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Operation Puerto Rico, carried out by the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE), also led to the seizure of 14 tickets.
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'No alternative to full EU membership', Ukraine’s deputy PM tells Euronews
Brussels must speed up the EU accession process and full membership remains the only option, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka, tells Euronews.
'Danger to the region': EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for a research and development plan, aimed at fast-tracking clinical trials.
The Ukrainian family ties behind Vladimir Sklarov’s alleged $450m fraud
With the recent news breaking that US prosecutors have charged Vladimir Sklarov over an alleged $450 million share fraud, the shadowy network behind his enterprise is coming further into the light. Sklarov, a Ukrainian-born American living in Athens and employing multiple
Corruption probes in Ukraine show Kyiv is doing 'exactly what the EU wants,' deputy PM says
Anti-corruption investigations are proof that Ukraine’s legislation works, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka told Euronews, as he insisted that Kyiv is not “looking for any excuses with its partners.”
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Reports allege preferential treatment of global hospitality brand Corinthia Group by the Maltese Curia
A confidential memorandum obtained by Nova.rs has set out allegations against the Maltese Curia, the governing body of the Archdiocese of Malta, and CPHCL, the parent company of hospitality conglomerate Corinthia Group, writes Louis Auge. According to the Serbian outlet, the
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US military bases in the region
In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.
Baltic drone incursions test EU security, von der Leyen warns, amid escalating hybrid threats
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that recent drone incursions into EU airspace are “not isolated incidents”, as Baltic leaders and EU officials warn of escalating hybrid threats engineered by Russia along Europe’s eastern border.
Germany resists EU members' push for a tougher stance on China
German Trade Minister Katherina Reiche is in Beijing this week seeking to strengthen industrial ties with China, even as several EU member states push Brussels to take a tougher line against the Asian giant over overcapacities.
Which countries cut foreign aid the most in 2025, and who is now leading the way?
Countries around the world are cutting humanitarian aid budgets, reshaping the global response to public health emergencies and crises.
Inside the Enhanced Games: Everything that happened on sport’s most controversial night
91% of competitors used testosterone, 79% human growth hormone – but the promise of multiple world records failed to materialise. Here's what actually happened.
Chewing gum and ash-filled cookie jars: Inside the world of extreme pop fandoms
'Holy Pop!' takes visitors inside the bizarre and beautiful world of obsessive fans.
Exclusive: No reply means yes: EU pushes silent approval for energy grid permits
Some EU countries back the European Commission's proposal to allow tacit approval for projects aimed at upgrading the EU’s ageing power grid, while others have asked the EU's Cyprus Presidency not to make such provision mandatory.
Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record
Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures.
US and Armenia pledge to move forward on economic corridor during Rubio visit
Marco Rubio visited Yerevan, backing PM Pashinyan’s pro‑western course and signed TRIPP corridor and strategic partnership deals to boost regional peace.
Restricting trade with Israeli settlements 'not aggressive but normal', French minister says
France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.
Iran's internet flickers back on despite judicial halt, reports claim
Live metrics show partial restoration of connectivity after President Pezeshkian ordered the international internet to be reopened, but an Iranian court has suspended the order before it could fully take effect, leaving Iranians in legal and digital limbo on day 88 of the
Oil steadies at $100 and markets stay volatile as US-Iran talks stall
Brent crude trades at $100 per barrel while European indices drop, Asian stocks close mostly flat and US equities open higher. Markets remain volatile as US-Iran talks stall and President Trump reiterates nuclear demands.
Don't take this lying down: Trauma explored at the Kunstenfestival des Arts in Brussels
At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, French choreographer Boris Charmatz and Italian director Romeo Castellucci turned performance into an exploration of intimate fragility by interpreting childhood trauma through silence and by transforming a parking lot into a cathedral.
Russia ramps up threats against Ukraine. What does that say about the war?
Moscow's rhetoric may point to the Kremlin's nervousness over the war's direction, our defence correspondent writes from Kyiv.
Turkish police use water cannon ahead of deposed opposition leader's speech in Izmir
The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections.
South Korea overpass collapse kills three in Seoul
South Korea authorities launched an investigation after part of a decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May. The accident killed three people and disrupted rail traffic near the capital’s main station.
A living craft – how silk is made from cocoon to cloth
Through workshops, design studios and local industries, silk production continues to link tradition with contemporary demand, preserving techniques shaped over centuries.
BP sacks chairman Manifold in a fresh blow to the troubled energy giant
Albert Manifold is the third senior BP leader to exit under a cloud in three years, as the British energy giant's boardroom turmoil shows no sign of abating.
Two French boys abandoned in Portugal to be returned to France, court document says
The Juvenile Court ordered that the two boys, aged four and five, be returned to their country of origin after French authorities decided to place them in the care of social services.
London to Stirling for under €35: Lumo’s new train route has just launched
The operator, which launched in 2021, already runs trains between London King’s Cross, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
African cities sound alarm on climate and housing at Baku urban forum
From flooding in Addis Ababa to housing deficits in Luanda, African officials at the World Urban Forum in Baku say climate change and rapid urbanisation are outpacing their ability to respond — and the money to fix it is not there.
Direct talks with Russia would make EU a 'neutral mediator', Estonia warns
"This is not the right time to rush into any kind of talks" with Russia, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said as debate over how to end the invasion of Ukraine continues.
Pope Leo vs AI: Pontiff sounds alarm over the 'culture of power' driving the tech race
Pope Leo XIV has disseminated a major manifesto warning of the societal ills posed by the emerging technology – particularly on the battlefield and how it is related to “slavery”.
EU should open all six accession clusters next month, Ukraine's deputy PM says
Ukraine is already falling behind on its EU accession timeline, the country’s deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration told Euronews in an exclusive interview, urging all accession clusters to be opened as early as next month.
Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top travel tips
Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home.
Ferrari's €550,000 electric car looks like a Nissan, says the internet
Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car, the Luce, in Rome — but the €550,000 five-seater's design drew widespread criticism online and sent the company's shares sliding nearly 8%.
Industrial sovereignty: Five sectors where the EU is critically dependent on China
From solar panels to rare earths and industrial robots, Chinese firms have quietly become the dominant, sometimes sole, supplier across a growing number of European industries as fears of another "China shock" rise.
No AI ‘jobs apocalypse’ so far, says OpenAI’s Sam Altman
The OpenAI boss admits he was wrong about the pace of AI job disruption – but stops short of ruling it out entirely.
Sixteen EU countries ask for more funds for agriculture and fisheries in next long-term budget
Along with more funds for regional policies, agriculture and fisheries, the member states are calling a new debate on 'own resources' and repaying Recovery Fund loans with new common debt.
Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia
Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context.
Nothing Else Matters: Rock band Metallica urging fans to donate blood and plasma ahead of UK tour
Rock band Metallica is encouraging their fans to donate blood and plasma ahead of their UK gigs, raising awareness for the vital need for donations.
Jonathan Andic quits as Mango vice-president but insists he is innocent of murder charge
The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic.
Jonathan Andic quits as Mango vice-president but insists he is innocent
The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic.
First footage released after deadly train and school minibus crash in Belgium
Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others.
Why are some airlines slashing flight prices amid the war in the Middle East?
While Europe-Asia airfares soar, budget airlines slash or keep prices low to tempt people back into travel amid weak demand and higher operational costs. How can they do it and how long will it last?
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Serious staff shortages in Greek island hospitals and health centres, POEDIN finds
Greece’s National Health System is coming under severe strain from chronic understaffing, the POEDHN union representing hospital workers warns.
Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12 as Israel calls up more troops
The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said on Monday that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon.
Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in over a century
France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.
Record May heat puts France’s climate preparations to the test as heat dome swelters Europe
France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
EMA recommends eight new medicines for approval
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human recommends eight new medicines for approval, alongside 13 extensions of indication for existing medicines. Among the headline recommendations at EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries
As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country.