2024-03-01

World News

EU to continue funding UNRWA as it probes allegations against staff

The European Commission will continue to fund the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as probes continue into the alleged involvement of 12 staff members in Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel.

01/03/2024

Tech News

Irish facial recognition bill may put 'privacy at risk,' experts say

Ireland wants facial recognition technology to be used by their police force. Euronews Next takes a look at what they’re considering.

01/03/2024

Europe News

Euronews full force at era-defining European elections

Europe's foremost media to deploy full force, teams in national capitals, innovative formats on watershed European Parliament elections

01/03/2024

Culture news

Downing Street criticises idea of Black-only run for West End play

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the idea is 'concerning' but the proposed Black Out theatre nights aren’t breaking the law. The theatre is simply aiming the nights at a Black audience, instead of actively precluding other potential customers from coming, writes Jonny Walfisz.

01/03/2024

Health news

COVID may impact memory a year or more after infection, study finds

A new study found that COVID-19 is linked to persistent cognitive deficits, emphasising the need for ongoing research.

01/03/2024

Economy

UK house prices climb as buyers return to market

House prices in the UK have risen year-on-year for the first time in 13 months, signalling a recovery after last year’s property slump.

01/03/2024

Tech News

Facebook to close its news tabs in the US and Australia

Meta said the move is due to falling user interest and that it will focus on short-form video.

01/03/2024

Spain

Family of giant pandas return to China from Spain

Loaned pandas around the world have been returning to China in an attempt to ramp up the breeding of the endangered species.

01/03/2024

Culture news

Sally Rooney's new novel 'Intermezzo' is coming out in September

Sally Rooney returns with ‘Intermezzo’ a story of brothers and lovers, of familial and romantic intimacies, of relationships that don’t quite fit the conventional structures, according to her publisher.

01/03/2024

Culture news

Actor speaks out about viral Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow

An actor from the now-infamous Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow, which led to disappointed children and police intervention, has shared some behind-the-scenes scoop on the ordeal.

01/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 1st – Midday

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

01/03/2024

Economy

Eurozone inflation cools, but not as much as expected

Falling inflation figures from the Eurozone and its biggest economies will come as a relief to the ECB, which makes its next interest rate decision next week.

01/03/2024

Thailand

US and South Korea join Thailand in massive military exercise

Drills in east and southeast Asia are designed to demonstrate readiness against any future Chinese aggression.

01/03/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. New EU rules to stop illegal short-term rentals are a welcome change

The regulation is a promising step forward in achieving a balanced ecosystem for short-term rentals, serving the interests of both the public and visitors in our cities, Famke Halsema writes.

01/03/2024

Health news

Officials look into rare disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine

Officials are investigating a rare nervous system disorder in older adults who received the RSV vaccine.

01/03/2024

Germany

Scheessel shooting: Four dead including child, German soldier arrested

Four people - including a child - have died in two shootings in northern Germany today, with one soldier arrested in connection with the attack. It is not clear if the shootings are related at this time.

01/03/2024

Bangladesh

Fire at shopping centre in Bangladesh capital kills at least 43

Authorities are still trying to establish a full death count and return identified bodies to the victims' families.

01/03/2024

France

Strasbourg 2018 Christmas market attack trial begins in Paris

Four men have gone on trial for their alleged involvement in the deadly Strasbourg Christmas market attack in December 2018.

01/03/2024

Health news

Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok, sparking debate

Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok and sparking a debate among politicians and health experts.

01/03/2024

Culture news

Cultural loss: UK's oldest working cinema closes its doors

"The UK is losing its cultural hubs to gentrification right before our eyes."

01/03/2024

Green News

Sicily declares state of emergency due to drought

Severe lack of rain and poor maintenance of irrigation facilities have led to water rationing affecting more than 800,000 citizens.

01/03/2024

Albania

Western Balkans leaders pledge to speed up reforms for EU growth plan

The leaders of Western Balkan countries agreed Thursday to speed up regional cooperation to benefit more from a new European Union plan of financial aid that will help provide a faster road to membership.

01/03/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Dune: Part Two' - Bigger but is it better?

Has Dennis Villeneuve dune it again? Mostly.

01/03/2024

Russia

Navalny laid to rest in Moscow cemetery as hundreds gather

Alexei Navalny's allies say his coffin was lowered into the ground on Friday after a funeral attended by hundreds of supporters.

01/03/2024

Economy

Millennials set to become 'richest generation in history'

Millennials could stand to inherit trillions worth of property and property assets passed down by ancestors in the next 20 years.

01/03/2024

Food and Drink

This ancient Romanian love potion contains just 4 simple ingredients

The Pharmacy Museum in Cluj Napoca, Romania, is offering guided sessions on crafting an enchanting love potion for its visitors.

01/03/2024

Economy

UK: Why next week's Budget is set to be underwhelming

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will outline his spring Budget next Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.

01/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 1st – Morning

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

01/03/2024

Economy

Where does the middle class pay the highest and lowest tax in Europe?

The tax burden on the middle class differs across the EU, as well as across the different income segments.

01/03/2024