Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Lídia Jorge honoured with Austrian State Prize for European Literature
It is a prize “awarded since 1965 for the literary work of a European author whose writing has gained international renown”, reads a note on Austria’s culture ministry website. Read…
Lukashenka apologises to Zelenskyy, calls him ‘young and inexperienced’
Belarus leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka said that Belarus poses no threat to Ukraine as he apologised to Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his harsh comments in the past, while saying Ukraine’s president was…
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon cuts workload to be with gravely ill wife, palace says
Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, or scarring of the lungs, that causes breathing difficulties. Read More
European Parliament lifts immunity of Italian MEP embroiled in Huawei corruption scandal
The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, who is under investigation in an alleged scandal of corruption and illicit lobbying practices by tech…
Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland, officials say
Skrepetsky was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Read More
Swedish court imprisons man convicted of pressuring his wife to sell sexual services
Prosecutor Ida Annerstedt told the AFP news agency at the start of the trial in April that the woman had “a serious fear” of her husband. Read More
Qatar ‘cautiously optimistic’ on US-Iran framework deal before Friday’s signing
Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to “business as…
Beyond ‘Disclosure Day’: Our picks of Steven Spielberg’s most underrated movies
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director’s filmography? The Euronews…
Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe
With Russia deliberately targeting Ukraine’s energy system each winter, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the G7 summit that he wants to bring the war to an end before the next cold…