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Ukraine's Zelenskyy prepares for new security agreement ahead of Ramstein meeting

Europe • 10:04 PM

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that US and Ukrainian teams are preparing for an upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany.

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Israel launches small raids against Hezbollah across the Lebanese border, officials say

It follows Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant's remarks that the ‘next phase of war’ against Hezbollah will ‘begin soon’, signalling that Israel could be preparing for a ground offensive in Lebanon.

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EU calls on Israel and Hezbollah to show restraint in 'moment of truth' for Lebanon

Europe • 5:56 PM

The bloc's warning comes amid signs Israel is ramping up its offensive with a land incursion into Lebanon.

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Watch: The South African designer empowering the visually impaired

Culture • 4:30 PM

Meet the woman who designs clothing with inclusion in mind.

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Denmark cleans up damage after floods wreak havoc

Europe • 4:14 PM

51 of the country's 98 municipalities have been told to draw up flood protection plans by the Danish coastal authority, amidst fears that flooding will worsen in the future.

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Latest news bulletin | September 30th – 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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Over 75% of 3 and 4-year-olds in Europe get too much screen time and not enough sleep and exercise

Business • 3:52 PM

While most young children get enough sleep, they spend too much time on screens and don’t move enough, the global study found.

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What Austria's electoral results mean for EU affairs

Europe • 3:40 PM

Austria could become the latest European Union member state to have a far-right party in power after the Freedom Party (FPÖ) secured victory in Sunday's general election.

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Austrian man amputated his penis with an axe after eating psilocybin psychedelic mushrooms

Business • 3:31 PM

Psilocybin has become increasingly popular in medical research for its potential therapeutic benefits, but an extreme case has highlighted the drug’s potential dangers when used in uncontrolled settings.

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Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum

In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the east.

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France is home to the world’s coolest neighbourhood, according to a new ranking

Hip bakeries and indie bookstores nabbed the area the number one spot.

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New NATO chief Mark Rutte inherits multiple security headaches

Europe • 2:46 PM

An EU veteran with an established relationship with Donald Trump, ex-Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is well-placed to tackle NATO’s challenges, defence experts have told Euronews.

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Can converting disused office spaces into flats solve Berlin's housing crisis?

Business • 2:45 PM

Two German entrepreneurs have been converting old factories and disused office spaces into affordable apartments in Berlin for years. As rents spiral in the German capital, Euronews met them to ask if such projects could be a feasible solution for the hou

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Archaeologists discover more than 50 exceptionally well-preserved Viking skeletons in Denmark

Culture • 2:05 PM

The discoveries suggest that the Vikings were involved in trade networks far more extensive than previously thought.

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New LNG system opens in Greece aiming to reduce reliance on Russian gas

The new project, funded in part by the European Commission aims to reduce southeastern Europe's dependence on Russian gas.

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Actor Damian Lewis herds sheep over London bridge to honour medieval tradition

Lewis has been granted the honorary title of "Freeman of the City of London", which in medieval times included the right to bring livestock across London without paying tolls.

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All hands on deck: Multilateral AIIB working with other development banks to tackle climate change

Business • 1:01 PM

Battling climate change needs both public and private financing, leveraged through multilateral development banks like AIIB, says its president, Jin Liqun. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is working with World Bank, EBRD and other financial insti

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Es Devlin’s new work supporting UNHCR features portraits of 50 Londoners affected by displacement

Culture • 11:55 AM

Bringing together portraits, animation, sound sequences and choral performances, the landmark installation at London’s St Mary le Strand Church will be unveiled on Thursday (3 October).

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Italy's Stellantis becomes latest car giant to issue profit warning

Business • 11:19 AM

The struggling maker of Jeep and Ram is looking for a new CEO to succeed Carlos Taveres, who is under fire from US dealers and the United Auto Workers union after a dismal first-half financial performance.

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What is Marburg virus, the infectious and deadly Ebola-like disease breaking out in Rwanda?

Business • 11:10 AM

The Ebola-related Marburg virus kills around half of those infected but has been fatal in up to 90 per cent of cases.

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Pope's calls doctors who perform abortions 'hitmen,' sparking online furore

Europe • 11:03 AM

It was the second time in as many weeks that Francis has been asked about his views on abortion, which remains a hotly-contested issue for the Catholic Church

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‘Baby Reindeer’: Judge rules series is 'not a true story' - ‘real’ Martha can sue Netflix

Culture • 10:36 AM

The ongoing legal saga surrounding the Emmy-winning Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer continues... Now, a new verdict can lead accuser Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix.

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Inter and Milan ultra football fans 'decimated' by mafia arrests in massive police crackdown

Several top ultras of Milanese football clubs have been detained on the accusation of forming criminal groups aiming to take control of businesses in and around the San Siro stadium.

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Latest news bulletin | September 30th – 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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Baaah-nd of Brothers? Hollywood star Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge

Culture • 9:58 AM

The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?

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Hungary's Orbán rallies China and Brazil in renewed Ukraine peacemaking push

Kyiv — which views Orbán's constant overtures to Moscow and pushback against support for Ukraine as hostile — is on a peace-through-victory campaign of its own and might not have any interest in hearing out Russia's demands any time soon.

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Why renewed tensions with neighbours have stalled North Macedonia’s EU membership bid

Europe • 9:12 AM

EU ambassadors failed to approve the opening of the next chapter of EU accession talks with Skopje last week.

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California governor Gavin Newsom vetoes landmark AI bill that would require safety testing

Business • 8:58 AM

The bill, which would have been the first AI law in the US, would have required tech companies to test models and provided whistleblower protections to workers.

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Europe’s oldest nightclub La Paloma in Barcelona re-opens

Culture • 8:56 AM

While many venues across Europe are facing closure due to inflation rates, rising rent costs, soaring energy prices and a shift in post-pandemic habits, a bit of good news comes from Spain as La Paloma, which opened in 1903 and shut in 2007, is reopening

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‘We’re going back to the US’: Couple abandon dream round-the-world cruise after repeated delays

Despite being scheduled to leave at the end of May, the vessel is still stationary in Belfast port - along with hundreds of stranded passengers.

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Wero set to become Europe's first unified payment solution

Business • 7:10 AM

Wero is set to become Europe's first sovereign payment solution as a key rival to Visa and Mastercard. Its rapid expansion and access to the Single Market positions it as a strong alternative to the US-based networks.

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Country music legend and 'A Star Is Born' actor Kris Kristofferson dies at 88

Culture • 7:08 AM

Kris Kristofferson, the country music star and 'A Star Is Born' actor, has died at the age of 88.

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French far right goes on trial for allegedly embezzling European funds for party

Europe • 6:39 AM

The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months.

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Israel to 'use all capabilities' including ground troops, defence minister says

Yoav Gallant's words to IDF troops stationed in the north of Israel came as fears of a boots-on-the-ground invasion of Lebanon to fight Hezbollah continue to rise on Monday.

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Has the EU really become more transparent? Sort of, EU ombudswoman says | Radio Schuman

Europe • 5:51 AM

To start off the week, Radio Schuman talks about the European Commission’s culture of secrecy as seen by the EU ombudswoman, who has pushed for new standards of openness and transparency in EU institutions.

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Latest news bulletin | September 30th – 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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Is an anti-Kickl coalition on the cards after the far right won in Austria?

Europe • 3:12 AM

A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of over 90% of the vote, showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2%.

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Thousands in Portugal march against immigration in rally called by far-right party

Europe • 1:33 AM

Demonstrators marched through the capital Lisbon with the Portuguese national flag and carried banners bearing slogans like, 'Expulsion of immigrants who commit crimes'.

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SpaceX rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts back to Earth docks at ISS

NASA decided using the Boeing Starliner capsule to bring Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth was too risky following a string of technical glitches on their outwards journey.

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European Commission appoints 13 experts to draft AI Code

Business • 12:41 AM

The Code of Practice, aimed to give clarity to providers of General Purpose AI systems, should be ready by August 2025.

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Delhi Capital owners to buy English cricket club in historic move

Business • 12:32 AM

English cricket team Hampshire is set to be bought by part-owner of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.

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Paris Fashion Week nears to a close: Here are some highlights you might have missed

Culture • 12:26 AM

From Issey Miyake's paper-inspired designs to Alexander McQueen's fog-filled runway, the world's top designer brands have dazzled at Paris Fashion Week. Here are some highlights.

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Yesterday

Protesters in Paris demand end to Israeli air strikes on targets in Lebanon

Europe • 11:35 PM

France has been a key supporter of Israel, defending its right to self-defence for years and sells an average of €20 million worth of military equipment to the country each year.

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Pope Francis urges all members of the Church to never cover up sexual abuse

Europe • 9:42 PM

Speaking to a crowd of around 39,000 in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, the pontiff wrapped up a difficult visit to Belgium by saying, "There is no place for the covering up of abuse."

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Israel hits Houthi targets in Yemen, 24 killed in strike on southern Lebanon

The Houthi-run TV channel Al Masirah showed firefighters tackling a huge blaze in Hodeidah and said at least four people had been killed and 33 others wounded.

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Running into battle: Ukrainian Ironman who swapped marathons for the frontline

An Ironman athlete turned Ukrainian soldier, Dmytro traded marathons for the frontline. Severely injured in battle, he now faces a new race of recovery and PTSD.

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Latest news bulletin | September 29th – 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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Israel's assassination of a seventh senior Hezbollah official is confirmed

Israel says it's killed another high-ranking Hezbollah official in an airstrike as the Lebanese militant group reels from a string of devastating blows

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Exit polls indicate Austria's far-right party has won national election

Europe • 3:13 PM

Exit polls indicate Austria's far-right party has won historic first national election after tapping into voters' fears of immigration and the Ukraine war.

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German and Italian Presidents attend 80th anniversary of World War II Marzabotto massacre

Europe • 1:50 PM

Hundreds of men, women and children were massacred by Nazi troops and local fascists for their support of Italian resistance fighters.

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Pope ends troubled visit to Belgium demanding sex abusing clergy are judged

Europe • 11:56 AM

Francis' visit to Belgium was always going to be difficult given the country's history of clerical sexual abuse and its increasingly secular society.

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Eight children seriously hurt in arson attack in German city of Essen

A man's been arrested after allegedly setting two fires in Essen that left 30 people injured and driving a van into two shops, authorities said on Sunday.

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Moldova accuses Russia of organising pre-election vandalism of state buildings

Tensions are rising with Moscow as Moldova's pro-western government accuses Russia of organising the vandalism of state buildings in the run-up to the election in October.

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Russian airstrikes injure 14 people as apartment blocks hit in Zaporizhzhia

Europe • 10:20 AM

At least 14 people were injured after Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs overnight, local authorities reported on Sunday.

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Latest news bulletin | September 29th – 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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Emily in Paris made a tourist blunder in Rome. A local expert shares how to be a respectful visitor

Rome is celebrating a Jubilee year in 2025 and expecting an influx of visitors.

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Celebrating 110 years of Maserati's iconic designs

Culture • 8:30 AM

To celebrate the 110th anniversary of Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Maserati, we look back at some of the most iconic designs the company has produced since 1914.

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This choir consists of throat cancer survivors who had their voice boxes removed

Business • 8:00 AM

They may sound different compared to typical choirs, but audiences still love them.

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US President Joe Biden describes Nasrallah's killing as a 'measure of justice'

The Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah was a “measure of justice" for victims of a four-decade “reign of terror,” President Joe Biden said.

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Flooding and landslides in Nepal kill at least 129 and dozens more missing

And the death toll is expected to rise as the authorities receive the first reports of likely floods and landslides in the more remote villages of the Himalayan state.

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Voting underway in Austria's parliamentary elections with far-right tipped to win

Europe • 6:47 AM

The Freedom Party is set to win a national election for the first time in its history as it taps into voters' anxieties about immigration, inflation and the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine’s children face enduring trauma from nearly a decade of war

Olena Rozvadovska is on the front lines of addressing the mental health crisis among Ukraine’s children. “It takes time for children to process their experiences, sometimes years.”

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Latest news bulletin | September 29th – 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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How Switzerland is training up the next generation of luxury hoteliers

Business • 3:38 AM

Switzerland has made a name - and business - for itself training up the next generation of hoteliers. Nestled in the hills above the city of Lausanne, the école hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is one of the schools doing just that.

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Israel deploys troops to border as fears of ground offensive in Lebanon grow

Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike on northeast Lebanon killed 11 people on Sunday morning and airstrikes in Deir-al-Balah in Gaza killed four people.

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European, global reactions to Israelis strikes that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah

64-year-old Nasrallah, who headed Hezbollah for more than three decades, is by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel in weeks of intensified fighting with the Lebanese group.

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SpaceX launches rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts back from ISS

By the time Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth they will have logged more than eight months in space. Their original mission was due to last for a week.

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Saturday, september 28, 2024

Thousands protest across Portugal against unaffordable house prices and rents

Europe • 11:25 PM

The housing crisis has its roots in a chronic shortage of affordable and social housing, a situation worsened by wealthy foreigners moving to Portugal on the promise of tax breaks.

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Mass rallies take place around the world demanding democracy in Venezuela

Europe • 10:18 PM

One of the largest protests took place in the Spanish capital Madrid, where around 70,000 Venezuelans live.

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Pope Francis meets with homeless and undocumented people in Brussels church

Europe • 5:29 PM

As part of his trip to Belgium, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to Saint Gilles where he met with homeless and undocumented people.

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Pope Francis criticised by students on visit to Catholic university in Belgium

Europe • 5:07 PM

The students questioned why the Catholic church has so few women in top positions and why their intellectual contribution had often been disregarded.

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As war in Lebanon looms an Israeli army spokesman says 'we don't rule out invasion'

Hours after the death of the leader of Hezbollah, an Israeli army spokesman said Israel won't rule out the possibility that it may invade Lebanon.

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Latest news bulletin | September 28th – 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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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland want EU funds to beef up border with Russia

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland will seek EU funding to build a network of bunkers, barriers, distribution lines and military warehouses along their borders with Russia and Belarus, Estonia said.

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EU states urge their remaining nationals to leave Lebanon immediately

The EU has warned airlines to avoid Israeli and Lebanese airspace for a month, whilst many states urge their citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately.

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Europe's fertility crisis: Which countries are having the most and fewest babies?

Business • 1:33 PM

For the first time since 1960, the number of live births in the EU has fallen below 4 million, one of the lowest fertility rates in the world.

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How AI can save you time: Here are 5 skills you no longer need to learn

Business • 1:12 PM

AI's use has skyrocketed thanks to its ability to automate basic tasks. Here are 5 skills you can skip learning and use AI instead.

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Are cars a thing of the past? This is how people in Europe prefer getting around, city by city

Business • 11:17 AM

We look closer at the most used transportation modes across 83 European cities where various factors contribute to the differences between the cities.

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At least 13 killed in explosion at petrol station in Russia's Dagestan region

An explosion at a gas station in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan killed at least 13 people, officials said on Saturday.

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Russian airstrikes on medical centre kill at least nine in eastern city of Sumy

Europe • 10:15 AM

Two consecutive Russian attacks on a medical centre in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least nine people on Saturday morning, officials said.

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Latest news bulletin | September 28th – 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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Who was Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader who defied Israel for decades?

On Friday Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, the Shiite Islamic militant group based in Lebanon's capital Beirut, in a massive airstrike.

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Hezbollah confirms Israel killed its leader Hassan Nasrallah in massive airstrike

Iran announced on Saturday that a prominent general in its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard sanctioned by the U.S. also died in the airstrike.

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Lake Como isn’t just for rich couples: Here’s how to visit as a solo budget traveller

I visited Lake Como on a budget as a solo female traveller: here are my top tips on what to do and where to go.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Culture • 7:40 AM

A Helen Frankenthaler exhibition in Florence, Ezra Collective's 'Dance, No One’s Watching' and (an anti-climactic) update on French cinema's infamous 'Emmanuelle' - here's what's new in Europe this week.

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Helene kills over 50 people and leaves millions without power in south-eastern US

Hurricane Helene has killed at least 52 people and caused billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the south-eastern U.S.

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Babies born through fertility treatments like IVF may have higher risk of heart defects

Business • 7:00 AM

Babies born after fertility treatment may have a slightly higher risk of heart defects, a study found.

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Brussels, my love? Middle East horror unfolds from afar

Europe • 5:00 AM

After the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell called the situation in Lebanon "extremely dangerous and worrying", is the world now witnessing another fullscale war?

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Latest news bulletin | September 28th – 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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Orbán accuses Brussels of denting North Macedonia’s pride after further EU bid delay

Europe • 4:14 AM

Orbán also offered to mediate with EU member Bulgaria, whose dispute with Skopje over Balkan history and heritage triggered the new delay.

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Borrell warns Middle East headed for 'full-blown war' as Israel strikes Beirut

Speaking to reporters in New York, the EU's foreign policy chief said that no power seemed able to 'stop' Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Austrian parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of Sunday’s elections

Europe • 12:41 AM

Polls show the far-right Freedom Part of Austria (Freiheitliche Partei Österreich) in the lead, predicted to take more than 28% in what could be their first ever election victory but finding coalition partners could be tough.

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At least nine migrants dead and 48 missing after boat capsizes off Canary Islands

Europe • 12:17 AM

Spain's maritime rescue service said on Saturday that a boat carrying 84 migrants capsized overnight in the Canary Islands, killing at least nine people.

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Rijksmuseum celebrates 4000 years of Asian bronze masterpieces in major exhibition

Culture • 12:15 AM

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is showcasing over 75 Asian bronze masterpieces this autumn, many of which are being seen in Europe for the first time.

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Friday, september 27, 2024

Sergio Mattarella visits Germany ahead of 80th anniversary of Marzabotto massacre

Europe • 9:57 PM

Speaking alongside Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Sergio Mattarella warned against the rise of political populism and said peace in Ukraine didn’t have to mean submission.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy presents 'victory plan' to US politicians

Europe • 7:56 PM

Zelenskyy's long-awaited "victory plan" is described as setting out Ukraine's conditions for a potential cease-fire.

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Israel strikes central Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut

Local media reports claim that the strike targeted Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

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Renewable energy speculation brewing a storm in Sardinia

The windswept Italian island is a prime location for harvesting the energy of the future. But residents fear poor planning of wind farms and unregulated speculation will turn their homeland into a European Wild West for renewables.

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