2024-03-18

Europe News

EU reaches 'political agreement' to sanction Israeli settlers: Borrell

After weeks of disagreements, the European Union has reached a "political agreement" to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell.

18/03/2024

World

'What we have achieved in Europe is unique in history,' says Greek PM

Euronews asks Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece, what's at stake in the upcoming European elections.

18/03/2024

Green News

Critical materials mining approved despite green fears

Latest EU legislation opens the door to mining activities for critical raw materials across the bloc though some lawmakers wanted more protection for local communities.

18/03/2024

World News

Stoltenberg: Russian presidential elections 'neither free nor fair'

Stoltenberg was speaking in Georgia during his South Caucasus trip.

18/03/2024

Nature

Is the new Banksy mural a comment on the climate crisis?

The new work appears to paint leaves onto a bare tree.

18/03/2024

Destinations

See the ‘beating heart’ of Marrakech through the eyes of TikTok stars

Young influencers are sharing the old glamour of Marrakech with a new generation. Where are their favourite spots in the city?

18/03/2024

World News

Dozens of migrants rescued in Mediterranean after their boat capsized

In total, the Médecin Sans Frontières ship rescued 249 people, including many children, over the weekend.

18/03/2024

Culture news

The UK's Royal Mint launches new Star Wars range

The Royal Mint has revealed a second series of Star Wars coins.

18/03/2024

Scenes

WATCH: Kenyan 10-year-old tackling climate change by planting trees

In partnership with Media City

At just ten years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani has planted more than 30,000 trees and cleared tons of plastic pollution from her local environment.

18/03/2024

Tech News

Supreme Court ruling may set standards for free speech in digital age

A US Supreme Court ruling in a social media case could set standards for free speech in the digital age.

18/03/2024

Russia

Putin open to Macron's ceasefire proposal during Paris Olympics

Putin said he would consider the request if it was a serious move to build 'peaceful, neighbourly relations'.

18/03/2024

Business

Fake it till you make it? Not on our watch, says UK music industry

Trade association BPI has started legal proceedings against Jammable, a start-up imitating famous singers like Drake and Amy Winehouse.

18/03/2024

Living

From flooding to fires: How to check if a house is climate-resilient

Don’t make the biggest purchase of your life without checking these risks first.

18/03/2024

Europe Decoded

Analysis: The EU's €7.4-billion bet on Egypt comes with high risks

After Tunisia and Mauritania, the European Union has found a new "strategic" partner to curb irregular migration: Egypt.

18/03/2024

Europe News

Biotech strategy launch, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by senior health reporter Gerardo Fortuna

18/03/2024

Green News

Euroviews. Can historic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower ever be truly green?

It's generally assumed that old historical buildings are likely inefficient, use more energy, and are maintenance-intensive. However, the Eiffel Tower is an example I’d like to highlight, proving this doesn’t have to be the case, Cristina Gamboa writes.

18/03/2024

Art

Banksy's Bankstree: Artist confirms new artwork on London building

The elusive artist has confirmed that he is responsible for the mural, located on Finsbury Park’s Hornsey Road in London.

18/03/2024

Smart Regions

Earthquakes: The European project preparing for emergencies

In partnership with the European Commission

Experts at the Institute of Seismology in Thessaloniki, Greece, monitor tremors in real-time for REDACt, a consortium helping four countries bordering the Black Sea respond more efficiently to earthquakes.

18/03/2024

Lifestyle

Tyler, the Creator's Louis Vuitton capsule collection is almost here

The US rapper was invited by Louis Vuitton men’s creative director Pharrell Williams to design the new Spring-Summer 2024 capsule collection. It hits stores on 21 March.

18/03/2024

Climate Now

Can Catalonia learn to live with drought?

In partnership with Copernicus

How is the Spanish region of Catalonia adapting to drought? The main reservoir that feeds Barcelona is almost empty and the water regeneration and desalination plants are at full capacity. Meanwhile private companies are making their own efforts to economise and recycle water. Is it enough?

18/03/2024

Business

Reddit's fans set to grabbit as supporters pile in for stock

The social media platform plans to go public on Thursday looking to raise up to $748 million through the sale of 22 million shares.

18/03/2024

Spain

Prison workers blockade facilites in Spain after colleague killed

Protestors are demanding better working conditions after a cook was killed in a Catalan detention centre last week.

18/03/2024

Tech News

Apple is reportedly in talks with Google’s Gemini to use its AI in iP

Apple has also engaged in conversations with OpenAI, according to Bloomberg.

18/03/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. In the EU, rule of law backsliding keeps weakening our democracies

Even in countries with strong democratic traditions, there are serious threats to the institutions, processes and freedoms that underpin free and open societies. And if left unchecked, the damage to democracy may be all but impossible to reverse, Eleanor Brooks and Jonathan Day write.

18/03/2024

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Latest news bulletin | March 18th – Midday

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

18/03/2024

Economy

EU states urge European Investment Bank to rethink defence policy

Germany, France, and a dozen other EU countries want the EIB to change its policy on defence investment.

18/03/2024

Economy

The art of the deal: How side hustles help keep Gen Zers afloat

As the cost of living keeps rising, Gen Zers are increasingly turning to side hustles to pay essential bills.

18/03/2024

Business

What's in store for Europe's nuclear energy sites?

As France holds on to its title as Europe's top nuclear energy producer, Germany has finally called time on its nuclear energy plans. Meanwhile, countries with smaller capacities have ramped up production.

18/03/2024

Gaza

Israeli forces raid Gaza's main hospital amid humanitarian warnings

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

18/03/2024

Work

New four-day week plans announced in the US. This is how it would work

US senator Bernie Sanders has put forward a bill that would give workers an extra day off at the weekend, cutting the 40-hour workweek to just 32.

18/03/2024