Mourners gathered at a makeshift memorial in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana following a deadly fire at a crowded bar during New Year celebrations. Police said around 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured when the blaze tore through the venue as revellers welcomed the new year. Flowers and candles were laid at the site as residents, firefighters and visitors paid tribute to … [Read more...]
US strikes five more alleged drug boats killing at least eight, Southern Command says
The US military struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived, US Southern Command said in a social media post on Thursday. Southern Command, which oversees South America, did not reveal where the attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday occurred. Previous similar attacks have taken place in the Caribbean Sea … [Read more...]
Taiwan's president pledges to defend islandâs sovereignty after Chinese military drills
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face of China's "expansionist ambitions," days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills around the island. "In the face of China's rising expansionist ambitions, the international community is watching to see whether the Taiwanese people have the resolve to defend themselves," Lai said in his New … [Read more...]
British boxer Anthony Joshua staying in Nigeria to recuperate after car crash, promoter says
By Gavin Blackburn Published on 01/01/2026 - 19:16 GMT+1 â¢Updated 19:17 British boxer Anthony Joshua will initially stay in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash, his promoter said on … [Read more...]
Ship seized in Finland suspected of cable damage was carrying sanctioned Russian steel
A vessel seized in Finland suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn was transporting Russian steel subject to European Union sanctions, Finnish customs officials said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Finnish police detained the Fitburg, a 132-metre-long cargo ship en route from St Petersburg in Russia to the Israeli port of Haifa. Its 14 crew members were … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 â Evening
Updated: 01/01/2026 - 18:00 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...]
At least three killed as protests against Iran's worsening economy spread beyond cities
At least three people have been killed in widening protests against Iranâs worsening economy, authorities said on Thursday, as demonstrations spread outside major cities into rural provinces. The deaths may signal the start of a heavier-handed response by Iranian authorities over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere. The fatalities, one on Wednesday … [Read more...]
A respite for sofas and spaghetti: Trump eases and delays tariffs
By Una Hajdari Published on 01/01/2026 - 16:59 GMT+1 President Donald Trump has eased pressure on two key import sectors â furniture and pasta â by delaying or scaling back steep tariffs shortly before they were due to take effect on 1 January, 2026. For furniture, Trump has postponed planned tariff increases on … [Read more...]
Two dead and church gutted by fire in 'unprecedented' New Year's violence in the Netherlands
At least two people were killed in the Netherlands in a string of violent incidents on New Yearâs Eve that Dutch police are calling "unprecedented". In the southeastern city of Nijmegen, a 17-year-old was killed in an incident involving fireworks shortly after midnight but police have given no further details. And in the town of Aalsmeer south of the capital Amsterdam, a 38-year-old was killed in … [Read more...]
Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens
Bulgaria entered the New Year on Thursday to become the 21st country to adopt the euro, a milestone met with both cheers and concerns, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union. At midnight Bulgaria gave up the lev â meaning "lion," a symbol present in Bulgaria for centuries â and Bulgarian euro coins were projected onto the central bank's building. "I warmly welcome … [Read more...]
Swimmers brave traditional New Yearâs sea dip at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon
Cold winds and steady rain did not deter dozens of people who gathered at Carcavelos beach, near Lisbon, for the first sea swim of 2026. The event, held on Thursday, marked the start of the new year with a plunge into the Atlantic despite low temperatures and rough conditions. Some swimmers wore festive outfits as they ran into the water, laughing and encouraging each other from the shore. The … [Read more...]
Syria says IS planned New Year's Eve attacks on churches and social gatherings
Authorities in Syria said on Thursday that a suicide bomber who killed a security forces member in Aleppo on New Year's Eve was a member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, which had planned attacks on churches and gatherings. IS recently increased its attacks in areas of Syria controlled by the new Damascus authorities and was blamed for an attack last month in Palmyra that killed … [Read more...]
Navigating 2026: The Essential Trends Report
Whatâs Hot in Hospitality 2026 Food & Operational Trends for Hotels Guest expectations are evolvingâand so are the pressures on hotel operations. From food and beverage to back-of-house efficiency, the strategies hotels choose in 2026 will directly impact profitability, guest satisfaction and brand loyalty. This report highlights the key culinary and operational trends shaping the future of … [Read more...]
Venezuelan bolÃvarâdollar rate jumps to nearly 480% as sanctions bite deepens
By Una Hajdari Published on 01/01/2026 - 14:47 GMT+1 â¢Updated 14:50 Rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, including tighter sanctions linked to Venezuelaâs oil trade, come as the countryâs currency … [Read more...]
Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
By Euronews Published on 01/01/2026 - 14:42 GMT+1 Israel said on Thursday that 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet "security and transparency standards," in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it "will enforce" a ban on their … [Read more...]
Four decades in the European Union: Spain and Portugal's journey since 1986
The day Spain and Portugal signed up to what was then the European Economic Community in 1986, few imagined how far the countries would go, particularly as both were still healing after decades of dictatorship. In Spain, fascist dictator Francisco Franco had died only 11 years earlier, while in Portugal, the 1974 Carnation Revolution was still a fresh memory. The Spanish economy was in serious … [Read more...]
North Korea's Kim hails troops fighting in 'alien land' and touts Russia alliance
By Gavin Blackburn Published on 01/01/2026 - 13:18 GMT+1 â¢Updated 13:22 North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un hailed troops fighting in an "alien land" in his New Year message, state media reported on Thursday, in which he … [Read more...]
Mexico detains suspected cartel leader facing US terror charges
By Euronews Published on 01/01/2026 - 13:14 GMT+1 Mexican forces detained a suspected drug trafficking leader facing US terrorism charges, government sources said Wednesday. Authorities captured Pedro Inzunza Noriega in Sinaloa state in northwestern Mexico. Washington indicted Inzunza Noriega in May, accusing him of … [Read more...]
Europe welcomed 2026 with fireworks and large public gatherings
Europe welcomed 2026 with large public celebrations, as fireworks and countdowns marked the start of the New Year across several capitals. In London, crowds lined the River Thames to watch an elaborate fireworks display around the London Eye. Big Ben chimed at midnight for the first time in the new year, setting the pace for celebrations in the city centre as thousands gathered despite cold … [Read more...]
Warren Buffett, âOracle of Omaha,â retires after 60 years in business
By Una Hajdari with AP Published on 01/01/2026 - 12:54 GMT+1 When the Oracle of Omaha speaks, investors listen â and they have been listening to the seemingly divinely-inspired business analysis of financier Warren Buffett for decades. As Buffett steps down as CEO after 60 years at the helm of … [Read more...]
Russia carries war into 2026 with over 200 drones launched at Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
By Euronews Published on 01/01/2026 - 12:41 GMT+1 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Russia was continuing its war "into the New Year" with more than 200 drones fired at Ukraine, mainly targeting energy infrastructure. "Russia deliberately brings war into the New Year -â launching more than two … [Read more...]
Europe doesn't need wishes, it needs a survival strategy
By Dr Alexander Wolf, Head of the Berlin Office, Hanns-Seidel-Foundation Published on 01/01/2026 - 12:22 GMT+1 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. While millions of Europeans are renewing their gym … [Read more...]
Switzerland resort fire: âseveral dozenâ dead and about 100 injured after blast in Crans-Montana
Several people were killed and others injured when an explosion ripped through a bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans Montana, Swiss police said early Thursday. Images published by Swiss media showed a building in flames, and emergency services nearby Investigators were working to determine the cause of the fire, police said. A reception center and helpline have been established for … [Read more...]
Global celebrations mark New Year with hopes for peace in 2026
People across the world gathered to celebrate the New Year. While some watched exuberant fireworks or light shows, such as in Sydney or Dubai, others hoped the new year of 2026 would bring an end to conflicts happening around the world. In Paris, as each year, hundreds of thousands of people took to the famous and glittering Champs-Ãlysées avenue, where 27-year-old tourist Taissiya Girda expressed … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 â Midday
Updated: 01/01/2026 - 12:00 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...]
Historic church in central Amsterdam burned down on New Yearâs Day
Shortly after midnight on New Yearâs Day, a fire broke out in the spire of the Vondelchurch in central Amsterdam. The neo-Gothic building, completed in 1880 and out of service since 1977, was soon engulfed in flames believed to have started from fireworks. The church, a familiar landmark near Vondelpark, collapsed as the fire spread through its wooden tower. Nearby residents were urged to leave … [Read more...]
Iran faces widest unrest since 2022: What we know so far
By Euronews Published on 01/01/2026 - 11:18 GMT+1 Merchants across Iran shuttered stores and people demonstrated in multiple cities on what is now day five of protests after the rial's value collapsed, marking the Islamic Republic's most significant civil unrest since late 2022. Sellers in Tehran's commercial … [Read more...]
Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage
The festive atmosphere mirrored the excitement of AFCON, with fans ready for the knockout stage to kick off. As 2025 ended, the curtains came down on the Group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations. In Group E, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Sudan advanced to the Round of 16. Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique made the knockout stage from Group F. The defending champions recovered from a two-goal … [Read more...]
Several people killed following reports of an explosion at a Swiss ski resort bar
By euronews Published on 01/01/2026 - 9:37 GMT+1 More than 100 people were celebrating the New Year in the Constellation Bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana when an explosion occurred at 1.30am and a fire broke out. A spokesperson for the cantonal police explained, "We see many injured and many dead." … [Read more...]
Spend less, eat healthier, declutter: Simple New Yearâs resolutions that are also kind to the planet
By Kiki Sideris with AP Published on 01/01/2026 - 9:15 GMT+1 Hereâs some good news as the holidays wrap up: Many New Yearâs resolutions people already make - eating healthier, saving money, getting organised - double as climate-friendly habits. Whether you want to spend less, declutter or eat right, … [Read more...]
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