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EU plans to reduce steel imports by 15%

The European Commission presented on Wednesday an action plan for the steel and metals industries. In a sector marked by strong international competition, the European executive plans to tighten import quotas with an objective of 15% reduction.

19/03/2025

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Fallas 2025: Valencia’s fireworks defy the rain

Despite heavy rain, Valencia's 'La Nit del Foc' wowed spectators with 1,405 kilos of fireworks, highlighting the city's famed Fallas festival and its rich traditions.

19/03/2025

Culture news

Behind the political poster causing an antisemitism row in France

Far-left political party La France Insoumise has again been accused of antisemitism. This time it's because of an image that was supposed to promote an anti-racism march this weekend. The chronicle of a harmful backfire.

19/03/2025

Travel News

UK’s ETA visa waiver: How to apply and avoid scam sites

To obtain the £10 (€12) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Trump suggests US could take control of Ukrainian power plants

Trump's call with Zelenskyy on Wednesday was about half the length of his call with Putin the day before, during which the Russian leader agreed not to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure but refused to back a full 30-day ceasefire.

19/03/2025

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Russia strikes medical facility in Sumy , dozens of patients evacuated

At least 147 patients were evacuated after a Russian attack struck a medical facility in Sumy, Ukraine, causing damage to both the building and a nearby children’s hospital.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's vow to stop attacking energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Commission warns Alphabet and Apple they're breaking EU digital rules

The Commission has resisted pressure from the Trump administration to shield US tech giants in finding the Google and iPhone owners are breaching the Digital Market Act.

19/03/2025

World News

European leaders pledge Ukraine support after partial ceasefire deal

Moscow has insisted that military and intelligence aid to Kyiv should be halted in order for a full-30 day ceasefire to be implemented.

19/03/2025

Travel News

The world’s five most disappointing tourist attractions are in Europe

Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded.

19/03/2025

Culture news

You can now tour the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica in Minecraft

The Vatican has entered the digital realm, having launched a new Minecraft-based game that lets kids explore St. Peter’s Basilica.

19/03/2025

EuroVerify

Did Europe ban Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu's election bid?

After Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu was disqualified from the country's presidential race, a series of posts sharing disinformation have appeared on social media platforms. Euroverify debunks their claims.

19/03/2025

Europeans' Stories

Student Protests in Serbia: A crossroad for the European Union?

Serbia remains immersed in a deep political crisis before the perplexed gaze of the EU caught in the crossfire between the strategic need to keep supporting a candidate country for EU membership, and the realisation that many principles of law here are still very far from European standards.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Much-trailed EU defence strategy fails to outline new funding options

The European Commission's ReArm Europe proposal aims to see member states unleash up to €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years.

19/03/2025

Italy

Six bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks in the Mediterranean

The Italian coast guard said on Wednesday that it was still searching for 40 missing people.

19/03/2025

Economy

Euro falls as eurozone inflation sees downward revisions in February

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.3% in February, with core inflation at 2.6%, its lowest since January 2022. France had the lowest rate (0.9%), Hungary the highest (5.7%). The euro slipped ahead of Wednesday’s Fed meeting.

19/03/2025

Netherlands

How transnational mafiosi became the new generals of hybrid warfare

Europol’s report “EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment 2025” spotlights “DNA mutation” of organised crime, an alarming destabilizing factor for democratic political systems through war and new technologies

19/03/2025

Tech News

Lawmakers call for binding 5G security measures after Huawei scandal

EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen has previously said she wants member states to speed up the 5G security toolbox implementation.

19/03/2025

Health news

Dutch authorities warn against buying fake painkillers online

Counterfeit oxycodone circulating in the Netherlands poses serious health risks, authorities said.

19/03/2025

Climate

World hit by ‘spiralling weather and climate impacts’ in 2024

“The latest planetary health check tells us that Earth is profoundly ill,” the UK Met Office's chief scientist says.

19/03/2025

Turkey

Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdoğan rival amid crackdown

The government's move to detain Ekrem İmamoğlu comes 24 hours after his university diploma was revoked.

19/03/2025

Markets

European markets subdued as Israel raises tensions in the Middle East

Healthcare companies such as GSK plc and tech companies such as Siemens AG were among the top losers on European markets on Wednesday morning.

19/03/2025

Europe in Motion

Five years of change: How the Blue Book Programme has grown

Italy, France, and Spain are the EU countries with the highest number of candidates in the past five years.

19/03/2025

Markets

How will Germany's debt reform impact its stock and bond market?

Germany has passed a landmark spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros for defence spending and infrastructure investment. While the historic debt reform is expected to boost Europe’s largest economy, there are further implications for its stock and bond markets.

19/03/2025

Culture news

Potty gang convicted: Thieves behind golden toilet heist found guilty

The audacious heist of a unique and functioning artwork by conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan has ended with the conviction of three men.

19/03/2025

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade fire after Putin agrees to limited ceasefire

Zelenskyy said Putin had effectively "rejected" an partial ceasefire proposal hours after it was agreed.

19/03/2025