Europe

Economy

Fuel taxes across Europe: Where do consumers pay the most?

Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.

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

Germany

Europe's fertilizer crisis: war-driven price surge, Russia dependency

The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis: the Iran war is driving up prices, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked - and at the same time it is becoming clear how dependent Europe still is on Russian supplies.

20/03/2026

Europe News

'Nobody can blackmail us': Leaders excoriate Orbán's veto

The Hungarian leader ups the rhetoric ahead of an April election, pushing the limits of EU rules close to breaking point. António Costa sees his authority challenged in the biggest test yet as European Council president.

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

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Watch: New €10 Amsterdam–Berlin train service by Govolta takes off

A new low-cost rail service linking Amsterdam and Berlin was launched on 19 March as GoVolta’s first train departed from Amsterdam Centraal.

19/03/2026

Denmark

Iranian opposition’s Lion and Sun flag hoisted at Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen

According to reports published by outlets including Iran International and the Jerusalem Post, two Islamic Republic diplomats have recently stepped down from their posts and applied for asylum.

19/03/2026

Lifestyle

Zara brings in John Galliano to 're-author' its archive collection

The Spanish retailer has signed a two-year deal with the controversial British designer to 're-author' its archive collection and bring a touch of haute couture to the high street.

19/03/2026

Europe News

A crunch EU summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis

As European leaders gather in Brussels for a summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis, Euronews presents Special Report, hosted by Maria Tadeo and our team of correspondents. Live tonight at 7 pm Brussels time.

19/03/2026

Business

Uber to roll out 50,000 Rivian robotaxis in Europe and North America

Uber will buy thousands of autonomous Rivian robotaxis and invest up to $1.25 billion (€1.1bn), aiming to launch a fleet of 50,000 vehicles by 2030.

19/03/2026

Economy

Iran war has 'material impact' on inflation, ECB's Lagarde warns

ECB holds rates, warning Middle East tensions and oil risks could push inflation higher. Baseline sees 2.6% in 2026, but energy shocks could lift it to 3.5% or 4.4%, depending on how long supply disruptions persist.

19/03/2026

Europe News

Slovenia corruption scandal deepens as PM Golob urges EU probe

The scandal has overshadowed the pre-election campaign, leaving the electorate divided and raising tensions across the political spectrum.

19/03/2026

Europe News

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners after negotiations with US

There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests.

19/03/2026

Earth News

Evacuated pets arrive on Greek airlift from war-torn Middle East

Fourty-five pets and their owners were repatriated to Greece after weeks of being trapped in the Middle East.

19/03/2026

Economy

ECB keeps rates steady as rising energy prices fuel inflation concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key policy rates on hold on Thursday, as fresh spikes in oil and gas prices threaten to derail recent progress in reducing inflation.

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

Culture news

The Dijon five: 'Remarkable' Gallic burial site found at French school

French archaeologists have discovered five new Gallic 'seated' burials at an excavation site in Dijon town centre. While barely 75 skeletons in this position have been found anywhere in the world, the latest discovery brings to 20 the number found in the city famed for its mustard.

19/03/2026

Economy

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears

The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.

19/03/2026

Greenland

Danish deployed troops in Greenland fearing US invasion, reports say

Danish public broadcaster DR said it had seen a military operations order dated 13 January that described an operation organising the defence of Greenland.

19/03/2026

Earth News

Drilling North Sea to cut energy bills a ‘sheer fantasy’, warns report

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has emboldened calls for the UK to open up North Sea drilling licences.

19/03/2026

Travel News

UK airport drop-off fees are now far higher than on the continent

Earlier in the year, London Gatwick raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK and now Stansted has increased its drop-off charge.

19/03/2026

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Hungary: Wellness day for endangered tortoises at Nyíregyháza Zoo

Staff at Nyíregyháza Zoo carried out a wellness programme for resident tortoises on Wednesday 18 March, providing cleaning, grooming and veterinary checks.

19/03/2026

Art

My passion project: Yórgos Lánthimos exhibits his private photography

The acclaimed film director presents for the first time in Greece a large exhibition of 182 photographs he has taken over the last five years.

19/03/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

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