Economy Eurozone inflation sees unexpected rise: Is the worst yet to come? Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, above expectations, before Middle East tensions sent oil and gas prices sharply higher. 03/03/2026
No Comment Israelis celebrate Purim in bomb shelter amid missile alerts Hundreds gathered in an underground parking shelter in Tel Aviv to celebrate Purim, as public events were restricted and missile alerts continued. 03/03/2026
Earth News From beavers to tigers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour. 03/03/2026
Travel News What to do if your flight is affected by the Middle East conflict Several international airlines cautiously resumed a small number of flights from the UAE on Monday and Tuesday. 03/03/2026
Economy Gas prices nearly double as Europe braces for Iran war energy shocks Gas prices in Europe are rising as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows, fuelling fears of tighter LNG supplies. Analysts warn that if the conflict persists, higher wholesale costs could feed through to household bills and weigh on the wider economy. 03/03/2026
Europe News EU Parliament considers invitation to key Iranian opposition leader A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group. 03/03/2026
Saudi Arabia Images show damage at US Embassy in Riyadh after drone strike Footage shows damage to the US Embassy compound in Riyadh a day after a drone strike caused a small fire and minor structural damage, according to Saudi authorities. The embassy said it would remain closed following the incident. 03/03/2026
Markets The market winners: Which stocks are 'boosted' by the Iran war so far? As US and Israeli jets struck targets in Iran and Lebanon over the last few days and Iranian missiles hit Israel and Gulf states, the death toll has climbed into the hundreds. Yet on trading floors from New York to London, a handful of companies have notched sharp gains. 03/03/2026
12 minutes with Trump may accept leadership from reformed Iran regime, Petraeus says The former CIA chief David Petraeus told Euronews it is possible a more moderate figurehead could emerge who “wants to sail straight”, but that this would be “a dramatic departure” from the current situation. 03/03/2026
Cinema AI screen nightmares: What is the controversial ‘Tillyverse’? Welcome to the “Tillyverse” — the digital world of controversial AI "actress" Tilly Norwood. Its creator says it will allow AI characters to collaborate and build artificial acting careers. How nervous (and depressed) should we be? 03/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 3rd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 03/03/2026
Iran Euroviews. Europe must prepare now for the Tehran regime's fall in Iran In an opinion piece for Euronews, German SPD politician Danial Ilkhanipour explains why many Iranians see the regime’s end approaching – and fear a deal more than the war. 03/03/2026
Portugal Ronaldo's jet leaves Riyadh for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf. 03/03/2026
No Comment Workers clear rubble after US-Israeli strikes damage buildings in Tehran Machinery removed debris from damaged buildings in Tehran after overnight US-Israeli strikes, as residents described fear during the attacks 03/03/2026
USA Two rescued from hot-air balloon stranded 274-metres above ground Fire crews in Longview, Texas, rescued two people after their hot-air balloon became tangled 274 metres above ground on a communications tower. The hours-long operation involved climbing the structure and lowering them to safety. Both were taken to hospital as a precaution. 03/03/2026
The Road To Green Global crackdown on the ‘Eel Mafias’ behind a billion-euro wildlife crime In partnership with The European Commission The population of the European eel has collapsed by more than 90% since the 1980s. Yet, dozens of tonnes of juveniles, known as glass eels, are thought to be poached each year and shipped live to aquaculture farms outside Europe. 03/03/2026
The Road To Green Michelin-starred chefs call to stop eating eels: ‘Would You Eat a Panda?’ In partnership with The European Commission A growing number of international chefs have publicly removed eel from their menus. Fishing and trade of the European eel remain legal within the EU, despite repeated warnings from scientists that the species could soon disappear. 03/03/2026
Europe in Motion Is US warfare pushing Europe and China closer? Around 20% of people in Europe's biggest countries now consider the US 'a major threat', higher than North Korea and China. 03/03/2026
No Comment Iraqi police fire tear gas at pro-Iran protest near US embassy in Baghdad Police dispersed dozens of Iraqis protesting in support of Iran near Baghdad's Green Zone on Monday night. 03/03/2026
Travel News GCC countries waive visa fines for stranded travellers In Qatar, visit visas have automatically been extended by one month, while the UAE has said affected tourists will not have to pay any fines when they leave the country. 03/03/2026
Europe News Russian Central Bank sues EU for immobilising €210 billion in assets The Russian Central Bank has challenged the indefinite immobilisation of its sovereign assets, which the European Union has agreed to release only when the war in Ukraine ends and reparations are paid. 03/03/2026
Culture news 30 years of 'Wannabe': UK’s Royal Mint honour the Spice Girls If you really, really, really wanna own a piece of pop history, you better make it fast... The British Royal Mint is celebrating 30 years of Girl Power with an official Spice Girls coin, honouring the debut of their hit single ‘Wannabe’. 03/03/2026
Europe Today Petraeus: Europe’s participation in Iran war 'certainly a possibility' David Petraeus told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that European countries may join US-Israel operations against Iran, mostly in air defence, but has ruled out US boots on the ground. France, Germany and the UK have so far signalled a defensive approach. 03/03/2026
Lebanon Israel deploys additional troops to Lebanon amid Hezbollah attacks The death of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei triggered waves of rocket and drone attacks on Israel by Hezbollah, prompting Israel to respond with airstrikes against the militant group. 03/03/2026
Business 2026 pay transparency deadline: Is Europe prepared? EU countries have until early June 2026 to incorporate the Pay Transparency Directive. However, a recent survey shows that only 9% of Europe-based employers have a full transparency strategy in place. 03/03/2026
Culture news UNESCO shares concerns over protection of cultural heritage sites The United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, has expressed concerns over escalating violence in the Middle East after Iran's Golestan Palace was damaged by debris after a US-Israeli air strike on Tehran. 03/03/2026
United Arab Emirates UAE and Qatar to cover hotel and meal costs for those stranded Hotels are being asked to extend stays until airport operations resume and tourists are able to leave. 03/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Trump may accept new regime figurehead - General Petraeus Also in this newsletter: The latest on the spiralling conflict gripping the Middle East. 03/03/2026
EU.XL How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip? Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to US-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to become Europe’s ticket to payment autonomy. 03/03/2026
No Comment Building collapses in southern Lebanon after Israeli strike targets Hezbollah-linked institution A building collapses and smoke billows into the air as Israel targets offices of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial institution. 03/03/2026