In Paris, tourists increasingly choose bikes to explore the city
On the streets of Paris, there are more and more bicycles, and tourists have a lot to do with it: bike tours have boomed in recent years.
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Ukraine needs 5% of US Patriot stocks just to get through winter, Zelenskyy says
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv currently receives only 1% of the interceptor missiles it needs from Washington, as Russian strikes continue to outpace the country's air defences.
Hundreds of tourists rescued by boat as forest fire threatens northern Greek beaches
A fire service spokesman said the evacuation had to be by sea as the flames were getting close to the beaches.
People evacuated from beach as wildfire tears through popular Greek tourist hotspot
A total of 110 firefighters are taking part in the firefighting operation, along with three teams from the 2nd EMODE Special Forest Operations Unit and 33 fire engines.
One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery
The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europe’s largest port.
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Bomb hidden in bin kills Russian officer in occupied Sevastopol, Moscow says
Media reports named the dead man as a Ukrainian navy defector who went on to command a Kalibr missile submarine for Moscow's Black Sea Fleet.
Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece
Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones.
Poland thwarts unprecedented plot by Russia to kill Ukrainian-US citizen in a NATO country, PM Tusk says
Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance's Eastern flank, has accused Russia of "sabotage" on several occasions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
These are Europe’s best-value cities for a weekend break - and Poland dominates the top five
A new study has revealed the best-value European cities for a weekend away, with Polish destinations sweeping the top five and some of the continent’s biggest tourist hotspots proving much pricier.
Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead and several injured, police say
The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises.
Hungary unveils new 'clean up' plan as governemnt takes new steps to unlocking frozen EU funds
Budapest will keep a list of economic operators who are barred from public tenders due to prior economic offences, fulfilling an EU obligation to restoring its access to critical funding.
Hungary unveils new 'clean up' plan as governemnt takes first steps to unlocking frozen EU funds
Budapest will keep a list of economic operators who are barred from public tenders due to prior economic offences, fulfilling an EU obligation to restoring its access to critical funding.
Byway launches free online course to help you plan out a rail trip across Europe
The course covers things like how to choose the right Interrail pass and how to manage disruptions.
Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'
Iran has kept control of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on 28 February, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees before using the waterway.
Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence
The fallout from US President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at reducing the number of universally recommended childhood immunisations could extend beyond the United States, fuelling vaccine mistrust and creating immunisation gaps.
A tiny hard spot was Lucy Davis’ first sign of breast cancer. What else should you check for?
British actor Lucy Davis almost ignored the first sign of her breast cancer. Here’s what to look out for and when to get screened.
Romania shuts off second reactor at Cernavodă NPP amid low water levels on Danube
Nearly two-thirds of the Danube has seen flow rates that are the lowest on record for a month of July in 34 years, according to an analysis published on Monday by the European climate change observatory, Copernicus.
EU experts on the ground in Ceuta amid fears of fresh migrant influx
A team of EU migration experts is in Ceuta for a “first-hand assessment” of the situation, as reports warn of a potential new migrant influx on 15 August. Brussels, however, says its focus remains on protecting the EU’s external border at all times, rather than on any “specific date”.
Why do women need 12 times their salary to buy a home, when men need only eight?
A consistent pay gap and more difficulties in saving for a deposit compared to men are some of the factors holding women back from home ownership.
Russian forces strike second passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region
The latest attack comes as the United Nations recorded a record-number of civilian deaths in Ukraine in July, the highest monthly toll since May 2022.
Russian drone attack on passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region kills two people
The latest attack comes as the United Nations recorded a record-number of civilian deaths in Ukraine in July, the highest monthly toll since May 2022.
Azerbaijan bets on the pomegranate as its next big export
Azerbaijan is turning pomegranates, a fruit with 2,000 years of cultural history, into a global brand, with €48.2 million in exports and more than 200 cultivated varieties putting it in direct competition with Iran, Turkey and Spain
France accues Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penalty
After a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.'
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The End Of Oak Street' - Putting the Jurassic World franchise to shame
A mysterious cosmic event uproots Oak Street from 80s suburbia to prehistoric times... It's the blockbuster surprise of the summer.
Who is Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's new security chief with an Interpol Red Notice?
Mohsen Rezaei is one of the Islamic Republic's founding military figures, a four-time failed presidential candidate and the subject of an Interpol Red Notice over the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. Here is what we know about Iran's new security council chief.
Europe facing strain on resources and services due to heatwaves
Britain is set to face it's fifth heatwave this summer while France has put 80 départements on orange alert.
Eurovision 2027: A guide to Burgas, Bulgaria’s sunny seaside host city
Burgas has been announced as the unexpected host of next year’s Eurovision. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of a visit to the Bulgarian beach city.
Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island
Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan.
China's lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behind
China is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to widen.
EU budget: Sweden, part of the 'frugal' camp, is about to turn even more hawkish
Sweden is part of the EU's so-called "frugal" bloc, alongside Germany and the Netherlands - net contributors pushing to rein in the bloc's next long-term budget and limit the cost for national taxpayers. But a shift to the left in Stockholm is unlikely to soften its position.