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The euro is the official currency of 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union. This group of states is officially known as the euro area or, commonly, the eurozone, and includes about 344 million citizens as of 2023. The euro is divided into 100 euro cents.

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Pubs can extend opening hours if England or Scotland reach Euro 2024 semi-finals Pubs will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am if England or Scotland make it to the Euro-2024 semi finals this summer. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
Leinster beat Saints to make Euro final with Lowe treble Leinster advance to the Investec Champions Cup final with a nervy 20-17 victory over Northampton Saints in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago
Larne lift Irish Premiership title as Carrick secure Euro play-off Larne celebrate lifting the Irish Premiership title after a 5-0 win over Coleraine at a joyous Inver Park. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Clarke on Euros ambition, calm exterior and making dad proud Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Ospreys aim for URC play-offs spot after Euro loss Ospreys head coach Toby Booth hopes European Challenge Cup disappointment can help inspire his side to a United Rugby Championship play-off place. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2024
Jude Bellingham on his Euro hopes, learning from England's past failures and being grounded Just 20 years old, Jude Bellingham already has the swagger of a superstar when scoring for England and Real Madrid. Sky News - Published on March 27, 2024

Bradley 'buzzing' with first NI goal in Scotland win Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley says he is "buzzing" after he scored the winning goal against Euro 24-bound Scotland at Hampden Park. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2024
Kilt-wearing Scotsman to walk 1,000 miles to Germany for start of Euros A young man is aiming to walk more than 1,000 miles in a kilt from Scotland to Germany for the start of the Euros. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024
Wales 'ready to go' to Euros says manager Page Manager Robert Page says Wales are “ready to go” to Euro 2024 after clinching a place in the play-off final against Poland. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Burns ruled out of Wales' Euro play-offs Wes Burns has withdrawn from Wales' squad for the forthcoming European Championship play-offs because of a hamstring injury. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024

Coutya wins third Euro wheelchair fencing medal Britain's Dimitri Coutya wins his third medal at the European Wheelchair Fencing Championships in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2024
Euro hopefuls meet, Abada back & Adams' tough task Saturday is the return proper of the Scottish Premiership following its winter break, with all 12 teams in action. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2024
Six Welsh rugby talking points from Euro start A stunning late fightback, four tries for a hooker but a worrying injury for a possible Wales Six Nations starter. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023	Peters sets lifetime best as GB win two Euro medals Great Britain's Jacob Peters finishes with two medals and a lifetime best on day two of the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Romania. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2023
Scots secure Euro glory with tense win over Sweden Scotland are crowned European curling champions for the third year running with a dramatic 6-5 win over Sweden. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2023	Wales target Euro play-offs after Turkey controversy Manager Robert Page says Wales will "throw everything" into the Euro 2024 play-offs after missing out on automatic qualification following a controversial draw with Turkey. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023
James targets Euros after dream win over Croatia Midfielder Jordan James hopes Wales can seal Euro 2024 qualification against Armenia and Turkey, after the win over Croatia he calls the best night of his life. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2023	Wales 'backs to the wall' in Euros bid - Davies A resurgent Wales have their "backs to the wall" as they aim to qualify for Euro 2024, says captain Ben Davies. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2023
Mouat targets fourth Euro title in four attempts Team Mouat will go for a fourth European curling title in four attempts, having been selected to represent Scotland in Aberdeen next month. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023	Scotland's Euro feat 'shows our progress' - Clarke Scotland manager Steve Clarke hails his player for reaching successive European Championships and doubts they "will fully realise the significance of their achievement yet". BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023
Euro novices Aris pose danger to beleaguered Rangers Steven Davis' first match in interim charge of Rangers is a Cypriot assignment against novices who offer plenty of threat. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2023	Celtic target extended Euro run as Champions League campaign begins Brendan Rodgers believes "anything is possible" as Celtic embark on another Champions League campaign. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2023
North Macedonia haunt Italy again in Euro draw Italy again suffer at the hands of North Macedonia as their poor start to European Championship qualifying continues with a shock draw in Skopje. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023	New NI boss Oxtoby targeting Euros and World Cup qualification New Northern Ireland women's manager Tanya Oxtoby says she is targeting qualification for major tournaments. BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2023
Northern Ireland's Euro campaign 'a steep learning curve' Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his side's Euro 2024 qualification campaign has been a learning experience for his young players. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2023	Haverfordwest win dramatic Euro shoot-out County claim their first European win by beating Shkendija on penalties to reach the second round of the Europa Conference League qualifiers. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023
England U21s on brink of first Euros win since 1984 England go into Saturday's final against Spain looking to win the European Under-21 Championship for the first time since 1984. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2023	Meet the British lifeguards going for Euro gold Lifeguards Piran Phillips, Ellie McCloy, Bob Whittaker and Emma Henderson talk about going for gold at the European Lifesaving Championships. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023
'England made me cry... but I play for Malta now' How winger Jodi Jones resurrected his career and went from supporting England to facing them in a Euro qualifier with Malta. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023	Euro countries were 'in recession' over winter The 20 countries using the euro were officially in recession over the winter, latest statistics show. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2023
How referee got accosted by irate fans after Euro final... in 60 seconds Anthony Taylor is a target of fans' frustrations after Jose Mourinho's side lose the Europa League on penalties. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023	Scottish Premiership: Hibernian keep up Euro chase against Rangers Hibernian and Rangers meet for the fourth and final time in this season's Scottish Premiership. Follow radio and text coverage. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2023
The Moneyball team threatening West Ham's Euro dream West Ham's push for a first European final in 47 years is about to come up against Mr Moneyball himself - as they face an AZ Alkmaar side who have risen with the help of Billy Beane. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2023	Glens and Reds through to Euro play-off final Glentoran and Cliftonville will meet in Saturday's European play-off final after both secured home semi-final victories. BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2023
McNicholl edges out Halfpenny for Euro semi-final Johnny McNicholl starts ahead of Leigh Halfpenny for Scarlets in their Challenge Cup semi-final against Glasgow on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023	Scarlets quartet fit for Euro semi-final Leigh Halfpenny, Sam Lousi, Dan Davis and Aaron Shingler are passed fit for Scarlets' Challenge Cup semi-final against Glasgow on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023
Scots have 42% chance of Euro group qualification Scotland have a 42% chance of qualifying automatically for Euro 2024 - but are only third favourites in their group - according to stats company Nielsen Gracenote. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2023	Muir out to keep perfect Euro indoor medals record Laura Muir aims to keep up her exclusive record of gold medals from the European Indoor Championships when she races in Turkey this week. BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2023
GB eye Euro gold after 2022 disappointment Great Britain plan to use their 2022 disappointment as motivation to regain their European wheelchair rugby title. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022	Republic should not fear Euro opposition - Coleman Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says his side should not fear Euro qualifying opponents France and Netherlands as they prepare to face Malta in a friendly. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
UK and Ireland submit joint bid to host Euro 2028 The UK and Ireland have submitted a joint bid to hold the Euros in 2028 – with a shortlist of 14 stadiums already lined up. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2022	Harry Kane: England men can take inspiration from Lionesses' Euro win England captain Harry Kane says the men's team can be motivated by the Lionesses' Euro 2022 win. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2022