25 March 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News The Netherlands confirms it wants to more than double its military personnel by 2030 Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Dutch government wants to more than double the number of people serving in the armed forces, from 70,000 to 200,000 people. -
Europe News Lukashenko sworn in again as Belarus' president, tells critics 'You have no future' Lukashenko marked three decades in power last year and his political opponents have denounced the tightly orchestrated presidential election on 26 January as a farce. -
USA Top US intelligence officials claim Signal chat did not mention classified details Senior intelligence officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, a day after an explosive report in The Atlantic, with the CIA director denying that 'a huge mistake' had been made. -
Europe News Chinese lithium must not become ‘the new Russian gas’, says EU industry chief The EU has drawn up a priority list of 47 projects for the mining and processing of critical raw materials, which local authorities will be required to fast-track through the permitting process in as little as 15 months or less. -
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World News At least six killed in Israeli strikes in Syria as troops clash with armed residents Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said troops fired back at gunmen who attacked them, before launching a drone attack. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 25th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
EU Decoded Will deportation hubs help speed up migrant returns? The Common European System for Returns aims to speed up deportation of asylum seekers who aren't permitted to stay in the European Union. In an unexpected move, it also opens the possibility to build the controversial detention centres outside the bloc. -
Health news 24 dangerous pathogen groups are posing serious health risks, UK experts warn A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic. -
No Comment Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders. -
Europe News Health ministers urge the European Commission to boost anti-tobacco action In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products. -
United Kingdom UK Royal Air Force engineers chastised by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue Daniel Heath and William Lawrence admitted to vandalism after they drunkenly broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear on a night out. -
Europe News If we give up on territorial integrity we open a Pandora's box, Costa warns amid Greenland tensions "The respect of the internationally recognised borders is a universal principle," the European Council president said on Tuesday. -
Europe News EU spends €17m securing the Red Sea, but stays mum on US 'free-loading' jibe EU member states launched a mission in 2024 to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea. -
Economy Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors. -
Europe News Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US says The development, which was announced by the White House on Tuesday, came after three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. -
Culture news Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal released by Israeli authorities after attack Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank. -
South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects Trump and Musk's claims of Afrikaner persecution Donald Trump previously signed an executive order to cut funding to South Africa and offer refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming the government was enabling farm attacks and land dispossession. -
Travel News Croatia’s ‘party island’ is cracking down on noise. Here’s what it means for your summer holiday There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine. -
Europe News Several people injured after Russia strikes Ukraine with barrage of 140 drones Cross-border strikes continued overnight into Tuesday with multiple casualties reported in seven regions of the country. -
Art Trump calls his Colorado Capitol portrait ‘truly the worst’ - and it's now coming down Calling the portrait “truly the worst,” Trump blamed Colorado’s Democratic Governor Jared Polis and declared he’d rather have no portrait at all. -
Earth News Barcelona has the highest density of cars in the EU. Cutting traffic by 25% could save 200 lives From superblocks to port electrification plans, Barcelona’s traffic pollution is slowly improving. -
Denmark US is putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland, Danish PM says Criticism by Denmark's leader Mette Frederiksen comes after the White House announced a US delegation would be visiting the Arctic island. -
No Comment Oscar-winning filmmaker attacked by Israeli settlers Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was attacked by Israeli settlers, according to activists and witnesses and later detained by the military in the occupied West Bank before being released on Tuesday. -
Europe News How Ukraine and EU rearmament are dividing the Italian government The coalition’s junior partners, The League and Forza Italia, take opposing positions on the war in Ukraine and the European Commission’s plan to build up Europe's security. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is walking a political tightrope -
Business Resellers mark up ‘Dubai chocolate’ as TikTok feeds sweet treat craze The chocolate bar has already been recreated by Swiss chocolate maker Lindt, as well as several other smaller shops and supermarkets across the world. -
Europe News EU-Central Asia cooperation expands as Commissioner Síkela’s visit seals major deals European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela visited Central Asian countries to advance the Global Gateway investment strategy. -
Silk Road Adventures Samarkand's celestial legacy: Tracing Ulugh Beg's astronomical achievements on the Silk Road In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we discover how Ulugh Beg, a 15th-century ruler and scholar, transformed Samarkand into a centre of astronomical excellence, leaving a legacy that continues to shape modern science. -
Ocean Marine industries are welcoming young offenders: “Everyone deserves a second chance” A pioneering project is connecting young prison inmates with jobs in Europe’s growing marine industries, offering a win-win solution to two pressing challenges: worker shortages in the blue economy and employment barriers for former offenders. -
Ocean Interview: The project helping young former inmates find jobs in the blue economy Europe’s marine sector needs workers, while young former inmates need jobs. “Turning Blue,” an EU-funded project, aims to offer young offenders a new life at sea while helping fill crucial industry gaps. -
Ocean The blue economy: What is it and can it make ocean use sustainable? The ocean plays a vital role in the world’s economy. But it is threatened by climate change and overexploitation. Could the blue economy help? -
Europe in Motion As EU defence spending surges, would Brits support the creation of a European army? Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK voters who are sticking close to the US. -
USA Democrats call for US Defence Secretary Hegseth to resign over Signal group chat leak Senior figures have expressed disbelief and outrage after a journalist revealed that he was sent sensitive information about military strikes in Yemen. -
Europe News What will a new defence agreement in southeastern Europe mean for the region? The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent. -
Europe News France mulls proposals on harsher sentencing for underaged offenders The bill proposes harsher "sanctions" for parents who fail to meet their legal responsibilities towards their children, while pushing for tougher trials for repeat underage offenders. -
Culture news Little Simz reveals first acts for Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre The first acts have been announced for this year’s Meltdown Festival, curated by British rapper Little Simz. -
Space What was the glowing blue spiral seen in the night sky above Europe? Mysterious markings were reported in the sky on Monday night, but the explanation for them is more manmade than extraterrestrial. -
Tech News EU Commissioner touts April launch of AI plan to boost deployment by businesses The EU Tech Commissioner already hinted at the plan before she took office late last year. -
Japan Court in Japan revokes legal status of controversial ‘Moonies’ church The country's education ministry requested the dissolution of the religious group for the harm it is alleged to have caused to its followers and their families. -
Business Shell increases shareholder returns and doubles down on LNG Shell recently revamped its focus on oil and gas output, a move which has been greatly welcomed by shareholders, due to the current higher returns potential. -
Business European car sales dip in February, EVs pick up but Tesla sales tumble A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU. However, EVs are distinctly increasing their market share in the bloc, with Chinese-made cars on the rise. -
Culture news Archaeologists stunned by one of Britain's biggest Iron Age hoards which could rewrite history One of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever discovered in the UK has been unveiled. It will likely reshape our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago. -
USA 'Pathetic European free-loading': US officials slam Europe in leaked chat Trump's top national security officials laid bare their disdain for Europe in a top-secret group chat that was leaked when a journalist was mistakenly added to the conversation. -
Switzerland Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation. -
No Comment Polish soldiers foil attempted illegal border crossing from Belarus Polish authorities thwarted an illegal border crossing attempt near Belarus on 21 March, capturing footage of a group attempting to cut through a metal gate. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 25th – 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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USA US war plans for Yemen leaked to journalist in Signal group chat Politicians and analysts have expressed alarm after Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic's editor-in-chief, revealed that he was sent sensitive information about impending military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis. -
Europe News Eurobarometer survey: Europeans still prioritise security and defence investment Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to meet global challenges. -
Health news UNAIDS chief urges Donald Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV. -
South Sudan South Sudan's 'dire' situation risks return to civil war, warns top UN envoy The head of the peacekeeping mission in the country said President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar must put the interests of the South Sudanese people first. -
Business German business morale surges to 7-month highs on recovery hopes Confidence among German businesses improved in March, supported by a rebound in manufacturing and optimism over major government spending plans. -
Burundi Burundi president claims Rwanda plans to incite war in his country Rwanda has rejected Ndayishimiye's words as "surprising" and said there was no plan to spark conflict in Burundi. -
No Comment Argentina marks 49 years since military coup amid political tensions On the 49th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup, thousands gathered in Buenos Aires to honour victims and demand justice. -
Economy Trump hints at automobile levies and exemptions on reciprocal tariffs US President Donald Trump indicated that he would impose auto tariffs in the coming days, alongside a possibility of granting exemptions for some countries based on reciprocal tariffs. The comments triggered a sharp rebound in the US stock markets as investors expected a softened tariff stance. -
Cinema Oscar winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal allegedly attacked by Israeli settlers Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, one of the co-directors of 'No Other Land', was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank before being detained by the Israeli military, witnesses have said. -
No Comment Motorcyclist found dead after falling into massive sinkhole in Seoul A 20-metre-wide sinkhole in eastern Seoul collapsed beneath traffic, injuring a woman and trapping a motorcyclist, whose body was found after a 17-hour search. -
Republic of North Macedonia Thousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani. -
Gaza At least 23 people killed in overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza, hospitals report The strikes come after the United Nations announced it would reduce its presence in Gaza following an alleged Israeli attack on one of its buildings, killing one employee. -
Healthcare Romania’s measles crisis: What’s driving Europe’s biggest outbreak? A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune. -
Markets Oil prices jump in response to Trump’s Venezuela tariff threats Crude oil prices jumped following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on Venezuela’s oil buyers. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures at NYNEX rose 11% and the Brent futures at ICE were up 6.7% since their lows on 5 March. -
No Comment Ukraine seeks thousands of new recruits to face Russian army In Donbas, Ukrainian volunteers, some over 40 and newly trained, prepare for battle, believing defence is their only option against Russian invasion. -
Earth News This decade-long climate lawsuit saw its plaintiffs grow from children into adults. Now, it is over The case has inspired similar climate legal action on behalf of young people across the United States. -
Europe News Defence Commissioner Kubilius on €800 defence package - Radio Schuman European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman -
EuroVerify Explained: Why are protests escalating in Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor? Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in over a decade. -
World News US holds talks with Russia as ceasefire negotiations continue Moscow and Kyiv have struggled to reach even a limited 30-day ceasefire with both sides continuing to attack each other with drones and missiles. -
Europe News Kubilius: EU needs at least €70 billion to strengthen military mobility The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview. -
Earth News Bottom trawling in European waters costs society up to €11bn a year, new study finds Ocean experts found that the economic costs mostly come from carbon emissions caused by churning up the seabed. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 25th – 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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Turkey Thousands of anti-government protesters continue demonstrations in Istanbul over mayor's arrest Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption. -
Economy US to impose tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports, impacting global trade US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, although the US does so itself. -
USA Trump insists Usha Vance's visit to Greenland is 'friendly' Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as Trump continues to suggest the US could take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island. -
Israel Missile launched from Yemen intercepted, Israeli military says The foiled attack came as the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas paid a visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank on Monday, where she met with both Israeli and Palestinian officials.