21 March 2025 | Euronews
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Sport Judo Grand Slam: Drama, Glory & Georgian Gold in Tbilisi The 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam kicked off with electrifying judo action. Mongolia’s Ganbaatar Narantsetseg, France’s Luka Mkheidze, and Amandine Buchard shone, but the night belonged to Georgia’s Eteri Liparteliani, who staged a thrilling comeback to secure the host nation’s first gold. -
Culture news Nowruz: The best New Year celebrations across Central Asia and beyond Several Euronews correspondents have collected their thoughts about Nowruz and the New Year to detail the how the celebrations differ between various countries and how shared ties and values keep them together. -
Culture news World Poetry Day: In a post #MeToo world, feminist poetry is flourishing Poetry and feminism have always been intertwined but in recent years, many new feminist and queer voices have emerged and found space to express themselves. For World Poetry Day, we take a look at this moment of poetic liberation. -
World News Sudan's military retakes Republican Palace in Khartoum in blow to RSF Sudan, a nation in northeastern Africa, has been unstable since a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocratic President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. -
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No Comment Peanuts and high fashion collide in new Snoopy exhibition in Paris Snoopy in Style opens in Paris, highlighting the iconic outfits and their impact on fashion of the Peanuts comic strip characters. The free exhibition runs from 22 March to 5 April. -
No Comment Watch Hong Kong's first locally born pandas debut at Ocean Park Excited visitors have lined up at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to witness giant panda Ying Ying reunite with her playful and growing cubs. The public is now invited to take part in a competition to choose their names. -
USA Trump's cuts to US-funded broadcasters a 'gift to autocracies', say media experts Repressive regimes will fill the information void left by defunded news outlets like Voice of America, say media experts. -
Poland Could another European country develop its own nuclear weapons? Building up a nuclear deterrent from scratch is no easy feat, but with the US distancing itself from Europe, the idea has started to resurface. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 21st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Eurozone consumer confidence falls more than expected in March Eurozone consumer confidence weakened as looming trade tariffs raised concerns over growth and inflation. Meanwhile, Germany approved a massive fiscal package, but economists urged caution over immediate excitement. -
Culture news 'I am less racist than Gandhi': Karla Sofía Gascón opens up about her controversial tweets Gascón’s new book is an updated edition of her previous work published in Mexico, reflecting on her recent experiences and the fallout from being 'cancelled' over past tweets deemed racist and Islamophobic. -
Travel News London is considering a tourist tax. Here’s what it could mean for visitors British officials estimate that a 5 per cent tourist tax could generate €285 million annually for London. -
Europe News Former Polish minister charged over leaking Russian invasion contingency plans Former minister of defence and deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Blaszczak have been charged after leaking government plans in the case of a Russian invasion. -
Tech News From surveillance to automation: How AI tech is being used at European borders Experts told Euronews Next about the impacts of AI systems at the border, saying it deserves more attention from EU lawmakers. -
Business DP World selects Mota-Engil to build DRC’s first deep-water port DP World has appointed Portugese construction firm Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Banana Port, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first deep-water maritime gateway. -
Climate Almost every European country experienced a hotter winter than usual, study finds Around 20 per cent of the world’s population experienced days with unusual heat made twice as likely by climate change this winter. -
Europe News German customs seize ship from Russian 'shadow fleet', local media report The oil tanker 'Eventin', believed to be part of Russia’s efforts to evade sanctions, was already towed into safer waters by a German tugboat in January after it was discovered adrift in heavy seas off the Baltic coast. -
Culture news Nowruz: All you need to know about the ancient celebration Celebrated by more than 300 million people worldwide, Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old tradition cherished in Iran, Afghanistan, throughout Central Asia and beyond. But what makes it special? -
Tech News European Commission targets in-game currency in children's video games The Commission is probing alleged unfair practices in the horse-riding game Star Stable Online, targeting in-game purchases aimed at children. The upcoming Digital Fairness Act may include stricter rules on virtual currency transparency and fairness. -
Europe News Nearly 9,000 migrants died last year in record death toll, UN agency says The agency recently announced it was suspending many programmes around the world and firing hundreds of employees due to US-led aid cuts. -
Tech News Google says value of news to ad business ‘vastly overestimated’ after EU test The results are in for a test Google carried out in eight European countries. -
Business European airlines see shares flying low as Heathrow chaos continues The major European carriers saw their share prices decline after the region’s busiest airport had to temporarily close on Friday. -
No Comment Thousands gather in Iraq's Kurdish region to celebrate Nowruz festival Celebrations filled Iraq’s Kurdish region on Thursday as people gathered to mark Nowruz, the festival that welcomes spring and the start of a new year. -
Cinema New James Bond film ‘fast-tracked’ by Amazon – release date and budget revealed The next James Bond film – now under the creative control of Amazon – is apparently being ‘fast-tracked’. Here’s everything you need to know. -
Europe in Motion Who are the EU’s top iron and steel trade partners? Turkey and the US are the biggest export partners. -
Culture news British Museum tops UK attractions list, but the effects of the pandemic still linger on Official figures have revealed that the British Museum was – for the second year in a row – the UK’s most-visited attraction in 2024. While visitor numbers for cultural attractions are rising, however, the sector remains fragile. -
Europe News Brussels rebrands 'Rearm Europe' plan after backlash from leaders of Italy and Spain The new term, "Readiness 2030," is a direct response to the complaints voiced by Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez in recent days. -
Culture news Björk announces global cinema release of Cornucopia concert film The theatre release will be available in approximately 500 cinemas in over 25 countries in May. -
Europe News In a spin: Storm Martinho turns Portugal's turbines to break wind power records According to energy company REN, wind production on Wednesday reached historic highs and supplied 56% of the country's total electricity consumption. -
Germany Germany's upper house clears historic defence spending bill The package, which will allow for a large increase in military expenditure, passed through the Bundesrat despite objections from several smaller parties. -
Europe News Multiple regions of Ukraine targeted in overnight Russian air strikes, officials say A strike on Odesa came shortly before a visit by President of the Czech Republic, Peter Pavel, who committed further aid to Ukraine's war-torn regions. -
Europe News Stash the cash: How burying money cost Portugal millions of euros in the last decade Citizens hide money in case of emergency situations. In 2024, authorities recovered a record €1.7 million in banknotes that were not fit for circulation. -
No Comment Russian overnight strikes cause fires in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukrainian cities, injuring at least nine people and causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Snow White' - The poisoned apple you’re expecting? Disney continues its exhausting plan of remaking its animated classics into live action / photorealist movies. Now comes the highly controversial adaptation of the studio’s landmark 1937 first animated feature... Is it as bad as the multiple scandals that have preceded its release? -
EuroVerify Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets? While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one. -
Culture news 4,000-year-old tablets found in Iraq reveal ancient red tape Archaeologists from the British Museum and Iraq have uncovered over 200 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets at Girsu, shedding light on the earliest known empire's complex bureaucracy. -
Markets European markets drop following week of interest rate decisions The Bank of England kept rates steady at 4.5% on Thursday, as inflation remains sticky and global uncertainty ratchets up. -
Culture news The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate sells rights to late rapper’s music The rapper's mother reportedly made the deal before her death last month. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 21st – 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 Belarus' opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya says regime change just a matter of time Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that although the protest movement in Belarus has gone mostly underground, people are preparing and "will be ready" to topple the regime at first opportunity. -
Culture news Only known script of Jean-Luc Godard’s New Wave classic 'Breathless' to be auctioned The 70-page manuscript came to light for the first time in more than 60 years and is estimated at between €400,000 and €600,000. -
No Comment Storm Martinho triggers flood warnings and widespread damage across Spain Storm Martinho causes widespread damage and flooding risks in Spain, with Madrid facing record rainfall and Galicia and Andalusia experiencing strong winds and disruptions. -
Mobility Tesla faces fresh blow as regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks It's the eighth recall of the vehicle. -
Health news Something in the water: Pee from 130 European cities reveals hike in recreational drug use Illicit drugs found in wastewater from cities across Europe indicate a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study. -
Culture news More than 400 artists send letter to Trump over AI companies exploiting copyrighted works Paul McCartney, Ben Stiller, Cate Blanchett and more than 400 celebrities and artists have sent a letter to Trump, urging his administration to not roll back copyright protections. -
Markets Europe’s markets lose steam amid EU deadlock on Ukraine, trade tension The rally in European stock markets took a breather as EU leaders struggled to secure a €5 billion funding package for Ukraine. Investor sentiment was further dampened by the ECB’s cautious outlook on the economy and inflation, triggering selloffs, particularly in the defence and automotive sectors. -
No Comment Victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire laid to rest Mourners across North Macedonia attended funerals for 59 nightclub fire victims, including members of the pop band DNA, as communities held solemn ceremonies to honour their lost loved ones. -
Space Venus to pass between the Earth and sun this weekend Venus will pass between the Earth and the sun this weekend, but don't try to look for it. -
Europe News Zelenskyy: Nuclear power plants 'belong to the people of Ukraine' The fate of Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia remains unclear as it is still under Russian control. -
Europe News Comitting military support for Ukraine is challenging for the EU - Radio Schuman Europe needs to upscale its support for Ukraine as Donal Trump more towards Moscow, but it seems challenging for EU members to agree on a fresh military aid to Ukraine -
Europe News Russia is the 'first to be interested' in having Europe in peace talks - Barroso The former president of the European Commission tells Euronews the EU's wide-ranging sanctions on Moscow inevitably ties the the bloc to any negotiations on a peace settlement. -
No Comment Month-old baby rescued from Gaza rubble after deadly strikes A 25-day-old baby was saved from rubble after Israeli strikes killed 58 people across the Gaza Strip overnight, including her parents and brother. -
Culture news World Poetry Day: On Instagram and TikTok, poetry finds a new lease of life From social media to AI, new technologies have changed the way that we produce and consume poetry. For World Poetry Day, we take a deep dive into the trends that brought a renewed popularity to this genre. -
Culture news Mariah Carey wins ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ lawsuit Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers. A judge has ruled that Andy Stone's song of the same name was not "substantially similar" to Carey's festive classic. -
Europe News More than 1,000 flights disrupted at Heathrow airport after nearby fire Airport operators said the travel hub would be shuttered until midnight on Friday after a fire in an electrical substation knocked out its electricity. -
Slovakia Slovakia at 'critical crossroads' as months of protest threaten pro-Moscow Fico The protest movement aims to reaffirm the EU's importance for Slovakia as the country's government tilts towards Russia. -
Europe News Onboard a warship where the French Army is preparing for cyber warfare This year, 15,000 military personnel will take part in the country's largest cyber defence drill to better prepare for real-life threats. -
Europe Today What really happened at last night's EU Summit in Brussels - Watch Euronews' special show Former Commission President José Manuel Barroso chews over the details of the EU Summit during Friday's edition of Europe Today, Euronews summit special. -
Economy Lengthy trade wars could cut global investment by one-tenth, warn economists Uncertainty around trade will have a major impact on global growth, reducing business investment in the EU and the UK by 2% this year, Oxford Economics finds. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 21st – 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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Earth News World Glacier Day: UN warns of ‘avalanche of cascading impacts’ as ice melt increases Five of the past six years have witnessed the most rapid glacier retreat on record. -
Tech News Brussels tech lobby distances from Huawei following probe into alleged Parliament corruption Influential tech industry group DIGITALEUROPE suspended Chinese member Huawei in the wake of a probe by Belgian prosecutors into suspected bribery at the European Parliament. -
World News Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education Trump accused the Education Department of being ‘wasteful’ and polluted by liberal ideology as he moves to advance a campaign promise to dismantle the agency. -
Europe News Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit After a summit in Brussels, EU leaders did not endorse the target to mobilise €5 billion to procure 2 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine.