Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews
Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview.
He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.
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EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit
The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia.
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Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response
According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.
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42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says
The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during heatwaves.
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Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union
Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.
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Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine
The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The Moldovan president Maia Sandu will meet EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the EU Council, António Costa.
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Luís Montenegro reappointed as Portugal's prime minister, rules out immediate reforms
Montenegro has rejected far-right Chega's call for constitutional reform and said his minority government would prioritise reforms to the economy, public services, and health system.
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Costa praises Montenegro's EU progress, urges focus on 2028 membership goal
Montenegro's president said the country hoped to "close as many chapters as possible" ahead of the next EU intergovernmental conference hosted by the Polish presidency.
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A light-hearted AI-generated video featuring baby versions of world leaders stole the spotlight at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania. More than 40 leaders—including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen—were greeted by animated infant versions of themselves saying “Welcome to Albania” in their native languages. Italian PM Meloni burst into laughter, while Erdoğan’s baby avatar—complete with mustache—prompted a rare smile.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was left visibly flustered after Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama dropped to one knee in a playful and unexpected gesture during her visit to Tirana. The dramatic moment, captured on camera, quickly went viral, sparking laughter, admiration, and endless memes across social media.
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Sir Keir Starmer praised UK and Albanian troops training Ukrainian forces under Operation Interflex during a visit to Tirana’s Berzite Military Museum. Calling the mission “hugely important,” he said it symbolised the growing defence partnership and shared values between the two nations. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK in talks with multiple countries over asylum seeker 'return hubs', PM Starmer reveals
During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks to set up "return hubs" with "a number of countries".
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Albania as “a performance” aimed at distracting from what he called the Prime Minister’s failure to control the UK’s borders. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Russia launches massive aerial attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 23
As Kyiv suffered a major attack overnight on Friday, one resident who lives in the centre of the Ukrainian capital told Euronews that the number of Shahed drones "are far more numerous and deadlier than before".
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'Putin needs war to stay in power', Estonia’s PM Kristen Michal tells Euronews
Estonia’s prime minister believes that Russia will continue to be a threat as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power. In an interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal explained that ending the war would oblige the Russian president to face difficult questions from his own people.
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EU Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra defends carbon credits
The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to "build bridges" with Africa and Latin America.
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Euronews office opens in Tashkent: A new chapter for media landscape of Central Asia
Euronews has celebrated the launch of its Tashkent office in Uzbekistan, the newest addition to Europe's leading multilingual news platform, now operating also in Central Asia.
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Everyone, including Spain, should reach 5% defence spending, Estonia's prime minister tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal urged all NATO members, including Spain, to meet the 5% GDP defence spending target, emphasising the risks the continent faces from Russia.
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Antonio Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments during Western Balkans tour
During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration.
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European Council President António Costa urges progress on Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU path
European Council President António Costa says the EU is committed to the European future of Bosnia, as he visits Sarajevo to meet with members of the presidency as part of his tour of the Balkans.
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Serbia is 'fully committed' to EU accession path, says Costa in Belgrade
The European Council president met Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade on Tuesday, emphasising the need for Serbia to align more closely with the EU.
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