2025-03-13

Canada

Canada's new PM says he'll talk trade with Trump if there is 'respect'

Mark Carney made the comments after Canada this week announced retaliatory tariffs worth 29.8 billion Canadian dollars (€19.1bn) on US imports.

13/03/2025

Business Series

How Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are driving investment and exports

In partnership with Azpromo

In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, Emil Hajiyev discusses how Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are attracting investment, fostering non-oil industries, and contributing to economic diversification and job creation.

13/03/2025

Art

Nordic Pavilion announces its artists ahead of the Venice Biennale

Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will represent the Nordic Pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale.

13/03/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB as 'Krasnov'?

A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name "Krasnov" has sent social media into a spin. What's the story behind the claim? Euroverify investigates.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam

EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free trade agreement with the south-east Asian country.

13/03/2025

wellbeing

Retiring abroad may lead to more social loneliness, study suggests

Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling.

13/03/2025

Europe in Motion

How much does China import from and export to the EU?

China was the third largest partner for EU exports of goods and the largest partner for EU imports of goods in 2024.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Trump proposes 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports in trade escalation

The move comes in response to an EU tariff on US whiskey imports.

13/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK PM Starmer abolishes major NHS body as public sector cuts begin

Reports say that Labour aides are increasingly looking to 'trim' the British government and civil service and drawing parallels with Elon Musk's actions in the US.

13/03/2025

Syria

Israeli jets hit terrorist targets in Damascus, defence minister says

Media outlets in Israel, quoting Syrian sources, said Israeli aircraft struck the building on the edge of the Syrian capital.

13/03/2025

Markets

European markets dip as Trump vows to respond to EU’s counter tariffs

European markets respond to escalating tariff anxieties as Canada and the EU announced countermeasures to the US’ 25% steel and aluminium tariffs.

13/03/2025

Haiti

Haiti police vow to ramp up fight against gangs after fresh attacks

More than 1 million people have been displaced by the violence, with gangs in control 85% of Port-au-Prince, according to a UN human rights expert.

13/03/2025

Culture news

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to buy Pokémon Go

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will purchase Pokémon Go as part of a major mobile game company acquisition.

13/03/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 13th – Midday

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

No Comment

Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Belgian police search Huawei offices in EU Parliament corruption probe

According to reports, the Chinese tech giant Huawei might have bribed former or current MEPs. Prosecutors have contacted the European Parliament.

13/03/2025

Markets

Beyond defence: Stocks set to gain from Germany’s economic revolution

Germany's fiscal shift will drive billions into infrastructure, energy, and housing, boosting eurozone growth. Goldman Sachs highlights 12 Buy-rated European stocks set to benefit from this economic transformation.

13/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK expels Russian diplomat and spouse in tit-for-tat move

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation for expulsions announced in Moscow this week.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Naples struck by 4.4 magnitude earthquake overnight

Several lightly injured and minor damage in Italian city of Naples after an earthquake shook buildings and disrupted power supplies.

13/03/2025

Culture news

Missing torso of Buddha statue finally found in Cambodia

According to archaeologists, the head of the same statue was dug up in 1927 and is now in Cambodia's National museum in the capital Phnom Penh. The two parts may be reattached for display.

13/03/2025

Belgium

Rutte to convince Trump to stay in NATO at crucial White House meeting

The former Dutch premier and secretary general of the transatlantic alliance has flown to Washington DC for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump.

13/03/2025

No Comment

Students across Serbia march to Belgrade for March 15 rally

Students from all over Serbia are heading to Belgrade for a major protest against President Vučić, sparked by the deadly Novi Sad awning collapse in November.

13/03/2025

Tech News

Can the US choose to switch off European weapons?

German officials are sounding the alarm over what they say is a "kill switch" embedded in the US-made F-35 fighter jet. Experts say it's not that simple.

13/03/2025

wellbeing

The hottest wellness trend in the UK? Communal sweating in saunas

Sauna-bathing has taken London and the rest of the UK by storm. But it’s got a twist.

13/03/2025

Culture news

Why are French publishers and authors suing Meta?

Three French trade groups are launching legal action against Meta over the company's widespread use of copyrighted works to train its generative AI model - all without authorization.

13/03/2025

Lifestyle

How the abaya has become a modern essential for women during Ramadan

In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and chic twist, it's now become has become a hallmark of the fasting month.

13/03/2025

World News

US officials travel to Moscow as Putin visits troops in Kursk

US President Donald Trump said negotiators were on their way to Russia to present a ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.

13/03/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels to meet with Congolese government for peace talks next week

In January, the Rwanda-backed group captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, escalating tensions.

13/03/2025

Radio Schuman

Russia won't accept ceasefire easily, says expert - Radio Schuman

It's going to be tricky getting Russia to agree to ceasefire in Ukraine, post-Soviet political expert Donnacha Ó Beacháin tells Radio Schuman

13/03/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 13th – Morning

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