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Imports of steel, aluminium, cement and other heavy goods to the European Union will start paying for the CO2 emissions they produce from 1 January, as the bloc seeks to protect EU manufacturers facing more stringent obligations compared to foreign peers. While the measure is meant to ensure fair competition for European industries, the EU’s carbon border tax, the Carbon Border Adjustment … [Read more...]

2025 was a big year for travel, where more meaningful experiences, longer trips, adventure and wellness travel took centre stage. Travellers increasingly wanted slow travel to niche destinations, to be able to fully immerse themselves in a place, instead of just ticking things off a list. This included quietcations as well, to help digitally detox and recover from burnout. We also saw a boom in … [Read more...]

Corruption is often discussed as a problem concentrated beyond Western Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe, fragile democracies or developing countries. While research has long challenged this view, it continues to influence public debate and, at times, policy decisions — including discussions around support for Ukraine. “In the academic and scholarly debate, the assumption that corruption is … [Read more...]

France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force today (1 January 2026) following mounting concern over the adverse health impacts of these persistent pollutants. The landmark bill was passed on 20 February 2025, with more than 140,000 citizens calling on their MPs to support the ban. It comes amid growing pressure on the EU to phase out its use “as soon as possible”. While it has been … [Read more...]

People getting peeved with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) did not go unnoticed by dictionaries in 2025. A couple named their word of 2025 ‘slop’ or ‘AI slop,’ defined as low-quality content produced in large quantities by AI. “Slop oozes into everything,” the Merriam-Webster dictionary wrote. The year also marked a possible AI flop, as talk of the AI bubble bursting bustled. Despite … [Read more...]

Updated: 01/01/2026 - 7:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

While Dubai is straining under a tourism boom and Saudi Arabia has launched multi-billion-dollar projects to boost its visitor numbers, neighbouring Oman is quietly enjoying its own uptick in interest as a travel destination. The Middle Eastern nation has been drawing tourists looking for a less commercialised and more authentic experience of heritage and nature. “The Omanis are deeply proud of … [Read more...]

Table of Contents There are cities you visit, and then there are cities that speak to you. Salamanca does the latter—softly at first, then with surprising depth. As the sun sets, its honey-colored sandstone glows like warm fire, illuminating plazas where students, professors, and travelers have gathered for centuries. Laughter spills from tapas bars, guitar notes echo through medieval streets, … [Read more...]

By&nbspEuronews Published on 31/12/2025 - 21:58 GMT+1 •Updated 22:00 Israeli parliament the Knesset voted against a bill to annex Beitar Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The proposal was defeated by a margin of 45 … [Read more...]

Fireworks are typically a celebratory centrepiece of New Year celebrations in Hong Kong but this year was very different as the spectacular and colourful explosions in the sky over its iconic Victoria Harbor were absent after a massive fire in November killed at least 161 people. The city's tourism board instead hosted a music show on Wednesday night featuring soft rock duo Air Supply and other … [Read more...]

Trains were running again in both directions through the Channel Tunnel between continental Europe and the United Kingdom on Wednesday but problems remained after a day of travel chaos caused by power malfunctions and a broken down train. The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometre undersea link was back to "full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight on … [Read more...]

Table of Contents Step onto the streets of Malacca (officially Melaka) and you’ll feel it immediately—that sense of time folding in on itself. Portuguese forts crumble beside Chinese clan houses; Dutch squares glow terracotta red at sunset; the aroma of wok-fried noodles mingles with incense drifting from centuries-old temples. This UNESCO World Heritage city is not loud or flashy like Kuala … [Read more...]

Pope Leo XIV brought 2025 to a close on Wednesday with a prayer that the city of Rome might be a welcoming place for foreigners and fragile people, young and old. The pontiff presided over a New Year’s Eve vespers service in St. Peter's Basilica, giving thanks for the 2025 Holy Year that brought millions of pilgrims to Rome in the once-every-quarter-century celebration of Christianity. In his … [Read more...]

By&nbspEuronews Published on 31/12/2025 - 19:30 GMT+1 •Updated 18:22 In this episode of Grand Voyager, presenter Lilly Douse journeys to Oman, uncovering a country where ancient heritage and dramatic natural landscapes shape … [Read more...]

Iran appointed a new central bank governor on Wednesday as an economic crisis sparked mass protests following a record currency fall against the US dollar. President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati, a former economics minister, as the new governor of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported. Hemmati succeeds Mohammad Reza … [Read more...]

Updated: 31/12/2025 - 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

Scientists have identified two previously unknown biological subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS) using artificial intelligence, a discovery that could help doctors tailor treatments more precisely to individual patients. MS affects millions of people worldwide, but treatment options are still largely based on symptoms rather than the underlying biology of the disease. This means some patients may … [Read more...]

By&nbspEuronews Published on 31/12/2025 - 17:31 GMT+1 •Updated 17:35 Day two of the first-ever World Sports Summit in Dubai has seen the focus shift from inspiration to action, with conversations spanning athlete well-being, … [Read more...]

DAZN will keep broadcasting Belgian football until the end of this season following emergency arbitration proceedings initiated by the country's Pro League, the sports streaming platform said on Wednesday. DAZN announced last month it had no choice but to let its contract expire under Belgian law because it was impossible to fulfil the distribution condition of the deal. The move infuriated the … [Read more...]

Authorities are investigating damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland that occurred early on Wednesday between the capitals of Finland and Estonia. Finnish authorities seized and inspected the vessel suspected of causing the damage, the border guard said in a statement. Its anchor was lowered when it was discovered in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. The Fitburg … [Read more...]

Throughout 2025, a millennia-old Nordic wellness tradition has been gathering steam around the world. From urban bathhouses and coastal wild-swim huts to members’ clubs and design-led pop-ups, sauna culture has firmly entered the mainstream. And it has been embraced not just as a wellness trend, but as a social ritual and antidote to modern life. “From subterranean steam rooms carved into rock, … [Read more...]

HANOI, VIETNAM – Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its direct service between Hanoi (HAN) and Cebu (CEB), marking a key milestone in the carrier’s expanding international network. By connecting Vietnam’s capital with one of the Philippines’ most popular island destinations, the new route enhances air connectivity across Southeast Asia. It offers travelers more convenient access to … [Read more...]

Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026 with a fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower. The South Pacific nation marked the arrival of the new year as clocks in Auckland struck midnight 18 hours before the famous ball drop in New York’s Times Square. The five-minute display sent around 3,500 fireworks into the sky from multiple levels of the 240-metre … [Read more...]

By&nbspEuronews Published on 31/12/2025 - 15:00 GMT+1 Doha has been buzzing with football over the past two months. The city hosted three major tournaments back-to-back, starting with the U-17 World Cup in November, followed by the Arab Cup and the Intercontinental Cup in December. Fans from across the region filled … [Read more...]

By&nbspEuronews Published on 31/12/2025 - 15:00 GMT+1 Baku is setting new benchmarks in urban safety, with authorities pointing to low crime rates, high detection levels and growing use of modern technology. From intelligent traffic control to expanded surveillance, security measures operate around the clock. Officials … [Read more...]

By&nbspVeronika Boyarova Published on 31/12/2025 - 15:00 GMT+1 Sparks fly daily inside a vocational college workshop in Kazakhstan, where metal is cut, joined and reshaped by hand. For the Urazaliyev family, this is more than a workplace – it is a shared history that spans three generations and reflects the enduring … [Read more...]

Protests triggered by Iran’s deepening inflation crisis have entered their fourth consecutive day, spreading from Tehran’s Grand Bazaar to major cities including Isfahan, Shiraz, Mashhad, Hamadan and Qeshm as tens of thousands of Iranians — from shopkeepers and bazaar merchants to university students — take to the streets across multiple provinces. Inflation has surged past 42% nationwide amid a … [Read more...]

Moscow stuck to its guns again on Wednesday, furthering its claims of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's dacha, in what allies have described as an apparent attempt to throw a spanner into US-led peace talks to end Russia's all-out war. In the latest attempt at backing the Kremlin's claims, the Russian defence ministry released a video purportedly showing a downed … [Read more...]