Europe

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

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

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

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

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.

30/03/2026

Earth News

From cold countries to old buildings: How well do heat pumps work?

Gas companies may have breached competition law by ‘undermining’ the uptake of heat pumps, lawyers have warned.

30/03/2026

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Paris ring road go-slow: French hauliers demand fuel aid from government

Hauliers from OTRE stage a go-slow protest on the Paris ring road, demanding stronger government support as soaring fuel prices squeeze margins.

30/03/2026

Health news

Eli Lilly bets on AI-powered drugs in new deal with Insilico Medicine

Eli Lilly has partnered with AI biotech Insilico Medicine for exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise medicines designed entirely by artificial intelligence.

30/03/2026

World News

'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall,' Zelenskyy says

German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks.

30/03/2026

Europe News

EU lawmakers widely support Magyar in 'decisive' Hungarian elections

A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.

30/03/2026

Food and Drink

A delicious heist: Funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars

A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast...

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

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

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

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

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

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