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Court in Italy rules two mothers can register as parents on child's birth certificate

In recent years, some city registrars in Italy had begun to record only the name of the biological mother on birth certificates and not the name of her partner.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: German troops permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border

The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Watch: German troops to be permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border

The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Erdogan denies bid to change Turkey's constitution means he'll run as president again

Erdogan has led Turkey for 22 years, and been president for the past 11, but cannot run again without changing the rules.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Some aid reaches Gaza as Israel lets some trucks through

Aid deliveries to Gaza have resumed, but they are failing to reach civilians, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The stalled relief effort has sparked fears of looting and a deepening crisis.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Botswana calls for deeper trade ties with European Union amid Trump's tariffs

The foreign minister's call for more EU-led investment comes amid a 37% trade tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Botswana, one of the hardest-hit nations in Africa.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Georgia's EU accession is moving 'in a very active way', first deputy prime minister tells Euronews

Since last year, Georgia’s European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students

US President Donald Trump's administration has halted Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students. International students at the university will be forced to transfer to another school or leave the country.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Happy birthday to me! Trump's mega-MAGA birthday military parade raises eyebrows

Plans to combine celebrations for the US Army's 250thanniversary with the US president's birthday with a military parade through the centre of Washington DC are raising eyebrows and the hackles of local politicians, who fear for the price tag and damage involved.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Georgia jails opposition leader amid crackdown on dissent

Zurab Japaridze, a leader of the country's largest opposition party, has been placed in pre-trial detention. The government has been clamping down on dissent after massive protests last year.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe

From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Will Thailand's deep south ever see lasting peace?

Conflict in Thailand's deep south has persisted for more than two decades. With violence surging again this year, can lasting peace be achieved?

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

South Africa's land law in the spotlight amid Trump row

Recent South African legislation allows for land expropriation, sometimes without compensation. What's behind the law and why is it so controversial?

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How marine drones have become essential in the fight against sea mines

The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why did nationalist parties do so well in the first round of Poland's presidential election?

The nationalist presidential candidates Slawomir Mentzen and Grzegorz Braun won a combined total of almost 21 per cent of the vote.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Liverpool secured their historic 2024/25 Premier League title

Liverpool will be officially crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions on the final day of the season.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Restaurant review: Verigoud

Not a very Mexicaneatery β€”in a very good way.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Don't panic but be aware, experts advise tourists after earthquakes rattle Greece

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault in European Parliament

A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay

Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius 120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European police seize thousands of looted cultural goods

Law enforcement and customs officials from 23 countries took part in an operation called Pandora IX. Authorities recovered thousands of artefacts, including artworks, coins, paintings and archaeological finds.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rome police catch German tourist carrying ancient marble slab on electric scooter

In Rome, a German tourist was arrested for carrying a 30kg marble base from a Roman column on an electric scooter. The artefact is considered a cultural asset.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UNRWA chief fears Gaza may stop being β€˜land for Palestinians’ amid Israeli offensive

Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews Israeli plans for Gaza are β€˜dystopian’ after Netanyahu declares intention to control the entirety of the Palestinian territory.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

MEPs agree carve out for 90% of EU-importing firms on carbon levy

EU lawmakers have agreed to exempt 90 percent of importers from the bloc’s carbon border adjustment mechanism rules in a move designed to help small businesses.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Serbia's EU membership remains a strategic goal, Kallas says in Belgrade

Serbia's EU membership hinges on its strategic choices, Kallas said after meeting VučiΔ‡ and government officials in Belgrade, stressing the need for concrete reforms.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Eight EU countries form coalition of the willing on crisis preparedness

The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US judge rejects claims made in teen chatbot death lawsuit that AI has free speech rights

Claims that artificial intelligence (AI) should be protected under free speech legislation were made in a lawsuit over the alleged wrongful death of a teenage boy.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Climate crisis must be tackled without resorting to degrowth, says MEP

Growth is essential to retaining the European way of life, said the EPP’s LΓ­dia Pereira, responding to claims that the EU must shift its thinking on sustainability.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greece boosts firefighter and drone numbers to tackle growing risk of wildfires

Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the previous 45.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What foods should you buy now to be prepared for a possible emergency?

The recent Iberian blackout reminded citizens of the need to be prepared in the event of a crisis. When it comes to food, what should we have at home to best get through the chaos? Euronews speaks to a nutritionist to hear their thoughts.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Leaked Muslim Brotherhood report criticized as β€˜alarmist’ by academics and civil society

The document alleges that the Egypt-based Islamist organization is attempting to influence policymakers as part of the group's long-held goal of establishing a state governed by Islamic law.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

The UK is rolling out a world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea. What about the rest of Europe?

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

OECD growth slows abruptly to 0.1% in the first three months of 2025

The overall GDP growth of the 38 countries of the OECD, providing more than 40% of the global economy, slowed down substantially in the first quarter of 2025.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews