2022-03-18

Europe Decoded

Ukraine shows 'racial disparity' of Europe's attitude to refugees

Syrian Steve Ali on his refugee experience in Europe and the 'disparity' compared with Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.

18/03/2022

Morocco

Spain and Morocco close to ending diplomatic row over Western Sahara

Rabat says that the two countries have agreed that an autonomy proposal is "serious, credible and realistic".

18/03/2022

My Europe Series

'Tensions intensifying': Fears grow Ukraine war may spread to Moldova

The citizens of the country on Ukraine's western border are concerned that the Russian advance on Odesa might mean trouble with Moldova's own breakaway territory of Transnistria.

18/03/2022

Destinations

How will international travel be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war?

Before booking summer travel, it’s worth being informed about what could disrupt your plans.

18/03/2022

Tech News

Digital war: How Ukraine is resisting with tech, crypto and hacking

"The Russian cyber army is overestimated, like their regular army," Ukraine's deputy digital minister tells Euronews Next.

18/03/2022

Russia

Putin broadcast interrupted at flag-waving rally in Moscow

President Putin delivered a speech during a rally in Moscow to mark the eight-year anniversary since Russia's annexation of Crimea. The broadcast was cut off, but the Kremlin says it was due to a technical glitch.

18/03/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 18th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

18/03/2022

Greece

Hit by high costs, Greek farmers stage tractor protest

Farming associations say they have been left behind by the government's financial support package.

18/03/2022

Russia

Putin's rhetoric now more virulent amid Ukraine war, says expert

“The Russian people will always be able to distinguish true patriots from scum and traitors,” said Putin this week.

18/03/2022

Italy

Italy marks 2nd anniversary of haunting COVID-19 milestone

Italy marked the second anniversary of a tragic milestone of the coronavirus pandemic: the day when a convoy of army trucks had to transport the dead out of hard-hit Bergamo because the city’s cemeteries and crematoria were full.

18/03/2022

Tech News

Russia tells YouTube to take down 'threats' against its citizens

The Kremlin's clash with foreign tech firms over the war in Ukraine continued as Russia's media regulator accused YouTube of hosting "anti-Russia" videos.

18/03/2022

World News

EU member states expel 20 total Russian diplomats amid Ukraine war

Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced the expulsions on Friday.

18/03/2022

Italy

Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece urge common EU energy strategy

The leaders of Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece called on Friday for a common EU strategy to ensure the bloc's energy security after the Ukraine conflict sent prices soaring.

18/03/2022

Culture news

Denmark misusing 'feta' name on cheese exports, says EU court adviser

‘Feta’ can only be used only for cheese originating in the specified geographical area in Greece and complying with the relevant product specification."

18/03/2022

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Blue and yellow "Peace Bread" raises funds for Ukrainian refugees

Blue and yellow "Peace Bread" raises funds for Ukrainian refugees

18/03/2022

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Speed skater Kjeld Nuis cracks 100 km/h barrier in Norway

Dutch champion shatters own world speed record by 10 km/h on natural ice.

18/03/2022

Culture news

Italy ready to rebuild bombed Mariupol theatre

Ukraine say the theatre was hit by a Russian airstrike on Wednesday while people sheltered there from bombardments. Russia denied striking the theatre.

18/03/2022

Culture news

Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Putin to 'stop this war' in viral video

In a moving video posted across social media, Arnold Schwarzenegger debunked Russian disinformation about the war on Ukraine and told President Vladimir Putin: "You can stop this war"

18/03/2022

Sport

Russia lose appeal to freeze FIFA ban on its football teams

Russia have lost an appeal to freeze their World Cup qualifying ban from FIFA ahead of next week's playoff game against Poland

18/03/2022

Nature

Tigers forced to live in train carriage for 15 years are finally free

Animal welfare organisation Four Paws has transported the four tigers to a sanctuary in South Africa.

18/03/2022

Living

Insulating your home is another way to act on Russian war, IEA says

Energy efficiency is an ‘unsung hero’ in the fuel and climate crisis, with a big part to play in the IEA's plan for EU security.

18/03/2022

Culture news

'I Am Zlatan': Ibrahimović footballing biopic hits cinemas in Sweden

Despite still playing for AC Milan, a new film premiering in Sweden tells the story of footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, by focusing on the star's childhood and early career

18/03/2022

Tech News

Kyiv's public transport app is now a one-stop wartime survival tool

People in Kyiv have adapted to life at war and so have their digital services, including the city’s one-time transport app.

18/03/2022

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Dubai's Museum of the Future

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Sci-tech, Jane Witherspoon explores the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The intellectual and scientific hub aims to bring together the very best minds in science, technology and innovation.

18/03/2022

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Rally in support of Ukraine on the esplanade of Paris City Hall

Rally in support of Ukraine on the esplanade of Paris City Hall

18/03/2022

Business Series

Angola uses the Lobito corridor as a vehicle for investment and growth

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Angola is privatising the port of Lobito and the Lobito corridor railway with the goal of creating business opportunities. It is expected to be the boost the country needs to open a gateway from the Atlantic to the mineral-rich regions of the DRC and Zambia.

18/03/2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Why is Bosnia not joining rest of Europe in sanctions against Russia?

Bosnia is one of the few remaining countries in Europe that has not introduced any sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

18/03/2022

Partner content

Celebrating Expo 2020 Dubai’s lifelong legacy as World Expo draws to a close

Partner content presented by EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Before it opened its gates, Expo 2020 Dubai was set to become a star.

18/03/2022

World News

Holders Chelsea to play Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-finals

Manchester City will play Atletico Madrid, with the winners facing Chelsea or Real in the semi-finals.

18/03/2022

USA

US President Biden discusses Ukraine war with Chinese counterpart

Washington, an ally of Ukraine, and Beijing, an ally of Russia, appear to be on opposing sides of Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.

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