18 March 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Russian fertilisers: a delicate balance for the EU between strategic autonomy and food security The European Commission's proposal to impose additional customs duties on Russian fertiliser imports is worrying the EU agricultural sector, as Russia accounts for 25% of imports. -
Europe News Five people charged in European Parliament corruption probe linked to suspected bribery by Huawei The Belgian Federal Public Prosecutor said on Tuesday that four people have been charged with active corruption and criminal organisation, and one person has been charged with money laundering. -
USA Russia agrees to 30-day pause in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure The White House and the Kremlin both published written statements on the conditions of the ceasefire following a lengthy phone call between Trump and Putin. -
No Comment Southern Spain hit by flash floods, 365 homes evacuated near Málaga Torrential rains in southern Spain have caused severe flooding, evacuating 365 homes near Málaga and closing roads and schools. Nineteen rivers are on high alert. -
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Spain Rainstorm in Spain leaves at least one dead, areas flooded and hundreds evacuated Heavy rains caused by storm Laurence continue to rip through Spain, causing at least one death, overflowing rivers, accidents, blocked roads and evacuations in several regions. -
Kazakhstan Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia? STEM subjects have long been encouraged in the region. But the recent boom in maths contests is new. -
Gaza Israelis protest outside government headquarters after new wave of Gaza airstrikes Qatar’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned “the resumption of the Israeli occupation’s aggression against the Gaza Strip,” saying it threatens regional stability. Egypt, which also played a key role in brokering the ceasefire, has also condemned the wave of heavy strikes Israel launched. -
Europe News European Commission to propose EU-wide mechanism to pool member states' defence orders Ursula von der Leyen already unveiled a ReArm Europe proposal earlier this month she said could see up to €800 billion poured into the defence sector over the next four years. -
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. -
Europe News Europe at the crossroads: Euronews launches special EU summit show As European leaders converge in Brussels this week to tackle some of the continent's most pressing issues—Ukraine, defence, competitiveness, and migration—Euronews is bringing you a front-row seat to the action with a special live summit morning show. -
Europe News EU to tighten controls on steel imports and waste metal flows amid trade tensions The EU plans to tighten controls on steel and aluminium imports to prevent market dumping and restrict countries from blocking waste metal imports. -
Europe News Macron says France will order more Rafale fighter jets in nuclear deterrence drive French President Emmanuel Macron also announced a modernisation of one of the country's main air bases with the latest nuclear missile technology. -
EU Decoded Will fewer corporate reporting obligations jeopardise the EU Green Deal? Cutting down on red tape to help boost companies’ competitiveness is the aim of a European Commission proposal to simplify corporate reporting obligations. But critics of the so-called Omnibus package claim the proposal is a step back for human rights and the environment. -
Markets Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey shows a record rotation from US to European equities, driven by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and rising defence spending. A net 60% of investors expect stronger European growth, marking a sharp sentiment shift. -
Travel News Thailand’s visa-free stay will soon be cut to 30 days. Here’s what it means for tourists An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes. -
Ecotech Inside the underwater turbine farm set to generate clean energy from France’s tides One of France's first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity. -
Europe News Germany's parliament passes historic package boosting defence spending Friedrich Merz needed the support of two-thirds majority in parliament for his plan to unlock billions for defence and infrastructure spending. -
Economy Minimum wages: Which European countries have seen the highest increases? In nominal terms, Eastern and Southeastern Europe experienced the most significant increases in minimum wages between 2015 and 2025. Euronews Business examines how minimum wages have changed across Europe over the past decade. -
Design Italian architect Stefano Boeri wins MIPIM Awards 2025 for vertical forest in Utrecht Stefano Boeri has been promoting urban forestation through his design, which incorporates greenery into high-rises. -
Earth News Whale pee transports thousands of tonnes of vital nutrients around the world’s oceans, study finds “Because of their size, whales are able to do things that no other animal does.” -
Tech News EU Commission to decide whether to scrap AI liability rules by August The European Parliament remains divided about whether to keep the liability rules for AI systems. -
Hungary Hungary passes law banning Pride events in new blow to LGBTQ+ rights Attending a banned event will carry fines up to about €500, and authorities will be able to use facial recognition tools to identify attendees. -
Europe News Rising rents and tourist lets: How can Spain's housing crisis be solved? Europe's housing crisis is worsening, and young people in Spain are struggling to get on the ladder as prices soar, experts tell Euronews. -
Europe in Motion Which European countries have the most and least female government and parliament representatives? Female representation is making progress in European parliaments as well as governments. -
No Comment Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza prison, leaving dozens dead Dozens were killed when an Israeli airstrike flattened a Gaza prison, shattering the ceasefire and sparking criticism as renewed attacks raised fears of escalating violence. -
Cyprus At least seven dead in migrant boat disaster off Cyprus' coast as search continues for survivors Local officials say the bodies were recovered by Port and Maritime Police vessels during a search and rescue mission around 24 to 25 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks as EU imposes sanctions A spokesperson said the militant group had pulled out from Tuesday’s peace talks in Angola in response to sanctions on several of its leaders. -
Art Come together: Fine Art lovers look to revive market fortunes at TEFAF Maastricht Dubbed the greatest art fair in the world, Tefaf, aka, the European Fine Arts Fair, in the charming history laden city of Maastricht is this week home to 273 galleries displaying over 7,000 years of exquisite work. -
World News Italy honours COVID-19 victims on remembrance day, five years after pandemic hit On Italy’s day of remembrance for COVID-19 victims, survivors expressed gratitude to the doctors who saved their lives. -
Travel News EES to launch in October 2025. How will the border check system affect crossing times? The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day. -
Economy Germany’s economic sentiment hits 2-year high, EU exports to US soar Germany’s economic sentiment hit a 2-year high, but the eurozone’s trade surplus fell sharply. EU exports to the US surged as firms frontloaded shipments ahead of potential Trump tariffs, while the trade deficit with China widened sharply. -
Belarus Belarus sentences Japanese man to 7 years in jail for espionage Masatoshi Nakanishi was accused of taking photos of military facilities near Belarus' border with Ukraine and sharing them with Japanese intelligence. -
Europe News Will the EU be able to save Radio Free Europe after Trump's funding cuts? European Union government ministers are discussing ways to keep the pro-democracy media outlet afloat after the Trump administration stopped its grants over the weekend. -
Culture news Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan awarded the 2025 Polar Music Prize For only the second time in its history, three acts have been awarded the Polar Music Prize. Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan have received the prestigious award, known as the “Nobel Prize of Music”. -
Culture news Police evict more than 400 young migrants from iconic Paris theatre after monthslong occupation More than 400 migrants, many of them underage, had found shelter in La Gaîté Lyrique while waiting for permanent housing solutions. -
Taiwan China warns Taiwan over 'separatism' as it expands military drills near the island Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the exercises were further evidence that China was a 'troublemaker' endangering peace in the region. -
Top News Stories Today 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.
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No Comment Severe storms leave widespread destruction across eight US states Tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires have swept across eight US states, causing at least 42 deaths and widespread destruction since Friday. -
Economy Billions on ice: What to do with Russia's frozen central bank money? With US support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv's European allies are weighing whether to seize $300bn (€274bn) in frozen Russian assets. -
Europe News Investment in Syria needed to prevent more displacement - UN migration chief Discussions about the return of Syrian refugees should not be held ‘in isolation’ from the wider economic and political context, the director-general of the UN’s migration agency told Euronews. -
Economy Bank of England expected to pause rate cuts despite contracting output Policymakers find themselves in a tight spot ahead of Thursday’s rate decision, with growth remaining sluggish and inflation stubborn. -
Health news Bird flu: UN experts raise alarm over growing risks to food supply Avian influenza has been spreading among wild birds for years, but spillover into mammals and people has experts worried. -
Culture news White House slams French MEP’s call to return Statue of Liberty White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slams ‘low-level’ French politician demanding Statue of Liberty’s return, saying France should be thankful they are “not speaking German right now.” -
Poland Poland and Baltic states want to exit landmine treaty over Russia's military threat The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression. -
USA Germany probing three cases of citizens detained and denied entry to US Berlin is examining whether there has been a change in American immigration policy after three German nationals were detained at the US border. -
Gaza More than 400 Palestinians killed and scores injured in extensive Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. -
Tech News Carmaker BYD says its new technology can fully charge EVs in as little as five minutes The Chinese automaker says its "Super e-Platform" technology will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts. -
Culture news Mercury Prize winner Little Simz sues longtime producer Inflo over unpaid debts The British rapper and actor claims that her former producer has not repaid a £1.7m loan from 2023, leaving her unable to pay her taxes. -
France Diplomatic tensions rise after Algeria refuses to take back its nationals from France The French interior minister has promised a "graduated response" after Algeria refused to cooperate on a list of around 60 Algerians whom France intends to expel. -
Peru Peru declares state of emergency after killing of popular singer Paul Flores was shot dead in Lima on Sunday morning amid a recent surge in violence. -
No Comment Early Nowruz celebrations begin in Kazakh region of Mangistau In Mangistau, Kazakhstan, locals celebrate Nowruz early by gathering in yurts and around mausoleums, marking winter's end and passing down cultural traditions to younger generations. -
Space Stuck NASA astronauts head back to Earth after 9 months in space Two NASA test astronauts were finally on their way back to Earth after nine months stranded in space following faults with Boeing's Starliner capsule. -
No Comment Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia An unexplained microalgal bloom has caused fish deaths and toxic foam on South Australian beaches, leading to closures as authorities investigate health and environmental risks. -
Earth News Is grass-fed beef better for the planet? New study finds its not so simple Even in the most optimistic scenarios, new research has found grass-fed beef is no less carbon intensive than industrial alternatives. -
Health news As AI reshapes patient care, human nurses are pushing back against its creeping influence In some cases, artificial intelligence (AI) assistants are being used to automate nurses' tasks. -
Health news 5 years on from the pandemic, 1 in 10 people aren’t sure if they have long COVID Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, here’s a look at how many people are still grappling with the medical consequences of the virus. -
Culture news Made in Spain: The first music album created entirely with artificial intelligence Pioneering AI artist Pedro Sandoval has released the first two albums created entirely with AI and now available on Spotify. -
Germany Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews. -
Culture news Rock band Semisonic objects to White House using their song over video of shackled deportee This is not the first time a musician or band have pushed back against Trump and his administration's authorized use of their songs. Rock band Semisonic join a long list of artists... -
Markets The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s parliamentary vote on a major spending bill Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the economy. Both the euro and Germany’s stock markets may maintain their uptrends amid optimism about the fiscal reform. -
World News Trump says much remains to be agreed on Ukraine ceasefire with Putin The US president is set to speak to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday about a much-anticipated ceasefire proposal. -
Art When Attitudes Take Form: A celebration of artists with intellectual disabilities in Italy A newly opened exhibition in Turin is highlighting the work of 13 artists with intellectual disabilities from the Eisenberg Collection. -
EuroVerify Old pro-Trump rally video resurfaces as anti-Ukraine protest The video started circulating again following the disastrous Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, raising tensions between the US, Ukraine and the rest of Europe. -
Europe News It’s hard to breathe in Brussels - Radio Schuman More than 900 people are dying prematurely because of air pollution. Every year it's more than two people per day, air quality expert Pierre Dornier tells Radio Schuman. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News St Patrick's Day festivities: how people celebrated worldwide Crowds coloured the streets green worldwide to celebrate St Patrick's Day. -
Europe News Tonnes of oil leaked after suspected sabotage act at transformer station in Norway National power grid operator Statnett estimated roughly 60 tonnes of oil leaked from the disused electricity transformer station.