Health news Why are older adults far more at risk from COVID or flu? New research highlights the impact of ageing-related inflammation, especially due to immune cells marked by the GZMK gene, first seen in people affected by severe COVID. 28/03/2026
Germany Euroviews. Jewish life in Europe: 'J'accuse. Never again is a lie' In an opinion piece for Euronews, Israeli strategist Avital Sahar argues that Jewish life in Europe is under constant threat - accusing governments of effectively failing to protect their communities amid rising antisemitism. 28/03/2026
Tech News Governments pressured to stop ‘enshitification' as internet worsens A platform becomes ‘enshitified’ when it introduces paid features or subscriptions that makes a user’s experience worse than it used to be. 28/03/2026
Food and Drink The Mères Lyonnaises: The women who cooked Lyon’s legendary gastronomy The Mères Lyonnaises were a group of women who helped create Lyon’s food identity since the 1800s and undoubtedly left a lasting mark on France's celebrated gastronomy. 28/03/2026
Earth News Why some European farmers are immune to the fertiliser crisis The Iran war has sent fertiliser prices soaring – but these farmers aren’t fazed. 28/03/2026
Business What would oil above $100 mean for food prices in Europe? The crisis in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, affecting both energy and food costs. Experts agree that the Iran crisis will significantly impact food prices in Europe. 28/03/2026
Europe News Rubio slams Zelenskyy and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees. 27/03/2026
No Comment First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, in what the zoo says is a first outside Asia and a milestone for conservation. 27/03/2026
Europe News G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East. 27/03/2026
Europe News EU Parliament unblocks key political hurdle in digital euro talks After months of political gridlock in the European Parliament, EU lawmakers have overcome a key obstacle to the digital euro, bringing the proposal closer to approval. 27/03/2026
Tech News Austria eyes social media ban for under-14s, following global trend Several European countries have already suggested social media bans for children. 27/03/2026
12 minutes with Finland defence minister: US must not divert arms for Ukraine to Iran The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets. 27/03/2026
Europe News EU ministers weigh oil price cap and windfall tax to rein in prices Ahead of a ministerial meeting in Brussels, the European Commission urged EU finance ministers to keep energy relief measures short-term while staying on track with decarbonisation goals. 27/03/2026
Space NASA astronaut shares photo of strange purple object with ‘tentacles’ As technologies to grow food in space see increasing popularity, NASA astronaut Don Pettit sheds more light on his space farming hobby. 27/03/2026
Health news Which countries in Europe have legalised euthanasia? European countries vary widely in their approach to assisted dying, how is euthanasia regulated across Europe? 27/03/2026
Switzerland Army chief warns of major gaps in Switzerland's air defence Benedikt Roos, the new chief of Switzerland's armed forces, said on Thursday he was not "optimistic" about his country's aerial defence capabilities, adding that significant investment is needed to boost security. 27/03/2026
Spain Catholic Church criticises Noelia Castillo's death by euthanasia Castillo's case had been closely watched since 2024, when a medical and legal committee approved her application because she suffered from a serious and incurable condition, with severe and chronic suffering. 27/03/2026
Made in Europe The Secrets of ‘Pata Negra’: acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham sets out to conquer the world This is the fascinating story behind an icon of gourmet luxury. A symbol of Spanish and European culinary excellence, acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham brings the pasture to life, adds flavour to haute cuisine and is conquering new markets. 27/03/2026
Cinema Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ is based on secretly recorded footage by school teacher Pavel Talankin, who exposes how the Putin administration aims to indoctrinate schoolchildren in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film won the Oscar for Best Documentary earlier this month. 27/03/2026
Europe News EU strikes political deal on customs reform The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia. 27/03/2026
Art New London show examines ageing, inequality and everyday life The Wellcome Collection exhibition in London explores ageing across life, using art, culture and scientific research to show how inequality shapes who gets to grow old well. 27/03/2026
Economy Spain's inflation jumps to 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher Spain's consumer prices have risen at their fastest rate since 2024, reaching 3.3% year-on-year in March, driven by surging energy costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, according to the Spanish national statistics agency. 27/03/2026
Belarus 'Talk to Lukashenka or face Putin,' freed Belarus activist warns EU After almost five and a half years in prison, Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kalesnikava has a clear warning for Europe, as she sees Belarus increasingly under Russian influence. 27/03/2026
Europe in Motion Are Europe’s roads getting safer, or simply less dangerous? Across the European Union, progress towards safer mobility continues, but at a slow and arguably insufficient pace. 27/03/2026
The Cube Misleading headlines claim UK legalised abortion until birth A network of online European outlets and social media posts are claiming that the United Kingdom will now allow abortion up until the moment of birth, based on a confusion of the terms “decriminalisation” and “legalisation”. 27/03/2026
Europe News 'Ukraine is not a bargaining chip,' says Renew Europe chief In an interview with Europe Today, Hayer said it would be wrong for the US to condition military aid to Ukraine on Iran as Ukrainian security is not a "bargaining chip". 27/03/2026