Author: Euronews

The tiny Mediterranean island is one of Europe’s most progressive on LGBTQ+ rights, but at the same time, it has a near-total ban on abortion. What is the reason for this dissonance?

ADVERTISEMENTFrance is the world’s seventh-largest economy, with a projected GDP of $3.21 trillion (€2.74 trillion) in 2025, ranking third in Europe according to IMF estimates from April 2025. Residents across the country are seeking well-paid, high-quality employment opportunities. France also remains one of the top destinations for immigrants—ranking behind Germany and Spain in total arrivals from both within and outside the EU, according to Eurostat. Whether highly skilled or not, newcomers are also in search of better job prospects and improved living standards. So, what are the best-paying jobs in France? Which professions offer the highest salaries, and what are the average annual…

The Bundestag on Friday announced it would halt family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection for an initial two years.

China said on Friday that it had further confirmed details of a trade framework, including the export of rare earths.

While the EU and several European countries made significant contributions to GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, the United States was notably absent from the donor list.

The single currency has rallied 13% this year, buoyed by eurozone fiscal policy shifts, political uncertainty in the US, and changing market dynamics.

Published on 25/06/2025 – 16:42 GMT+2•Updated 17:24ADVERTISEMENTUS President Donald Trump has touted the possibility that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin may invade other countries following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine during a press conference at the NATO summit in the Hague on Wednesday. Trump was asked whether he considered Putin an enemy and if he believed the Russian leader had territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine. “It’s possible”, Trump replied.  “I consider him a person who I think is misguided,” the US president said.  Trump also said Putin called him to offer help in settling the recent Middle East conflict and to act as an interlocutor between…

ADVERTISEMENTIt is not yet clear whether the conflict between Israel and Iran is really at an end, warned many analysts after the US announced a ceasefire on Tuesday.On Wednesday morning, the truce appeared to be holding after earlier violations, although investors kept their eyes on the region — with oil prices remaining high.Reignited tension in the region could push up these prices further, leaving China and Europe vulnerable to supply disruptions — good news for Russia. “The biggest losers would be continental Europe and China, both heavily reliant on imported energy and lacking domestic buffers,” said Professor Guido Cozzi, chair of…

Ukraine’s defence production capacity has jumped from 1 billion in 2022 to 35 billion this year, according to the government.

Published on 24/06/2025 – 11:15 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTFrench police have detained 12 suspects after nearly 150 people reported being assaulted with syringes across France during its annual “Fête de la Musique” summer festival.  The outdoor festival took place all over France last Saturday, with authorities reporting “unprecedented crowds” in Paris.The Interior Ministry said that 145 people nationwide had reported being stabbed with needles, with Paris police reporting 13 cases in the capital. Upwards of a dozen women and underaged girls have been hospitalised.“The ministry is taking this very seriously,” a spokeswoman from the Interior Ministry stated. “Some victims were taken to hospital for…