Culture news Animal magic: Why Spain is stopping black cat adoption for Halloween Terrassa City Council in Spain has suspended the adoption of black cats this month to prevent the animals being used and abused in Halloween rituals to stop superstitions spreading during the spooky season. 29/10/2025
Lifestyle Fifteen pups (and one cat) steal the runway at New York Fashion Week Fifteen dogs - and one fearless cat - strutted down the runway at New York Fashion Week to tremendous applause, showing off Anthony Rubio’s latest collection. 16/09/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Sorry, Baby' - A masterful exploration of trauma The story of a young academic attempting to heal in the aftermath of sexual assault, 'Sorry, Baby' is one of the most relatable depictions of trauma we've seen on-screen yet. 29/08/2025
Business Rising vet costs and abandonment are putting Europe’s pets at risk The cost of veterinary services in Europe has surged more than 30% since 2015, outpacing overall inflation and hitting households hard. 22/08/2025
Lifestyle Ready furr their close-up: How cats became catnip to cinema This International Cat Day, Euronews Culture's resident cat lady Amber Louise Bryce reflects on the rise of feline protagonists in cinema. 08/08/2025
Nature Why is Amsterdam installing tiny staircases along its canals? Amsterdam councillors have earmarked €100,000 to make the waterways safer for animals. 26/07/2025
Europe News MEPs back mandatory microchipping of all cats and dogs in the EU MEPs have voted to make microchipping and registration mandatory for all cats and dogs in the EU to combat illegal trade and improve animal welfare standards. 19/06/2025
Europe News EU pet protection plan barks up wrong tree, MEPs and NGOs warn Driven by good intentions, the EU’s first-ever legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs is currently under discussion, but it’s raising concerns that it could unintentionally fuel illegal pet trade. 18/06/2025
Spain Spanish police arrest Russian couple over Mallorca cat smuggling ring The suspects are alleged to have advertised species including pumas, white tigers and clouded leopards — for which they were charging €60,000. 15/04/2025
Nature Meet the unsung heroes saving animals in Gaza and the West Bank A Dutch charity faces huge challenges in the occupied territories, as it fundraises to care for dogs, cats and donkeys. 09/03/2025
Europe News Italian doctor faces probe after giving his injured cat a CAT scan Radiologist Gianluca Fanelli took his pet Athena to the hospital where he worked in northern Italy to perform a CAT scan and life-saving operation. 06/02/2025
Cinema Why the Golden Globe win for animated Latvian film 'Flow' matters In a historic night of firsts, Gints Zilbalodis’ 'Flow' from Latvia triumphed in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category, marking a significant achievement for the Baltic nation at the Golden Globes. 07/01/2025
Lifestyle Türkiye's cats are on the world's agenda: 'This closeness is fascinating' Medical anthropologist Gideon Lasco stated that the earthquakes centred in Maraş and Hatay in 2023 also provided examples of the strong bond Turkish people have with cats. 04/01/2025
Earth News How to care for your pets during firework season, according to experts Puppies are a terrible Christmas gift idea - but pooches are the most pampered family member, new research reveals. 20/12/2024
Lifestyle Fluffy felines compete for prizes at Rome's SuperCat Show The 26th annual SuperCat Show in Rome brought together feline lovers, breeders, and furry stars at the Fiera di Roma for a weekend celebrating all things cat. 19/11/2024
No Comment Latvian mural features red cat named Peach Beloved by local residents in Latvia's capital city of Riga, Peach the cat was created by artist Eriks Caune. 27/09/2024