Women’s rights activists rally in Paris over sexual violence law Women’s rights activists gather outside France’s Justice Ministry as lawmakers begin examining a proposed law on sexual violence. Euronews · Sep 9
Flower-crowned cows bring Alpine tradition to Gstaad festival Decorated cows descend from Alpine pastures into Gstaad for Switzerland's Züglete festival, drawing crowds, music and visitors from around the world. Euronews · Sep 9
UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation against West Bank settler sanctions The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967 and has seen a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza, which broke out following the Hamas militant group's attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023. Euronews · Sep 9
Hungary's continued veto slows Ukraine's EU accession process as minority rights row persists Hungary once again blocked progress on Ukraine’s EU accession at a Council working group, linking further movement to guarantees protecting the rights of Hungary’s minority community in Ukraine. Budapest did not block Moldova’s parallel accession track, although other member states oppose separating Euronews · Sep 9
The Trump show: Republicans put president centre stage in unprecdented US midterms convention Trump delivers Wednesday's keynote and returns for Thursday's finale after Vice President JD Vance speaks. Cabinet members and candidates in closely watched House and Senate races are also on the programme. Euronews · Sep 9
Oil surges past $100 a barrel again as US-Iran clashes intensify Brent crude has shot up to above $100 a barrel after US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on Jordan, the latest escalation in the conflict that has kept the Strait of Hormuz largely shut since February. Euronews · Sep 9
Watch: Archaeologists uncover 38 skeletons at ancient Peru citadel Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb with the remains of 38 people and gold and copper objects at the ancient Chan Chan site in northern Peru. Euronews · Sep 9
Athens cracks down on e-scooters as Europe sounds safety alarm In the first eight months of 2026, a total of 6,127 checks were carried out on electric scooter users across the Attica region and 3,700 offences were recorded. Euronews · Sep 9
Around one-third of young Europeans are 'functionally illiterate', education expert says Maciej Jakubowski, director of the Educational Research Institute, says the OECD PISA report shows "a decline in most European countries". Euronews · Sep 9
Alonnisos, Liepāja and Dalsland: The lesser-known destinations to put on your radar for 2027 Intrepid Travel’s annual ‘Not Hot List’ highlights under-the-radar spots where your tourism spending could really make a difference. Euronews · Sep 9
Former Spanish minister: Ceuta incident was a 'hybrid attack' aimed at 'weakening' the EU Arancha González Laya, formerly Spain's foreign affairs minister under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, says the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta was "an attack" on an external border of the European Union. Euronews · Sep 9
South Park creators troll Donald Trump by changing name of show to 'South America' In response to Apple and Google capitulating to Donald Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ and Trump's AI-generated attempt to rebrand New Mexico to 'New America', Emmy-winning satirical TV show South Park is changing its name to 'South America'. Euronews · Sep 9
Thailand investigates after British influencer dies following penis enlargement operation The case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures. Euronews · Sep 9
Kaja Kallas under fire from EU capitals when she needs them most The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas is on a collision course with European capitals at a time when her institutional role is being increasingly challenged. Euronews · Sep 9
Euronews · Sep 9 Occupied territory or colonial remnant? The nuance behind the British bases in Cyprus Experts say that it's too emotive to refer to the British Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus as an 'occupation', instead they are colonial remnants that provide mixed benefits to both sides.
Euronews · Sep 9 ‘Migration is very much back on the agenda,' EU diplomat forewarns Good morning. Angela Skujins here on newsletter duty, writing this while I watch the sun rise over the tarmac at Brussels Zaventem airport. I came here outrageously early because Europe Today never stops, and neither does this newsletter!
Euronews · Sep 9 Immersed in tradition: A guide to celebrating the grape harvest in Portugal's Douro region The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up their sleeves and join an immersive journey from vine to glass.
Euronews · Sep 9 Trump takes aim at Canadian alcohol in latest trade war escalation The US president has escalated his standoff with Ottawa with new tariffs and an alcohol ban, prompting Carney to warn there will be a price to pay for standing firm.
Euronews · Sep 9 Between peace and war: Germany's battle against hybrid threats Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?
Euronews · Sep 9 Broken gadget? The EU’s repair directive makes manufacturers fix it The EU’s Right to Repair Directive wants manufacturers to repair your electronics and reduce 35 million tons of waste from broken appliances. Watch the video!
Euronews · Sep 9 Europe Today: Ceuta cries out for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats Ceuta's mayor Juan Jesús Vivas has requested greater European support for the continuing crisis in the Spanish enclave after 80.000 crossed the border illegally last month. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government has decided to expel 10 Russian diplomats over "unacceptable" activities.
Euronews · Sep 9 Norway bids final farewell to King Harald V as royals gather in Oslo Norway's royal family, led by new King Haakon VIII, foreign royals, heads of state and dignitaries took part in the procession to Oslo's Lutheran cathedral on foot.
Euronews · Sep 9 The Russian exception: Why Moscow still has a role in Europe’s ITER fusion project despite EU sanctions EU-Russia tensions collide with decades of scientific cooperation at ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment. As fusion becomes a strategic EU priority, Brussels faces a dilemma over its continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology.
Euronews · Sep 9 At least five killed in large-scale overnight Russian aerial attack on Ukraine's capital Elsewhere in Ukraine, a Russian drone strike killed civilians at a checkpoint on the border with Moldova, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine said on Wednesday.
Euronews · Sep 9 Possible massacre and cannibalism 7,000 years ago uncovered in Granada Analysis of nearly 1,000 bones found in three caves in Granada shows that cannibalism was a recurring Neolithic practice, with signs of collective violence, possible rituals and skulls turned into containers.