Johanna Urbancik

Europe News

War and peace: Will Germany's election shape Ukraine's future?

Ukrainian journalist Denis Trubetskoy believes the upcoming German election is less critical for Ukraine than the US election — but that Ukraine’s stability and resistance nonetheless depend on Germany’s long-term support.

5 December 2024

Culture news

Krampus parades spark violence and debate

In Austria and Germany, Krampus parades bring chaos and controversy. While the tradition is meant to scare children into behaving, recent events have left many injured — raising questions about safety and the darker side of festive customs.

3 December 2024

Europe News

Technology: A threat and tool for Ukraine's 'drone war' with Russia

Western technology has been found in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine, fuelling calls from Kyiv to tighten sanctions and export controls on Moscow.

19 November 2024

Europe News

Ukrainians fear Trump return could threaten their future

Many Ukrainians fear Trump’s possible return to the White House, with concerns he’d cut support and pressure NATO allies. Could a Trump presidency leave Eastern Europe vulnerable?

6 November 2024

Europe News

From Kyiv's clubs to combat: A soldier’s path to survival

Ukrainian soldier Yevhenii spoke exclusively to Euronews about his journey from DJing to the army, sharing how music provides solace amid the chaos of war.

2 November 2024

Europe News

Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian captivity

Roshchyna disappeared in August 2023 while working in Russian-occupied territories in eastern Ukraine.

10 October 2024

Ukraine

Running into battle: The Ukrainian Ironman who became a soldier

An Ironman athlete turned Ukrainian soldier, Dmytro traded marathons for the frontline. Severely injured in battle, he now faces a new race of recovery and PTSD.

29 September 2024

Ukraine

Ukraine gets ready to heal its children after a decade of war trauma

Olena Rozvadovska is on the front lines of addressing the mental health crisis among Ukraine’s children. “It takes time for children to process their experiences, sometimes years.”

29 September 2024

Tech News

How Ukraine's Dragon Drones are marking their mark on the frontline

Euronews spoke to two members of the Ukrainian organisation Wild Hornets about their aim to enhance Ukraine’s drone capabilities to combat Russia in the battlefield.

26 September 2024

Ukraine

Forced from home: Oleh’s journey to escape Russian occupation

Most of the life of 17-year-old Oleh has been overshadowed by Russia's war against Ukraine. In 2022, he was forced to flee from Russian occupation via Mariupol and a Russian "filtration" camp.

7 September 2024

Culture news

Kyiv’s BADWOR7H on the power of music during war

Euronews spoke to Kyiv-based producer Dima, also known as BADWOR7H, about living in Ukraine during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the concept of ‘relative safety’ and the form of escapism music offers.

25 August 2024

Europe News

Musk blasts German satirist over Trump assassination attempt joke

"Comedy is now also allowed on Twitter" was one of Musk's first posts when he bought X, however, German satirist El Hotzo has taken this one step too far, according to the billionaire.

17 July 2024

Europe News

Euros 2024: Football demonstrates its power to inspire and divide

A tournament of passion, controversy, and unity. From fan celebrations to societal tensions, football shows its power to inspire and divide.

11 July 2024

Ukraine

A Ukrainian woman remembers life under Russian occupation

Anastasiia lived in Kherson and was preparing for the birth of her second child when Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She didn't want to live under occupation, so she decided to take the risk and leave.

22 June 2024

Europe News

'We need to close the sky above Kharkiv', Kharkiv mayor tells Euronews

Euronews spoke to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov about the latest Russian offensive and what the city needs to survive the winter.

18 June 2024

Europe News

EU and Germany to help Ukraine fix and rebuild energy infrastructure

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to focus on renewable energy and hydrogen potential as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Berlin on Tuesday.

11 June 2024

Ukraine

'Where is Mama?' - How a Ukrainian boy was abducted by Russian forces

Sasha and his family lived in Mariupol. In the first month of the full-scale invasion, he was forcefully separated from his mother and brought to occupied Donetsk. For weeks, his grandmother Liudmyla didn't know whether he was dead or alive.

18 May 2024

Ukraine

How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp

17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea. She tells Euronews how she made it back to Ukraine on her own.

17 April 2024

Ukraine

"Everyone that dies feels like a family member that has been killed"

Euronews spoke to Kyiv-resident Maya, who tells us about her life before the full-scale invasion and now, two years after. With three friends she is raising money to buy drones and cars, to support those, who are fighting at the frontline.

24 February 2024