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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

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

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

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

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

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

Earth News

Europeans rush to buy solar and heat pumps as energy bills soar

The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas.

31/03/2026

Business

European real wages near pre-COVID levels, but Iran crisis poses risks

The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies. In some countries, wages have now caught up, but in others they still lag behind.

31/03/2026

Travel News

Where to experience an unforgettable Holy Week in Spain

Discover Spain’s top spots to experience Holy Week, from the passion of Seville and Málaga to the hush of Zamora and the unique rites of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, on a journey from north to south through the country’s most spectacular celebrations.

31/03/2026

Ukraine

Euroviews. Bucha, four years on: why Ukraine cannot afford Russia's 'Peace'

Four years after Bucha's liberation, the illusion of diplomacy persists while the war grinds on. In this opinion piece for Euronews, Denys Glushko, Editor-in-Chief of Ukrainian outlet "Apostrophe", argues Russia's terms amount to capitulation.

31/03/2026

Nature

Experts fear stranded Baltic Sea whale may not reach the Atlantic

A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow waters.

30/03/2026

Culture news

Singer Celine Dion announces comeback after rare health condition

Celine Dion has announced on her 58th birthday that she will return to performing with a series of shows in Paris starting September 2026.

30/03/2026

Europe News

Ukraine inks defence deal with major arms producer Bulgaria

The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.

30/03/2026

Europe News

Hungary's upcoming election and the generation gap

Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections.

30/03/2026

Europe News

Slovenia to inaugurate new parliament after election mired in scandal

Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party.

30/03/2026

Germany

Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Merz says

On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return.

30/03/2026

Business

G7 pledges to take 'all necessary measures' to safeguard energy market

G7 countries said they are ready to take “any necessary measures” to preserve stability in the energy market through coordinated action. However, no specific measures have been announced at this stage.

30/03/2026

Partner content

‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race

Partner content presented by European Patent Office

An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends.

30/03/2026

World News

Euroviews. Outrage is not enough: what actually builds peace

As Jews prepare for Passover – the holiday marking the exodus from Egypt – Rabbi Mendy Chitrik writes in an opinion piece for Euronews that it carries a responsibility toward the suffering of others: "So let us do good – Jews and Muslims alike."

30/03/2026

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