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Ukraine and Russia take part in biggest prisoner swap since 2022 invasion

They each handed over 270 servicemen and 120 civilians on the Ukrainian border with Belarus.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Kallas backs North Macedonia's EU membership progress despite ongoing obstacles

The EU foreign policy chief expressed strong support for North Macedonia's EU integration on Friday, praising its progress and urging continued reforms amid geopolitical tensions.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Throwing a party in an Airbnb this summer? Here’s how the platform plans to stop you

Spain recently removed 65,000 Airbnb listings amid mounting backlash against the platform.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrolment at Harvard

Harvard said the US government's action came in retaliation for defying its political demands.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU's €2 handling charge for cheap imports to snare Chinese products

Trade Commissioner MaroΕ‘ Ε efčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can EU secure a US trade pact despite Trump's new tariff threat?

US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with a 50% tariff on goods, saying current negotiations with the bloc were "going nowhere." Can the EU still step back from a major tariff war?

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'ο»ΏI hope the British public see how practical it is,' EU Trade Commissioner says about EU-UK deal

In an interview with Euronews, Maros Šefčovič says a very important step has been taken towards a new chapter in bilateral relations.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

First part of Ukraine-Russia prisoners of war exchange completed, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each during face-to-face talks in Istanbul on 16 May. The first part of the largest POW exchange since Russia started its war against Ukraine took place on Friday.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Commission to review ride-sharing rules across the EU

Rules for Uber, Bolt, Cabify, Heetch and other ride-hailing services could be unified at EU level - but the Commission warns this may still take some time.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language

At least seven capitals have raised concerns over the costs and political implications of the move, which SΓ‘nchez links to defense spending.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Europe's defence: These Western European countries think World War III is imminent

As geopolitical stability continues to be undermined, the prospect of another global conflict haunts many Europeans.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine, Russia carry out biggest-ever prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine report that they each returned 390 people in a prisoner exchange. The swap is expected to continue over the next few days.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Penguin poo creates clouds that help cool the planet, study finds

Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Belgium’s future queen caught up in Trump’s war on Harvard

Trump's foreign student ban affects more than 7,000 students β€” including Princess Elisabeth.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Bird flu cases spreading faster and with greater impacts - report

Avian influenza is no longer just an animal health issue, with rising mammal cases and severe ecosystem, trade, and food security impacts as outbreaks become more widespread and impact a broader range of species, a new report shows.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romanian director keeps memory of the Holocaust alive

Jewish director Erwin Simsensohn recently put on an opera about the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. He tells DW how vital it is to educate people about the Holocaust and the threat from right-wing extremism.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rogue EU lawmaker Kartheiser to meet Kremlin officials in Moscow

The leadership of his European party is threatening to expel the Luxembourgish MEP.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Norwegian man wakes to find cargo ship in his garden along Trondheim Fjord coast

Shipping company NCL said in a statement it was aware of the incident and was cooperating with the police investigation.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What is Donald Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defence system and how would it work?

US President Donald Trump announced the Iron Dome-like missile defence project this week. Euronews Next takes a look at what we know so far about it.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Family of Ryan Cornelius jailed in Dubai turns to EU for help

Heather Cornelius, whose husband is detained in Dubai, has met with MEPs and the European External Action Service in Brussels.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Verdict expected in Kim Kardashian heist trial in Paris

Prosecutors are seeking the toughest jail terms of 10 years for the four men accused of carrying out the robbery.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump suggests 50% tariff on EU goods starting in June

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union, as the trade war intensifies.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Barking up the family tree in Argentina as birth rates fall

In Buenos Aires, dogs are increasingly treated as full-fledged family members, sometimes even replacing children.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump calls for 50% tariffs on EU imports from June 1

Calling the trade talks a stalemate, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the EU on June 1. European markets took an immediate tumble following Trump's social media post.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ethnosport Festival opens in Istanbul with focus on family

The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival has opened at Istanbul AtatΓΌrk Airport, bringing together traditional sports and cultural activities from a wide range of countries.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey issues dozens of arrest warrants for military personnel over alleged links to 2016 coup

Officials say the individuals were identified through phone records and allege that FETΓ– continues to pose a major threat to the state.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump threatens EU with 50 percent tariff from June 1

Ultimatum comes hours before crunch call between U.S. and EU trade negotiators.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Netanyahu accuses Macron, Starmer and Carney of siding with Hamas after Gaza operation criticism

Earlier this week, the three leaders issued a joint statement condemning what they said was Israel's "egregious" military actions in Gaza and warning that they would take "concrete actions" if Netanyahu didn’t change course.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US says it will impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons

The Trump administration accuses the military-led Sudanese government of using the prohibited weapons during its civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why it matters that the EU is pushing to offshore asylum: 10 questions

Externalising asylum is the hottest trend in EU migration policy; but just 10 years ago the European Commission opposed it on humanitarian and legal grounds. Here's what you need to know.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

LGBTQ+ tourism on the rise in India

A growing number of businesses and travel agencies in India are catering to LGBTQ+ travelers, who report a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French β€˜posturing’ on due diligence law falls flat in Brussels

French negotiators pushed to limit the scope of the CSDDD, to firms with over 5,000 employees β€” but some diplomats dismissed it as a negotiating tactic rather than a serious proposal.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'

Has the Mission: Impossible series finally run out of steam? It would appear so.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump targets illegal migration with remittance tax plan

Washington plans a 5% tax on remittance transfers that would cover millions of foreigners living in the US. With about $160 billion sent by Latin Americans alone, their home countries would be among the hardest hit.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Mainstream political groups propose overhaul of far-right tech report

Amendments proposed set out a range of topics to consider in a bid to achieve EU tech sovereignty.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews