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Trump’s peace bid flops as Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Zelenskyy summit

Moscow obfuscates again in new remarks by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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

Berlin Zoo panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrate first birthday

Berlin Zoo’s panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrated their first birthday on Friday with bamboo, colourful ice cream treats and a large red wooden number one.

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

German, British and American tourists are choosing Greece this and they are spending more

Bank of Greece data on travel spending shows a significant increase compared to 2024

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

Will overregulation mean Poland and Europe miss out on crypto?

The cryptocurrency industry is growing fastest in Asia, and with Donald Trump's second term, the US has joined the race. Meanwhile, Europe has focused on regulating this new sector of the economy. What does this mean for businesses and customers?

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

FBI searches ex-national security adviser John Bolton’s house in Maryland

β€œNO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission,” Patel posted on X.

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

Gamescom: How is Poland's gaming industry faring?

While the number of people attending the international video games fair in Cologne shows that the industry is not in crisis, it's still fighting many battles. These impact the extremely creative Polish gaming industry.

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

Gamescom: How is Poland's games industry faring?

While the number of people attending the international video games fair in Cologne shows that the industry is not in crisis, it's still fighting many battles. These impact the extremely creative Polish games industry.

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

Kim Jong Un leads Pyongyang ceremony for troops who fought in Ukraine

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un led a ceremony in Pyongyang on Friday to honour troops who fought in Ukraine and to commemorate those killed, according to state media.

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

How tourists visiting Dubrovnik’s City Walls are helping Croatia preserve its cultural heritage

As record numbers of tourists continue to visit Dubrovnik this year, the city is looking for positive ways to use tourism revenue to protect fragile monuments.

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

Hungary and Slovakia demand EU action after Ukraine hits key oil pipeline again

Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said he was very angry.

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

FBI searching home of Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, source says

The search of Bolton's home comes as the Trump administration has taken steps to examine the activities of other perceived adversaries of the Republican president, including by authorising a grand jury investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.

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

Nord Stream sabotage: Arrest raises difficult questions

German investigators suggest a Ukrainian suspect arrested in connection with the sabotage of the gas pipelines might have links to the government in Kyiv. If confirmed, this may call into question support for Ukraine.

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

Nord Stream Sabotage: Arrest raises difficult questions

German investigators suggest a Ukrainian suspect arrested in connection with the sabotage of the gas pipelines might have links to the government in Kyiv. If confirmed, this may call into question support for Ukraine.

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

Finalists rock invisible riffs at Air Guitar World Championships

Passionate performers from around the world are gathering in Finland this week, competing not with instruments in hand but with invisible guitars.

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

Libya announces probe after Russian-made rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour

Security forces found a vehicle carrying two other rockets of the same type, as well as the rockets’ launcher, the government said.

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

US: FBI searches home of John Bolton β€” reports

John Bolton, a former security adviser to Donald Trump, has become a vocal critic of the US president. Reports indicate that the search is linked to Bolton's handling of classified documents.

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

Putin β€˜laughing’ as Europeans fall into his β€˜trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas

In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking peace, criticised Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, urged tougher sanctions, and called for lasting security guarantees.

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

Thailand is planning to give away thousands of free domestic flights to tourists

Thailand cut its forecast to 33 million international visitors, down from 39 million at the start of 2025.

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

EU's position taken into account by Ukraine and US, Kyiv's representative to the EU says

Europe rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting with Donald Trump on Monday in an "exceptional format," Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, told Euronews.

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

Why do war-torn Myanmar's generals want elections?

Myanmar's military leaders say elections will mark a return to civilian rule. But with half the country outside their control and armed resistance still raging, is this a transition or just a tactical reset?

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

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Alpha' - Julia Ducournau tears into the soul rather than flesh

Julia Ducournau returns with her third film, destined to be her most divisive yet. But for those who choose to let go, the French writer-director shows that 'Titane' needn’t be a tough act to follow.

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

Pressure on Russia's economy intensifies as full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues

Russians are likely to face higher taxes as the burden on the budget grows and the Central Bank of Russia says that "the economy needs a breather."

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

European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech

The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy.

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

Billions at 'real' risk of extreme heat in the workplace, World Health Organisation says

The organisation's first report specifically dedicated to the dangers of extreme heat on-site warns that employers need to adapt to a new normal of heatwaves.

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

China races to build the world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.

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

Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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

Space X successfully launches US military spaceplane

It was the eighth flight of a X-37B, which was designed for the US Air Force by Boeing. It is set to test laser communications and navigation without the use of GPS.

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

'A true heritage crime': Nearly 50,000 sign petition against loan of Bayeux Tapestry to London

The petition warns that transporting the fragile, thousand-year-old embroidery could cause irreparable damage.

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

Berlin: Racist street name change stopped again

The renaming of a Berlin boulevard to Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Strasse, after Germany's first African-born scholar, has been blocked again. The long struggle to erase symbols of a brutal colonial past continues.

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

Lil Nas X detained after walking LA streets in underwear following suspected overdose

The Grammy award winning 'Old Town Road' rapper has been arrested by LA police after being found wandering LA streets in his underwear and treated for a suspected drug overdose.

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

Will Powell hint at a rate cut? All eyes on Jackson Hole speech

Markets await Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for clues on rates. With inflation high and jobs weakening, the Fed faces pressure. Powell may leave a September rate cut on the table, but the trajectory isn't guaranteed.

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

Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time and expected to spread, IPC says

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale.

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

How UN’s women-only AI school wants to tackle gender inequality in AI

UN Women is trying to ensure women aren’t left behind in the artificial intelligence revolution by educating β€˜feminist leaders’ on how to build and use AI for social change.

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

Germany updates: Economy shrinks more than expected

Europe's largest economy has shrunk, with industrial production and construction weaker than first thought. Meanwhile, Berlin is being urged to recognize a Palestinian state. Follow DW for the latest.

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

Doctor accused of recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital toilets released on bail

Cho was initially charged with six offences but another 127 charges were added on Thursday, including intentionally recording intimate images without permission.

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