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By Tokunbo Salako & Euronews France Published on 06/01/2026 – 8:56 GMT+1 •Updated 9:33 Staff at the Louvre Museum in Paris have voted unanimously to strike in protest of their working conditions. The decision was taken following a general meeting called by an inter-union group on Monday 5 January, according to the CFDT and CGT trade unions. Museum management has said the museum will be partially open, with certain works, such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Victory of Samothrace, available to the public. Initially launched on 15 December, the action was suspended four days later. At the time,…
The Starmer drama continues as the PM is warned by the Scottish Labour leader to stay away ahead of a crucial set of local elections – so, how popular is Keir Starmer across the board? Well, not very, according to the first weekly check-in on the state of the polls in 2026, as ‘Never Here Keir’ jets off to Paris for another Coalition of the Willing meeting. Before that, it’s the first cabinet of the New Year – and Sam and Anne have exclusive news on a potential revolt over business rates, as well as threats to industry to lobby…
Iconic monuments and famous attractions mean some destinations have perennial appeal. But with overtourism as problematic as ever, 2026 is a good year to consider places you might have previously overlooked. An easy way to put these places on your radar is to look for new openings, attractions and happenings around Europe. From cultural institutions to food festivals, here are some of the things worth travelling for in 2026. Travel to Finland and Slovakia for the European Capitals of Culture Two cities have been named Europe’s Capitals of Culture for 2026: Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia. Oulu’s opening…
Epiphany is celebrated on 6 January: a religious festivity that, as often happens, has also developed its own profane declination over time. Just as the birth of Jesus, on 25 December, was later joined by the figure of Father Christmas, in the case of the liturgical feast at the beginning of January, popular culture in Italy has seen the emergence of the Befana – an elderly woman capable of flying on a broomstick. The festivity is linked to the theophany, a word that comes from the Greek theophàneia, and is composed of theos, ‘god’, and phàinein, ‘to manifest’. It is…
Japan was shaken by a strong earthquake on Tuesday morning, though authorities quickly ruled out any tsunami risk. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude 6.2 quake struck eastern Shimane Prefecture on Honshu island’s western side. In parts of Shimane and neighbouring Tottori, the tremor reached upper 5 on the country’s seismic intensity scale, strong enough to unsettle daily life but not to cause widespread damage. The epicentre was located about 10 kilometres underground, inland. Matsue, the prefectural capital, and several nearby cities were among the areas that felt the strongest shaking. Officials said there were no immediate reports of…
Published on 06/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Las Vegas has always been a place of spectacle – and now it has arobot concierge to match. At the Otonomous Hotel, billed as the world’s first fully AI-powered hotel, guests are greeted not by a human behind a desk, but by Oto, a chatty humanoid robot with the job title “Chief Vibes Officer.” Oto chats with guests in the lobby, handles housekeeping, offers restaurant tips, and even gives out relationship advice. “We call him a concierge, but we want him to be much more than a concierge,” said Philippe Ziade, founder and CEO…
Updated: 06/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
Published on 06/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 The current UK government, in power since 2024, has crafted its political mission around a guiding goal: Growth. After inheriting an economy constrained by sluggish productivity and high debt, politicians are still battling to increase national output — essential to retain competitiveness on the global stage. The coming year represents a period of change, where politicians must manage growing economic risks, according to a new report from the Resolution Foundation. The UK is in “a slow but consequential transition”, said authors at the think tank. “Fewer people of working age; a more fragile politics;…
Im Kanzleramt kommt es zu einem überraschenden Einschnitt. Friedrich Merz trennt sich von seinem langjährigen Büroleiter Jacob Schrot. Der Schritt wirft Fragen auf, weil er nicht nur etwas über die Personalie selbst sagt, sondern auch über die Lage des Kanzlers. Nach einem Jahr als außenpolitisch präsenter Regierungschef steht Merz unter wachsendem Druck, innenpolitisch und wirtschaftlich zu liefern.Rixa Fürsen und Rasmus Buchsteiner ordnen ein, warum der Abschied auch mit einem fehlenden Wirtschaftsprofil zu tun hat und welche Erwartungen nun mit dem neuen Büroleiter Philipp Birkenmaier verbunden sind.Im 200-Sekunden-Interview erklärt Vanessa Zobel (CDU) aus dem Wirtschaftsausschuss des Bundestags und Mitglied im Parlamentskreis…
The more optimistic quarters of the Russian camp argue that Trump’s actions in Caracas show international law has been jettisoned, allowing Moscow to justify its own behavior. Others suggest, despite evidence to the contrary in the Middle East, that Trump is adhering to the 19th century Monroe Doctrine and will be content to focus on dominance of the Americas, leaving Russia to its old European and Central Asian spheres of influence. In truth, however, Putin has followed the might-is-right model for years. What’s embarrassing is that he hasn’t proving as successful at it as Trump. Indeed, the dominant emotion among…