Europe News US dismisses Putin's idea of temporary UN governance in Ukraine The Russian leader suggested that Ukraine be under temporary UN control until a "competent" government was elected, despite it being contrary to Ukrainian law. 28/03/2025
Economy Europe’s economic confidence dips again as services sector retreats Sentiment across the European economy weakened again in March, with confidence in services and retail slumping. The euro area’s index fell to 95.2, deepening doubts over recovery momentum. 28/03/2025
Tech News Should the EU reconsider Big Tech taxes to avoid US wrath? Tax or tariffs? Officials in the UK and Poland are debating what they should do regarding proposed and passed digital sales taxes to potentially avoid new US trade barriers. 28/03/2025
Earth News How a battery-powered gig slashed greenhouse gas emissions by 98% The gig broke the world record for the lowest carbon emissions ever produced by a music event. 28/03/2025
Europe News Deputy PM Fedorov: Ukraine's drone tech key to frontline superiority Drones battling drones, fibre-optic warfare, and an AI-driven battlefield – Ukraine's digital war strategy is evolving fast. Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spoke to Euronews on how technology is shaping Ukraine's fight against Russia. 28/03/2025
Europe News Governments urge European Commission to table 2040 climate goal With some clear exceptions, there appears to be broad support among European governments to open negotiations on a 2040 emissions reduction target as soon as possible – but enthusiasm for the 90% cut favoured by the European Commission was less in evidence at an EU Council summit on Thursday. 28/03/2025
Tech News Decision on next EU privacy chief in deadlock The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired last December. 28/03/2025
Culture news Salman Rushdie announces first fiction work since near-fatal stabbing 'The Eleventh Hour', which comprises a trio of novellas and two stories, marks the author's return to fiction after an onstage assassination attempt in 2022 blinded him in one eye. 28/03/2025
Business US egg shortage: Is Europe ready to help despite tariff tensions? The US government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe domestic shortage. 28/03/2025
Business Ferrari raises prices for some models in response to Trump’s tariffs Ferrari announced that it would increase prices for certain models up to 10% in response to Trump’s 25% auto tariffs on European car imports. The company added that its 2025 profit margins face a potential 50 basis-point reduction risk. 28/03/2025
Climate Arctic sea ice shrinks to record winter low as the planet warms Since satellites began tracking it, Arctic sea ice's winter peak has shrunk by an area about the size of Pakistan. 28/03/2025
Europe News US tariffs and EU countermeasures may disrupt global value chains US tariffs and the EU's countermeasures would result in economic disruption ripping apart global value chains, the director of European auto trade group ACEA tells Radio Schuman on Friday 28/03/2025
Culture news Nostalgia TV: Why are we only watching old shows? Last year, the world watched shows predominantly from the early 00s. Why have we become so obsessed with shows from 20 years ago? 28/03/2025
Health news Tariff treatment: Six diagnoses for EU pharma sector amid US trade war Potential US tariffs on pharmaceuticals could set off a ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate price hikes, as both the US and Europe heavily rely on each other. 28/03/2025
Europe News NGOs slam Polish asylum law amid 'dire' conditions at Belarus border Poland's suspension of asylum rights for migrants at the Belarus border has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who fear worsening humanitarian conditions. 28/03/2025
EuroVerify Fake Ukraine ad urges kids to report relatives enjoying Russian music The AI-generated video has been shared widely on social media, often with captions alleging that Ukraine is a dictatorship that spreads "Russophobic" propaganda. 28/03/2025
Europe News King Charles briefly hospitalised after cancer treatment side effects Britain’s King Charles III’s health has been closely monitored ever since announcing his diagnosis with an undisclosed form of cancer early last year. 28/03/2025
Europe News Several injured in stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say The incident happened near Dam Square, in the southern part of the Dutch capital, with local media reporting the area has been cordoned off. 28/03/2025
Europe News Who should pay for urban wastewater treatment? The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have gone to the EU's court to challenge a directive that requires them to finance at least 80% of urban wastewater treatment. 27/03/2025
No Comment Watch Moscow’s squirrels live with AI-powered feeders Viktor Bokrenev and Olga Gorlova use AI and cameras in Moscow parks to monitor and study squirrels, aiming to enhance urban wildlife conservation. 27/03/2025
Europe News French prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy The allegations can be traced back to 2011, when a Libyan news agency and Gaddafi himself said that the Libyan state had secretly funnelled millions of euros into Sarkozy's 2007 campaign. 27/03/2025
No Comment Ukraine calls for European military support as diplomacy grows European leaders convened in Paris on Thursday to explore military and diplomatic strategies for bolstering Kyiv’s position in ceasefire talks with Russia amid escalating negotiations. 27/03/2025
Health news Scientists find drug that makes human blood poisonous to mosquitos "One way to stop the spread of diseases transmitted by insects is to make the blood of animals and humans toxic," according to researchers. 27/03/2025
Health news More workers struggling with stress, anxiety, and burnout – study Mental health challenges are increasing among the working population, who are experiencing high levels of stress, taking more sick leave, and seeking greater support from their employers, according to a new report. 27/03/2025
Europe News Cyprus to adopt FBI recommendations on tackling sanctions evasion A US team that spent nine months on Cyprus has produced a detailed report outlining specific recommendations and proposals including additional staff training, upgrading high-tech systems and amending existing legislation. 27/03/2025
Art Pamela Anderson’s red swimsuit steals the spotlight in new London show A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum is celebrating a century of swimwear in all its forms. 27/03/2025