http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:21:20 +0200 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:21:20 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/eu-backs-ending-new-oil-and-gas-drilling http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/eu-backs-ending-new-oil-and-gas-drilling Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:21:15 +0200 The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/how-engaged-are-young-europeans-in-online-civic-and-political-life http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/how-engaged-are-young-europeans-in-online-civic-and-political-life Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:09:24 +0200 Online platforms are becoming the new political arena for Europe's youth. With their online engagement higher than in older groups, how do countries compare across the continent? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/eu-commissioner-minzatu-counting-on-romanian-pro-european-stance-despite-feared-euroscepti http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/eu-commissioner-minzatu-counting-on-romanian-pro-european-stance-despite-feared-euroscepti Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:57:08 +0200 European Commission Vice-President Mînzatu says she's "convinced" her native Romania will maintain a pro-European stance despite her Socialist party teaming up with the far-right in a bid to oust the centrist government. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/kyiv-vows-response-as-russia-ships-stolen-grain-to-multiple-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/kyiv-vows-response-as-russia-ships-stolen-grain-to-multiple-countries Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:47:59 +0200 As the diplomatic row between Ukraine and Israel continues to escalate, Kyiv said there are also other countries buying its stolen grain from Russia-occupied territories. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/king-charles-iii-lauds-indispensable-us-uk-alliance-at-white-house-state-dinner http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/king-charles-iii-lauds-indispensable-us-uk-alliance-at-white-house-state-dinner Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:34:58 +0200 During the White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, King Charles III highlighted “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” in a largely jovial and lighthearted speech. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/newsletter-hungarian-prime-minister-peter-magyar-in-brussels-to-unlock-eu-funds http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/newsletter-hungarian-prime-minister-peter-magyar-in-brussels-to-unlock-eu-funds Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:10 +0200 The incoming Hungarian leader is pressed for time as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in EU cash before an August deadline. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-revives-renewables-and-nuclear-to-address-the-energy-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-revives-renewables-and-nuclear-to-address-the-energy-crisis Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:03:39 +0200 Brussels is looking for a long-term fix, putting both renewables and nuclear back on the table after the Strait of Hormuz closure sent energy bills soaring. Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-today-peter-magyar-visits-brussels-and-commissioner-roxana-minzatu-speaks-to-eurone http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-today-peter-magyar-visits-brussels-and-commissioner-roxana-minzatu-speaks-to-eurone Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:48:14 +0200 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. On today's show: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/magyar-to-meet-von-der-leyen-as-hungary-races-to-unlock-eu-cash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/magyar-to-meet-von-der-leyen-as-hungary-races-to-unlock-eu-cash Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:40:52 +0200 Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister lands in Brussels for what is described as "informal, but urgent talks" with Commission chief von der Leyen. Budapest is facing a tight deadline to unlock EU funding choked during the Orbán era. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-says-it-will-open-arms-exports-with-drone-deals-but-not-to-all-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-says-it-will-open-arms-exports-with-drone-deals-but-not-to-all-countries Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:24:55 +0200 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine is set to open its arms exports via so-called drone deals, but not all countries will have access to Kyiv's battlefield tested expertise. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/hungarys-incoming-pm-peter-magyar-offers-to-meet-ukraines-president-in-june http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/hungarys-incoming-pm-peter-magyar-offers-to-meet-ukraines-president-in-june Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:28:54 +0200 Relations between the two neighbours hit rock bottom before Hungary's 12 April election that saw Magyar beat long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orbán. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/european-parliament-demands-200-billion-extra-for-eu-budget-in-hardball-talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/european-parliament-demands-200-billion-extra-for-eu-budget-in-hardball-talks Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:03:41 +0200 The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU long-term budget, calling for a 10% increase and pushing for EU-level taxes. MEPs say they are ready for tough talks as money talks intensify for 2028-2034 cycle. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/german-bid-to-rescue-timmy-the-whale-stranded-off-baltic-coast-passes-key-hurdle http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/german-bid-to-rescue-timmy-the-whale-stranded-off-baltic-coast-passes-key-hurdle Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:54:52 +0200 The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-says-it-shot-down-33000-russian-drones-in-march-a-new-monthly-record http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-says-it-shot-down-33000-russian-drones-in-march-a-new-monthly-record Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:32:51 +0200 Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/china-hawks-are-gaining-ground-in-the-commission-will-eu-countries-follow http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/china-hawks-are-gaining-ground-in-the-commission-will-eu-countries-follow Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:54:49 +0200 The European Commission's services are sizing up tools to counter Chinese rivals, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument. But despite mounting pressure from Beijing, the issue is still in its early stages — and EU member states remain divided. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/brussels-instructs-eu-countries-to-be-tough-on-net-zero-shipping-goals-at-key-imo-talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/brussels-instructs-eu-countries-to-be-tough-on-net-zero-shipping-goals-at-key-imo-talks Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:44:58 +0200 The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/louis-arnaud-former-french-hostage-in-iran-describes-evin-prison-as-the-den-of-evil http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/louis-arnaud-former-french-hostage-in-iran-describes-evin-prison-as-the-den-of-evil Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:07:52 +0200 Speaking to Euronews, Louis Arnaud says the memories of Evin Prison continue to haunt him, as he recalls a place where captives are crammed into windowless cells and where the lights never go out. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-israel-row-deepens-over-russian-shipments-of-stolen-grain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-israel-row-deepens-over-russian-shipments-of-stolen-grain Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:55:17 +0200 In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/polish-belarusian-journalist-andrzej-poczobut-freed-from-belarusian-jail-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/polish-belarusian-journalist-andrzej-poczobut-freed-from-belarusian-jail-officials-say Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:43:53 +0200 Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/eu-ready-to-sanction-israel-over-russian-vessel-carrying-stolen-ukrainian-grain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/eu-ready-to-sanction-israel-over-russian-vessel-carrying-stolen-ukrainian-grain Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:57:38 +0200 A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian vessel reportedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to sanction those involved. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/european-parliament-calls-to-define-rape-as-sex-without-consent http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/european-parliament-calls-to-define-rape-as-sex-without-consent Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:54:10 +0200 A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a common definition of rape across the EU, stating that any sexual act without consent should be considered rape. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/what-do-we-know-about-the-viral-claims-of-iranian-protesters-facing-execution http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/what-do-we-know-about-the-viral-claims-of-iranian-protesters-facing-execution Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:51:38 +0200 US President Donald Trump claims he helped save these eight Iranian female protesters from execution, whilst social media users claim the image is AI-generated. What do we know about the women pictured? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/gunman-on-the-run-after-multiple-shootings-in-central-athens http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/gunman-on-the-run-after-multiple-shootings-in-central-athens Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:34:49 +0200 Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. He had a loaded revolver on him at the time of his arrest, according to media reports. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/it-felt-like-the-world-was-ending-one-year-after-the-iberian-blackout-is-portugal-more-cau http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/it-felt-like-the-world-was-ending-one-year-after-the-iberian-blackout-is-portugal-more-cau Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:57:53 +0200 Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/which-european-countries-have-the-most-teenage-entrepreneurs http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/which-european-countries-have-the-most-teenage-entrepreneurs Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:43:44 +0200 Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/watch-champions-league-semi-finals-when-football-meets-global-capital http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/watch-champions-league-semi-finals-when-football-meets-global-capital Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:44:47 +0200 From Qatari-backed PSG to fan-owned Bayern and US-financed Atlético and Arsenal, the Champions League semis double as a battle of club ownership models. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/violence-against-women-evolved-in-europe-says-mep-al-sahlani-ahead-of-parliaments-vote-on- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/violence-against-women-evolved-in-europe-says-mep-al-sahlani-ahead-of-parliaments-vote-on- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:34:08 +0200 MEP Abir Al-Sahlani urges EU countries to pressure the Commission to propose an EU-wide definition of rape. On the war in Iran, the MEP says "global order is being renegotiated in real time". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/maltas-prime-minister-robert-abela-calls-early-general-election-for-may http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/maltas-prime-minister-robert-abela-calls-early-general-election-for-may Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:53:19 +0200 The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/from-crisis-to-transition-how-europe-is-rethinking-its-energy-strategy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/from-crisis-to-transition-how-europe-is-rethinking-its-energy-strategy Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:34 +0200 The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/europe-today-macron-renews-eurobonds-push-amid-energy-crisis-faces-brussels-scepticism http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/europe-today-macron-renews-eurobonds-push-amid-energy-crisis-faces-brussels-scepticism Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:58:13 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/ukraine-summons-israels-ambassador-over-allgedly-stolen-grain-being-shipped-to-haifa http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/ukraine-summons-israels-ambassador-over-allgedly-stolen-grain-being-shipped-to-haifa Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:32:03 +0200 Kyiv has warned Israel of a brewing diplomatic crisis, should authorities permit a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories to dock and unload. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/fact-checking-claims-that-spains-legalised-migrants-can-move-to-other-eu-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/fact-checking-claims-that-spains-legalised-migrants-can-move-to-other-eu-countries Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:27:52 +0200 Under Sánchez's programme, undocumented migrants who have lived in Spain for at least five months can apply for a one-year temporary residence permit, which has opened the door to disinformation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/un-human-rights-office-rebukes-sweden-for-deporting-disabled-child-twice-to-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/un-human-rights-office-rebukes-sweden-for-deporting-disabled-child-twice-to-albania Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:20:42 +0200 The committee, a body of 18 independent experts, monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its state parties and conducts regular country reviews. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/italy-extradites-alleged-chinese-hacker-to-us-accused-of-spying-for-beijing-during-covid-1 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/italy-extradites-alleged-chinese-hacker-to-us-accused-of-spying-for-beijing-during-covid-1 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:42:53 +0200 The FBI accuses Xu Zewei of hacking US government entities, research institutes and universities involved in vaccine research in 2020 and 2021 at the height of the pandemic. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/pope-leo-xiv-prays-with-archbishop-of-canterbury-in-historic-encounter-at-vatican http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/pope-leo-xiv-prays-with-archbishop-of-canterbury-in-historic-encounter-at-vatican Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:15:58 +0200 The papal audience at the Vatican comes in the 60th anniversary year of the first formal ecumenical statement between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/merz-suggests-ukraines-eu-membership-may-depend-on-territorial-concessions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/merz-suggests-ukraines-eu-membership-may-depend-on-territorial-concessions Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:30:11 +0200 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/euronews-explains-can-a-country-ever-be-suspended-from-nato http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/euronews-explains-can-a-country-ever-be-suspended-from-nato Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:54:42 +0200 Can an ally be really expelled from NATO by another country? What is the procedure, and can Donald Trump really dictate the terms of the alliance? Euronews explores the legality and the politics behind NATO. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/norway-and-france-launch-joint-police-probe-into-diplomats-alleged-links-with-epstein http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/norway-and-france-launch-joint-police-probe-into-diplomats-alleged-links-with-epstein Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:12:42 +0200 According to Norwegian media, police are investigating financial assistance the couple received to purchase an Oslo apartment in 2018 at a price below market value. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/us-lawmakers-urge-eu-not-to-water-down-deforestation-law-ahead-of-review http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/us-lawmakers-urge-eu-not-to-water-down-deforestation-law-ahead-of-review Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:51:49 +0200 After meeting US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder on Monday, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall said the top priority is to ensure the bloc’s anti-deforestation rules address the global challenge of deforestation, while continuing to support implementation and provide further clarification. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/french-prison-guards-strike-over-overcrowding-as-jails-near-90000-inmates http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/french-prison-guards-strike-over-overcrowding-as-jails-near-90000-inmates Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:11:48 +0200 French prison guards blockaded facilities nationwide over overcrowding and staff shortages, as unions demand emergency hiring in a system nearing 90,000 inmates. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/defence-which-european-countries-have-mandatory-and-voluntary-military-service http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/defence-which-european-countries-have-mandatory-and-voluntary-military-service Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:29 +0200 Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/germany-sees-surge-in-conscientious-objectors-amid-new-conscription-law http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/germany-sees-surge-in-conscientious-objectors-amid-new-conscription-law Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:42:57 +0200 Germany has seen a spike in conscientious objector applications after new conscription laws, as debate over military service and security continues to intensify. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/watch-pentagons-leaked-email-can-spain-be-suspended-from-nato http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/watch-pentagons-leaked-email-can-spain-be-suspended-from-nato Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200 A leaked Pentagon email suggested punishing Spain and even reconsidering UK-backed Falklands support, exposing deep NATO rifts over a possible Iran war. Can it be done? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/the-un-should-reform-transform-or-die-says-former-general-assembly-president http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/the-un-should-reform-transform-or-die-says-former-general-assembly-president Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:29:08 +0200 María Fernanda Espinosa, who is being floated as a potential successor to Secretary-General António Guterres, says the UN must "reinvent itself" in a shifting geopolitical context. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/eu-leaders-back-us-president-after-attack http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/eu-leaders-back-us-president-after-attack Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:47:25 +0200 Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.' http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/israel-and-hezbollah-finding-ways-to-go-back-to-pre-ceasefire-modus-operandi-lebanese-mini http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/israel-and-hezbollah-finding-ways-to-go-back-to-pre-ceasefire-modus-operandi-lebanese-mini Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:41:11 +0200 The truce in Israel and Hezbollah's war in Lebanon is "not holding", with both sides finding ways to return to the "modus operandi of the pre-ceasefire agreement", Lebanese Minister Kamal Shehadi tells Europe Today. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/nuclear-renewables-and-green-hydrogen-is-the-eu-betting-on-the-right-energy-mix http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/nuclear-renewables-and-green-hydrogen-is-the-eu-betting-on-the-right-energy-mix Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:23:18 +0200 Europe's energy security has been severely hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iran war halted tanker traffic in early March 2026, so flows of Qatari and Emirati LNG and Persian Gulf oil have been reduced or brought to a standstill. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/how-can-europe-avoid-a-new-energy-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/how-can-europe-avoid-a-new-energy-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:46 +0200 EU fossil fuel imports have increased by €24 billion since the US-Iran war, with oil prices up 60 per cent and gas 70 per cent. How will the EU’s new AccelerateEU plan avoid a full-scale energy shortage? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/europe-today-suspect-of-white-house-press-dinner-shooting-reportedly-targeted-trump http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/europe-today-suspect-of-white-house-press-dinner-shooting-reportedly-targeted-trump Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:48:43 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/26/germany-suspects-russia-of-signal-phishing-attacks-targeting-politicians http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/26/germany-suspects-russia-of-signal-phishing-attacks-targeting-politicians Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:31:41 +0200 Russia has often been accused of carrying out cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe, allegations that Moscow has repeatedly denied.