2018-03-01

World News

The final countdown as Italy goes to the polls

Candidates were out and about for the final moments of campaigning ahead of Sunday's election in Italy

01/03/2018

Spain

Puigdemont withdraws candidacy for Catalan presidency

Puigdemont said his party would propose pro-independence campaigner Jordi Sanchez as an alternative campaigner.

01/03/2018

USA

US church holds blessing ceremony for couples with AR-15 rifles

The ceremony came just weeks after a mass shooting at a school in Florida killed 17 people.

01/03/2018

United Kingdom

World's oldest tattoos found on 5,000-year-old mummies

World's oldest tattoos found on 5,000-year-old mummies

01/03/2018

World News

British PM Theresa May prepares landmark Brexit speech

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May meets with European Union Council President Donald Tusk at 10 Downing Street in London

01/03/2018

Spain

The 5G revolution will not be televised... it will be live

Cristina Giner reports on the latest technology being readied to make us all go faster at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

01/03/2018

World News

Oscars 2018: Here are the best foreign language film nominees

Ninety-two countries submitted a film for consideration as Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, the highest-ever number of submissions. The shortlisted nominees are from from Sweden, Lebanon, Chile, Russia and Hungary.

01/03/2018

Sport

Neymar's recovery from foot surgery may take three months

The world's most expensive player may take three months to recuperate.

01/03/2018

Syria

The UN tells the Syrian Humanitarian Task Force "You are failing"

Civilians too frightened to use five-hour daily ceasefires to flee, and window too short to allow aid to get through says UN.

01/03/2018

Living

The Louvre in Tehran

Iran's National Museum hosts Louvre exhibition for the first time

01/03/2018

Belgium

Former UK PM Tony Blair criticises plans to alter Irish agreement

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair says any plan to alter the Good Friday agreement to acheive Brexit is 'irresponsible'.

01/03/2018

World

How migration influences voters in Italy's general election

How important is the issue of migration to voters in Italy? Is the 'alarmist' way the issue is being reported in some sections of the media likely to influence the vote?

01/03/2018

United Kingdom

Queues, tea and Loch Ness monster featured on new UK 10p coins

The new collection is an A-Z of what makes Britain great.

01/03/2018

World

Tony Blair says 'soft' Brexit is not a sensible option

Speaking to Euronews, former UK prime minister Blair says hard Brexit or remaining in EU are the only “workable” options for Britain.

01/03/2018

World News

Europe struggles with yet more snow

Snow storms from Siberia have descended down into southern Europe.

01/03/2018

Europe News

MEPs vote to probe top EU job choice

Appointment of German Martin Selmayr as EU Commission Secretary-General is raising questions about transparency

01/03/2018

Italy

Five charts to help you understand Italy’s pivotal election

Italy is going to the polls on Sunday, March 4. Here we look at the data behind the key election issues.

01/03/2018

Living

Style on the slopes: our selection of ethical and sustainable skiwear

Five outdoor wear brands championing enjoyment and protection of our beautiful planet.

01/03/2018

France

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is charged

Le Pen is facing charges of circulating "violent messages that incite terrorism or pornography or seriously harm human dignity".

01/03/2018

Russia

Sobchak throws water as Russian presidential debate descends to bicker

Former actress empties her glass over politician rival.

01/03/2018

No Comment

Fishing boat rams bridge in Denmark

The vessel became stuck in ice and after the skipper was rescued drifted into the Aggersund Bridge

01/03/2018

Austria

Facebook 'sorry' after banning picture of nude figurine

A picture of a nude, prehistoric figurine was banned from Facebook and called a "dangerous pornographic image". Now the social media giant has apologised.

01/03/2018

Sport

Surfer legend Mick Fanning retires

The Australian three-time world champion says he will hang up his jersey after the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

01/03/2018

Slovakia

Slovak police make arrests in Ján Kuciak murder investigation

Raids in Eastern Slovakia led to seven people being detained, including an Italian businessman allegedly involved with the Calabrian mafia, who has links to at least two officials close to Prime Minister Robert Fico.

01/03/2018

Spain

Catalan parliament picks Puigdemont as symbolic leader

In its first session since December's election the house voted in favour again of the exiled separatist leader

01/03/2018

Cinema

The frontrunners for the big 2018 Oscars

All the hottest tips for the major awards, ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, on Sunday.

01/03/2018

Austria

Austrians can swear or make obscene gestures at politicans, court rule

Case brought by leader of far-right freedom party is thrown out.

01/03/2018

Spain

Euroviews. Five reasons why Spain is a time bomb for Europe: View

A Dutch economist and long-time resident of Spain explains why he sees the country as Europe's ticking time bomb.

01/03/2018

Turkey

Turkey vows to continue Afrin offensive despite Syria ceasefire

Ankara says the UN Security Council's resolution only affects Eastern Ghouta and not its military operation

01/03/2018

World News

Euroviews. Why the immigration debate is fuelling populism in Italy

Voters' views on immigration have more to do with their values and personality than economic concerns, and they're restructuring the political map of Italy and other Western nations.

01/03/2018