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Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev were alleged to have carried out surveillance across Europe between 2020 and 2023. A London jury has convicted three Bulgarians living in the UK of spying for Russia. Vanya Gaberova, 30, Katrin Ivanova, 33, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39, were found guilty on Friday at London’s Central Criminal Court. Prosecutors said the trio, whose trial started in November, had carried out espionage on “an industrial scale”. They were alleged to have worked across Europe on behalf of the Russian intelligence services between 2020 and 2023. This included reportedly spying on a US…

Donald Trump a tenté, en vain, de trouver une faille dans l’armure de l’UE avec la guerre commerciale qu’il a déclenchée au cours de son premier mandat. Mais aujourd’hui, il a trouvé un point plus vulnérable : la crise sécuritaire massive qu’il a provoquée en retirant le soutien des Etats-Unis à l’Ukraine expose des fissures potentiellement mortelles dans le bloc des 27 nations. Rien ne pouvait lui plaire davantage. Le président américain nourrit depuis longtemps un mépris non dissimulé pour l’UE, qu’il a décrite — à tort — comme ayant été créée “pour baiser les Etats-Unis”. Pour Trump, l’Union fait…

As Riyadh prepares to host US-Ukraine talks on how to end Russia’s war, analysts tell Euronews how Saudi Arabia became a diplomatic heavyweight. Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Saudi Arabia has established itself as an unexpected but effective mediator between the warring nations.Having long been an Arab powerhouse due to its oil wealth, booming economy, and political stability in a troubled region, it is emerging as a major global diplomatic player.On Monday, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Riyadh, where talks between officials from Washington and Kyiv will take place over…

In this episode of Focus, we’re at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, where Albania is showcasing its tourism sector. With a growing number of visitors, the country is focusing on expanding its tourism infrastructure while balancing sustainability. At ITB Berlin, Albania is presenting its tourism development plans. With a steady increase in visitors, the sector now plays a significant role in the economy.Prime Minister Edi Rama outlines efforts to expand infrastructure while maintaining environmental conservation. From coastal areas to mountainous regions, Albania aims to diversify its offerings.Officials stress the importance of balancing growth with sustainability, as the…

Saudi Arabia is becoming a must-visit destination for Europeans. Here are the best places to visit. Once the “best-kept secret” from travellers worldwide, Saudi Arabia is now a must-visit destination for Europeans. Speaking at ITB Berlin 2025, the CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, Fahd Hamidaddin, told Euronews Travel that European visits surged by 24 per cent in 2024 and that the country is rapidly becoming a global sports hub – hosting more events than Las Vegas. From upcoming premier sporting events like the World Cup 2034 to luxury travel experiences along the Red Sea coastline and even desert camping in the…

The confusing signals coming out of the Trump administration are particularly worrying for Poland, which has built its security architecture around its close ties with the U.S. There are about 10,000 American soldiers stationed in Poland, and the country makes an effort to buy U.S. weapons systems — to the annoyance of other European countries. But the sight of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being berated in the White House, the U.S. ending arms aid to Ukraine, and Donald Trump’s comments that the U.S. may not fulfill its NATO obligations to protect members against attack if he feels they are not…

Unless either the governor of South Carolina or the Supreme Court intervenes, Brad Sigmon will be killed at 6pm on Friday. A South Carolina inmate is scheduled to become the first person in 15 years to be killed by firing squad in the US. The convicted murderer Brad Sigmon’s execution will happen at 6 pm local time on Friday evening (12 pm CET), unless either the governor of South Carolina or the Supreme Court decides to give him a last-minute reprieve. If the execution goes ahead, Sigmon will become only the fourth person to have died by firing squad in…

The eurozone economy saw a slight rise in the last quarter of 2024, although major economies such as France and Germany continued to lag. The eurozone economy grew 0.2% on a quarterly basis in the final three months of 2024, according to Eurostat’s third estimate. This was up from 0.1% in the second estimate, while also being ahead of the third quarter’s 0.4% growth. The European Union’s output or GDP inched up 0.4% in the fourth quarter of the year, which was the same as the third quarter. Growth at the end of the year was driven in part by household spending,…

But a recent rise in disruptive and destructive protest among climate activists, in groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, has met with tougher policing and, experts say, some of the longest sentences ever handed out for non-violent activism.  ‘Sunflowers’ appeal dismissed Public frustration with climate groups has grown as their methods of protest have become increasingly spectacular, annoying and disruptive.  Last year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a former human rights barrister and director of public prosecutions, called for protesters who block roads or target cultural events and icons to face the full force of the law. On Friday,…

FMD is the most feared animal disease in the world. Highly contagious in ruminants like cows, pigs, sheep and goats, it rarely kills livestock, but causes fever, loss of appetite, and blisters in the hooves and mouth that require the whole herd to be culled. Germany is recovering from its own FMD scare in January, when an outbreak in water buffalo triggered expensive emergency measures, costing up to €1 billion in lost exports and prompting bans in the U.K., Mexico, and South Korea. The German outbreak has been contained, but European authorities fear a repeat of a 2001 epidemic in…