Spain to open network of climate shelters
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.
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Saturn's largest moon contains slushy ice layers but habitable zones might exist, study finds
"There is strong justification for continued optimism regarding the potential for extraterrestrial life," said one of the study's authors.
Von der Leyen slams rise of antisemitism as 'old evil' at Brussels Hanukkah event
The European Commission president's comments come days after 15 people were killed at a Hannukah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, one of Australia's worst mass shootings in years.
OIC Cultural Festival showcases creative industries and heritage in Baku
Baku Creative Week 2025 brought together artists, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders for the OIC Cultural Festival, showcasing heritage, creative industries and women’s empowerment through exhibitions, performances and discussions.
At least 29 injured, including five children, in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
At least 29 people were injured in the attack, including five children.
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Greek MEP Nikos Pappas suspended from Syriza party after alleged assault on journalist
The journalist Nikos Giannopoulos, a reporter for Greece's News24/7 website, said he had filed a police complaint in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
‘European swine wanted to feast on Russia's collapse', Putin says bashing Europe
Russia’s president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine’s allies “swine” who wanted “to feast on the collapse of Russia” as he blamed the West for Moscow’s war against Ukraine and threatened to continue waging his full-scale invasion.
European Parliament asks for EU funds to finance abortions abroad
Lawmakers have approved a resolution calling for an EU solidarity mechanism to help women without access to safe and legal abortion in their countries.
Exclusive: EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends scrapping 2035 ban on combustion engines
Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda.
Podcast: Frozen Russian assets explained simply
What are frozen Russian assets? Why are they dividing EU member states? And what can we expect from the December European Council meeting? Our podcast Brussels, My Love? investigates with Euronews' EU reporter Jorge Liboreriro.
EU membership alone insufficient for Ukraine's security, Danish minister tells Euronews
Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark's Minister for European Affairs told Euronews that this alone cannot shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.
Former UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI to help governments expand their AI capabilities
Britain’s former chief financial minister, George Osborne, said he will lead OpenAI’s programme that helps governments expand their AI capacity.
EU unveils new biotech plan to boost its global competitiveness and close gap with China, US
The new EU Biotech Plan wants to keep research, clinical development, and manufacturing within the European Union.
Nato spending pledge is Trump's biggest foreign policy success, Rutte tells BBC
The Nato chief said it was thanks to Donald Trump that the alliance is "stronger than it ever was".
Child sexual abuse: Time limits to prosecute are fragmented across the EU
A new damning report calls on all EU member states to write off, or at least extend, child sex crime limitation periods.
Syrians remain hopeful for a brighter, more stable future
The impact of the civil war in Syria has left its economy badly scarred. Data from the UN Statistics Division showed that the biggest sectors, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, all experienced negative growth rates of between -2.9% and -8.9% in 2023. For these
Syria will join the US-led international coalition to combat the Islamic State group ISIS
On Monday 10 November, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa travelled to Washington DC for talks with US President Donald Trump, resulting in the much-needed lifting of sanctions against the recovering country. Following the historic meeting – the first time a Syrian president has
UK to transfer €2.8bn of Abramovich’s Chelsea cash to Ukraine fund, PM Starmer says
Since the Russian billionaire sold Chelsea in 2022 under pressure from the British government, the funds from the sale have been frozen. PM Starmer is now allowing him to use it, but only for one cause: to help Ukraine.
US Senate has voted to repeal the Caesar Act
As Syria begins to look at debt restructuring amid thawing relations with the United States the Senate has voted to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions placed on the former Assad government. This welcome move provides a massive, much needed boost and is another step towards repair
Syrian refugees wish to return home
Currently the eyes of the world are focused on the Gaza peace deal and the Hamas hostages who have finally been reunited with their families in Israel. With thoughts now turning to what happens next. These issues understandably dominate the western news agenda, but it’s
Political clash erupted in Bulgaria’s parliament during budget debates
A heated parliamentary debate over the budget escalated into physical violence amid sharp accusations between governing and opposition parties.
Making polluters pay: how can we stop environmental criminals?
If a hazardous substance is leaking into your tap, you may be an indirect victim of an environmental crime. In this episode of The Road to Green, we meet people in Slovakia and Romania who are working to bring criminals to justice.
Uncovering how water sustainability is being engineered into everyday life in Qatar
Water management in arid conditions and limited rainfall pose an inevitable challenge. But what if the solution lies beneath our feet? In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila Humairah goes to the depths of the earth to uncover how Qatar is creating a sustainable oasis for its
Morocco struggles with floods as Safi mourns victims
Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.
From Lapland, Santa prepares to deliver gifts worldwide
Finland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early Christmas preparations, as visitors gather in Lapland despite late winter sunrises.
Signing Mercosur deal is now 'imperative', EU Commissioner Hoekstra tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra said signing the Mercosur trade agreement is essential. Rome and Paris, however, are seeking to delay a crucial vote that could push or kill the deal.
Warner Bros will urge shareholders to reject hostile bid as Trump attacks Paramount
Warner Bros Discovery is expected to urge shareholders to vote against Paramount's hostile takeover bid. This comes after Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, also withdrew his private equity firm from the financing of the offer.
Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed safety hazard
The Badalona town hall had argued that the squat was a public safety hazard. In 2020, an old factory occupied by around 100 migrants in the Catalan city near Barcelona caught fire, killing four people.
‘A tourist attraction in their own right’: Two new metro stations open in Rome
The new terminals have been dubbed ‘archeostations’, as both exhibit archaeological riches unearthed during the construction process.
Italy's Meloni pours cold water on EU-Mercosur deal, calling it 'premature'
Italy's position is pivotal, as France, Hungary, Poland, and Austria oppose the deal, which requires the approval of a qualified majority for the EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen to sign it.
French interior ministry targeted in massive cyberattack, minister confirms
The attack, which lasted "several days," targeted email accounts at the Place Beauvau ministry, which employs nearly 300,000 people, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
Video doesn't show armed military conscripting men in Germany
Claims that the armed police are going door to door to conscript young men in Berlin are false.
UK to rejoin EU's Erasmus+ student mobility fund in 2027
The deal is being hailed in London as a step towards greater EU-UK relations, but the recent failure to agree on UK involvement in the SAFE defence fund has critics complaining about a "piecemeal" approach to Europe.
‘Safe Hearts Plan’: The EU aims to tackle cardiovascular disease. But does it go far enough?
The European Union’s new ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ aims to cut cardiovascular deaths by 25 per cent in the next decade.
Italy's cash ceiling proposal: Balancing freedom and fraud concerns
An amendment to Italy's upcoming budget law proposes raising the ceiling for cash payments in the country. While some lawmakers are pushing for more 'consumer freedom', others fear the potential effect on tax evasion and criminal activity.
X sues challenger ‘Operation Bluebird’ for trying to ‘steal’ Twitter branding
‘Twitter never left.’ A week after a new start-up petitioned to ‘bring back’ the Twitter name and bird logo, Elon Musk’s X countersued ‘Operation Bluebird’ for copyright infringement.
EU gets tough on carbon border tax on heavy industry, vows to protect domestic producers
European producers of steel and aluminium will face higher CO2 emissions costs, but the European Commission wants to channel part of the revenues of the EU's carbon border tax to help heavy industries decarbonise.
Is it safe to travel to Thailand and Cambodia as border clashes escalate?
The UK's foreign office is now advising against all travel within 50 km of the Thai-Cambodian border - with some caveats.
Europe pushes to regain ground on competitors with new Biotech Act
With the publication of the Biotech Act, the EU sets out how it intends to boost the sector’s competitive position in the face of China’s rapid rise. The Biotech Act Regulation sets out a broad framework that combines investment, regulatory reform, artificial intelligence, and
‘Safe Hearts Plan’ sets out an EU response, but critics see gaps
Critics warn that the EU’s cardiovascular disease plan lacks the strong preventive measures needed to match the scale of the problem. The ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ is the EU’s first comprehensive cardiovascular strategy to tackle Europe’s leading cause of death. Health Commissioner
Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike action over work conditions continues
Louvre union workers unanimously agreed to continue the walkout amid mounting social and security concerns
Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation
The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials.
AI slop, clean girl aesthetic and clutter: 2025's biggest cultural trends
Euronews Culture takes a look back at some of the biggest cultural trends that have shaped global fashion, social media, music and more in 2025.
Thousands Cuban pilgrims flock to Havana's El Rincon shrine seeking blessings from Saint Lazarus
Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.
Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov: Charting a path in business
Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov (pictured) is a new-generation entrepreneur helping to shape Uzbekistan’s business environment – an economy that is expanding rapidly and offers substantial long-term potential. A finance expert with international experience, he is a co-founder of the
Portuguese MIT professor shot dead at home in Massachusetts, motives unknown
MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, 47, was shot dead at his Massachusetts home Monday. No arrests have been made in the ongoing homicide investigation.
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Europe is our destiny, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani tells Euronews
Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that accession to the EU remains Pristina's "strategic" and "security imperative," although it is not a full-fledged candidate for membership in the 27-member bloc.
Von der Leyen warns of EU's 'dangerous' reality in shifting world order ahead of crunch summit
The European Commission chief has laid out the high stakes of the decisions facing EU leaders, speaking of a world of "predators" and warning of a new international order after a sharp pivot in Washington's policy towards the continent.