Belgium

Health news

Vatican says Catholics may receive animal organ transplants

New guidelines from the Catholic Church outline medical and ethical considerations for animal organ transplants into humans.

25/03/2026

Europe News

Farmers angry after EU-Australia trade deal liberalises farm products

The new EU-Australia trade deal has drawn criticism from farmers and MEPs, who argue that it will open the door to additional imports of sensitive products on top of those already agreed under the contentious Mercosur deal, while not providing full protection for certain EU regional products.

24/03/2026

Earth News

Euronews Earth: Covering a continent living through climate change

Euronews Earth launches today, informing you on how climate change is shaping life across Europe.

24/03/2026

Europe News

Europeans acting 'cowardly' on Iran, former Israeli PM says

Bennett says Europeans are ungrateful, leaving the US and Israeli to do 'all the hard work' against Iran in comments to Euronews. The EU called for de-escalation and respect for international law in Brussels summit.

24/03/2026

Health news

World Tuberculosis Day: 1 out of 5 cases in Europe go undetected

Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

24/03/2026

EU.XL

The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis

Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan wants to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing.

24/03/2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen clinches Australia trade deal

The European Commission clinched a trade deal with Canberra on Tuesday, liberalising flows of goods while keeping quotas on sensitive EU farm products and leaving Australia’s luxury car tax largely intact.

24/03/2026

Belgium

Brussels train station evacuated after mysterious packages found

Gare du Midi train and metro stations were evacuated on Monday evening after two mysterious packages were found, each on a separate train platform.

23/03/2026

Health news

Lyme disease vaccine shows strong results in clinical trial

Pfizer and Valneva's Lyme disease vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials, paving the way for regulatory approval despite setbacks due to fewer cases than expected, according to the companies.

23/03/2026

Europe News

EU calls on Hungary to clarify 'concerning' reports of Russia leaks

The Commission has called on Budapest to clarify reports suggesting that Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó regularly briefed his Russian counterpart Lavrov on closed-door EU Council meeting causing uproar.

23/03/2026

Europe News

EU says Mercosur deal set for provisional application from 1 May

The EU executive finalised procedures to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, with tariff cuts on goods to take effect from 1 May despite a legal challenge at the EU Court of Justice.

23/03/2026

Europe News

EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war

Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter. The European Commission also told member states to refill below the 90% level set by law in 2022.

23/03/2026

EU.XL

What answer to the EU's housing crisis? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Europe's housing crisis has hit a breaking point. Wages cannot keep pace with soaring costs, and EU-wide solutions keep running into national rules. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU aims to make housing more affordable.

23/03/2026

Belgium

Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures over oil dispute

Speaking to media in Brussels a day after he blocked the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Orbán said he and his government have “a lot of cards in our hands.”

20/03/2026

Europe News

Macron pushes tougher EU digital action ahead of key votes

In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron called for tighter rules on social media platforms to curb foreign interference, as France faces ongoing attempts to influence its municipal election campaign.

20/03/2026

Economy

IEA urges swift cuts in oil demand, encourages remote work

As the war in the oil-rich Middle East keeps escalating, the International Energy Agency is calling on governments to take measures to reduce oil demand by pushing remote working, reducing speed limits and encouraging a shift towards public transport.

20/03/2026

Health news

Mental health misinformation widespread on social media, study finds

Social media is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.

20/03/2026

Tech News

Europe seeks to turn talent and AI into advantage over US and China

Europe faces a decisive moment for its technological competitiveness: boosting artificial intelligence, developing hybrid talent and improving funding will be key to competing with the US and China.

20/03/2026

Europe News

'Decision of one oligarch': Bulgarian PM walks back Board of Peace

Bulgarian PM says Board of Peace participation was not cleared by parliament and joining was the result of political maneuvering by "one oligarch".

20/03/2026

Health news

Sleep apps may worsen anxiety for insomnia sufferers

Sleep tracking devices can worsen anxiety in people with insomnia by increasing their focus on sleep quality, according to a new study.

20/03/2026

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Belgium: EU leaders meet as Ukraine loan remains blocked

EU leaders show unity but fail to approve €90bn loan for Kyiv as Hungary’s Viktor Orban vetoes over oil transit dispute with Ukraine.

19/03/2026

Europe News

Ukraine finance minister laments Orbán veto

Kyiv says it is doing 'the best we can' after Hungary threw a critical loan into disarray, maintaining a veto on the country over a damaged pipeline.

19/03/2026

Health news

Why Europe's poorer regions are hit hardest by air pollution

In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.

19/03/2026

Europe News

MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

19/03/2026

Health news

Weight-loss drugs linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs with semaglutide were associated with a lower risk of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and self-harm, according to a new study.

19/03/2026

Health news

Which countries are the happiest in the world?

Six European countries made it into the top 10, but the findings come with a warning: young people’s happiness across the world is being hindered by social media.

19/03/2026