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What fate awaits Europe's Syrian refugees? EU Home Affairs ministers remain divided

Europe • 2:12 PM

As European Home Affairs ministers meet in Brussels for their monthly meeting, they face the question of the possible return of Syrians to their home country.

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Thousands flee Homs as insurgents led by HTS advance on Syria's third-largest city

The move is the latest in a lightning advance spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group over the past week which has seen them seize Aleppo and Hama in the face of little resistance by government forces.

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Saudi Arabia to contribute €50m to Pompidou renovations in Paris

Culture • 1:45 PM

As part of a bilateral deal between France and Saudi Arabia, the two countries will contribute to each other's major culture projects over the next decade.

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Ukraine’s energy crisis holds a lesson for EU, Polish minister says

Europe • 1:35 PM

As Russia deliberately targets energy infrastructure, war-torn Ukraine is inadvertently showing Europe how it can boost security and resilience, a senior Polish energy official says, as Warsaw prepares to take over the EU Council presidency.

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Serbian president agrees to protesters’ demands after weeks of unrest

Europe • 11:42 AM

Aleksandar Vučić's pledge contrasts with a video he released on Tuesday, in which he accused foreign powers of financing the protests.

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Latest news bulletin | December 12th – 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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Mystery surrounds removal of keffiyeh-cradled Jesus in Vatican Nativity display

Culture • 10:45 AM

A Vatican Nativity scene featuring a keffiyeh-draped baby Jesus, symbolising Palestinian identity, was removed without explanation, sparking debate ahead of Pope Francis’s meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

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How to fall in love with film: Morocco's youth cinema screenings for young audiences

Culture • 10:39 AM

Morocco has been making significant investments in its cinema industry in recent years with the aim of fostering a vibrant culture, and inspiring its youth to embrace the magic of the silver screen.

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Orbán ends EU presidency with controversial ceasefire mission, to Ukraine's dismay

Europe • 10:27 AM

The Hungarian prime minister is set to meet Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday, continuing his efforts to promote his vision for Ukraine — which Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blasted as an attempt to boost his "personal image".

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Google announces next generation of AI technology amid antitrust woes

Business • 10:27 AM

Google is forging ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threat.

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Romania and Bulgaria are granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat

Europe • 10:25 AM

Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both countries ready to join.

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Elton John: Legalisation of marijuana in US and Canada 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time'

Culture • 9:50 AM

"I maintain that it's addictive," Sir Elton tells Time, which named him Icon of the Year. He spoke to the publication about his belief that marijuana never should’ve been legalised in America and Canada.

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Slovakia passes law that could ban doctors from quitting, imprison violators

Business • 9:02 AM

Violators could be imprisoned under the emergency measure, which can last for up to 120 days.

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British designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

Culture • 7:55 AM

After leaving fashion in disgrace in 2011 after making antisemitic comments in a Paris bar, Galliano returned in 2015. No successor has yet been announced at Maison Margiela.

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Starlight, star bright: The rise of astrotourism is drawing travellers to the dark skies of Africa

Swap city lights for the world’s darkest skies. Astrotourism is a rapidly growing travel trend for 2025.

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Bosch: Up to 10,000 German jobs at risk as car market stutters

Business • 7:51 AM

The world's largest supplier of car parts has been hit by weak demand, strong Chinese competition and slow transition to EVs.

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Euro weakens ahead of the ECB rate decision due out later today

Europe • 7:04 AM

The euro further declined against the US dollar following the release of US inflation data on Wednesday. Markets will be closely watching the upcoming ECB decision today.

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Sneaky game of Snake? A Nokia Design Archive is celebrating the titans of 90s tech

Culture • 6:46 AM

This gr8 Nokia Design Archive will take u back 2 the simpler days of Snake, SMS and snap-on covers.

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Has Europe politicised the right to asylum? | Radio Schuman

Europe • 6:31 AM

EU leaders describe increasing entries of migrants though Belarusian and Russian borders as a 'hybrid threat', but the expression is criticised by some organisations seeking greater adherence to international legal obligations.

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Revealed: The highest earners in the new European Parliament

Europe • 6:01 AM

Just-published research details EU lawmakers who take money from farmers’ lobbies and the car sector — while being active in the same areas of policy.

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Latest news bulletin | December 12th – 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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South Korean president denies rebellion charges

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said his martial law decree was an act of governance that cannot be the subject of investigations and doesn’t amount to rebellion.

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Top London store Harrods adds cover charge as Christmas strikes loom

Business • 12:55 AM

Harrods said it introduced the fee to keep menu prices competitive and maintain a high level of service.

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EU will step in and continue support for Kyiv, predicts Ukraine's Vice PM for European Integration

Europe • 12:48 AM

"We are going to see very big changes," said Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. Stefanishyna said the spoke with members of the European Parliament about the Danish model of employing joint produ

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Competition opens to design national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

Culture • 12:47 AM

The UK government has launched an open competition to design the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Austrian far-right party leader loses immunity in latest setback

Europe • 12:24 AM

Austria's public prosecutor's office wants to investigate Herbert Kickl on suspicion of giving false testimony to a public inquiry.

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EU and UK have 'political room' to compromise as poll finds strong support for closer ties

Europe • 12:00 AM

British and European respondents believe that a stronger relationship would help them weather geopolitical headwinds, a major new poll has found.

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Yesterday

How can the Baltic states be defended from hybrid threats?

Europe • 11:40 PM

Hybrid threats include disinformation, cyberattacks and the sabotage of critical infrastructure.

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Angry farmers protest in London

This Wednesday, hundreds of British farmers, driving tractors adorned with banners and flags, marched on London.

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Ukraine PM asks Germany to help pave the way for Ukrainian refugees' eventual return home

Europe • 9:24 PM

Ukrainian prime minister Denis Shmyhal urged Germany to help create safe conditions for the return of Ukrainian refugees to their homeland.

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Syria's new administration takes over country's main international airport

Cleaning staff were removed broken furniture, glass windows, and trash from ransacking by looters following the demise of the al Assad regime. Officials said the operations to clean up the airport aimed to encourage international airlines to resume their

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Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp back online after global outage

Business • 8:43 PM

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, all services owned by Meta, were down for a few hours on Wednesday night after experiencing a "technical issue".

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German chancellor Olaf Scholz requests confidence vote for next week

Europe • 7:01 PM

Scholz is expected to lose the vote in the German parliament's lower house, or Bundestag, which will take place on 16 December.

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Macron seeks new PM as special budget bill is introduced to avoid government 'shutdown'

Europe • 5:58 PM

Outgoing French PM Michel Barnier's cabinet held its last meeting Wednesday, proposing a "special bill" to maintain government operations into 2025. The bill will be debated next week.

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US commander: Russia to supply North Korea with fighter jets in exchange for troop deployment

Europe • 5:44 PM

Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, also noted that North Korean troops remain in combat zones, but are not yet actively fighting.

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Latest news bulletin | December 11th – 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 slaps new sanctions on Russia targeting 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers

Europe • 4:18 PM

The Kremlin is using old-age, poorly kept tankers to sell its crude oil above the price cap established by Western allies.

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Where are the EU workers who continue working after retirement?

Europe • 4:12 PM

Wanting to stay productive or financial necessity are the main reasons Europeans keep working even after receiving old-age pension.

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Brussels green lights Poland's plan to temporarily suspend right to asylum

Europe • 4:02 PM

The new guidelines put forward by Brussels reflect the right-wing shift that is rapidly reshaping the bloc's migration and asylum policy.

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New President of the European Film Academy Juliette Binoche: 'Don't go see just any film!'

Culture • 4:00 PM

Euronews Culture sits down with award-winning actress Juliette Binoche, in her first year as President of the European Film Academy, to talk about cinema and the importance of choosing your filmgoing experience.

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EU ministers reach compromise on fishing quotas for overfished Mediterranean

Europe • 3:46 PM

A delicate compromise has been struck to balance fishing activities and resource conservation in the Mediterranean, following intense negotiations that placed the sector under significant scrutiny.

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Conservatives demand ‘urgent’ action as EU car makers fall behind in race to electrify

Business • 3:28 PM

This week has seen a ratcheting up of pressure from the political right and car industry, which want the EU to ease regulations designed to cut emissions and promote a switch to electric vehicles.

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Poland opens its first LGBTQ+ museum

Culture • 3:24 PM

Poland becomes the first post-Communist European country to have a dedicated LGBTQ+ museum.

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Denmark’s carbon tax on livestock: a model for Europe?

Europe • 3:01 PM

The European Union wants to become carbon neutral by 2050. But there is no consensus on how to achieve this, especially when it comes to the agricultural sector. Euronews reporter Valerie Gauriat went to Denmark, which wants to introduce a carbon tax on l

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SpaceX became the world’s most valuable private startup overnight

Business • 3:00 PM

The valuation of Elon Musk's rocket company jumped to $350bn (€332bn) due to an insider deal.

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Exclusive: Georgia's foreign minister says pro-EU protests not 'necessarily peaceful'

Europe • 2:53 PM

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in Budapest, Georgia's new Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili questioned whether the protests by pro-EU groups in her country could truly be described as "peaceful".

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Businesses must adapt to global geopolitical division, France-Japan summit highlights

Business • 2:50 PM

CEOs, academics and policymakers have gathered in Tokyo to map out how businesses can forge a resilient and innovative future, as they navigate increasing volatility and instability.

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Taiwan demands China end recent military activity in nearby waters

The drills come after Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, visited Hawaii and Guam despite China insisting he is banned from overseas trips.

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Global chemical weapons watchdog calls emergency meeting over Syrian stockpile

The US has pledged to support a new Syrian government that denounces terrorism and eliminates chemical weapons.

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Tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father set alight after Syrian rebel victory

Since five decades of brutal dynastic dictatorship came to an end on Sunday, statues of Hafez al-Assad and his son and successor Bashar have been toppled across Syria.

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Mexicans mourn murdered congressman

Hundreds of people paid their last respects on Tuesday to Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the country's ruling coalition, who died in hospital on Monday night after being shot earlier in the day in Zongolica, Mexico.

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New Zealander studies for a year to win Spanish world Scrabble title – and he doesn’t speak Spanish

Culture • 1:43 PM

The player from New Zealand, Nigel Richards, speaks no Spanish and started memorizing the language's Scrabble word list a year ago. He beat defending champion Benjamín Olaizola of Argentina - who does speak Spanish.

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In India, the Hornbill Festival keeps traditions alive

The 10-day Hornbill Festival is held in Kohima, the capital of the remote Indian state of Nagaland, on the border with Burma.

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Meet the Polish punk rocker fighting for a culture of remembrance

Culture • 1:30 PM

Trupa Trupa are much more popular abroad than in Poland itself. Singer Grzegorz Kwiatkowski believes it's because of the themes they deal with in their music, history's darkest chapters, especially the Holocaust. Euronews Culture caught up with Grzegorz a

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Dengue fever cases reach record-high in the Americas amid climate change

Business • 11:45 AM

The number of dengue cases in the region is the highest level since officials began tracking it in 1980.

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Two Ukrainian women rescued from rubble hours after Russian missile strike

Europe • 11:24 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, reiterating his plea to Western allies for additional air defence systems.

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What is the unsettling poem in the '28 Years Later' trailer?

Culture • 11:23 AM

Ahead of the June 2025 release of the long-awaited third part in the '28 Days Later' film series, a detail in the trailer's soundtrack has intrigued film (and literature) lovers.

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Romanian Constitutional court decision seen as unusual, unprecedented – experts

Urgency over alleged interference by the Russian Federation pushed Romanian judges to skip procedures and bypass transparency to save Romanian democracy, say experts.

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Latest news bulletin | December 11th – 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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What is lithium and how does it power our modern world? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Business • 10:46 AM

What is lithium and is it the key to the ecological transition? Euronews Tech Talks explores the topic.

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South Korean police sent to president’s office in martial law investigation

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung vows to continue impeachment votes against President Yoon Suk-yeol as political fallout deepens.

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Iran's supreme leader blames US and Israel for Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power in Syria

Speaking on state television, Ayatollah Khamenei claimed there was "evidence" of the two countries' involvement.

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Germany’s Zalando to acquire rival fashion retailer About You

Business • 10:22 AM

Zalando says the deal will help it to build a pan-European e-commerce platform.

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Poland pushing migrants back to Belarus, claims Human Rights Watch

Europe • 9:13 AM

Human Rights Watch alleged abuses and illegal pushbacks at the border between Poland and Belarus, asking the Polish government for accountability towards rights of asylum seekers.

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Rape accusation: Jay-Z says it’s an extortion attempt, calls for accuser's identity to be revealed

Culture • 8:28 AM

Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 after the MTV Video Music Awards, allegedly along with Sean "Diddy" Combs. The award-winning rapper and producer called the accusations "idiotic" and "heinous in nature."

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Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to satirical outlet The Onion

Culture • 8:05 AM

Despite a winning auction bid from the satirical outlet The Onion, a federal judge has rejected the sale of Infowars. For the time being, Alex Jones keeps the conspiracy theory platform.

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Malaria cases surged to 263 million last year amid stalled progress to stop mosquito-borne illness

Business • 8:01 AM

Access to vaccines and insecticide-treated mosquito nets, as well as new treatments, are needed to combat malaria, experts said.

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Revealed: How the alleged Didier Reynders lottery laundering scam worked (or didn't)

Europe • 7:43 AM

Newly released National Lottery data shows how two suspicious accounts, presumably belonging to the ex-EU Commissioner and his wife, stuck out like a sore thumb, as they jointly splurged nearly €50,000 of lottery tickets in a year.

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United Healthcare CEO shooting: Luigi Mangione to plead not guilty, lawyer expects

Suspect for the murder of United Healthcare CEO, Luigi Mangione, has said he will fight his extradition to New York where he faces murder charges.

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A Christmas miracle? Archaeologists uncover tomb of 'Santa Claus' inspiration Saint Nicholas

Culture • 7:05 AM

The discovery could provide fresh insight into the celebrated patron saint that inspired Santa Claus.

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Lavrov and Blinken trade blame for Ukraine war escalation at OSCE meeting in Malta

Europe • 7:04 AM

The visit marked Lavrov’s first visit to an EU member country since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Poland and Estonia walked out of the room during his speech.

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The EU should prioritise Syria's political transition over migration, expert says | Radio Schuman

Europe • 6:59 AM

In an interview with Euronews, Maria Luisa Fantappiè, a leading expert at the Italian Istituto Affari Internazionali, said that the decision to pause asylum-seeking processes was premature.

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Ferry fares increase in 2025: Here's how to save money on Europe's most popular routes

Ferries can offer excellent value for money.

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Latest news bulletin | December 11th – 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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Bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson

Business • 5:53 AM

"Booksellers save lives. Period," the author said in a statement through his publisher, Little, Brown and Company. "I’m happy to be able to acknowledge them and all their hard work this holiday season."

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Romania's pro-EU parties clinch deal to form coalition government

Europe • 12:57 AM

The parties have agreed to potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential elections after the first round was annulled last week.

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France's EDF raises nuclear production targets after corrosion crisis

Business • 12:48 AM

This is the second time this year the energy company has raised its output expectations.

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Georgian anti-government protests continue amid intensified police crackdown

Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists.

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Biden approves national security memo to guide Trump administration on adversaries

The document outlines strategies to improve interagency coordination and intelligence-sharing with allies to prepare for simultaneous crises involving major adversaries.

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New Eurovision rules announced to 'protect' artists after 2024 controversies

Culture • 12:19 AM

The new measures are there to ensure that the 2024 controversies don’t happen again, with even this year’s winner Nemo stating that they were "really sad" it had not just been "all about love and unity".

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Tuesday, december 10, 2024

Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo calls for abolition of nuclear weapons

Three survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan collected the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday on behalf of Nihon Hidankyo, an organization that campaigns against nuclear weapons.

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Syria’s interim government will stay in power until March, reports say

The departing government met with Mohammed al-Bashir for the first time since Assad fled Damascus over the weekend.

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Spanish fishermen protest against EU fishing quotas

Thousands of Spanish fishermen gathered in protest of an EU proposal which would cut the number of days trawlers can be at sea from the current 130 to 27 or 28 days.

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Deadly Russian strike kills at least three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Europe • 8:53 PM

Ukrainain President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the air strike proves Ukraine needs to enhance its air defence system.

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Demonstration against feminicide in Kenya

In Nairobi, Kenya, police used tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating against gender-based violence under the slogan 'Stop Feminicide'.

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Satellite Art Show, an unusual exhibition

A group of artists are organising the Satellite Art Show for the 10th year running.

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Kallas urges 'no revenge' in Syria's transition of power, warns of sectarian violence

Europe • 6:09 PM

The European Union's foreign policy chief said the first signals coming from Syria's rebel forces were 'good' but it was 'too early' to issue a verdict.

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EU DECODED: New smoking trends could be affected by more restrictive rules

Europe • 5:19 PM

In this edition, we look at EU Member States' decision to adopt a recommendation reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in certain outdoor spaces. The aim is to not only ban traditional cigarettes, but also inhaled tobacco products.

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What do we know about the fate of Russia's military bases in Syria?

Europe • 5:12 PM

Ukraine's military intelligence agency claims Russia is retreating from its Syrian bases. Moscow has refuted the claims.

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Von der Leyen flies to Mercosur summit amid French political turmoil

While the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen landed in Uruguay to finalize the Mercosur agreement, France, in the midst of a political crisis, continues to voice its opposition to the trade agreement.

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Latest news bulletin | December 10th – 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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Commission proposes measures to boost farmers leverage in food supply chain

Europe • 4:40 PM

Mandatory written contracts and a new mediation mechanism are among the measures proposed by the Commission to address long-standing imbalances between farmers and buyers of primary products.

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‘Not for sale’: Anti-tourism protestors destroy hundreds of sunbeds in Tenerife

Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing.

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EU’s biometric Entry/Exit border system set to launch in 2025: Who’ll need to use it?

Within six months of its gradual rollout, every border crossing in the Schengen Area is expected to use the new EES.

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TikTok launches online shopping in Spain and Ireland

Business • 4:12 PM

In a first step to expand across the European region, social media app TikTok has launched its in-app shopping service in Spain and in Ireland.

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Air travel: What is the busiest airport in Europe?

Europe • 4:01 PM

Air travel has bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly one billion passengers in the EU within 2023 alone. Which airport, however, welcomed the most?

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Noémie Merlant on her new film 'The Balconettes' and #MeToo: 'We have to remain vigilant'

Culture • 3:59 PM

Euronews Culture sits down with French actress-director Noémie Merlant to talk about her new directorial effort 'Les femmes au balcon' ('The Balconettes'), the state of #MeToo in the French film industry, the 'feminist' label, and how serious topics shoul

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