Europe

Germany

European Parliament: EPP apparently worked closely with AfD

Investigations suggest the EPP group in the European Parliament cooperated more closely with right-wing parties, including the AfD, on tougher EU migration laws, with a chat group and a meeting of MEPs playing a key role.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Ministers to discuss extending EU naval mission to Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday are set to discuss extending the bloc's naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz, as the Iran war pushed global energy prices up. Over the weekend, US President Trump called on several countries to send ships to secure the passage.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Hungary's oppostion leader Péter Magyar call Orbán 'traitor'

Opposition leader Péter Magyar called Viktor Orbán a traitor at a Budapest rally, accusing him of enlisting Russian agents to interfere in Hungary's April elections, as polls show Tisza ahead of Fidesz.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Our sons will not die for Ukraine, Orbán says ahead of April elections

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters in Budapest, framing April's election as a choice between peace and war, while lashing out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and the EU over the Druzhba pipeline dispute.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Kyiv waiting on US and Russia for next round of peace talks

US-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been under way in the United Arab Emirates but were placed on hold amid the Iran war.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Belgian PM De Wever calls for talks with Russia to end Ukraine war

Belgian PM Bart De Wever says Europe must negotiate with Russia to end the war in Ukraine and restore cheap energy access, as EU leaders remain divided on engaging Moscow.

15/03/2026

Travel News

This new low-cost train service will connect London and Scotland

Budget rail company Lumo has announced that tickets are on sale for journeys between London Euston and Stirling this summer.

15/03/2026

Culture news

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

Kpop boy band BTS are back, Ryan Gosling stars as a school teacher trying to save the sun in sci-fi romp 'Hail Mary', and Florence stages one of Italy's largest Rothko exhibitions to date. Here's what to look out for this week.

15/03/2026

Economy

Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?

Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs. But the impact has varied widely across Europe.

15/03/2026

Earth News

Inside the race to understand Greenland’s ‘climate tipping point’

Researchers will also trial a prototype ‘Early Warning System’ for glacier change in Greenland, as ice melt continues to accelerate.

15/03/2026

Germany

Leading contemporary philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died

He was regarded as one of Germany's most influential contemporary philosophers. Jürgen Habermas has died in the Bavarian lakeside town of Starnberg.

14/03/2026

Ukraine

Iranian lawmaker says Ukraine a legitimate target over drone support

Eleven countries have requested Kyiv’s help in countering Shahed-type drones amid the Iran war and Tehran's ongoing attacks against the Gulf states, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week.

14/03/2026

Europe News

Russian strikes kill at least four people in Ukraine's Kyiv region

A Russian overnight attack on Ukraine's Kyiv region hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions, enterprises and critical infrastructure, regional authorities said. The attack killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 more.

14/03/2026

Netherlands

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries reported

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema denounced the explosion at the school in Amsterdam on Saturday as a "cowardly act of aggression" targeted at the Jewish community.

14/03/2026

Lifestyle

France rugby team turns to ballet and vintage style for Le Crunch 2026

In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Le Crunch, The French rugby team have turned to ballet, and a retro vintage jersey to add a cultural element to the Six Nations climax against England.

14/03/2026

Europe News

Will Orbán lift his veto before the elections? Brussels wants to know

Officials and diplomats in Brussels are seriously contemplating a scenario in which Viktor Orbán's veto on the €90 billon loan for Ukraine drags on until after the Hungarian elections on 12 April. It's unclear what happens after.

14/03/2026

Health news

Europe’s fertility keeps falling: Which country has the highest rate?

Euronews Health takes a closer look at declining fertility rates across Europe. Experts point to multifaceted reasons behind the decline, and Europe is not alone in facing this trend.

14/03/2026

Art

David Hockney’s sweeping 70-metre-long artwork unveiled in London

An epic 70 metre art work by David Hockney, inspired by the Bayeux tapestry and the changing seasons in Normandy, is the star of a new landmark exhibition in London.

14/03/2026

Economy

AI at work: Anthropic finds use still far below its potential

AI giant Anthropic compared observed AI exposure and theoretical AI capability in the labour market. The analysis shows that AI is still far from reaching its theoretical potential.

14/03/2026

Europe News

NATO leaders call on Trump to reverse Russian oil sanctions suspension

The leaders of Canada, Germany and Norway are urging Trump to rethink his suspendion of Russian oil sanctions. In comments to Euronews, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said he is "concerned" at the potential impact on Ukraine.

13/03/2026

Poland

Poland’s Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7bn EU defence loan

A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted Friday he would access €43.7 billion in EU defence funds, defying President Karol Nawrocki’s veto over what he said was a decision going against Poland's sovereignty.

13/03/2026

Germany

Inside Berlin Central Station's escalator chaos

35 of 52 escalators at Berlin Central Station are defective.

13/03/2026

Partner content

Why the UK is Europe’s Technology Partner of Choice

Partner content presented by DBT

As the UK and Europe reset their trading relationship, technology is emerging as one of the most dynamic areas of cooperation.

13/03/2026

Earth News

Climate change is killing off Austria's glaciers. What's at risk?

Soaring temperatures are fuelling the demise of Austria's glaciers, with 'vast implications' for drinking water, power generation, infrastructure and more.

13/03/2026

Made in Europe

MaiaSpace: Europe ramps up on reusable launchers

French start-up Maiaspace is working to develop Europe’s first reusable mini-launcher. This new generation of rockets represents a major challenge for European space autonomy, while the American company SpaceX has been imposing its standards of reusability and cost reduction for years.

13/03/2026

Earth News

Greece tests eco-moorings to protect Mediterranean Posidonia seagrass

Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

13/03/2026