17 March 2026 | Euronews
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Business Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU? Germany has been hit particularly hard by rising petrol prices compared to the rest of the EU. A task force set up by the German government aims to counteract this while exposing the oil companies' profit scam. -
Health news 'The biggest challenge’ and ‘opportunity’: Euronews Health Summit key takeaways Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels. -
United Kingdom Starmer says 'we can't lose focus' on Ukraine amid Iran war during Zelenskyy visit Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. -
USA Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 17th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Kyiv open to discussing drone interception expertise with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv’s expertise in countering Tehran's UAVs, as the Iran war entered its third week. -
Europe News European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated. -
Europe News Ukraine 'informally' opens all six clusters in EU membership bid but veto remains Brussels and Kyiv are trying to keep the process afloat by at least extending the technical talks while the Hungarian veto on Kyiv's membership remains in place. -
Destinations From museum-curated living to sustainable Alpine fine dining: The greatest European places in 2026 A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list. -
France Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation 'calmer' The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides. -
Travel News Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES (Entry/Exit System) still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that allows you to pre-register your data up to 72 hours before travelling. -
Travel News European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes. -
Economy ZEW index: German investor confidence collapses on Middle East tensions German investor morale has plunged to its lowest level in almost a year, with sentiment in the eurozone also deteriorating, as the Middle East conflict rattles European markets. -
Business Line Labor market reforms accelerate amid demographic growth Uzbekistan is overhauling its labour market to better match skills with employer demand, expand vocational pathways and support enterprise growth, as demographic pressures raise the stakes for productivity, job creation and long-term economic expansion. -
Culture news Meet Jessica Foster: The viral OnlyFans AI fooling millions of MAGA fans MAGA fans have a new poster girl... However, the picture is far from perfect and the implications considering current events are troubling. -
No Comment Lebanon: Beirut’s southern suburbs bombarded by Israeli strikes New Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, flattening buildings and deepening fears of wider war as Israel–Hezbollah clashes intensify. -
Economy Is Asia’s energy lifeline on the line due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz? Countries across Asia are scrambling to contain surging energy costs and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten supplies. -
Lebanon Can Hezbollah be dismantled? Since the US and Israel launched their offensive against Iran, Tehran's ally Hezbollah has opened a second front from Lebanon. With a ceasefire increasingly unlikely, Israel now appears determined to dismantle Hezbollah once and for all, writes Hanin Ghaddar in an opinion piece for Euronews. -
No Comment Iran: Images show devastation in Tehran after suspected Israeli strikes Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh. -
Europe News Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar. -
Health news EU healthcare model 'cannot be taken for granted' Commissioner Várhelyi tells Euronews Health Summit Simplification is key to boosting Europe’s healthcare competitiveness, fostering innovation, and reaching patients across the region, according to European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi. -
The Cube Is Russia using the war in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine? Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims. -
Culture news Working-class hero: Len Deighton, best-selling spy writer, dies aged 97 Len Deighton, creator of Harry Palmer, one of the world's most famous spy characters, has died aged 97. The British writer sold millions of books and was translated into 20 languages over a career spanning half a century. -
Iran Israel targets Basij top echelon as militia uses schools, children to evade strikes The IDF said it killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, as Iran’s security forces behind brutal repression of protests are accused of using schools and their own children as a deterrent, fearing Israeli forces using social media posts to geolocate and strike their positions. -
Europe News Ukraine accepts EU inspection to Druzhba hoping to lift Hungarian veto on €90bn loan Brussels says Ukraine has accepted an external inspection on the controversial pipeline, even days after President Zelenskyy called it "blackmail". The shift could offer an off-ramp for Hungary to lift its veto. -
Italy Italians vote on constitutional justice reform to reshape judiciary Italians vote on the Meloni government-proposed justice reform to split judges and prosecutors, reshape the CSM, and create a new Disciplinary Court, amid sharp divisions. -
Food and Drink Gin galore: British couple claim to have world's largest gin collection A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home. -
Markets Iran war: Europe's corporate winners and losers revealed As the conflict in Iran enters its third week, the market is telling a stark story — one of energy windfalls and industrial ruin, drawn along a single fault line: proximity to oil. -
Economy Iran raises minimum wage by 60% as war and sanctions decimate household budgets The Iranian regime has announced a 60% increase in the minimum wage as the country grapples with the ongoing war and record inflation. -
World News Reunion Island: Residents get close to lava flows of Piton de la Fournaise Residents on Réunion Island are getting close to flowing lava from Piton de la Fournaise as it reaches the ocean for the first time in 19 years. Crowds gathered along the Sainte-Rose coast to watch the eruption up close. -
Tech News From AI agents to orbit: key moments from Nvidia’s annual conference Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke for almost three hours in California, unveiling a series of new softwares from his company that will bring autonomous AI to businesses, space and robotaxis. -
Business Nvidia forecasts $1tn in AI-driven orders by 2027 Chief executive Jensen Huang says surging demand for artificial intelligence tools could drive Nvidia’s sales towards $1tn within two years. -
Culture news Dua Lipa calls out Epstein files discourse for ‘doing such a disservice to all the victims’ Pop star Dua Lipa has criticised the discourse around the Epstein files, saying the language used shifts focus away from victims. -
Germany Spies among us: Iran's secret services threaten regime opponents in Germany Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime's opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 17th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe Today 'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM Valtonen tells Euronews European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region. -
No Comment Kenya: Nairobi building collapse kills at least two and injures several others Kenya is dealing with the aftermath of a building collapse in Nairobi that killed at least four people during a demolition that went wrong. -
Travel News Strike at Berlin Airport: All flights cancelled on Wednesday, 57,000 passengers affected No aircraft will take off or land at Berlin Airport on Wednesday, as the Verdi union has called on employees to go on strike. All 445 planned flights will have to be cancelled, affecting 57,000 passengers, according to BER management. -
Culture news Oscar-winner Sean Penn skipped Academy Awards ceremony to visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy It turns out that Sean Penn skipped the Oscars and missed out on collecting his third Academy Award for a good reason. He was seen in Ukraine on Monday, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support for the war-torn country. -
Health news Global warming could make exercise harder and kill 500,000 more people a year, study warns Analysing data from 156 countries, researchers say each additional month of extreme heat could significantly increase global inactivity levels, especially in lower-income regions. -
No Comment Hunger and fear in Khan Younis as Gaza families depend on aid to survive In Gaza, scarce aid, soaring prices and dangerous shelters leave families reliant on soup kitchens, struggling to find even one meal during Ramadan. -
USA Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as US oil embargo triggers power grid collapse Donald Trump vowed to “take” Cuba on Monday as a US oil embargo left the island without power, deepened shortages and fueled growing anti-government protests. -
Art Banksy’s true identity revealed? New report claims to unmask world famous street artist The end of decades’ worth of speculation and intrigue? Maybe. A new report claims to have finally unmasked Banksy’s true identity. -
Europe Today EU has not ‘legitimised’ Trump’s Board of Peace, Commissioner Šuica says In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Šuica aimed to distance herself from Trump’s Board of Peace, but did not rule out continuing to attend meetings of the controversial initiative in order to contribute to Gaza’s post-war future. -
Iran Leaving NATO is something to 'think about,' Trump says after allies refuse to secure Hormuz strait On Monday, Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies didn't respond to his call to create an international naval police force to keep the key waterway open. -
Australia Watch: Iranian women footballers train with Australian club after seeking asylum Two Iranian women footballers are training with Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in Australia. They are among a group who remained in the country during the Women’s Asian Cup, after being labelled “traitors” at home for not singing the national anthem. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Europe resists US pressure to force re-opening of Strait of Hormuz Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen speak to Europe Today. -
Afghanistan At least 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, says Afghan government Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an airstrike on a hospital in the capital Kabul. -
Travel News 'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil's largest favela and has now reached Portugal. -
Europe in Motion How reliant is Spain on trade with the United States? Trump has threatened to cut off trade with Spain over access to its air bases in the Iran war, but how significant is trade between the two countries? -
Europe Today Europe Today: EU Commissioner for Mediterranean, Finnish FM speak exclusively to Euronews Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. -
No Comment Blackout plunges cuba into darkness and exposes fragile power grid Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity. -
No Comment Lava flows reach ocean on Réunion island for first time in nearly two decades Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano has reached the ocean on France’s Réunion island for the first time in nearly two decades, drawing residents and tourists. -
EU.XL Can the Grids Package free the EU from its energy dependence? US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy? -
Cinema Documenting dance: Juliette Binoche steps out of comfort zone for directorial debut The French Oscar-winning actress has chosen to make her directorial debut a documentary about the process of learning how to dance and perform alongside the celebrated choreographer Akram Khan. -
Tech News How Flightradar24 became aviation's most-watched screen as flights are disrupted The platform was born out of curiosity. Swedish founders Mikael Robertsson and Olov Lindberg, who ran a flight price comparison site, bought two receivers and put an antenna on a Stockholm rooftop. -
Nature Europe’s disappearing birds are a symptom of a broken food and farming system Intensive farming is behind the disappearance of European birds, an expert tells Euronews Green. -
Moments Multi-day festivals, street parties and Irish pubs: The best European cities for St. Patrick’s Day These celebrations rival Dublin’s festivities, attracting thousands of people every year. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 17th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Economy Real GDP growth in Europe: Which countries grew the most in 2025? Spain has the highest real GDP growth among major economies while Germany lags behind. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the figures, with experts explaining the key drivers. -
Health news Euronews Health Summit 2026 — watch again The Euronews Health Summit 2026 gathers policymakers, innovators, and patient advocates to tackle the continent's most pressing healthcare challenges. -
Iran UAE briefly closes airspace after reporting new wave of attacks as Iran war rolls into its 18th day Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran’s Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah.