acquire new skills in
Europe Today: Ribera, De Croo speak to Euronews as France, UK lead meeting on reopening Hormuz
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Statement by President von der Leyen on the impact of the situation in the Middle East on the European Union
"We had an orientation debate, mostly on the economic impact of the crisis in the Middle East on the European Union. As we all know, for 44 days now, once again the Middle East has been engulfed in war. And these past six weeks have reminded us that peace cannot be taken for
Watches and Wonders: Patrick Dempsey, Usain Bolt and stars shine as luxury industry marks time
World famous actors and athletes have been taking centre stage at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Switzerland with high-profile brand ambassadors increasingly being used by the luxury sector to boost its fortunes.
Trump’s ‘fossil fuelled war’ is the perfect opportunity to end reliance on oil and gas, experts say
Experts are calling on governments to ‘reduce the risk of every fossil fuel disruption turning into a global energy and economic shock’.
Electric cars: Which European countries offer the most support in 2026?
Sales of battery-electric cars are rising in Europe, and analysts expect the trend to continue as higher petrol prices, influenced by the war in Iran, encourage consumers to shift away from fuel-powered vehicles.
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'Don’t Hike Naked in Switzerland': Top tips for first-time travellers
Think twice before you tip, throw coins in ponds or miss out on an opportunity to chat with a local. Lonely Planet and other experts share the unwritten rules of travelling abroad for the first time.
Young Europeans on the edge: Why cities must be at the heart of Europe’s youth crisis response
Across Europe’s cities, young people face a growing combination of economic insecurity, housing pressure and mental health challenges that threaten their ability to build independent lives, writes Anuela Ristani, Deputy Mayor of Tirana, and Eileen O’Sullivan, Deputy Mayor of
US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades.
UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.
Europe's defence cloud reliance risks US 'kill switch,' think tank warns
A vast majority of EU countries rely on US cloud services for their national defence agencies, putting them at risk of a "kill switch" that shuts down service at any time.
School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns
An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".
The strategic dimension of the visit of vice president of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz to Kazakhstan: Energy security and the Middle Corridor
Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye, Cevdet Yılmaz, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan on April 14–15, 2026, in order to attend the 14th Term Intergovernmental Meeting of the Kazakhstan–Türkiye Joint Economic Commission (JEC) and to hold various contacts. The said visit
Potential targets: Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have provided Kyiv with extensive financial and military aid, supplying the armed forces with weapons systems and ammunition.
Spain immigration officers cancel strike after deal to ease workload from mass migrant amnesty
Spain has granted amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally before, doing so six times between 1986 and 2005.
Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale
"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.
German rescuers plan to use air cushions in bid to save Timmy the stranded whale
The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons.
‘Offline Day’: Emmanuel Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens
French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and
Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.
Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon
On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses.
Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring
A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items.
Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz
According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions.
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post
Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years.
Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina
Aerial footage captures the scale of “Estancia La Guitarra,” a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project began in 1979 using more than 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees.
Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as regional mediation gathers pace for US–Iran talks
With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East.
Have a need for speed? Saudi’s Qiddiya City gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue
Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism.
Record Store Day 2026: Labi Siffre, Springsteen, Pixies - What releases should you be looking for?
Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day 2026 releases.
No country can legally restrict navigation in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says
The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts.
The Next African Frontier: Why Global Investors are Heading to Angola
Vast coastline, untouched wilderness, a reform-driven government and a tourism sector that has barely got started. That is about to change.
Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader
The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects.
EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds amid Ukraine tensions
European Commission officials are due to meet the team of Hungary’s prime minister-designate, Péter Magyar, in Budapest on Friday, just five days after his election victory, to begin the process of unfreezing €17 billion in EU funds, with Ukraine-related disputes also on the