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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics
Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.
Women are more sceptical of AI than men. New research suggests why that may be
Why are women more sceptical of AI than men? Risk aversion and exposure could have something to do with it, a new study finds.
Nuclear power production increased by 4.8% in 2024
In 2024, 12 EU countries with nuclear electricity production generated 649 524 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, an increase of 4.8% compared with 2023. This was the second consecutive year with a rise since the 2022 decrease (609 255 GWh). Nuclear power plants accounted for
Bad Bunny makes history with Spanish album win at 2026 Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny made history by winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the first Spanish language album to do so. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also won big.
Podcast: Making sense of transport with new glossary
In the latest episode of Eurostat’s Stats in a Wrap podcast, we discuss the latest changes in the transport sector and why having a common glossary for transport statistics matters. The host Jonathan Elliott is joined by four experts on transport statistics: Eurostat’s Stefanie
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Samurais, home invasion horrors and funny art - here's what to look out for in Europe this week.
Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says
Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.'
Silandro, Caldas da Rainha andBarcelona named 2026 European capitals of small retail
Silandro/Schlanders in Italy, Caldas da Rainha, in Portugal, and Barcelona, in Spain, have been named as the 2026 European Capitals of Small Retail. The awards recognise small, medium, and large-sized cities that excel in supporting small retailers and vibrant city centres in
Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say
Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.
EU mobilizes additional €50 million for Ukraine's urgent winter energy needs
The European Commission, together with the European Investment Bank, has provided an additional €50 million to Ukraine's state-owned energy company, Naftogaz. It will support the country's energy system amidst the harshest winter conditions since the start of the war. In the
Europe Today: Tension is rising in Iran
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Why Germany is stationing a Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania
The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.
EU announces €153 million in humanitarian aid in Ukraine and Moldova
The European Commission is announcing €153 million in emergency aid to Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova, as millions of Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power under sustained Russian bombardment of energy infrastructure. Responding to the urgent needs, the EU is
Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves
Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky.
Rome tourists have to pay to get up close to the Trevi Fountain from today
Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.”
This hydropower plant provides 10% of Brazil's electricity. So why has it been dragged to court?
Brazilian courts have ruled that the Belo Monte hydropower plant has had environmental and social impacts "far greater" than originally forecasted.
Latest news bulletin | February 2nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.
Perceived exposure to disinformation and fake news rising in Europe: Which countries suffer most?
Perceived exposure to disinformation and fake news in the EU has jumped eight percentage points since 2022. Experts say media literacy and fact-checking are crucial to countering the trend.
Why Denmark can't use Ozempic as a trump card with the US in Greenland talks
Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it's not enough to put pressure on US President Donald Trump's administration during Greenland talks, experts say.
Commission registers European Citizens' Initiative on phasing out EU imports from Russia and Belarus
The European Commission has registered a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘Stop Funding Russia's War: Phase Out Harmful and Useless Russian Imports into the EU'. The initiative invites the Commission “to propose firm, immediate measures to end the EU's remaining
Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Pakistan says it has killed 145 “Indian-backed terrorists” in retaliation to Saturday’s suicide and gun attacks in the southwestern province of Balochistan. Officials say at least 33 people, mostly civilians were killed in what they described as ‘coordinated attacks’.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards in historic first for Spanish-language albums
Many artists dedicated their award-acceptance speeches to criticise US President Donald Trump’s administration over immigration operations, as the outrage over ICE’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis continues to ensue.
Jeffrey Epstein sought access to billions in frozen Libyan assets
The disgraced US financier sought to recover $80 billion in frozen Libyan state assets through a network of former British and Israeli intelligence officials, according to US DOJ documents.
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats' ICE demands
US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.
Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit's own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.
US to reopen its mission in Caracas after 7 years of diplomatic rupture with Venezuela
The US chargé d'affaires for Venezuela, Laura Dogu, has arrived in Caracas to reopen the diplomatic mission closed since 2019, in a context of bilateral thaw after the fall of Nicolás Maduro and the partial release of political prisoners.
Intercity bus crash in Turkey kills nine and injuring seven
The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.
Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens to sold-out crowds as innovators and investors gather
From startups to sovereign wealth, Doha becomes a global meeting point for the future of tech.
Azerbaijan ships Russian grain to Armenia as part of peace agenda
Grain wagons from Russia were dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan Sunday as part of the normalisation process between Baku and Yerevan, totalling 1,746 tonnes.
French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary accused of providing services to ICE
'Legal constraints' prevented the Group from controlling the operations of its subsidiary, which has a contract with the much-criticised US immigration police ICE, Capgemini said, leaving them no alternative but to sell.
Latest news bulletin | February 1st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Russian strike on Ukrainian bus kills 15 miners, injures seven others
The attacks hitting a miners' bus in Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, come as Ukraine's president announced trilateral peace talks in the United Arab Emirates.
Death toll from New Year's eve fire in Switzerland rises to 41
The blaze, likely from sparklers igniting foam, killed 41 and injured 116, mostly teenagers.
French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.
Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.
A second home in space? This planet is amazingly similar to Earth
A faint signal from old telescope data is causing a stir in astronomy: a planet barely larger than Earth, with an almost identical orbital period, and a star astonishingly similar to our sun. It is still unclear whether life could exist there.
Poles flock to frozen Baltic Sea beach as temperatures plunge
Visitors gathered on a frozen beach along Poland’s Baltic Sea coast as extreme cold temperatures created rare winter scenes.
The price of gold and silver has fallen sharply. Where did this plunge come from?
The price of gold fell from a record $5600 to $4770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines?
Qatar leads regional diplomatic push to de-escalate Iran tensions
Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West. Doha is coordinating closely with Egypt and Turkey to keep diplomatic channels open.
Iran on Edge: Explosions, Diplomacy, and Trump’s Next Move
Despite multiple suspicious explosions in Iran, no major military strike occurred early Sunday. Amid ongoing diplomacy and rumors, such as possible uranium transfers to Turkey, and a massive U.S. naval presence, the only thing clear is, that it remains uncertain what action
Latest news bulletin | February 1st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
After EU decision: Iran says it now considers all EU militaries as terrorist groups
Tehran is reacting to the latest EU decision with a symbolic counter-measure, thereby intensifying the political escalation between Iran and Europe.