20 March 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Thousands rally in Istanbul for second night to protest against mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper allocation of government contracts. -
No Comment Arrest of Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu sparks student protests across Turkey Hundreds of students took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday, defying a four-day protest ban to condemn the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition leader and key rival to President Erdoğan was detained in a dawn raid on Wednesday, accused of corruption and terror links. -
Tech News Amazon considers appeal after court sides with regulator on record privacy fine The company has 40 days to decide whether it will take further legal action. -
Europe News Products containing dangerous chemicals could get EU green label As the EU pursues its war on red tape, proposed changes to sustainability rules could see harmful chemicals permitted on the bloc’s green investment list, allowing producers to take advantage of policy support and growing demand for environmentally friendly products. -
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Business UK elite law firm fined over €500,000 for Russian sanctions breaches The firm voluntarily reported the breaches to the OFSI, although the UK's Treasury body said it must remain "steadfast" in its commitment to sanctions. -
Tech News OpenAI faces European privacy complaint after ChatGPT allegedly hallucinated man murdered his sons The complaint has been filed to the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, alleging that OpenAI violates Europe’s GDPR rules. -
Ukraine Ukrainian forces have not been encircled in Kursk region, Kyiv and military officials say Despite recent comments by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian forces have not been encircled by Russian troops in the Kursk region or anywhere else on the frontlines. -
Football Now Who will emerge from the tightest group in AFC World Cup qualifiers? In the Asian Confederation, only one point separates five Group C teams from elimination or automatic qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. -
The Europe Conversation We need to improve democracy, Lech Wałęsa says Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Wałęsa, calls for systemic changes to safeguard democracy and avoid the rise of populist leaders. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business BusinessEurope: Why Europe’s economy is on a make-or-break knife-edge Boosting competitiveness in the face of weak growth and tariff threats is now a matter of urgency, says business chief. -
Europe in Motion Nuclear energy: How much more does the EU need to invest by 2050? Russia alone is planning as many new nuclear reactors as the entire European Union. Experts say how much the bloc should invest to meet its energy needs. -
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Meet Diyora Keldiyorova: The Olympic judo Champion inspiring Uzbekistan’s next generation In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic judo champion whose historic gold medal win is transforming the perception of women in sports. -
Markets Euronext CEO: 'There is a massive migration of investment from the US to Europe' "Europe appears to be a safe harbour for investors who look for predictability," the CEO of pan-European stock exchange Euronext said to Euronews Business. -
Europe News Tariffs: EU holds fire on US spirits in tit-for-tat trade war The entry into force of a list of countermeasures against US trade tariffs, including American spirits, has been postponed to allow time for talks among EU member states, with the European Commission awaiting Washington’s next move before revising its overall response. -
Health news Global aid cuts are ‘crippling’ the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious disease, WHO says Nine countries are struggling to access TB drugs, which could impact people’s treatment. -
Art Fabulous Femmes: Pharrell Williams celebrates Black femininity in new Paris art show After nearly a decade, polymath creative Pharrell Williams is putting his curator hat back on for a new show at Perrotin Paris that celebrates Black women. -
Switzerland International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor. -
Ecotech EVs set to save Europe 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year but transport remains biggest polluter One in five new cars sold in the EU this year will have zero tailpipe emissions. How did we get here? -
Culture news British rapper Stormzy to receive honorary degree from the university of Cambridge The rapper already has a long relationship with the university. In 2018, he launched a scholarship programme to support Black students. -
Euronews Tech Talks A new perspective: How Earth observation helps tackle global challenges | Euronews Tech Talks What is Earth observation? What challenges can it help us to address? Euronews Tech Talks spoke with Jean-Christophe Gros, an EU programme coordinator at ESA. -
Europe News Habeck: Climate protection can only fail due to incompetence or unwillingness On Tuesday, the Greens helped push a multi-billion euro financial package through parliament, partly aimed at boosting climate protection. Euronews spoke with Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck about climate and Europe. -
Focus Uzbekistan and France strengthen economic ties with major trade agreements In this episode of Focus, we examine the growing economic ties between Uzbekistan and France, as new trade agreements and business partnerships shape the future of cooperation between the two countries. -
Healthcare Beware of unproven cancer treatments advertised online, EU medicine regulators say The warning comes amid reports that unregulated therapies are being offered directly to patients, potentially illegally. -
Europe News Brussels seeks to create single market for European defence Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to create a genuine single market for European defence products and services. How feasible is this idea and what would be the benefits for companies in the sector? -
Europe News Germany reopens Damascus embassy 13 years after Syrian war forced its closure Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said her trip to Damascus, her second since the fall of the al-Assad regime, was meant to renew the possibility of 'a political new beginning' between the two countries. -
No Comment Italy airlifts nine Palestinian children from Gaza for life-saving treatment Italy airlifts critically ill Palestinian children from Gaza to top hospitals, offering life-saving treatment in a major humanitarian mission. -
Europe News EU leaders, except Orbán, reject Putin's demand to halt military aid to Ukraine Despite Putin's demand, the EU insists Ukraine should have "its own robust military and defence capabilities as an essential component." -
wellbeing Finland named world's happiest country for 8th year in a row with top 5 countries all in Europe For the first time in the annual World Happiness Report, benevolence is being considered as a factor in gauging our well-being. -
Tech News ‘A threat to autonomy’: Dutch parliament urges government to move away from US cloud services The Dutch parliament approved several motions to build a national cloud and reduce its dependence on US cloud technology. -
Business Series How Azerbaijan Investment Company balances growth, innovation & foreign investment In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, Ulvi Mansurov discusses Azerbaijan Investment Company’s role in driving industrial growth, attracting foreign investment, and supporting economic diversification. -
Health news Experimental drug may slow dementia onset for patients with rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s The drug targets amyloid plaques that build up in the brain years before symptoms appear. -
Economy Bank of England keeps benchmark interest rate stable at 4.5% The central bank's decision comes amid rising uncertainty over the UK's economic growth, especially as US tariff threats loom. -
Turkey Dozens arrested over online posts in Turkey after key Erdoğan rival detained Istanbul mayor and opposition politician Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained on Wednesday on charges of corruption and bribery. -
World News At least 85 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, health authorities say Israel resumed heavy strikes across Gaza on Tuesday, shattering a fragile truce that had been in place since 19 January. -
Culture news Survival manual to be sent to every French household by this summer In an uncertain international context, the French government is preparing to distribute a survival booklet to all households... -
Economy Trade tariffs could push up eurozone inflation by 0.5%, ECB’s Lagarde warns A trade war could push up eurozone inflation by half a percentage point alone with detrimental effects on growth, ECB’s Lagarde warns. The ECB president said rising trade tensions and a weaker euro could complicate monetary policy. -
Tech News Scientists develop record cold refrigerator that could unlock full potential of quantum computers Its developers say the refrigerator can help pave the way for more reliable quantum computation. -
Economy Fed rate pause: Bank forecasts slower US growth and higher inflation The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected but downgraded its economic outlook, citing slower growth and higher inflation due to Trump’s tariffs. Wall Street staged a relief rally after Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed inflation concerns. -
Space European Space Agency releases trove of data that might help us understand dark matter The Euclid mission aims to learn more about dark matter and dark energy from the large-scale structure of the cosmic web. -
Culture news ‘Three guesses’: J.K. Rowling appears to take a swipe at Harry Potter stars amid feud The controversial author has reignited tensions with Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, after making an obvious jab at the trio on social media. -
France One person dead and 15 rescued after trying to cross English Channel French authorities said the overcrowded boat set off close to the port of Dunkirk on Wednesday evening. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 20th – 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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World News Tsikhanouskaya: Sacrificing Ukraine’s interests now will allow another invasion The threat of Russia attacking EU and NATO states from the territory of Belarus should be taken very seriously, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews. She says that will depend on whether Ukraine's interests are sacrificed now. -
Economy Swiss National Bank cuts policy rate further as low inflation persists Swiss National Bank continued to lower interest rates in March, while highlighting that external geopolitical risks could still be a threat to the Swiss economy and exports. -
Culture news French Ministry of Education cancels retelling of 'Beauty and the Beast' deemed 'inappropriate' The new adaptation of the fairytale had been commissioned for a campaign designed to give 10-year-old pupils a book to read over the summer. -
France French man returns home after nearly 900 days in Iranian prison Olivier Grondeau, who had been held in Iran since October 2022, said earlier this year that Tehran was using him as a bargaining chip. -
Tech News When it comes to defence tech, Europe could learn lessons on speed from Ukraine Defence spending is set to dominate this week’s EU Summit in Brussels. But as Ukraine is learning, speed is key to any investment in defence tech. -
Cinema French film stars reflect on 'clumsy' behaviour in parliamentary hearing on sexual violence The inquiry commission spent six months auditioning members of the film industry, and is set to publish a report in April. -
Culture news Former art adviser to Leonardo DiCaprio sentenced for $6.5 million fraud Lisa Schiff previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud in October, admitting that she defrauded clients of her art advisory business, Schiff Fine Art. -
No Comment Protesters disrupt Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame ceremony Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony drew protests as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups clashed amid ongoing violence in the Israel-Hamas war. -
Culture news Unreleased Eminem music stolen and sold online – former studio engineer charged A former studio engineer has been charged with stealing Eminem's unreleased music and selling it online. -
Earth News Greenpeace ordered to pay more than €600 million to oil company over US pipeline protests The environmental organisation has previously said the case could threaten to bankrupt it. -
Europe News Putin is 'playing' and has no interest in stopping war, EPP chief warns Manfred Weber exclusively tells Euronews that Putin 'is not ready for peace.' -
EuroVerify Fact check: Can Canada apply to join the EU? Questions have been raised over whether Canada could hypothetically apply to join the European Union amid its crumbling relations with the US, but experts say its geographical and cultural distance to the continent poses a problem. -
Tech News Meta rolls out AI tools in EU, despite previous regulatory problems The Irish data protection authority last year stopped the roll-out after the company wanted to user EU data for training purposes. -
Europe News Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality Ukraine’s territory has to be recognized, and its independence and sovereignty have to be protected, for the end of the war to be worth it, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne tells Radio Schuman today. -
Europe News Ukraine, defence: Here's what leaders discussed at their Brussels summit The summit touched upon a wide range of issues, including Russia's war on Ukraine, competitiveness, migration, defence policy and the next EU budget. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 20th – 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 Today WATCH: EPP president joins Euronews' special coverage ahead of EU leaders' summit The President of the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) speaks to Euronews as the EU’s 27 leaders gather in Brussels for a summit that takes place against a fraught geopolitical background. -
Europe News Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward peace. -
Europe News Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán awards Italy's Deputy PM with medal of honour Orbán said the prize was awarded for Salvini's "unwavering defence of Europe." -
Turkey Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor seen as key Erdoğan rival Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.