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Romania election preview: who is running for president?

Marcel Ciolacu, prime minister and chief of the Social Democratic Party, is the frontrunner to win the presidential election, leading in all polls.

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International community welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

According to Lebanese officials, more than 3,700 people have been killed by Israel's intense bombing campaign, many of them civilians. On the Israeli side, over 130 people have been killed, local reports say.

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Vote on new Commission signals EU Parliament instability and ambiguity

Europe • 5:12 PM

The European Commission was approved by the Parliament with the lowest support ever, and it’s not clear which political groups it can count on. But it is not necessarily a bad thing for Ursula von der Leyen.

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Where does the EU stand on trading goods with Russia?

Europe • 5:06 PM

As the EU reduces its reliance on Russia, recent figures show that exports to the country have fallen by 58%, while imports have dropped by 86%, particularly for nickel and petroleum oil.

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Meet Daisy, the AI 'granny' chatbot that wastes the time of phone scammers

Business • 5:02 PM

A British telecommunications company launched an AI "granny" that will waste scammers' time by rambling on the phone for as long as possible.

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Latest news bulletin | November 27th – 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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What's at stake in Ireland's general election?

The establishment parties are taking the chance to sweep up votes while Sinn Fein struggles to regain its footing.

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

Europe • 4:36 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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What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency

Europe • 4:19 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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Nuclear fusion energy: Inside the record-breaking JET project | Euronews Tech Talks podcast

Business • 4:18 PM

What makes fusion energy so challenging, and why is there so much hype around it? Euronews Tech Talks explored these questions through the JET project.

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Want to ride the world’s longest tram? Hop aboard the record breaking vehicle in this German city

It carries 368 passengers, has air conditioning and can travel at a speed of 80km/h.

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Nord Stream 2 pipeline access gripe rejected by EU court

Europe • 4:06 PM

Complaint over unbundling requirement was lodged before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sabotage of the pipeline.

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Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation

Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government.

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Lost masterpieces by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat revived at Luna Luna amusement park

Culture • 3:46 PM

Luna Luna, a long-lost 1987 art carnival featuring iconic works by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, has been resurrected in New York City after decades in storage.

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Albanian opposition blocks Tirana's streets accusing government of corruption

Europe • 3:29 PM

The protesters demand the government be replaced by a technocratic caretaker cabinet until the 2025 parliamentary elections.

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Legendary guitar brand Gibson hits Donald Trump with cease and desist

Culture • 3:23 PM

The MAGA-branded line of guitars was launched as “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump.” Gibson says it infringes on its trademarks.

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Do organic farmers still have a chance in Europe?

Europe • 3:01 PM

For more than a year now, European agricultural policy has been in a state of unrest.

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COP29 debate signals planned 90% emissions cut could be a tough sell in Brussels

Europe • 2:59 PM

With swollen ranks of newly emboldened far-right climate sceptics in the European Parliament, the main centre-right group in the European Parliament has also signalled its doubts over the viability of EU climate goals

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Which MEPs backed Ursula von der Leyen’s second Commission term?

Europe • 2:46 PM

The German incumbent won a relatively narrow victory in her bid for a second mandate as European Commission President – and her support has all but vanished from countries such as France.

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Victory of Romania’s 'TikTok Messiah' is an alarm bell for Europe

Romania's unknown extremist candidate, Călin Georgescu, won the first round of elections all thanks to a massive TikTok campaign, raising concerns over foul play and prompting an EU investigation.

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Berlin announces huge €130 million cuts to culture budget

Culture • 2:24 PM

Germany’s government has confirmed huge cuts to the culture budget in Berlin.

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Tate Modern showcases how artists have used technology to dream up the future

Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works.

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Keep calm and carry on: Sweden reissues WWII booklet to prepare citizens for war in the digital age

Business • 2:14 PM

Sweden has revived a wartime-era pamphlet and made it fit for the digital age to prepare its citizens for future crises.

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HSBC €31,7 million trader 'chat room' cartel fine upheld by EU court

Business • 2:10 PM

The European judges dismissed HSBC’s procedural challenge against the cartel fine imposed by the European Commission in 2021.

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UniCredit takeover could cost thousands of jobs, warns Banco BPM boss

Business • 1:11 PM

The smaller Italian lender had previously flagged "serious concerns" about the "employment and social impacts" of a potential merger.

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Stellantis announces plans to close Vauxhall van-making plant at Luton

Business • 11:57 AM

The French-Italian car giant says it is planning more investment to enhance its other UK factory at Ellesmere Port as the UK's sustainable, EV-only volume manufacturing plant.

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EasyJet profit surges following record-breaking summer numbers

Business • 11:50 AM

EasyJet has revealed its results for the year ended 30 September 2024, recording a substantial rise in profit, boosted by robust summer travel demand.

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Harvey Weinstein files legal claim of lacking medical care from jail

Culture • 11:46 AM

Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail.

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Runways temporarily closed at Paris airport as drones deployed to search for missing dog

The door of Amalka’s crate had likely become loose during mid-flight turbulence and opened during unloading.

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Who's who in the new European Commission?

Europe • 11:37 AM

Meet the new European Commission.

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Dozens of Israelis call for return of Gaza hostages

Around 100 hostages are still being held in Gaza, with at least a third believed to be dead. Most of the other hostages taken during Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023, were released in a ceasefire last year.

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Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right former footballer for president

Georgian Dream picks Mikheil Kavelashvili as presidential candidate amid protests and opposition backlash over disputed parliamentary elections.

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Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission receives final approval from MEPs

Europe • 11:26 AM

A majority of Members of the European Parliament gave on Wednesday the final approval to the new European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen.

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In Pictures: New portraits of Spanish royals by Annie Leibovitz unveiled at watch exhibition

Culture • 11:11 AM

Two new portraits of the King and Queen of Spain by Annie Leibovitz have been unveiled at the country’s national bank.

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Latest news bulletin | November 27th – 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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‘Pressing need’ for social media influencers to receive fact-checking training, UNESCO says

A new UNESCO survey found that 62 per cent of online influencers do not check the facts of content they share with audiences.

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LIVE soon: European Parliament votes on New EU Commission

Europe • 10:40 AM

Parliament is about to vote to approve the incoming Commission, having previously endorsed all 26 commissioners through a backroom deal among centrist groups: the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and Renew Europe.

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Drake makes second legal move against UMG alleging defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us'

Culture • 10:39 AM

Hip-hop artists usually drop bangers, not lawsuits... But Drake has now filed a second legal dispute against Universal Music Group, this time for defamation surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’.

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Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai and a friend accused of raping two women after a gig, court hears

Culture • 10:26 AM

The 29-year-old Northampton artist and his co-defendant, Alex Blake-Walker, face three joint counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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Modern, stubborn and on the streets: Dutch EU ombudsman hopeful sets out his stall

Europe • 10:07 AM

Reinier van Zutphen is one of six candidates from Estonia to Portugal vying to replace Emily O'Reilly, who's responsible for probing maladministration among EU bureaucrats for over a decade.

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Trump's threat to impose tariffs could be costly for US consumers

Business • 9:50 AM

Consumers will have to pay more for their cars, one analyst warns, adding that among the hardest hit would be Volkswagen, Stellantis, General Motors and Ford.

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The world's oldest man dies in England aged 112

Culture • 9:39 AM

John Alfred Tinniswood never smoked, rarely drank and followed no special diet - apart from having fish and chips every Friday.

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Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Europe • 9:30 AM

The UK government has denied the accusation as 'baseless' as ties between London and Moscow continue to deteriorate over the conflict in Ukraine.

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Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health?

Business • 9:26 AM

Bhattacharya said he wants to reform the US medical research agency and restore public trust in scientific institutions.

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Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood and agrees to pay legal fees

Culture • 9:23 AM

The settlement comes nearly four years into a criminal investigation of the 55-year-old Manson involving multiple women that remains unresolved.

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Australia's social media ban for children under 16 moves closer to becoming law

Business • 8:58 AM

Australia's social media ban for children under 16 has come a step closer to becoming law as it passes the House of Representatives.

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Viral claims of EU lawmakers applauding Ukrainian strikes on Russia debunked

Europe • 8:47 AM

The Euroverify team has identified the unfounded claims circulating online in seven languages.

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Nearly 40% of European workers are at higher risk of poor mental health, according to new survey

Business • 8:29 AM

Gender, age, and socio-economic status were contributing factors to poor mental health scores, a new survey found.

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Why so many French MEPs are rejecting von der Leyen's commissioners | Radio Schuman

Europe • 7:54 AM

As MEPs vote to approve the upcoming European Commission, a significant proportion of those opposing von der Leyen's executive picks are French MEPs.

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Euro holds steady despite Trump's renewed threats on tariffs

Europe • 7:39 AM

The euro stabilised against the US dollar on Tuesday, despite more tariff threats from US President-elect Donald Trump, targeting imports from Canada and Mexico.

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French PM Barnier warns of 'serious storm' on the horizon amid budget dispute

Europe • 7:26 AM

French lawmakers have spent weeks debating a budget proposal that has threatened to topple Barnier's cabinet.

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Back to 2008? UK proposes looser rules around banker bonuses

Business • 6:15 AM

Bankers should be able to receive bonuses faster, say regulators - moving away from post-crisis caution.

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Why are new nuclear projects still too costly in Europe?

Business • 6:06 AM

Building new nuclear reactors in Europe remains economically challenging due to high construction costs, significant financial risks, and the need for strong government support, despite their crucial role in decarbonisation and energy security, according

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Latest news bulletin | November 27th – 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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Romanian 'TikTok Messiah' presidential candidate embodies hybrid war with West, say experts

Europe • 5:30 AM

Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has millions of likes on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of followers. He ran a successful social media campaign to emerge victorious in the first round of the country's presidential elections.

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Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into force

The deal aims to achieve a 60-day pause of hostilities in Lebanon, but Biden said the deal is designed "to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.”

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Osaka 2025 World Expo: Organisers hope to attract more European visitors

The World Expo will be held in Osaka in 2025 and will feature more than 160 countries and regions present

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold as Lebanese begin streaming back to their homes

A deal brokered by the US and France offers hope of a stable pause to hostilities that exploded after a year of low-level fighting.

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Romanian authorities ask EU Commission to investigate TikTok role in election

Business • 12:47 AM

TikTok was widely used by the frontrunner in the Romanian presidential election last week.

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Mulled wine and drag shows: Berlin’s LGBTQ Christmas market opens for the holiday season

Culture • 12:32 AM

The annual LGBTQ Christmas market has opened for the fifth time in the German capital. According to organisers, it's a “safe Christmas space” for queer people to enjoy mulled wine and live performances.

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Russia launches record number of almost 200 drones towards Ukraine

Europe • 12:15 AM

Meanwhile, US-made ATACMS missiles launched by Ukraine damaged critical infrastructure and injured several in Russia's Kursk region.

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Here are the best and worst European countries for smoke-free homes

Business • 12:05 AM

A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe.

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Six arrested in London over links to banned Kurdish militant group

Those arrested allegedly belong to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which is listed as terrorist organisation in the European Union.

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Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM

Business • 12:00 AM

Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks.

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Yesterday

No comment: Severe weather is compounding the challenges facing displaced people in Gaza

Turbulent weather is compounding the challenges facing displaced people in Gaza, where heavy rains and dropping temperatures are making tents and other temporary shelters uninhabitable.

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What could happen to Ukraine if Călin Georgescu becomes president?

Europe • 11:34 PM

The independent nationalist beat all expectations by winning the first round of the presidential elections in Romania on Sunday.

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Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine, says Putin

Europe • 9:09 PM

Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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Following PM Netanyahu's recommendation, Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

US President Joe Biden announced that the ceasefire will come into force at 4am GMT on Wednesday morning.

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No comment: Residents react after fatal Israeli airstrike on residential building in central Beirut

Local residents reacted after Israeli jets Tuesday struck a residential building killing 3 and injuring 26 in central Beirut in the Basta area, the second in days. The strike comes hours before an anticipated ceasefire deal between Israel and the Lebane

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Apology incoming! Carrefour caught in South American beef scandal

Business • 6:18 PM

Carrefour SA's chief executive officer (CEO), Alexandre Bompard, has said that he will be issuing a public apology to Brazil's government to smooth over a controversy sparked by the supermarket after it said that it would not be supplying South American b

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No comment: Chicago area zoo animals treated to early Thanksgiving feast

The Brookfield Zoo Chicago gave an assortment of Thanksgiving themed food or food in Thanksgiving-themed containers to its goats, lions, seals, tiger and sloth. Their regular feed had been shaped to look like cooked turkey.

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30 pilot whales stranded on a beach in New Zealand rescued

On Sunday, more than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. However, four of the pilot whales died, N

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Why does the European Parliament's vote to approve the new Commission matter?

Europe • 5:35 PM

The new Commission is set to be approved by the European Parliament with a large majority, but how this majority is shaped will be worth watching.

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Israeli airstrikes hit 20 sites in Lebanon as ceasefire talks with Hezbollah show signs of progress

An Israeli airstrike hit 20 sites in southern Lebanon and central Beirut. The strikes preceded talks on a US-mediated ceasefire with Hezbollah, with optimism expressed by officials ahead of a vote by Israel's security cabinet.

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Latest news bulletin | November 26th – 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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As US touts ceasefire progress in Lebanon, peace in Gaza looks more elusive than ever

Qatar, one of the principal mediators in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, recently suspended all mediation efforts due to a reported lack of will on either side. Where are things headed now?

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Remote holy island off the Scottish coast to get some of the fastest broadband Internet in Europe

Business • 4:54 PM

The sacred island of Iona, which is home to a population of just 170 people, is getting some of the fastest broadband connections on the continent.

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Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donetsk region gains momentum

Europe • 4:35 PM

Russian troops continue to push forward in eastern Ukraine, making significant advances in the western Donetsk region. They may now get closer and threaten important Ukrainian ground lines of communication running into eastern Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhz

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Wales wants tourist tax to create ‘favourable conditions’ for Welsh language to thrive

The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050.

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Bhutan: Why the ‘kingdom of happiness’ should be your New Year wellness trip

Spending time in Bhutan can teach you to slow down, connect with nature and be inspired by Buddhist compassion.

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Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX': Euronews Culture's verdict

Culture • 3:36 PM

Argued to be the greatest rapper of a generation, can Kendrick Lamar maintain that position with his new surprise release?

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Trump's tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets

Business • 3:28 PM

The US has for years been a major destination for Chinese goods, but exporters are reducing their reliance on the world’s largest consumer market as Beijing and Washington feud over trade.

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Germany plans to turn buildings into bomb shelters

Europe • 3:09 PM

The country's interior ministry said that an app would be designed for citizens to find their closest bunker.

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Which EU countries have the most foreign-controlled enterprises?

Europe • 3:01 PM

Foreign-controlled businesses account for 15% of jobs in the EU with Luxembourg, Poland, and Slovakia having the highest share of employment.

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EU DECODED: Deforestation law’s trade-offs under negotiation

Europe • 3:01 PM

Can the goods we buy and the services we use affect the survival of the rainforest? The EU thinks so and this episode explores its new law on deforestation, which is provoking a backlash from companies and countries who are negotiating over how to delay t

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Germany, Netherlands, Austria face warning from Brussels for budget spending

Europe • 2:59 PM

Rejigged EU austerity rules – in play for the first time since the pandemic – are now coming back to haunt the bloc’s biggest deficit hawks, in a move likely to prove explosive to national politics.

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Latin America's unity in the face of violence against women

Women across Latin America marched on Monday to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Many wore purple handkerchiefs which have become a symbol of feminism, and green to represent calls for legal, safe, and free

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Bluesky plans to quadruple its moderation team to 100 as exodus from X sees number of users surge

Business • 2:54 PM

The decentralised social media said that the "huge influx of users" has led to "a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network".

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'Demure' named 2024 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com

Culture • 2:44 PM

Its exact meaning is hard to pinpoint, as a word once associated with shyness and modesty has taken on a whole new life through internet fame this year. Another case of TikTok recontextualizing language - which can be both fascinating and confusing.

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MEPs reaffirm support for Ukraine as Russia trains North Korean troops

Europe • 2:02 PM

A statement issued by European Parliament leaders called on the EU to step up its assistance politically, financially, militarily, and with humanitarian aid.

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Young Romanians protest far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's first-round win

Europe • 1:54 PM

Over 1,000 youths gathered in Bucharest, protesting against far-right nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of Romania's presidential election.

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Russia's second front: How Europe can prepare against hybrid warfare

Experts warn that politicians need to take Russia's so-called "hybrid war'' more seriously and populations should be better prepared.

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