Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children

The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it.

The Greek parliament has passed a bill that aims to protect children from smoking and alcohol by enacting strict a...

Threats facing NATO 'no match' for the alliance, says new chief of military operations

The position of SACEUR has always been held by a US military general since its creation in 1951.

The threats facing NATO are becoming more complex and intertwine...

Family of French journalist sentenced in Algeria pleads for help from football superstar Zidane

Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sports journalist, was sentenced last week over an interview with an Algerian football coach accused of ties to a bann...

How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980?

As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the highest economic losses in the 21st century due to natu...

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' – A dino-mite return to form?

After three hugely lucrative but subpar Jurassic World films, can Gareth Edwards revive the fast fossilising franchise?

While the last few years have been charac...

42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says

The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during heatwaves.

The heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed i...

Very rare sword find leads to discovery of extensive Roman-era settlement in England

Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Rom...

Ex-wife hits out at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, calling him a traitor

As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his "be...

Hitler's Austrian hometown to rename two streets named after prominent Nazi party members

The streets currently bear the names of classical music composer Josef Reiter and entertainer Franz Resl, both of whom were Nazi party members.

Two streets in Ad...

Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in 'fruitful' phone call

The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as "frank and const...

Dutch and German agencies report Russia's increased use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence age...

Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe. How can they be kept in check?

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

Europe is in for a...

Doing most of the chores at home? This app could help divide cleaning tasks and bring equality

In just ten months since its launch in September 2024, the app has gained over 25,000 users in Europe.

Ever argued about who does the most chores at home with yo...

Brussels, my love? Trump's trade war with the EU - the clock is ticking

In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatw...

Shoplifting hits record high in Germany: Are criminal gangs behind it?

Shoplifting cost the German retail sector nearly €3 billion in 2024, a new record that was partially driven by organised crime. The federal government is also mis...

EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit

The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia.

Se...

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response

According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twi...

Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025

The first half of 2025 showed a dramatic decline in asylum applications, falling as much as 50% from last year’s figures.

According to reports by German media ou...

Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Moscow steps up bombing campaign on Ukraine

The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with US Presiden...

How to thrive as an LGBTQ+ digital nomad – and where to find welcoming places

How I find my queer community as a digital nomad

When Deniz* invited a friend back to his hotel room during a trip to Egypt, he expected a relaxed evening. Not a...

Spain, Morocco and Türkiye: Mediterranean countries ‘canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

“Girls pulled from scho...