Europe News EU countries, except Hungary, vow to prosecute war crimes in Ukraine High Representative Kaja Kallas gathered EU foreign ministers in Kyiv to honour the victims of the Bucha massacre, which has since then come to symbolise the search for justice and accountability in Ukraine. 31/03/2026
No Comment Emergency services respond to fire in central Israel after Iranian missile attack Emergency teams responded to a fire in central Israel after Iranian missile strikes, with several people reported injured. 31/03/2026
Economy How a 'People’s IPO' is encouraging Central Asia into the stock market A programme opening up major state-owned enterprises to ordinary citizens is set to reshape the country's capital markets and mint a new generation of investors. 31/03/2026
Travel News Celestyal cancels April cruises with ships stuck in the Middle East The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, while MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys revise winter 2026-2027 schedules. 31/03/2026
Germany Wolf bites woman in Hamburg shopping area in first attack in decades Wolves are now present in almost all EU countries, and their numbers have increased from 11,000 in 2012 to more than 20,000 in 2023. Italy, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain have populations of more than 2,000. 31/03/2026
No Comment Eiffel Tower lights up in Paris for Celine Dion's return to the stage To celebrate Celine Dion's 58th birthday and announce her official return to the stage, messages in several languages are projected onto the Eiffel Tower. 31/03/2026
Culture news Donald Trump's AI images of Presidential Library slammed online An AI-generated video of the Donald J Trump Presidential Library has been shared online. Social media users were quick to criticise the project, pointing out that while the skyscraper features a lot of gold, there's one notable absence: Books. 31/03/2026
Europe News Leaked call: Lavrov asks Hungarian FM to lift EU sanctions The recording comes as Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó is embroiled in controversy, following Washington Post reports that he disclosed sensitive information to Russia at Foreign Affairs Council meetings in Brussels. 31/03/2026
Economy Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.5% amid Iran war: Will ECB hike rates? Consumer prices jumped at their fastest monthly pace since October 2022, driven almost entirely by the energy shock from the Iran conflict. Economists are split on whether Frankfurt will pull the trigger. 31/03/2026
The Cube Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline? Budapest insists it is dependent on Russian crude oil, but analysts suggest this could be the result of economic and political decisions, as well as technical constraints. 31/03/2026
Europe Today Lebanese minister calls for Israel talks to avert catastrophe Lebanese justice minister warns of 'dramatic' situation in the country as Israeli floats extended buffer zone on its southern border. Nassar calls for diplomacy to avert a catastrophe as he lashes at Hezbolahh for sabotaging diplomatic efforts by not laying down weapons. 31/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 31st, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 31/03/2026
USA Attack on Michigan synagogue inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says The FBI says the synagogue attack earlier in March was inspired by Hezbollah, targeting Michigan’s largest Jewish temple with a truck packed with fuel. 31/03/2026
Europe Today EU governments are throwing billions at petrol shock. Will it help? European drivers face soaring fuel prices as the Iran war hits oil markets, prompting EU states to cut fuel taxes, cap prices and tighten regulation. 31/03/2026
World News Healthcare, Europe 'snatches' Italian nurses before graduation Nursing Up enquiry: European countries recruit Italian nurses already during their studies. Over 200 million euro a year 'given' abroad while Italy is short of 175,000 professionals 31/03/2026
Tech News Australia accuses social media giants of ignoring under-16 ban The eSafety Commissioner identified 'poor practices' from social media companies, such as platforms allowing unlimited attempts for a user to pass their age assurance methods. 31/03/2026
Culture news Stars sign open letter urging closure of ICE facility in Texas Hollywood stars, policy experts, and organizations are demanding the “immediate closure” of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas - which has been hit with numerous reports of abuse, disease and dehumanizing conditions. 31/03/2026
Lebanon UN Security Council to meet after peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two of its personnel were killed Monday in an explosion and another died late Sunday when a projectile hit their position. The UN force said it launched an investigation into the separate incidents. 31/03/2026
Europe News EU calls on member states to curb oil and gas demand EU urges governments to boost energy savings and explore alternatives amid supply pressure, letter seen by Euronews reveals. 31/03/2026
United Arab Emirates Iran launches missile and drone barrage on Dubai, Kuwaiti tanker hit At least five explosions were reported in Dubai on Tuesday morning as residents fled to shelters, Euronews journalists reported. The UAE authorities said they were "actively engaging" with the threat. 31/03/2026
Art Italy buys devotional Renaissance painting for €12 million For the second time in a month, Italy has spent millions to buy a historic painting as it moves to protect its national art heritage. The government has acquired a devotional painting of early Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina for €12.6 million euros. 31/03/2026
Health news E-cigarettes may help smokers quit better than other methods, study E-cigarettes are more effective than traditional methods like patches and gum for quitting smoking, according to a new study. 31/03/2026
Europe News EU to urge Israel to scrap death penalty bill as 'grave regression' In a draft statement seen by Euronews, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is set to warn the bill marks a “grave regression” for Israel. 31/03/2026
Iran Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's partner in attacking Iran, said more than half of his military aims had been achieved, but both leaders refused to put a timeline on an operation that has ignited a month-long regional war and jolted global markets. 31/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Lebanese minister denounces Israeli "occupation" Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday. 31/03/2026
Destinations 20 under-the-radar destinations in the US to visit in 2026 From Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon to a former gold rush city in Nevada, you won’t find any crowds at these spots across the country. 31/03/2026
Europe Today Lebanese minister joins Euronews as Israeli strikes leave 1,200 dead 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. 31/03/2026
EU.XL What is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine is the latest of 48 vetoed European Council decisions. EU leaders are increasingly worried about whether they can solve the EU’s very own unanimity trap. 31/03/2026
Markets Oil above $115 as markets struggle to interpret Trump’s next move Oil prices climbed higher by early afternoon in Europe, following news about further escalation of the war in Iran. 31/03/2026
Tech News Regulatory roadblocks for commercial use of drones in Europe While drones are driving innovation across industries, European agriculture still lags in unlocking their full potential - not for lack of promise, but because regulation keeps that innovation grounded. 31/03/2026