Europe

Destinations

This European capital was named the best creative city for 2026

Ljubljana beat more than 200 other cities for the top gong, with the jury praising its festival calendar and creative quarters.

12/03/2026

Earth News

‘Loophole’ in EU’s 2040 emissions target could delay climate action

Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036.

12/03/2026

Climate

Is nuclear power the solution to Portugal's energy independence?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

12/03/2026

Portugal

Nine Portugal police officers detained as abuse probe widens

Nine PSP officers are in custody over alleged torture, rape and abuse in Lisbon, as authorities probe wider police involvement and pledge swift justice.

12/03/2026

Europe Today

Iran escalation risks 'stagflation shock' for Europe, Dombrovskis says

EU economy chief says intensity and duration of the Iran war will define fallout of the crisis on Europe as global coalition agrees to the biggest release of oil reserves in history to stabilise energy market.

12/03/2026

The Cube

EU migration reform: Could it lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?

A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE. The Cube investigates.

12/03/2026

Czech Republic

Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge

Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending.

12/03/2026

Business

BMW profits fall 11.5% to pandemic-era low due to tariffs, China slump

BMW's operating profit fell 11.5% to €10.2 billion in 2025 — its lowest since the Covid pandemic — as tariffs and a China sales slump dragged the automotive segment's margin down to 5.3%.

12/03/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Oil prices spiral despite historic reserve release

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today that a prolonged and escalating war in the Middle East could mean a 'stagflationary shock' for Europe.

12/03/2026

EU.XL

Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected. Inspections after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus found many shelters unusable, reigniting the debate over civil protection and the EU’s limited role.

12/03/2026

Europe Today

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis weighs in on Iran war and Ukraine

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

12/03/2026

Cinema

Oscar-winning Brutalist cinematographer retraces steps to stardom

One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and imposter syndrome.

12/03/2026

Moments

‘Chasing nostalgia’: Why adult summer camps are a hot travel trend

Summer camps for grown-ups have arrived in Europe – it’s about ‘being outside, being active, and doing things together as a group’.

12/03/2026

Europe in Motion

Are Europeans morally good or bad?

In just one of the 25 countries surveyed were there more people believing their fellow citizens are morally bad than those believing they're good, and it wasn't in Europe.

12/03/2026

Economy

Meat prices are surging — and these European countries feel it most

Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.

12/03/2026

Spain

Spain removes ambassador to Israel as diplomatic rift deepens

Ambassador Sálomon had been recalled for consultations in September 2025 amid deteriorating relations between the two countries remained in Spain after that. Her dismissal now formalises the absence of a Spanish ambassador to Israel.

11/03/2026

The Ring

The Ring: Is the EU a spectator or player as war grips Middle East?

With the US and Israel’s war against Iran in its second week, the EU is bracing itself for a potential energy shock and economic fallout. As the conflict persists, can the EU continue to stand back and limit the damage, and is it facing a moment of reckoning as the guardian of the rules-based order?

11/03/2026

Food and Drink

Ten new stars born for Portugal's 2026 Michelin restaurant

The good times continue to roll for Portuguese haute cuisine with ten new restaurants now boasting a Michelin star, while Fifty Seconds received its second afte a gala award night in Funchal.

11/03/2026

Europe News

Hungary, Slovakia resist renewal of Russia sanctions as deadline nears

The European Union wants to renew the individual sanctions on Russia by 15 March. But Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the decision. Tensions are running high between the three over the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline.

11/03/2026

Business

Rheinmetall expects 45% growth and defence pivot yet shares still fall

German arms maker Rheinmetall posted surging profits and forecast rapid growth for 2026 — but investors do not seem impressed, sending shares lower.

11/03/2026

Culture Series

My life in pictures: Sir Don McCullin on 70 years of war photography

Renowned war photographer Sir Don McCullin has been talking to Euronews Culture in Athens about his remarkable life behind the lens at the exhibition based on his book "Life, Death and Everything in Between."

11/03/2026

Ukraine

Hungary sends Druzhba fact-finding mission to Ukraine

A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January. Ukraine refuses to recognize the delegation and has described its members as “tourists.”

11/03/2026

Destinations

These are the 50 best cities in the world right now

Time Out’s 2026 ranking named the Scottish capital third overall and the best in Europe, closely followed by London in fourth.

11/03/2026

Nature

Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes

More than 26,000 people voted to put nature on sterling notes.

11/03/2026

No Comment

Mourners lay flowers after deadly bus fire in western Switzerland

Residents in the Swiss town of Kerzers laid flowers and messages of condolence after a bus fire killed six people, in an incident authorities say may have been started deliberately by a man who set himself alight.

11/03/2026

Economy

IEA approves historic 400m barrel oil release amid Iran crisis

The 32-member International Energy Agency has unanimously agreed to release 400 million oil barrels from its global strategic reserves in an attempt to prevent supply disruptions and ease market fears caused by Iran war shortages.

11/03/2026