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Spain's parliament considers press access shakeup after spate of disruptions

Journalists have protested against the behaviour of activists who they say harass them and impede their work.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European Parliament to stage urgent debate on Hungary's 'spring clean' law

The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body's political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO's and media listed and potentially fined.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Third Trump-Putin call paves the way for trade, not sanctions

What did US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin talk about in their third call? The two have interpreted the conversation differently. But Ukraine likely wasn't the only topic.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria

The lifting of sanctions comes after an Islamist rebel group overthrew former dictator Bashar Assad in December.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery

Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Thank you for the copyright': ABBA legend warns against diluted rightsΒ in EU AI code

The planned Code of Practice on AI has been heavily criticised by both publishers and US Big Tech companies, albeit for different reasons.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region

One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU

The European Commission proposed a revision of the β€œthird safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romanian vote loser Simion claims France interfered in election

Hard-right candidate is challenging the results at Romania's constitutional court.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | May 20th – 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: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU reviews TikTok’s β€˜SkinnyTok’ content for risks to minors

The Commission’s next move could reshape tech accountability.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

UK halts Israel trade talks, summons ambassador over Gaza

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy called Israeli operations in Gaza an "affront" and suspended talks on a free trade deal. Meanwhile, the UN said Israel had allowed more aid trucks into the enclave. DW has more.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fact check: Did Chinese fighter jets deliver aid to Gaza?

Footage allegedly showing Chinese aid deliveries to Gaza has gone viral on social media platforms. But the images are false.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews

Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Putin and microplastics threaten bees’ survival

Wild pollinators face an array of hazards, a new report says.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer

The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall

Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russian drone strikes hit homes in Kherson and Sloviansk

Five people were injured and several homes damaged after Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Kherson in the early hours of Tuesday.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lowest winter rainfall in Syria for almost 70 years triggers water crisis in Damascus

Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU budget needs 'a comprehensive overhaul' to handle shocks, says IMF

EU spending rules have not kept pace with challenges facing the bloc, warned the IMF’s Europe director.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Musk to step back from political spending: β€˜I think I’ve done enough’

β€œIf I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I don’t currently see a reason,” he said.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Eurozone confidence lifts slightly in May but remains fragile

Eurozone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May, partly reversing April’s drop, but remains well below average. Sentiment is still fragile amid inflation and trade uncertainty.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU adopts new Russia sanctions amid Ukraine ceasefire push

New EU sanctions target Russia's "shadow fleet," as the bloc's foreign policy chief has called for more US pressure on Russia if Moscow doesn't agree on a ceasefire.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises

The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to 3,000 following a ruling.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Investigation reveals β€˜sprawling empire’ of 5 Dutch companies dominating Europe’s fishing industry

Environmental campaigners say that governments have allowed a few supermajors to take β€œtentacular” ownership of the seas.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Egyptian fisherman who arranged migrant boats to Europe jailed for 25 years in the UK

UK-based Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid helped smuggle nearly 3,800 people from north Africa to Italy as part of a lucrative criminal network.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can the EU do enough to attract scientists to work in its countries?

Europe is home to more thantwomillion researchers and the bloc wants to attract many more, especially after restrictions imposed by the US government on the scientific community. Will the "Choose Europe" initiative be enough to make the EU a world leader in science?

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fact check: Speculations and misinformation after Biden's cancer diagnosis

US President Trump's allies have fueled speculation about Biden's recent aggressive cancer diagnosis, implying that his medical team may have concealed the condition.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

This vanishing whale species may be reproducing too slowly to avoid extinction

Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel to allow dozens of aid trucks into Gaza each day, government says

The Israeli government enabled UN aid trucks to enter the Strip on Tuesday amid international pressure over a blockade that has been in place since March.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US

A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Members of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate arrested for operating office too close to library

During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods?

EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What does the blackout in Spain, Portugal tell us about renewables?

Last month's power outage in Spain and Portugal has prompted questions over the stability of solar and wind. In its wake, debates around the phasing out of nuclear energy have been reignited.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)