2025-03-19

Silk Road Adventures

Samarkand’s Silk Road legacy: From ancient murals to the revival of silk paper

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we uncover Samarkand’s enduring legacy—where Silk Road traders once gathered, artisans still craft silk paper, and ancient murals reveal lost civilisations.

19/03/2025

Europe News

North Macedonia shutters illegal clubs after 59 killed in Kočani fire

Around 50 establishments across the country have been inspected since the fire in Club Pulse on Sunday. The venue was found to have been operating without a proper licence.

19/03/2025

USA

Detained Columbia student calls arrest ‘anti-Palestinian racism'

Khalil was arrested on 8 March for his role in campus protests against Israel and was later transferred from New York to Louisiana, a move his lawyers argue was politically motivated.

19/03/2025

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Wilmore and Williams finally touch down after nine months in space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month delay due to a Boeing test flight issue, safely splashing down off the Florida coast aboard a SpaceX capsule.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Much-trailed EU defence strategy fails to outline new funding options

The European Commission's ReArm Europe proposal aims to see member states unleash up to €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years.

19/03/2025

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Nvidia’s AI robot ‘Blue’ stuns with live interaction

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled groundbreaking AI advancements at the company’s developer conference, introducing the AI-powered robot 'Blue'.

19/03/2025

Italy

Six bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks in the Mediterranean

The Italian coast guard said on Wednesday that it was still searching for 40 missing people.

19/03/2025

Economy

Euro falls as eurozone inflation sees downward revisions in February

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.3% in February, with core inflation at 2.6%, its lowest since January 2022. France had the lowest rate (0.9%), Hungary the highest (5.7%). The euro slipped ahead of Wednesday’s Fed meeting.

19/03/2025

Culture news

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by protests

'Wonder Woman' actress Gal Gadot, a vocal supporter of Israel, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame amid disruption from pro-Palestinian protestors.

19/03/2025

Netherlands

How transnational mafiosi became the new generals of hybrid warfare

Europol’s report “EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment 2025” spotlights “DNA mutation” of organised crime, an alarming destabilizing factor for democratic political systems through war and new technologies

19/03/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 19th – Midday

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

19/03/2025

Tech News

Lawmakers call for binding 5G security measures after Huawei scandal

EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen has previously said she wants member states to speed up the 5G security toolbox implementation.

19/03/2025

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Israel strengthen ties with gas exploration deal

Baku is expanding its energy strategy beyond Central Asia by solidifying its presence in Israel.

19/03/2025

USA

Two NASA astronauts return to Earth after nine months stuck in space

Two NASA astronauts return to Earth after being stuck in space for nine months

19/03/2025

Culture news

Kanye 'Ye' West drops new album amidst another disgusting online rant

‘Bully’ by name, bully by nature. Again.

19/03/2025

Health news

Dutch authorities warn against buying fake painkillers online

Counterfeit oxycodone circulating in the Netherlands poses serious health risks, authorities said.

19/03/2025

Pakistan

Pakistan intensifies pressure on Afghan refugees, NGO warns

An estimated 800,000 Afghans have already returned or been forcibly removed since 2023, 70% of them women and children.

19/03/2025

Climate

World hit by ‘spiralling weather and climate impacts’ in 2024

“The latest planetary health check tells us that Earth is profoundly ill,” the UK Met Office's chief scientist says.

19/03/2025

Turkey

Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdoğan rival amid crackdown

The government's move to detain Ekrem İmamoğlu comes 24 hours after his university diploma was revoked.

19/03/2025

USA

Trump administration releases last batch of JFK assassination files

History buffs have started to search for new clues among the thousands of documents that were previously classified.

19/03/2025

Markets

European markets subdued as Israel raises tensions in the Middle East

Healthcare companies such as GSK plc and tech companies such as Siemens AG were among the top losers on European markets on Wednesday morning.

19/03/2025

Europe in Motion

Five years of change: How the Blue Book Programme has grown

Italy, France, and Spain are the EU countries with the highest number of candidates in the past five years.

19/03/2025

Space

NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9-month space mission

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after their week-long mission was extended to over nine months.

19/03/2025

Markets

How will Germany's debt reform impact its stock and bond market?

Germany has passed a landmark spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros for defence spending and infrastructure investment. While the historic debt reform is expected to boost Europe’s largest economy, there are further implications for its stock and bond markets.

19/03/2025

Culture news

Potty gang convicted: Thieves behind golden toilet heist found guilty

The audacious heist of a unique and functioning artwork by conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan has ended with the conviction of three men.

19/03/2025

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade fire after Putin agrees to limited ceasefire

Zelenskyy said Putin had effectively "rejected" an partial ceasefire proposal hours after it was agreed.

19/03/2025

Culture news

The must-see acts of Nuits de Fourvière festival 2025

Tickets go on sale today at midday CET for one of Europe's best pluridisciplinary festivals. Here are our recommendations for this year's stellar line-up.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Don't let Russia divide US and Europe, Kaja Kallas says

A transatlantic rift 'would make Russia stronger'. 'Let's not give them that,' the EU's foreign affairs chief tells Euronews in an exclusive interview.

19/03/2025

Art

London Original Print Fair 2025: What are this year's highlights?

This year, London's longest running art fair celebrates a major milestone with an exciting selection of exclusive editions and specially commissioned contemporary prints.

19/03/2025

Radio Schuman

Threats on EU Stability- AI-Powered Crime and Foreign Influence

Destabilisation is not only about getting money anymore. It's also about helping ideologically oriented states to reach their goals, Europol Director Catherine De Bolle tells Radio Schuman.

19/03/2025