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Race against time to make Hungary renew EU sanctions before deadline

Hungary's resistance has put the EU in a situation of maximum suspense less than 72 hours before the individual sanctions are set to expire.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Putin agrees with US' ceasefire proposal, but says there are ‘nuances’

Russian President Vladimir Putin specifically questioned what would happen to Russia’s Kursk region and the Kremlin's demands, which Moscow refers to as the "root causes" of its all-out invasion of Ukraine.

13/03/2025

Business

Profits in focus: Reports from Generali, Deutsche Bank and Deliveroo

Strong results from Italy’s Generali Group and British Deliveroo, as well as the declining profit of Hugo Boss, were shaping the European market landscape on Thursday.

13/03/2025

Travel News

Take a look inside France’s newly designed TGV trains

The TGV INOUI, run by national operator SNCF, will launch at the start of 2026.

13/03/2025

The Europe Conversation

French EU minister: Europe needs its own weapons to truly control its security

French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, tells Euronews that Europe must seize this historic moment to strengthen its military independence, particularly in light of the Trump administration's decision to withdraw military aid and intelligence from Ukraine.

13/03/2025

Tech News

Bluesky finally found in Belgium

Any Digital Services Act questions will go to the Belgian telecom regulator as Bluesky established its legal headquarters in the country.

13/03/2025

Tech News

Tech companies urge EU to preserve voluntary detection of child abuse content in online platforms

Tech industry groups have rallied behind the Polish presidency’s proposal to extend the current framework for voluntary detection of child sexual abuse imagery online while safeguarding encrypted communication.

13/03/2025

Economy

European alcohol industry faces €13bn blow from Trump’s 200% tariffs

Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on European alcohol rattled markets, sending Campari, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH stocks tumbling. The U.S. accounts for €13.1bn in EU beverage exports, with wine and spirits most at risk.

13/03/2025

Green News

Climate change made 2022’s UK wildfires 6 times more likely

One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming.

13/03/2025

Destinations

European destinations where your money will go the furthest

80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary in hospital with health improving

The latest medical bulletins from the Vatican on the 88-year-old's condition have said he is improving and is no longer in immediate danger of death.

13/03/2025

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Strong quake shakes Naples, forcing residents into streets and cars

The earthquake was the most powerful recorded in the Phlegraean Fields volcanic region and had the same intensity as a tremor that struck the area in May last year.

13/03/2025

Art

Nordic Pavilion announces its artists ahead of the Venice Biennale

Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will represent the Nordic Pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale.

13/03/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB as 'Krasnov'?

A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name "Krasnov" has sent social media into a spin. What's the story behind the claim? Euroverify investigates.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam

EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free trade agreement with the south-east Asian country.

13/03/2025

wellbeing

Retiring abroad may lead to more social loneliness, study suggests

Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling.

13/03/2025

Europe in Motion

How much does China import from and export to the EU?

China was the third largest partner for EU exports of goods and the largest partner for EU imports of goods in 2024.

13/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK PM Starmer abolishes major NHS body as public sector cuts begin

Reports say that Labour aides are increasingly looking to 'trim' the British government and civil service and drawing parallels with Elon Musk's actions in the US.

13/03/2025

Markets

European markets dip as Trump vows to respond to EU’s counter tariffs

European markets respond to escalating tariff anxieties as Canada and the EU announced countermeasures to the US’ 25% steel and aluminium tariffs.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Belgian police search Huawei offices in EU Parliament corruption probe

According to reports, the Chinese tech giant Huawei might have bribed former or current MEPs. Prosecutors have contacted the European Parliament.

13/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK expels Russian diplomat and spouse in tit-for-tat move

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation for expulsions announced in Moscow this week.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Naples struck by 4.4 magnitude earthquake overnight

Several lightly injured and minor damage in Italian city of Naples after an earthquake shook buildings and disrupted power supplies.

13/03/2025

Belgium

Rutte to convince Trump to stay in NATO at crucial White House meeting

The former Dutch premier and secretary general of the transatlantic alliance has flown to Washington DC for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump.

13/03/2025

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Students across Serbia march to Belgrade for March 15 rally

Students from all over Serbia are heading to Belgrade for a major protest against President Vučić, sparked by the deadly Novi Sad awning collapse in November.

13/03/2025

Tech News

Can the US choose to switch off European weapons?

German officials are sounding the alarm over what they say is a "kill switch" embedded in the US-made F-35 fighter jet. Experts say it's not that simple.

13/03/2025

wellbeing

The hottest wellness trend in the UK? Communal sweating in saunas

Sauna-bathing has taken London and the rest of the UK by storm. But it’s got a twist.

13/03/2025