Spain Spain's PM says military spending will reindustrialise Spain and EU With about 1.28% spent on defence last year, Spain is proportionally one of the lowest NATO defence spenders. 13/03/2025
USA Trump tries to involve NATO into Greenland 'annexation' US President Donald Trump has welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Washington amid concerns over his pivot towards Russia. The pair discussed Greenland, with Trump again advocating US annexation for security reasons. 13/03/2025
Europe News Portugal to hold early election on 18 May after government collapses The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm. 13/03/2025
Europe News Unique images revealed of Mars' mysterious moon Space probe Hera passed Mars while on its way to the Didymos asteroid system as part of planetary defence mission. 13/03/2025
Europe News How would Trump's tariffs affect ordinary European citizens? A transatlantic trade war could be on the way. The European Commission has responded with similar measures, targeting various US products. But what will this mean for ordinary Europeans? 13/03/2025
Europe News While the government backs ReArmEu public opinion remains divided Defence spending remains one of the most debated topics in Europe,with countries like Italy and Spain under pressure to meet NATO’s targets.A recent poll reveals that Italians are evenly split on the issue, with strong opposition from 5 Star Movement supporters. 13/03/2025
Europe News Euronews launches Polish language news service According to Euronews, the milestone event, which coincides with Poland's presidency of the European Union, offers a unique moment to reflect on Warsaw's role in shaping Europe's future. 13/03/2025
Europe News Parliament assistants' offices probe in alleged Huawei bribery case Belgian judicial authorities sealed two offices of parliamentary assistants on Thursday as part of the latest corruption investigation in the European Parliament. 13/03/2025
Europe News EU targets Africa’s mineral wealth and green energy in new partnership EU to invest in critical raw materials processing in South Africa, and transport links to Democratic Republic of Congo, another key source of minerals essential to the energy and digital transitions. 13/03/2025
Europe News EU to pitch defence omnibus package in June 2025 The EU Commission will present its White Paper on the Future of European Defence by 19 March. 13/03/2025
Football Now 2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Three months to go In partnership with Media City The FIFA Club World Cup returns in June with a new, controversial 32-team format set to change club football forever. 13/03/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/03/2025
Europe News Swiss-Russian claims EU Council ignored Court's sanctions annulment Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until 2022 was the head of Russia's largest pipe manufacturer TMK. He was present at Vladimir Putin's first meeting with businessmen after the start of the full-scale invasion. 13/03/2025
Europe News Race against time to make Hungary renew EU sanctions before deadline Hungary's resistance has put the EU in a situation of maximum suspense less than 72 hours before the individual sanctions are set to expire. 13/03/2025
Europe News Putin agrees with US' ceasefire proposal, but says there are ‘nuances’ Russian President Vladimir Putin specifically questioned what would happen to Russia’s Kursk region and the Kremlin's demands, which Moscow refers to as the "root causes" of its all-out invasion of Ukraine. 13/03/2025
Business Profits in focus: Reports from Generali, Deutsche Bank and Deliveroo Strong results from Italy’s Generali Group and British Deliveroo, as well as the declining profit of Hugo Boss, were shaping the European market landscape on Thursday. 13/03/2025
Travel News Take a look inside France’s newly designed TGV trains The TGV INOUI, run by national operator SNCF, will launch at the start of 2026. 13/03/2025
The Europe Conversation French EU minister: Europe needs its own weapons to truly control its security French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, tells Euronews that Europe must seize this historic moment to strengthen its military independence, particularly in light of the Trump administration's decision to withdraw military aid and intelligence from Ukraine. 13/03/2025
Tech News Bluesky finally found in Belgium Any Digital Services Act questions will go to the Belgian telecom regulator as Bluesky established its legal headquarters in the country. 13/03/2025
Tech News Tech companies urge EU to preserve voluntary detection of child abuse content in online platforms Tech industry groups have rallied behind the Polish presidency’s proposal to extend the current framework for voluntary detection of child sexual abuse imagery online while safeguarding encrypted communication. 13/03/2025
Economy European alcohol industry faces €13bn blow from Trump’s 200% tariffs Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on European alcohol rattled markets, sending Campari, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH stocks tumbling. The U.S. accounts for €13.1bn in EU beverage exports, with wine and spirits most at risk. 13/03/2025
Green News Climate change made 2022’s UK wildfires 6 times more likely One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming. 13/03/2025
Iran Euroviews. In Iran, even President Masoud Pezeshkian is culturally oppressed Azerbaijanis in Iran, like many other non-Persian ethnic minority groups living under the Islamic Republic, face repression and are denied the right to speak in their mother tongue at official gatherings, even if they are the president of Iran. Don’t they deserve better, Mordechai Kedar writes. 13/03/2025
Lifestyle Donatella Versace out as creative director of family fashion house Donatella’s out but remains as a brand ambassador, as a new creative director has been named to replace her as creative director of Versace. 13/03/2025
Climate Atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent Atmospheric rivers can bring much needed rain to drought-struck places, but may be dangerous when they are strong and last long. 13/03/2025
Destinations European destinations where your money will go the furthest 80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration. 13/03/2025
Europe News Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary in hospital with health improving The latest medical bulletins from the Vatican on the 88-year-old's condition have said he is improving and is no longer in immediate danger of death. 13/03/2025
No Comment Strong quake shakes Naples, forcing residents into streets and cars The earthquake was the most powerful recorded in the Phlegraean Fields volcanic region and had the same intensity as a tremor that struck the area in May last year. 13/03/2025
Space SpaceX delays flight to return NASA's stranded astronauts The flight was postponed due to a launch pad issue. The two astronauts have been stuck in space for nine months. 13/03/2025
No Comment Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival Thousands in Kathmandu celebrated Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colours, with vibrant colours, music, and dance, honouring the arrival of spring and the divine love of Krishna and Radha. 13/03/2025