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Published on 06/08/2026 – 15:08 GMT+2 Nigeria Advances Crypto Regulation Nigeria is taking significant steps to bring greater structure and oversight to Africa’s rapidly expanding cryptocurrency market. A proposed regulatory framework aims to increase transparency, strengthen investor confidence, and create an environment where innovation can flourish while ensuring consumer protection. The move is expected to support the continued growth of digital assets across the continent, particularly by improving the efficiency of cross-border payments—an area where blockchain technology has already demonstrated considerable potential. For businesses and individuals alike, faster and more affordable international transactions could unlock new opportunities for trade and…
Published on 06/08/2026 – 15:24 GMT+2 You’ve heard it. It’s so ubiquitous it would have been impossible not to. It’s a melody built around four notes, and it reappears in hit after hit, sticking in your ears like honey. Danish musicologist Carl Martin has dubbed it the “Gen Alpha melody”, so named because many of the songs featuring it were released during the 2010s. ‘APT.’ by Rosé and Bruno Mars. ‘One of Your Girls’ by Troye Sivan. ‘Ode to the Mets’ by The Strokes. Artists spanning genres as diverse as rock, pop and EDM – as well as musicians from…
Portuguese authorities have seized around five tonnes of cocaine from a cargo ship intercepted off the country’s coast. The ship, which had departed from South America, was boarded in a joint operation involving Portugal’s Judiciary Police, Air Force and Navy, with support from Britain’s National Crime Agency and Spain’s National Police. Most of the cocaine was found inside a shipping container, while the rest had been moved into the ship’s hold. Three foreign nationals — an Italian, a Colombian and an Indian citizen — were arrested. Authorities say Portugal has now seized around 28 tonnes of cocaine so far in…
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin. In just a few minutes, our newsroom brings you the latest news and breaking news across world affairs, business, politics, culture, entertainment and travel, with the context you need to make sense of a fast-moving day. Reported with the independence and the European perspective that define Euronews, this regular round-up gives you a clear and reliable overview of the stories shaping our world right now, wherever you are watching from.
European equities keep reaching new highs. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 climbed to another record on Wednesday, closing at around 657 points after touching a fresh intraday high and extending its winning streak to a third consecutive session. The blue-chip EURO STOXX 50, which tracks the euro area’s largest listed companies, also set a new all-time high during the day. The broader benchmark has now gained about 10% since the start of 2026. The rally is broad-based. Germany’s DAX broke above 26,100 for the first time. France’s CAC 40 climbed to a record 8,700, while Italy’s FTSE MIB reached an…
Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, who is also running for president, was the first to be reportedly targeted last week, before center-left parliamentarian Raphaël Glucksmann, who is expected to run, shared that he had been targeted by a “Russian operation” on Monday. Attal said on RTL radio on Thursday the smear campaign against him consisted of falsified news reports about his health and policy proposals, which copied the branding of French news outlets. “Russia wants to steal the election from the French,” he said. A 2024 report from Viginum identified a similar “pro-Russian campaign” known as “Matriochka,” which involved news…
Published on 06/08/2026 – 14:02 GMT+2 European Commission spokesperson Guillaume Mercier confirmed on Thursday that discussions between Spain and Brussels were at “full speed” regarding extra financial support for Ceuta after 72,000 individuals stormed the Spanish exclave from Morocco last week. Responding to a question asked by Euronews, Mercier said the EU executive received the first needs assessment from Spain on Wednesday. Technical discussions occurred earlier in the week, with Brussels now reviewing the assessment. “Then, the next step will be actually for Spain to make an application and submit formally to the Commission,” he said. The new funding could…
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin. In just a few minutes, our newsroom brings you the latest news and breaking news across world affairs, business, politics, culture, entertainment and travel, with the context you need to make sense of a fast-moving day. Reported with the independence and the European perspective that define Euronews, this regular round-up gives you a clear and reliable overview of the stories shaping our world right now, wherever you are watching from.
By Euronews Roma Published on 06/08/2026 – 13:10 GMT+2 Rome has imposed its first penalty on companies that provide rental e-scooters and e-bikes, US firms Lime and Bird and German operator Dott. The fine has been issued by the Antitrust Authority and totals €2.675 million. Following an investigation opened in November 2025, the Competition and Market Authority concluded that the companies “had obstructed access to free rides reserved for subscribers to Rome’s Local Public Transport system”. Citizens holding a Metrebus season ticket were supposed to be entitled to free ride packages, which were not guaranteed because of inadequate organisational structures on…
Expansion plans for Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper service are gathering steam with a working group looking at the possibility of a direct rail link with mainland Europe. An announcement issued on 4 August said that representatives from Transport Scotland, Scottish Rail Holdings and Caledonian Sleeper are spearheading efforts to assess the “technical and commercial viability of extending the sleeper service into the continent”, as well as the potential challenges involved. Stephen Flynn, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, said that there is a commitment to explore the potential of a direct Caledonian Sleeper service to mainland Europe. “The establishment…