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Crans-Montana: Mourners pay tribute after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort

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 island’s 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...]

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...]

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 Iran’s 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&nbspUna Hajdari Published on 01/01/2026 - 16:59 GMT+1 President Donald Trump has eased pressure on two key import sectors — furniture and pasta — 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 Year’s 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 — meaning "lion," a symbol present in Bulgaria for centuries — and Bulgarian euro coins were projected onto the central bank's building. "I warmly welcome … [Read more...]

Swimmers brave traditional New Year’s 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

What’s Hot in Hospitality 2026 Food & Operational Trends for Hotels Guest expectations are evolving—and 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...]

Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

By&nbspEuronews 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...]

Mexico detains suspected cartel leader facing US terror charges

By&nbspEuronews 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...]

Europe doesn't need wishes, it needs a survival strategy

By&nbspDr 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: ‘several dozen’ 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-Élysées avenue, where 27-year-old tourist Taissiya Girda expressed … [Read more...]

Historic church in central Amsterdam burned down on New Year’s Day

Shortly after midnight on New Year’s 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&nbspEuronews 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...]