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OrbΓ‘n plots revenge on Budapest bridge blockade protests

Protesters against Hungary's new assembly laws, which would ban the annual Budapest Pride march, have been blocking the capital's iconic bridges for weeks. Now Viktor OrbΓ‘n's government is planning to ban bridge protests in revenge.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Long-awaited EU border system expected for October

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to come into effect later this year after delays.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Amid EU's hottest year cities face more floods, extreme heat

Europe saw its hottest year on record in 2024 β€” and the fallout was alarming. But there was also a flicker of hope, according to the EU's new Copernicus climate report.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown

Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US: Meta's landmark antitrust trial gets underway

Social media giant Meta is facing trial in Washington over allegations it has monopolized social media platforms by buying up Instagram and WhatsApp. The lawsuit could remain open for years.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian Palm Sunday attack on Sumy

At least 35 people were killed in the strikes which hit the centre of Sumy, a city about 30 kilometres from Ukraine's border with Russia.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

El Salvador's Bukele rules out returning US deportee

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said he would not return the man who was deported from the US on an administrative error during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office to discuss their partnership.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU urged to axe Rwanda minerals deal after Luxembourg firm linked to smuggled coltan

The EU Commission is under growing pressure to suspend its controversial minerals-access deal with Rwanda after new investigations revealed that a Luxembourg-based commodities trader has continued tobuy conflict minerals smuggled from DR Congo to Rwanda.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Spanish police pounce on exotic cat smuggling ring

Police have arrested two Russian citizens after a swoop in Mallorca revealed evidence of an illegal online trade in exotic cats. The suspects also allegedly bred wildcats with domestic ones to produce valuable hybrids.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sudan: 400,000 forced to flee Zamzam camp in Darfur

The United Nations has reported that fighting in Darfur has forced hundreds of thousands to flee the region's largest displacement camp. An upcoming international aide conference hopes to open the door for more support.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU unveils €1.6bln in aid for Palestinian Authority for West Bank, Gaza projects

More than a third of the money, to be provided over two years, will come as direct budget support to the PA and is aimed at improving financial sustainability, democratic governance and services to help the private sector develop.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine: Trump calls Russia's Sumy attack 'horrible'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has invited Donald Trump to "come see" the damage being inflicted on Ukraine as Russia continues to strike Ukrainian civilians. DW has the latest.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Merz to visit Paris May 7, officials say

Germany's chancellor-designate is planning a European tour that could take him to Paris, Warsaw and Kyiv

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Hungary's parliament passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

The amendment declares that children's rights to moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life, including the right to peaceful assembly.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greece: Extremist group claims railway office attack

Greek police have said they are investigating a previously unknown group that claimed responsibility for a recent bomb blast targeting the offices of Greece's railway company.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pope Francis approves first step towards the beatification of Catalan architect Antoni GaudΓ­

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni GaudΓ­, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'The world of literature is mourning': How Mario Vargas Llosa brought Spanish to splendour

The world of literature is mourning the death of Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel Prize winner. He was 89. The author of 'The Feast of the goats' leaves behind an indelible legacy. With sadness and admiration, fans and friends have described him as an 'eternal scribe.'

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Two bodies, 39 survivors found on Greek island after suspected migrant boat sinking

Officials said there were no reports of any missing people, nor any immediate information on the migrants' nationalities or how their boat had sunk.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Rome, diplomatic sources say

The speculation on the next location comes as Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani separately told journalists in Japan that the Italian government has given its go-ahead to host the talks.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump tariffs: EU pauses countermeasures until July

The EU said the bloc would hold off on retaliatory tariffs to allow "time" for negotiations. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping said there are "no winners" in trade wars. DW has more.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Castor oil and coffee with lemon: The truth behind TikTok's latest quick fix weight loss trends

Misleading claims about weight loss trends have been dominating social media, with millions of users sharing and trying recipes that promise quick results.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russian attack that left bodies scattered on city streets is not a β€˜mistake’ β€” it’s a strategy

But terror-bombing Ukrainians may not bring Russia many benefits.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Watch: The fencing coach en garde against crime in Kenya

Isaac Mburu Wanyoike is turning a new generation of fencers away from a life of crime by teaching footwork, thrusts, and counterattacks.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU has secured 'two-thirds' of €5 billion ammunition goal for Ukraine, Kallas says

"If you want the killing to stop, you should put the pressure on Russia, which actually does the killing," Kaja Kallas has said.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Former UK Conservative MP charged with cheating in election betting scandal

Craig Williams was one of 15 people charged by the Gambling Commission on Monday over bets placed on the date of the UK's 2024 general election.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | April 14th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cyprus sentences Syrian national for bringing migrants to country on overloaded boat

According to the ruling, the Syrian man, himself a migrant, received training on how to operate the boat and was in radio contact with another trafficker who instructed him on the route.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU warms to boosting defense funding to secure eastern flank

Eastern EU countries like Poland say they are currently bearing the financing brunt.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least nine people injured in Odesa in overnight Russian attacks

The development came shortly after two Russian missiles killed at least 34 civilians in the Ukrainian city of Sumy.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

More than 20 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 am local time as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkish court rejects appeal seeking release of arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained last month, is widely seen as the biggest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Azerbaijan’s energy ambitions: Baku summit highlights Southern Gas Corridor and green transition

In this special edition of Energy Frontiers, we’re in Baku for exclusive insights into Azerbaijan’s evolving role in energy security, renewables, and its growing partnerships with Europe and beyond.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine before deal with Russia

A Russian missile killed 34 people on Sunday in an attack that Trump described as "a mistake" and Germany called "a war crime".

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Kidneys for cash: Inside a global organ trafficking network

An international network is allegedly taking advantage of vulnerable, poor people in Kenya on one side and the hopes of those desperately needing life-saving organs in Germany on the other.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority prepares for Easter with traditional eggs

Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern Europe who settled in Germany some 1,500 years ago.

Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews