How are poverty levels around the EU as the French rate hits a 30-year high?
In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.…
Von der Leyen unveils hugely increased ‘strategic’ €2 trillion EU budget
The new budget will be more flexible to cope with unforeseen crises. Read More
Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey
Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states. Read More
Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis
At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials. Read more at Read More
Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu handed fresh jail term for insulting an official
Ekrem İmamoğlu is already in pre-trial detention on separate charges against him, but has now been given an extra prison sentence. Read more at Read More
Francofolies de Spa: Controversy over Franco-Israeli singer and former Eurovision contestant Amir
Belgium’s music festival Les Francofolies de Spa kicks off this week and is under pressure to cancel the performance of Franco-Israeli singer Amir. Three acts have already walked away from…
Rival leaders of divided Cyprus seek progress on future amid various challenges
Republic of Cyprus’ Deputy Government Spokesman Yannis Antoniou told Euronews the aim was a “comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem”. Read more at Read More
Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine
A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. Read more at Read More
At least 20 killed in stampede at Gaza distribution site, US aid group says
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, but provided no evidence. Read more at Read More
Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January
In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: “The euro is a lifeboat that Bulgaria should board!” The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing…