2026-03-30

Nature

Experts fear stranded Baltic Sea whale may not reach the Atlantic

A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow waters.

30/03/2026

Culture news

Singer Celine Dion announces comeback after rare health condition

Celine Dion has announced on her 58th birthday that she will return to performing with a series of shows in Paris starting September 2026.

30/03/2026

Europe News

Ukraine inks defence deal with major arms producer Bulgaria

The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.

30/03/2026

Iran

Peace talks with Iran ongoing and progressing well, White House says

The comments come on the same day that President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island and other oil wells and power plants if it does not agree to a deal to end the war soon.

30/03/2026

Europe News

Hungary's upcoming election and the generation gap

Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections.

30/03/2026

Europe News

Slovenia to inaugurate new parliament after election mired in scandal

Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party.

30/03/2026

Germany

Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Merz says

On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return.

30/03/2026

Business

G7 pledges to take 'all necessary measures' to safeguard energy market

G7 countries said they are ready to take “any necessary measures” to preserve stability in the energy market through coordinated action. However, no specific measures have been announced at this stage.

30/03/2026

Partner content

‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race

Partner content presented by European Patent Office

An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends.

30/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 30th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

30/03/2026

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Fuel shortages bring long queues to Myanmar’s capital

Motorists queue for hours for petrol in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, after the junta imposed fuel quotas as shortages grow.

30/03/2026

Venezuela

US embassy in Venezuela resumes operations after seven-year closure

Since the contested presidential elections in 2019, the US had run diplomatic operations for Venezuela out of neighbouring Colombia.

30/03/2026

World News

Euroviews. Outrage is not enough: what actually builds peace

As Jews prepare for Passover – the holiday marking the exodus from Egypt – Rabbi Mendy Chitrik writes in an opinion piece for Euronews that it carries a responsibility toward the suffering of others: "So let us do good – Jews and Muslims alike."

30/03/2026

Travel News

Venice entry fee returns this week. Here's when you'll pay in 2026

In 2026, daytrippers will be required to pay from Friday to Sunday in April, May, June, and July.

30/03/2026

Tech News

Europe's AI leader Mistral raises $830m for data centre near Paris

The data centre will give Mistral 44 megawatts of power, which is one and a half times more energy than a traditional data centre uses.

30/03/2026

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Cadbury unveils giant 55kg ‘Mega Mini Egg’ ahead of Easter

A 55kg Mega Mini Egg at Cadbury World wows Easter visitors, as rising cocoa costs drive chocolate prices sharply higher across the industry.

30/03/2026

France

Freemason lodge ‘mafia’ on trial in France over murders and hit squads

Twenty-two people, including intelligence and police officers, are on trial in France over an alleged Masonic lodge assassin squad and mafia-style crimes.

30/03/2026

Travel News

Strikes at major Spanish airports set to disrupt Easter travel

The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.

30/03/2026

Europe News

Swedish man charged for forcing wife into sexual services to 120 men

In addition to being charged with aggravated pimping, the 62-year-old suspect was also charged with eight rapes.

30/03/2026

World News

What are Ukraine's Gulf defence deals? Here is what Zelenskyy signed

Ukraine signed 10-year defence partnerships with three Gulf countries as Zelenskyy toured the region over the weekend. What is there for the Gulf and what will Ukraine get in return?

30/03/2026

Smart Regions

Atlantic Europe: Rapid alert against coastal risks, reinforced

In partnership with the European Commission

Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures.

30/03/2026

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Missile debris ignites pesticide plant fire in southern Israel

Heavy black smoke rose over an Israeli industrial plant after intercepted Iranian missile debris hit a pesticide tank, as Israel and Iran trade cross-border strikes.

30/03/2026

Europe Today

Watch: 'No Kings' movement spreading — why are Europeans protesting?

Millions of Americans took to the streets this weekend for the "No Kings" protests against US President Donald Trump. But this movement did not stop at the US border. What exactly is the movement about, and why is it important for Europe?

30/03/2026

Iran

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's Kharg Island if deal not made soon

About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf's north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.

30/03/2026

Culture news

Stolen Bond girl fortune found in Italian villas, vineyards and art

Italian authorities have seized up to €20 million worth of property, artworks and financial assets allegedly bought from money stolen from Ursula Andress, the original Bond girl who starred opposite Sean Connery in 1962's Dr. No.

30/03/2026

Tech News

Why Anthropic's leaked AI model 'Mythos' poses cybersecurity risks

A human error in Anthropic’s content management system accidentally exposed a draft blog that described the model.

30/03/2026

Destinations

Can the FIFA World Cup stop the US tourism 'Trump slump'?

The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.

30/03/2026

Europe in Motion

What does trade between the EU and Australia look like?

The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far?

30/03/2026

Culture news

A decade in the making: Eurovision Asia set to take place in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

30/03/2026

Spain

Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war

The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations.

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