EU tax: Chinese small parcels plunge 30 to 40%
Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150. The measure is already biting: imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30–40%.
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EU tax: small Chinese parcels plunge 30 to 40%
Since 1 July, the EU has imposed a 3-euro customs duty on parcels under 150 euros. The move is already having an impact: imports, especially from China, have plunged by 30 to 40%.
Incidents of piracy off Somalia surged in 2026, new analysis of IMO data shows
The region, which hosts some of the world's busiest shipping routes, has seen traffic heavily disrupted since the Iran war began on 28 February, affecting shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Malaysia to repatriate first group of Myanmar nationals in September, government says
Malaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the UN refugee agency, including more than 126,000 Rohingya from Myanmar, its largest refugee community.
Draghi’s new Rhine Group wants to fix Europe. But how?
Draghi’s new Rhine Group wants to fix Europe. But how? Euronews speaks to Executive Director Luis Garicano about the group’s mission, members and why now.
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Qatar PM meets Iran’s Araghchi in Tehran as Doha pushes de-escalation and reopening Hormuz
Qatar is stepping up its mediation efforts as regional tensions remain high and direct US-Iran talks remain stalled, with Doha focused on de-escalation, dialogue and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen to appoint special coordinator as Russian threat grows
Five EU Commissioners from Eastern Flank states have urged President Ursula von der Leyen to create a special coordinator role, amid several urgent measures meant to address the growing Russian threats to the Baltics.
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The Middle Corridor's growing role in global trade
The Middle Corridor is expanding from a regional route into an intercontinental trade link between Asia and Europe. With Azerbaijan at its centre, growing cargo volumes, digital logistics and expanding port capacity are reshaping the route's future.
Two dead in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin, local media says
Regional public broadcaster RBB and a local daily said the alarm had been raised at a secondary school in the town of Gosen-Neu Zittau, just outside the German capital.
UK asylum applications drop by more than a fifth, new government data shows
Separately, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said the government had scored its lowest ranking with its policies for migrants and asylum seekers.
Rock en Seine festival: audio description becomes the eyes of the visually impaired
For the first time, Rock en Seine offers live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted people, with a voice describing movements, lights and emotions on stage, so they can fully experience the show.
Rock en Seine: when audio description becomes the eyes of the visually impaired
For the first time, Rock en Seine is offering live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted people, with a voice narrating movements, lights and emotions on stage so they can enjoy the full experience.
EU countries urged to invest in nature restoration plans and close €65bn annual shortfall
EU countries must submit their draft nature restoration plans by 1 September, as the continent emerges from a summer that was starkly affected by wildfires and drought. Meanwhile, researchers identified a €65 billion financing gap.
UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts
Gianni Infantino was widely expected to detoxify the FIFA brand when he took over from his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter in 2016.
All aboard: New real-time map lets travellers track trains across France, Spain and Belgium
A new live train map lets users track rail journeys across France, Spain and Belgium, including delays, cancellations and what type of facilities are available at stations.
Four EU countries renew push to use Russia's €210bn assets to support Ukraine
Ukraine is facing a budget crunch, and EU member states are under pressure to find a solution ahead of next year's election season.
Rival leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.
ESA signs major first contract with Spain's PLD Space under European Launcher Challenge
The European Space Agency has signed its first 158.9 million-euro contract with Alicante-based PLD Space to ramp up MIURA 5 launches and develop new orbital capabilities.
Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new cases
Uganda shares an 877-kilometre border with the DRC, which is battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.
Polish Olympic chief Radosław Piesiewicz arrested in crypto-linked graft probe, officials say
Authorities launched an investigation in April, which prompted most of Poland's sports federations to call for Piesiewicz's resignation.
EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase
The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.
EU’s frugals push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase
The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.
Italy faces summer's most intense heatwave with 45°C highs
Nine cities will be under red heat alerts on Friday, while northern regions face a growing risk of torrential rain, hail and strong winds.
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in Hague prison
The former Bosnian Serb military commander, sentenced to life for the summary execution of more than 8,000 Bosniaks in July 1995 and the years-long siege of Sarajevo, died at 84. He spent 15 years as a fugitive before his arrest in Serbia in 2011.
Is Spain facing another major earthquake? A geologist tells Euronews about the risks
Euronews talks to a National Geographic Institute geologist about the real danger, the areas most at risk and what science can – and cannot – predict.
Russian MP threatens Hungary with energy cut-off after Budapest labels Moscow a security threat
Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk.
CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells Euronews
Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.
Strict rules on French cheesemaking relaxed as farmers battle record heat and drought
Depleted grasslands have forced farmers to temporarily supplement their cows' diets with feed from elsewhere.