Europe News Fugitive Camorra boss Roberto Mazzarella arrested Mazzarella, head of the clan bearing his name, was on the list of Italy's most dangerous fugitives. Murder charges and other charges were brought against him. Cash and luxury watches were seized in the operation. 04/04/2026
Europe News Energy crisis: 5 countries appeal to EU for windfall tax Economy and finance ministers from Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Austria are asking the EU for a tax on energy surplus profits to curb price increases. 04/04/2026
Art What happens to looted artworks after a successful heist? Once you successfully steal artworks, what comes next? With stricter regulations around the buying and selling of art, looted pieces often embark on complicated and mysterious journeys. 04/04/2026
No Comment Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations at Rome’s Colosseum Italy witnessed a rare and highly symbolic Good Friday ceremony on 3 April as Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, the first time in decades that a pope has performed the full rite in person. 04/04/2026
Italy Pope Leo XIV bares cross for full Good Friday procession Pope Leo XIV marked his first Good Friday by becoming the first pontiff in decades to personally carry the wooden cross for all 14 stations at the Colosseum. 04/04/2026
Ukraine 15 dead across Ukraine in 'massive' Russian aerial attack Russian strikes killed 15 people in a "massive" assault on Ukraine on Friday and into Saturday while Kyiv proposed an Easter truce and launched retaliatory drone strikes deep into Russian territory. 04/04/2026
Business Easter's chocolate giants: The EU nations fuelling the global industry The continent's chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports. 04/04/2026
Food and Drink Eggs at Easter: A buyer's guide to the best Belgian chocolate Eggs have been a long-standing symbol for Easter, but when did chocolate enter the holiday scene? Rebecca Spezzano has been on the streets of Brussels to discover the secrets of luxury handmade Belgian chocolate. 04/04/2026
Earth News Why climate change is taking lamb off the menu this Easter Climate-fuelled extreme weather is becoming farmers’ “biggest challenge”, as the price of lamb continues to soar. 04/04/2026
Business Egg prices soar to four times overall EU inflation ahead of Easter Egg prices, both consumer and wholesale, are on the rise across Europe. Egg inflation significantly outpaces overall inflation in most European countries. 04/04/2026
Moments A chocolate-themed park? This Swiss brand is making it happen With a price tag of €436.1 million, the mega project will include hotels, restaurants and opportunities to both try and learn about the confectionery in one of Europe’s famed chocolate producers. 04/04/2026
No Comment Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region, killing one and injuring 10, as dozens of homes and public buildings were destroyed. 03/04/2026
France New Paris mayor vows end to sexual violence in schools with €20m plan Claims of sexual abuse in schools were a central issue in the campaign leading up to last month's Paris mayoral election. 03/04/2026
Health news Everyday plastic chemicals linked to millions of premature births A new study found that a chemical that is all around us could have contributed to 2 million preterm births. But not all parts of the world are affected to the same extent. 03/04/2026
Finland Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with Russia. 03/04/2026
Euronews investigates Deadly coal: Bosnia-Herzegovina's problems with its energy transition Will Bosnia-Herzegovina's belated start to the energy transition delay its EU accession? The country is struggling to move away from coal-fired power generation. There is a shortage of desulphurisation plants. The air pollution is at an extreme level. The consequences are serious: Cancer from coal? 03/04/2026
Health news How to dye and still eat Easter eggs safely Eggs can be safely dyed and eaten over the Easter holiday by following a few simple food safety rules when cooking, cooling, and handling them. 03/04/2026
Ukraine Ukrainian children taken at gunpoint by Russian forces in Kherson Euronews obtained a copy of one of the documented episodes of Russia's systemic abduction and forceful deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories. 03/04/2026
Armenia Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process. 03/04/2026
Europe News How long can the EU’s oil reserves last? The 400 million barrels of oil released by the International Energy Agency — of which 92 million barrels were contributed by 20 EU countries — could last about five months, according to analysts. The bloc also relies on storage reserves. 03/04/2026
Destinations Picos de Europa: What to do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’ The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure. 03/04/2026
Europe News Swedish coastguard boards tanker off Gotland subject to EU sanctions According to the ship tracking site Marine traffic, Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk headed for Santos in Brazil, flying the flag of Sierra Leone. 03/04/2026
Ukraine Kyiv region under 'massive' daytime drone and missile attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready for a truce over the Easter holidays, but the Kremlin said it had not received any proposals. 03/04/2026
Europe Today Romanian foreign minister in Kyiv to witness 'moment of resilience' Romania's foreign minister Oana Țoiu is among the EU ministers in Ukraine this week to mark the four year anniversary of the Bucha massacre. 03/04/2026
Europe News Three Greek MPs quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century. 03/04/2026
Focus Europe leads on climate as CDP marks 25 years In partnership with CDP Some of Europe’s leading companies gathered in Paris to mark CDP’s 25th anniversary, showing how sustainability disclosure is not just good for the planet - it can also boost the bottom line. 03/04/2026