Divorces in Spain fall 2.7% in 2025 as shared custody becomes the norm
Spain recorded 83,683 marital break-ups in 2025, 2.7% fewer than a year earlier. Shared custody of children has now overtaken sole custody awarded to mothers.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet overhaul
Nina Warken is set to succeed Thorsten Frei (CDU) as head of the chancellery. Carsten Linnemann, who had been serving as the general secretary of Merz's CDU party, is then to take over Warken's role as health minister.
Ukrainian drone strike ignites major blaze at Saint Petersburg warehouses
A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a major fire at a Wildberries warehouse near Saint Petersburg early on Thursday 24 July, sending thick smoke across the city and temporarily disrupting flights at Pulkovo Airport, according to Russian authorities.
Ireland finds 'no evidence' to conclude alumina sales prop up Russia's war
The long-awaited investigation into Ireland's alumina exports to Russia has concluded on an ambivalent note, with the government neither fullying confirming nor denying any link to Vladimir Putin's war machine.
9 in 10 Europeans would consider moving abroad – here's where they'd go
After polling 2,000 adults across France, Germany, Italy and the UK, Spain emerged as the top choice for would-be expats considering starting a new life in a different country.
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9 in 10 Europeans would consider moving abroad – here's where they would go
After polling 2,000 adults across France, Germany, Italy and the UK, Spain emerged as the top choice for would-be expats considering starting a new life in a different country.
France: Massive blaze engulfs Cap Ferret forests as thousands evacuated
A fast-moving wildfire forced the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula after destroying dozens of homes, as 700 firefighters battled to contain the blaze.
Southern Europe still battling wildfires as Spain declares national emergency in Madrid region
Spain has has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles number of fires, including in Sicily.
'Expect more action from the US after the Google fine,' top EU lawmaker says
German Socialist MEP Bernd Lange, the European Parliament's trade chief, told Euronews that he hopes the new US tariffs will be challenged in US courts and said that targeting the EU over forced labour was "crazy" given its stringent regulations.
EU’s €1bn-a-day trade gap with China an 'unsustainable reality', says EU Parliament VP
Javi López, European Parliament vice-president, says the EU's trade imbalance with China "cannot continue". After travelling to China, López calls for the EU to "relaunch" its relationship with Beijing.
The EU is walking a tightrope between the world's major hegemons
In today's newsletter: Trump announces tariff threats from across the transatlantic, while Euronews speaks with an MEP fresh off a trip to China, and analysis on what happened with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia.
Short breaks set the tone for travellers in Greece, new data reveals
Data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show that trips of up to three nights recorded the strongest growth in 2025. Citizens over 65 emerged as the age group with the sharpest increase in travel.
Short breaks set the tone for Greek travellers, new data reveals
Data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show that trips of up to three nights recorded the strongest growth in 2025. Citizens over 65 emerged as the age group with the sharpest increase in travel.
Raging gods and treacherous odysseys: Take our quiz to test your knowledge about Greek mythology
As Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" continues its god-like reign over the box office, Euronews Culture tests your knowledge of Greek mythology.
Raging gods and treacherous odysseys: How much do you know about Greek mythology?
As Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" continues its god-like reign over the box office, Euronews Culture tests your knowledge of Greek mythology.
Spain coach slams Argentina's World Cup final behaviour as 'unacceptable’
Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation.
The majority of AI jobs now sit outside technological occupations in Europe
AI-labelled job titles in postings have been increasing rapidly across Europe. However, these opportunities are no longer limited to AI or data jobs as most are now in non-tech positions.
‘Less than a minute of your time’: Driving the speed limit could save you money and cut emissions
A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute.
‘Like a bird flying’: You can now soar on a giant swing over the Swiss Alps
The 12m-high swing opened earlier this month and hopes to attract off-season visitors as snow becomes less reliable due to climate change.
Europe Today: Trump imposes new tariffs as EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia
US President Donald Trump is imposing a new wave of tariffs on trading partners, including the EU, with levies ranging between 10 and 12.5%. Bernd Lange, the EU Parliament top lawmaker on trade, reacts to this measure. Also in Brussels: The EU has agreed a new round of sanctions against Russia.
Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain the virus amid ongoing conflict, mistrust and the absence of an approved treatment.
Safeguards for new EU members need objective criteria, Montenegro's ambassador says
Montenegro is backing new EU rule-of-law safeguards for future members while insisting they must be based on objective criteria and not create a second tier of membership.
'Respect the City': How Dubrovnik is managing overtourism without losing its charm
Mayor of Dubrovnik Mato Franković tells Euronews Travel how the popular Croatian city is utilising data, staggered arrival flows and planning to reshape local tourism to preserve one of Europe’s best-known destinations for the future.
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Chaotic sanctions negotiations expose cracks in EU front versus Russia
New round of EU sanctions against Russia shaped by a series of veto threats as member states sought to protect national interests. The final package, significantly watered down, has exposed growing cracks within the bloc.
Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good?
Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?
Why are France's top earners leaving and where are they going?
France lost a net total of 800 millionaires in 2025. While this outflow represents a tiny fraction of its total wealthy population, a range of factors are prompting them to leave.
Once a textile powerhouse, Syria is betting on an industrial comeback
Syria once produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, but the civil war dismantled the industry over the years. With sanctions lifted and investors beginning to return, Aleppo's first major trade fair in years is testing whether that world can be rebuilt.
Trump threatens to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for shipping damage
Tehran said Friday that US President Donald Trump's threat to pay for shipping damage with Iranian assets was an 'incendiary precedent'.
More people are choosing ChatGPT over therapy, and experts are worried
Talking to ChatGPT about anxiety, break-ups or personal problems is becoming increasingly common. Two psychologists examine why more and more people turn to artificial intelligence for emotional support.