Women

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Meet Uzbekistan’s leading female chess player

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Women’s Grandmaster Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova reflects on her journey from childhood tournaments to global success and why she sees her return to Uzbekistan as a responsibility and honour.

14/10/2025

Economy

Unpaid work in Europe: Which countries have the biggest gender gaps?

Unpaid work is a significant aspect of gender inequality in Europe, with women on average spending two hours more per day on it than men. Differences in the gap follow regional trends, shaped by gender stereotypes and norms.

28/09/2025

Experiences

This is how women over 50 are reshaping solo travel

Older solo female travellers are pushing the boundaries of travel by rewriting luxury travel and seeking out deeper, more memorable cultural immersion experiences.

06/09/2025

Economy

Study reveals UK gender gap wider than official figures show

The gender pay gap in the UK is more than twice that of France and Spain. New research suggests the gap is one percentage point higher than official figures.

06/09/2025

Tech News

UN brings women back into the classroom to bridge the gender gap in AI

UN Women is trying to ensure women aren’t left behind in the artificial intelligence revolution by educating ‘feminist leaders’ on how to build and use AI for social change.

22/08/2025

Culture news

Venus Williams to be honoured with new Barbie doll

Williams’ doll, set to be released on 15 August, is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection and will celebrate her tennis legacy as well as her fight for equal pay.

13/08/2025

Tech News

Why women politicians face more online hate

In Europe, female politicians don’t have to be famous to be targeted with online hate. What lies behind this hostility?

04/08/2025

Experiences

A weekend discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech

Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.

13/07/2025

Brussels, My Love?

US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine - for how long?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panellists discussed the situation in Ukraine, Moldova's desire to fast-track EU accession and the future role of women in the military.

12/07/2025

Europe in Motion

The best European countries for women to work and live in in 2025

Three Nordic countries top the list for women to work and live in, while two southern European countries are at the bottom, according to a recent study.

12/06/2025

World News

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Reduced aid funding threatens the lives of women and girls worldwide as many NGOs that support them predict they will be forced to shut down soon.

04/06/2025

Culture news

Banu Mushtaq makes history with International Booker Prize win

It is the first time that the award has been given to a collection of short stories. "Heart Lamp" is the first book written in the Kannada language to win the prestigious prize.

21/05/2025

Climate

Indigenous women are drawing ‘dream maps’ to protect forests in India

The tribeswomen have surveyed and mapped out resources to show what is dwindling and what needs restoring.

17/05/2025

Business

Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans?

Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it.

17/05/2025

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Bosnian teen girl trains bull for historic fighting tournaments

Mirnesa Junuzovic, 15, is defying tradition in Bosnia by training her bull, Cobra, for historic bullfights, becoming the youngest and one of the few female trainers in the field.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Too few women in peacebuilding can lead to blind-spots: NATO official

Women represented only 16% of negotiators in active peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations in 2022.

13/05/2025

Tech News

From French fishing roots to OpenAI: What we know about Fidji Simo

The rising star from the south of France was the first in her family of fishermen to graduate university, talked her way into a job at eBay, and is now joining OpenAI.

09/05/2025

People

Solo travellers explain how a trip alone can be transformative

'When you’re solo on the road, you’re constantly being tested. But in those moments, you realise just how strong, adaptable, and resourceful you really are.'

03/05/2025

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New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland’s witchcraft laws

A newly registered tartan, woven in black, grey and red, has been designed to commemorate those accused under Scotland’s centuries-old witchcraft laws.

25/04/2025

Art

New exhibition uncovers the overlooked history of women in Pompeii

A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.

22/04/2025