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Health Commissioner touts swifter reform of EU medical devices rules than expected

Business • 6:03 PM

EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi has signalled that revisiting the EU’s medical device regulations is inevitable, marking a shift from the previously cautious stance of the European Commission.

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Building inclusion: Café Joyeux empowers people with disabilities in Lisbon

Europe • 5:58 PM

Since 1992, 3 December has been recognised as the International Day of People with Disabilities, yet many continue to face exclusion from the workforce.

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EU DECODED: Taxing online platforms - fair game for VAT?

Europe • 5:47 PM

Online platforms for short-term rentals and transportation services, such as Airbnb and Uber, will have to charge VAT from 2030 at the latest, as the EU recently approved new rules for online services.

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Gaza survivor Nasser begins new chapter after tragic losses

Nasser and his mother arrived in Portland, Oregon, on Monday for medical treatment after surviving the Israel-Gaza conflict, where Nasser lost his two sisters and had his hand amputated, while his mother underwent a leg amputation.

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Georgian prime minister suspends EU membership talks until end of 2028

Europe • 5:14 PM

The country's highly disputed parliamentary elections have drawn widespread condemnation, and Brussels says they should be re-run under international supervision within a year.

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Parliament auditions for a new EU watchdog: four things to know from the hearings

Europe • 5:02 PM

In hearings held on Tuesday, six candidates battled to win MEPs' favour and be elected EU Ombudsman. Even for this neutral role, politics is never very far from the surface.

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Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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EU countries commit to joint drone, missile and warship development

Europe • 4:40 PM

Defence spending is set to reach €326 billion (1.9% of EU GDP) in 2024, but despite the increase in military spending, national efforts alone are not enough for the EU to be ready for high-intensity warfare, said outgoing top diplomat and EDA chief Josep

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Unknown disease in DRC leaves dozens dead, officials say

Business • 4:31 PM

Officials said there was an unknown disease that left dozens dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Japan's military monitors Russian submarine spotted near Taiwan

While Japan confirmed no breach of territorial waters, the incident follows increased military activity in the region, including Chinese naval operations.

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Electric vehicles: Could improved charging stations increase demand for EVs?

Business • 4:03 PM

The European Commission aims to have 3.5 million charging points by 2030.

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Nearly half of desk workers feel uncomfortable admitting use of AI at work

Europe • 4:01 PM

Despite its growing use, excitement around AI is waning as employees express concerns that AI tools may result in heavier workloads and faster-paced demands.

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By order of the Peaky Blinders: Ukrainian unit receives gifts from series creator Stephen Knight

Culture • 3:52 PM

Ukrainian National Guard soldiers from the Peaky Blinders special operations group have received caps signed by the show's creator, with one signed by actor Cillian Murphy.

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Who is Gerry McGovern? The man behind the Jaguar rebrand

Culture • 3:40 PM

British car designer Gerry McGovern has massively (and controversially) revamped the luxury car brand Jaguar.

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Trump names billionaire investment banker as ambassador to Britain

Europe • 3:32 PM

Warren Stephens is head of Stephens Inc, a privately owned diversified financial services firm. Its headquarters are in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Italy bans key boxes on holiday rental accommodation. What does it mean for travellers?

Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners.

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Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice Biennale and becomes first African woman in role

Culture • 3:19 PM

The renowned Swiss-Cameroonian curator will make history as the first African woman to helm the prestigious art event.

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Futurism: Rome's new exhibition examines the art movement that glorified war, speed and technology

Culture • 3:12 PM

'The Age of Futurism' exhibition at Rome's National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art revisits the groundbreaking Futurism art movement, exploring Marinetti's visionary manifesto and its lasting influence today.

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Joe Biden becomes first US president to pay visit to Angola

The historic first trip by a US president to the sub-Saharan African nation aims to spotlight a 2.8 billion euro US-backed railway project, designed to counter China’s influence on the continent, including its Belt and Road Initiative.

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Why your Caribbean cruise could cost more: Mexico introduces a new tourist tax

Cruise holidays to Mexico will get more expensive as one of the world’s busiest ports plans to add a passenger tax.

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Belfast rappers Kneecap share their ‘10 Rules To Live By’ - reaffirm solidarity for Palestine

Culture • 2:25 PM

“Be outspoken, leave your mark and stand up for your people. Stand up for Palestine, and stand up for oppressed people around the world.”

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Record number of migrants reach Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024

Europe • 2:25 PM

This is the second consecutive year of record-breaking numbers, surpassing last year’s total of 39,910 arrivals.

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South Korean parliament votes to block president's martial law declaration

South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol's move was the first declaration of martial law since the nation's democratisation in 1987, and lasted just hours.

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Israel to target Lebanese state if ceasefire fails, defence minister warns

Israel and Hezbollah entered a ceasefire brokered by the US and France last week, but continued strikes threaten its stability.

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Lawmakers keep TikTok on watch after clashes over role in Romanian election

Europe • 2:05 PM

TikTok says it engaged with Romanian authorities ahead of the election, and follows the EU's online platform rules.

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Le Pen says no-confidence vote will protect French public from 'dangerous' budget

Europe • 1:49 PM

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to be ousted after his social security budget failed to receive backing from Marine Le Pen's National Rally.

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British Fashion Awards 2024: The best dressed celebrity red carpet looks

Culture • 1:40 PM

Celebrities, from Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Venus Williams and Maya Jama, brought their fashion A-game to the British Fashion Awards, showcasing some stunning looks and trendsetting styles.

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Dozens killed and thousands displaced as hostilities escalate in Syria

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday that at least 44 people have been killed and over 48,500 people displaced since 26 November.

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World’s most powerful passport: Surprise European nation takes second spot

Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement.

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Alex Consani becomes first trans woman to win Model Of The Year

Culture • 1:04 PM

Consani has won 2024's Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards, becoming the first transgender woman to do so.

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Meta didn't notice major disinformation in Romanian election, says Nick Clegg

Business • 1:01 PM

The Big Tech president Nick Clegg said the influence of AI in a year of many elections has been limited.

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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault's influence grows with Académie election

Culture • 11:41 AM

France's richest man has now been elected to one of his country's most esteemed positions.

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NATO must focus on military aid for Ukraine, not peace deal, says alliance chief Mark Rutte

Europe • 11:40 AM

Allies are keen to bolster Ukraine's defence and footing in the war before Donald Trump retakes office in the US in just over a month.

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Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity for kidnappings in colonial Congo

Europe • 11:37 AM

Belgian court orders the state to pay damages to five mixed-race women who were removed from their mothers as children in colonial-era Congo.

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Sanofi announces its largest China investment amid ongoing trade war

Business • 11:08 AM

The French pharma firm is seeking to increase insulin production in Beijing as trade tensions between the EU and China simmer on.

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War victims exhumed in Lebanon ahead for funerals in hometowns

The cemetery contained 192 bodies of Lebanese people killed by Israeli attacks on the city of Tyre over the past few months.

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France returns prehistoric artifacts to Ethiopia in 'diplomatic handover'

Culture • 11:02 AM

French officials were keen to emphasise that the return of the objects – part of a larger haul of over 3,000 – was a “diplomatic handover” rather than a “restitution”.

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Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Scouts mobilise to clean up rubble and debris in Beirut’s southern suburbs

Armed with brooms and shovels, the scouts have been working tirelessly to remove debris and rubble from the streets and building entrances, helping to restore some appearance of order and normalcy to the affected areas.

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US strengthens export controls for Chinese semiconductor companies

Business • 10:32 AM

The rules include new controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and software tools, the US commerce department said.

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Finnish authorities probe damage to internet cable between Finland and Sweden

Europe • 10:23 AM

The damage to the data cable between the two nations follows incidents of suspected sabotage involving underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

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Village People singer thanks Donald Trump for using ‘Y.M.C.A.’ and denies it is 'gay anthem'

Culture • 10:19 AM

Trump is notorious for using music at his campaign rallies without the artists’ permission. However, one musician is happy that Trump used his song - and has denied that it is a "gay anthem"...

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A tribute to the memory of Ukrainian soldiers

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, before visiting wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital.

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Romania set for presidential runoff after court certifies shock first-round result

Europe • 9:56 AM

Pro-Moscow ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu's first-round win has shocked Romanian society and raised suspicions of Russian election meddling.

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The Syrian war reignited: How did it come to this?

War in Syria has suddenly re-exploded, having remained unresolved since 2011. As the factions reignite battle lines in a dispute that sees proxy support from many regional actors, Euronews guides you through the context and main actors.

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Trump set to attend Notre Dame reopening in first trip since election win

Europe • 8:50 AM

France's famous cathedral will reopen Saturday after five years of reconstruction following a devastating fire in 2019.

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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test'

Culture • 8:11 AM

Weinstein's transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward comes less than a week after the disgraced movie mogul filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care.

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Romanian parliamentary elections: Pro-EU win masks far-right surge fuelled by Schengen delay

Europe • 8:02 AM

Romania will join the Schengen Area in January 2025 after a 13-year wait. Pro-European parties won Romania’s recent elections, but far-right groups gained a 30% share of the vote, partly due to frustration over the delayed accession.

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Krampus parades turn violent: Traditional festivities spark debate over safety and gendered violence

Culture • 7:51 AM

In Austria and Germany, Krampus parades bring chaos and controversy. While the tradition is meant to scare children into behaving, recent events have left many injured — raising questions about safety and the darker side of festive customs.

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EU vows to press on with new interns’ rights law despite national splits

Business • 7:46 AM

Roxana Mînzatu’s first working day as EU Commissioner saw member states fail to agree on new EU laws on internships – but she said abandoning laws intended to protect traineees’ workplace rights would be “out of the question”.

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Fact check: Where do EU countries stand on ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu?

Europe • 7:37 AM

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu continues to draw mixed and often ambiguous reactions from European officials.

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European Film Awards 2024: Who will win this year’s Best Film?

Culture • 7:35 AM

The European equivalent of the Oscars take place this weekend, and 'Emilia Pérez' by Jacques Audiard and this year’s Golden Lion winner 'The Room Next Door' by Pedro Almodóvar lead the nominations. Time for some predictions...

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Is Romania a wake-up call for social media regulation in Brussels? | Radio Schuman

Europe • 7:29 AM

Last week, Romania's National Audiovisual Council asked the European Commission to investigate the role of Tik Tok in the Romanian presidential elections.

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Romania comes to terms with new political reality despite victory of pro-European forces

Europe • 6:59 AM

The leftist Social Democrat party is set to win Romania's parliamentary elections, with far-right populists making significant gains.

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Lessons from the past: The Order's director Justin Kurzel on legacy of white supremacy terror

Culture • 6:38 AM

Euronews Culture speaks to Australian director Justin Kurzel at Marrakech International Film Festival about his latest feature The Order.

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Germany's stock market records fresh high despite economic weakness

Europe • 6:30 AM

The DAX hit a new high for the second straight trading day on Monday. Strong performances in the technology, financial, and industrial sectors have fuelled the rally, despite broader economic weakness.

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ASML sticks to guidance despite new US curbs on China's tech advancement

Business • 6:08 AM

ASML sees a limited impact of the US fresh restrictions on AI chip exports to China and maintains its guidance for 2024 and 2025.

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In Pakistan, concerns about worsening air pollution are making EVs an attractive option

Business • 6:01 AM

Air quality is a concern in cities across Pakistan as smog causes serious health issues for the public.

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Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Roads in Austria closed as a result of increased cross-border commuters

Thousands of people commute daily to their jobs in Austria, where they are paid twice as much as in Hungary.

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Health ministers buck Parliament to green-light stronger tobacco restrictions

Business • 12:59 AM

The EU Council has approved new recommendations on smoke- and aerosol-free environments across the bloc to strengthen protection against exposure to second-hand smoke and to "encourage current smokers to quit”, bucking Parliament's recent shelving of the

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UK underestimates cyber threats from hostile states, security chief warns

Europe • 12:46 AM

The new head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre is set to warn of huge risks to the country's infastructure from China, Iran and Russia.

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In the doghouse: Architecture for Dogs exhibition opens at Milan’s ADI Design Museum

Culture • 12:31 AM

Curated by Kenya Hara, artistic director of MUJI and a leading figure in Japanese design, the exhibition originally debuted in London in 2020 and is now making its Italian debut.

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Wolves to lose protection as EU secures support for status downgrade

Europe • 12:24 AM

Change in status under Bern Convention on nature protection could expose burgeoning wolf populations to culling and hunting for sport.

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UK purchases 5 million bird flu vaccine doses to prepare for possible pandemic

Business • 12:17 AM

The government is adding a human H5 vaccine to its stockpile as part of its health threat preparedness plans.

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‘Moana’ revealed as the most-streamed movie of the past five years

Culture • 12:02 AM

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? it calls me / And no one knows how far it goes...” It goes straight to the top of the streaming podium, that’s where.

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Yesterday

Canada to impose sanctions against those suppressing Georgia protests

Europe • 11:37 PM

Georgia sees its fifth night of consecutive protests against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.

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German Chancellor Scholz defends decision not to deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine

Europe • 9:30 PM

During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two of Kyiv's key demands: supplying German and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles and accelerating its NATO membership.

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What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency

Europe • 7:58 PM

Russia's war on Ukraine, Donald Trump and the poor health of the European economy will define the start of Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency.

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Volkswagen workers worry about future as they stage warning strikes

Business • 6:37 PM

Thousands of workers at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg launched warning strikes on Monday, with the works council accusing shareholders of prioritising billions in profits while workers face job insecurity and potential layoffs.

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France says Israel's Netanyahu has immunity from ICC arrest warrant

Europe • 6:19 PM

The French foreign ministry says it will continue to work closely with the Israeli prime minister due to the "friendship" between the two nations.

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Zagreb lights up for Christmas with Advent Festival

Croatia's capital city Zagreb celebrates Christmas with Advent, turning the city into a festive wonderland. Historic buildings dazzle with lights, while markets and pop-up bars bring holiday cheer to the streets.

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Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Hungary's foreign minister visits Moscow again to discuss Ukraine conflict and energy

Europe • 4:48 PM

Budapest has maintained close political and economic ties with Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drawing ire from the EU.

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Pro-Western parties come out on top despite far-right gains in Romania election

Europe • 4:36 PM

Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday's parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential runoff.

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Architects across London bake up magic at the Gingerbread City exhibition

Culture • 4:20 PM

London's Gingerbread City, a festive exhibition by the Museum of Architecture, has transformed iconic landmarks into edible, sustainable art.

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Intel's CEO steps down amid financial woes at US chipmaker

Business • 4:06 PM

Intel's CEO is stepping down after less than four years, underscoring the turmoil at the computer chipmaking company.

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French government faces collapse after PM circumvents parliament over budget bill

Europe • 4:00 PM

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Consitution to force the adoption of next year's social security budget plan. In retaliation, opposition parties from the left and far right are threatening his governm

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Baltic states slap sanctions on Georgian officials. Will the EU follow suit?

Europe • 3:57 PM

Georgia has been rocked by four consecutive nights of protests after the government decided to suspend EU accession talks until 2028.

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Revealed: The first strategic and policy initiatives of the new Commission

Europe • 3:45 PM

A leaked copy of Ursula von der Leyen's second EU executive's work programme reveals that clean industry and defence are on the agenda for the first 100 days, but also sets the path for other policy announcements in the months to come.

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Average adult could live 5 extra years with more exercise, study shows

Business • 3:43 PM

The most workout-averse adults had the most to gain.

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France's 2025 budget crisis: Barnier invokes Article 49.3 - what happens now?

Europe • 3:37 PM

French PM Michel Barnier has invoked Article 49.3 to pass budget measures without parliamentary approval, risking a no-confidence vote. Opposition, led by Marine Le Pen, demanded the indexation of pensions to inflation. Markets react with bond spreads wid

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Storm Bora kills two and causes flash flooding on Greek islands

Two people died as Storm Bora swept across the Greek islands over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding to several areas.

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Tourists wanted! European destinations that are still welcoming visitors and digital nomads

Many travellers now want to avoid contributing to problems of overtourism and are looking for alternative destinations where they still bring benefits.

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Devilish creatures take over streets of Hollabrunn in Austria

Thousands gathered in the Austrian town of Hollabrunn on Saturday to watch the traditional Krampus procession featuring devilish creatures.

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Meet the Japanese artist turning leaves into intricate works of art

Culture • 3:01 PM

Japanese artist Lito creates intricate leaf art inspired by ukiyo-e, with his focus and creativity fuelled by his late ADHD diagnosis.

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Have European arms companies increased their profits due to wars?

Europe • 2:46 PM

The world's top 100 arms-producing companies recorded profits of almost 600 billion last year, amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine and a generally tense geopolitical situation.

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Green transition Commissioner Ribera to visit ArcelorMittal amid clean steel backtrack

Europe • 2:27 PM

European Commission top brass set to visit steel multinational’s Belgian plant this week in the wake of a warning that low-carbon steel projects won’t go ahead without further policy support from Brussels.

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Sex workers in Belgium gain historic labour rights as new law takes effect

Europe • 2:22 PM

The new law in Belgium, which came into force over the weekend, grants sex workers formal employment contracts and legal protections similar to other workers.

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Squid Game fans bring 'Red Light, Green Light' to Paris's Champs-Elysées

Nearly 1,000 "Squid Game" fans took part in a Red Light, Green Light event on Paris's Champs-Elysées on Sunday. After 50,000 people signed up within hours of registration opening on 25 November, 909 were randomly selected to join the event.

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Japan unveils chilled ‘drinkable mayo’ - and the internet is having none of it

Culture • 1:35 PM

Japan’s latest viral drink may be too much for palates to handle...

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Discover Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s lava-tiled dome on a remote Korean island

Culture • 1:11 PM

Comprising 1,200 lava tiles, Eliasson’s ‘Breathing Earth Sphere’ is inspired by the volcanic landscape of Docho Island.

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Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in stable condition after collapsing on pitch

The 22-year-old footballer is hospitalised in intensive care. His condition is to be reassessed soon, after he collapsed on the pitch during a match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan on Sunday.

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