Europe News Hungary's upcoming election and the generation gap Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections. 30/03/2026
Europe News Slovenia to inaugurate new parliament after election mired in scandal Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party. 30/03/2026
Germany Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Merz says On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return. 30/03/2026
Business G7 pledges to take 'all necessary measures' to safeguard energy market G7 countries said they are ready to take “any necessary measures” to preserve stability in the energy market through coordinated action. However, no specific measures have been announced at this stage. 30/03/2026
Partner content ‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race Partner content presented by European Patent Office An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends. 30/03/2026
World News Euroviews. Outrage is not enough: what actually builds peace As Jews prepare for Passover – the holiday marking the exodus from Egypt – Rabbi Mendy Chitrik writes in an opinion piece for Euronews that it carries a responsibility toward the suffering of others: "So let us do good – Jews and Muslims alike." 30/03/2026
Travel News Venice entry fee returns this week. Here's when you'll pay in 2026 In 2026, daytrippers will be required to pay from Friday to Sunday in April, May, June, and July. 30/03/2026
Tech News Europe's AI leader Mistral raises $830m for data centre near Paris The data centre will give Mistral 44 megawatts of power, which is one and a half times more energy than a traditional data centre uses. 30/03/2026
No Comment Cadbury unveils giant 55kg ‘Mega Mini Egg’ ahead of Easter A 55kg Mega Mini Egg at Cadbury World wows Easter visitors, as rising cocoa costs drive chocolate prices sharply higher across the industry. 30/03/2026
France Freemason lodge ‘mafia’ on trial in France over murders and hit squads Twenty-two people, including intelligence and police officers, are on trial in France over an alleged Masonic lodge assassin squad and mafia-style crimes. 30/03/2026
Travel News Strikes at major Spanish airports set to disrupt Easter travel The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports. 30/03/2026
Europe News Swedish man charged for forcing wife into sexual services to 120 men In addition to being charged with aggravated pimping, the 62-year-old suspect was also charged with eight rapes. 30/03/2026
Smart Regions Atlantic Europe: Rapid alert against coastal risks, reinforced In partnership with the European Commission Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures. 30/03/2026
Culture news Stolen Bond girl fortune found in Italian villas, vineyards and art Italian authorities have seized up to €20 million worth of property, artworks and financial assets allegedly bought from money stolen from Ursula Andress, the original Bond girl who starred opposite Sean Connery in 1962's Dr. No. 30/03/2026
Europe in Motion What does trade between the EU and Australia look like? The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far? 30/03/2026
Spain Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations. 30/03/2026
Earth News From cold countries to old buildings: How well do heat pumps work? Gas companies may have breached competition law by ‘undermining’ the uptake of heat pumps, lawyers have warned. 30/03/2026
No Comment Paris ring road go-slow: French hauliers demand fuel aid from government Hauliers from OTRE stage a go-slow protest on the Paris ring road, demanding stronger government support as soaring fuel prices squeeze margins. 30/03/2026
Health news Eli Lilly bets on AI-powered drugs in new deal with Insilico Medicine Eli Lilly has partnered with AI biotech Insilico Medicine for exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise medicines designed entirely by artificial intelligence. 30/03/2026
World News 'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall,' Zelenskyy says German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks. 30/03/2026
Europe News EU lawmakers widely support Magyar in 'decisive' Hungarian elections A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe. 30/03/2026
Food and Drink A delicious heist: Funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast... 30/03/2026
No Comment Russia’s North Caucasus hit by massive flooding, thousands evacuated Flooding triggered by heavy rain has forced thousands of people to evacuate in southern Russia’s North Caucasus region. 30/03/2026
Europe Today Ireland calls for carbon border tweaks amid fertiliser shortage Irish minister says farmers and rural communities are under pressure from the Middle East war fallout as Dublin calls on the European Commission to ease carbon border rules on fertilisers. 30/03/2026
Art Art theft rocks Italian museum with paintings worth millions stolen Italian police have confirmed that four thieves stole paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir from a museum near Parma a week ago. The artworks are worth millions and the thieves managed the smash-and-grab in under three minutes. 30/03/2026
Europe Today EU fisheries ‘under strain’ as conflict and costs bite, warns Kadis Kadis warned of growing anxiety among EU governments as costs rise and markets remain volatile. “There’s real nervousness across the sector." 30/03/2026