Synthetic drugs and digital crime: Why Central Asia is emerging as a new frontline
The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies. Uzbekistan is advancing new initiatives to improve cross-border cooperation, financial oversight and public…
Europe can’t ‘rule out’ a war with Russia says Sanna Marin
Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin believes Europe is “vulnerable” without Ukraine and demands the EU to build its “own” military capabilities and increase European nuclear deterrence. Read More
Central Asian leaders gather at first ever regional climate summit to discuss water crisis
The Regional Ecological Summit kicks off today in Astana. Read more at Read More
Hangbags at dawn: Rare double-signed Hermès Birkin to headline major luxury auction
A Hermès Birkin bag signed twice by Jane Birkin is expected to fetch up to €275,000 at Heritage Auctions, as collector demand for celebrity-linked fashion pieces grows. Read More
Reusing places and spaces: EUmies Awards honour sustainable architecture and design
Winners of the 2026 EUmies Awards have been announced, with projects that focus on reusing and transforming existing spaces. Read More
Europe Today: Bettel, Marin speak exclusively to Euronews as Hungary’s Ukraine loan veto nears end
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews’ flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the…
EU Trade Chief heads to Washington hoping to unlock steel talks
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is travelling to Washington for the first time since the July 2025 EU-US trade deal, seeking to break the deadlock on removing 50% US tariffs…
EU countries push under-15 social media ban, Brussels presents age verification app
A wave of national bans is pushing the EU toward a continent-wide age limit. The European Commission says the enforcement technology is already in place. Watch the video. Read More
Newsletter: EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift
Also on today’s newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us. Read More
Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the…