2026-03-30

Space

Meet the astronauts going on the Artemis II mission towards to Moon

Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.

30/03/2026

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Russia’s North Caucasus hit by massive flooding, thousands evacuated

Flooding triggered by heavy rain has forced thousands of people to evacuate in southern Russia’s North Caucasus region.

30/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 30th, 2026 – Midday

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

Tech News

How misinformation and AI deepfakes are reshaping the Iran war

False claims, AI-generated videos and recycled war footage have been circulating online since the start of the war, both as part of state narratives, but also from individual actions seeking clicks and views for revenue.

30/03/2026

Travel News

Airlines cut flights and hike fares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

30/03/2026

Europe Today

Ireland calls for carbon border tweaks amid fertiliser shortage

Irish minister says farmers and rural communities are under pressure from the Middle East war fallout as Dublin calls on the European Commission to ease carbon border rules on fertilisers.

30/03/2026

Markets

Gold and silver slide: Has the Iran war reversed safe-haven demand?

Gold prices have fallen nearly 25% from their record highs, even as the Iran war continues to weigh on the global economy. Why have investors turned away from the traditional safe-haven asset?

30/03/2026

Israel

Netanyahu restores Latin patriarch's access to Jerusalem holy site

The Israeli PM restored full access to the Holy Sepulchre for Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa after police barred him on Palm Sunday, sparking criticism from the EU and global leaders.

30/03/2026

Art

Art theft rocks Italian museum with paintings worth millions stolen

Italian police have confirmed that four thieves stole paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir from a museum near Parma a week ago. The artworks are worth millions and the thieves managed the smash-and-grab in under three minutes.

30/03/2026

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How Costa Rica is taking its sustainable crops global with Amazon

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Costa Rica is using Amazon to connect European consumers with sustainably produced crops, from coffee and cassava to tropical fruits like pineapple and bananas.

30/03/2026

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Artemis II prepares to launch for the first Moon trip in 53 years

Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew arrived from Houston, marking their closest step yet toward the Artemis II launch.

30/03/2026

Culture news

Jack White hits out at Donald Trump’s plan to sign all US currency

The former White Stripes frontman has slammed the US Treasury Department’s decision to include Trump’s signature on dollar bills.

30/03/2026

Cuba

Trump says 'no problem' for Russian tanker to deliver oil to Cuba

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver 730,000 barrels of crude to the crisis-hit island.

30/03/2026

Europe Today

EU fisheries ‘under strain’ as conflict and costs bite, warns Kadis

Kadis warned of growing anxiety among EU governments as costs rise and markets remain volatile. “There’s real nervousness across the sector."

30/03/2026

Culture news

How much does it cost to watch a Holy Week procession in Spain?

The tourism boom and soaring demand are driving up prices to watch Holy Week processions in cities such as Seville, with balcony rentals reaching €9,000 and a single seat costing almost €200.

30/03/2026

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Europe Needs a New Mindset and the Courage to Act

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Why Europe’s competitiveness depends on governance reform — and on investing in people and leadership: a conversation with PMI’s President for Europe, Massimo Andolina.

30/03/2026

Healthcare

War anxiety? Here's how to help protect your mental health

Economic uncertainty over the Iran war generates growing social concern that affects the mental health of many people. Experts recommend taking care of social relations, maintaining daily routines and avoiding overexposure to these issues.

30/03/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: G7 ministers to hold talks on war’s economic fallout

Also in this newsletter: Outrage after Israeli police stopped the heads of the Catholic Church in Jerusalem from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.

30/03/2026

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Office chair Grand Prix rolls through Japanese streets

The ISU-1 Grand Prix in Japan is a two-hour office chair race where teams rotate riders, entertain crowds and compete for a grand prize of 90 kilos of rice.

30/03/2026

Cinema

Bums on seats: How Spain is attracting bigger cinema audiences

Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago.

30/03/2026

EU.XL

Is the EU trapped in its own unanimity rule?

Should one member state be able to hold the entire EU in its grip? And how can the EU fix its own veto-trap? Take our poll, join the conversation!

30/03/2026

EU.XL

Is the EU’s veto right a leverage tool? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself. Member states have exercised their veto right 48 times since mid-2011. Hungary was the last one to use it on the €90bn financial aid for Ukraine. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU handles country-blockages.

30/03/2026

Moments

Brush up: How to plan a creative holiday in Europe

More people are seeking experiential and retreat-based travel – creative holidays do both, and there are trips to suit all palettes.

30/03/2026

Europe Today

Iran vows to set US troops 'on fire' as war enters fifth week

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' 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.

30/03/2026

Culture news

Disneyland Paris opens 'Snow Queen World' after €2 billion expansion

Walt Disney Studios officially becomes Disney Adventure World on Sunday with the opening of "World of Frozen", the centrepiece of a €2 billion expansion that is remodelling Europe's most visited theme park.

30/03/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

The Wellcome Collection explores how we experience ageing while Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring The Drama - here are this week's particularly eggcellent highlights.

30/03/2026

Markets

European markets mixed as Iran tensions push oil prices higher

Brent crude has jumped more than 50% since the Iran conflict began, as Asian markets fall and European stocks follow suit.

30/03/2026

Tech News

How women’s innovations have shaped modern computer science

This Women’s History Month, we look at how women’s innovations have advanced the field of computer programming.

30/03/2026

Earth News

Climate change is coming for your Easter eggs. Is Europe to blame?

Human-caused climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in West Africa, triggering cocoa production to plummet.

30/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 30th, 2026 – Morning

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