Health news The EU sees record number of dangerous products in 2025, report finds The European Union intercepted a record number of dangerous products in 2025, with cosmetics, toys, and electric appliances leading the list. 05/03/2026
Destinations A new epic 100km hiking trail is now open on Mallorca The new trekking path gives visitors the chance to explore the wilder east coast, home to pine forests and mountain ranges. 05/03/2026
Work Humans are the key to making AI work, says EY Training, regulation, and employee collaboration are essential for successfully scaling businesses using AI, EY's Jad Shimaly told Euronews Next at Mobile World Congress. 05/03/2026
France France deploys Charles de Gaulle: What to know about the jet carrier Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war. 05/03/2026
Economy Iran war: How exposed are European economies? The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent gas prices surging by 60%, putting additional strain on Europe's already-depleted winter inventories and prompting economists to revise their 2026 growth and inflation outlooks. 05/03/2026
Culture news Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies aged 83 António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's most widely read, sold and translated writers , has died. He was 83. 05/03/2026
Europe in Motion Talent shortage: These are the hardest roles to fill in Europe The supply-demand mismatch increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic. 05/03/2026
Culture news Berlinale crisis: Tricia Tuttle stays as festival boss after Gaza row Tricia Tuttle has agreed to remain in post following the latest meeting of the festival’s organising committee KBB. The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board but refuted false claims that the Berlinale will be required to impose a new code of conduct for future events. 05/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: US-Israeli strikes 'righteous' says Belgian minister Also in this newsletter: Hungary's energy giant MOL files EU competition complaint against Croatia's JANAF, and the EU seeks to constrain China dominance with "Made in Europe" push. 05/03/2026
Climate Greenland’s unpredictable ice cover threatens traditional fishers Diminishing sea ice could push traditional ice fishers to use boats or into the ranks of commercial fishing. 05/03/2026
Health news Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns. 05/03/2026
Tech News Is Europe losing the robotics race to China, and does it matter? Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market. 05/03/2026
Europe Today Iran attacks 'legally problematic' but 'righteous', Theo Francken says Belgium's defence minister told Euronews that Belgium will not join the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, but will lend military support for defence purposes. 05/03/2026
Europe Today Belgian Defence Minister, actor Coster-Waldau speak to Euronews Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Live from 8 am Brussels time. 05/03/2026
EU.XL Digital euro: The EU’s tool for payment sovereignty? Six in ten European transactions flow through American infrastructure, such as Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Brussels wants to change that with the digital euro, its most ambitious plan. 05/03/2026
Culture news The Museum of Innocence: Netflix memories of love, a city and objects How Orhan Pamuk's television adaptation of 1970s Istanbul for Netflix is taking over Turkey with its portrayal of love, memories and objects. 05/03/2026
Earth News Pain, growth and hope: 5 climate reads for World Book Day Looking for an inspiring climate read? A bookworm shares five favourites. 05/03/2026
Travel News Discover Europe with an island-hopping trip this summer In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe. 05/03/2026
Italy Watch: Firefighters rescue wolf trapped in canal in northern Italy Firefighters rescued a young female wolf that had fallen into a canal in San Giovanni Lupatoto near Verona. The exhausted animal was sedated and taken to veterinarians before an expected release back into the wild, authorities said. 05/03/2026
Europe News Putin releases two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war Russian President Vladimir Putin handed two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war to Hungary during Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's visit to Moscow, where energy supply was also discussed. 04/03/2026
Europe News Democratic Iran is 'far from certain', Kallas says, warning of dangers "The dream scenario would be a democratic Iran that poses no threat to its neighbours, but this outcome is far from certain," Kaja Kallas said. 04/03/2026
Economy Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly falls to record low The eurozone job market showed modest improvement in January 2026, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to 6.1%, an all-time low. 04/03/2026
Europe News Sánchez defies Trump in political gamble as Madrid say no to war As audacious as opportunistic, the Spanish PM clashes with Trump and revives the 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business. 04/03/2026
No Comment France: Over 250 migrants cross Channel to England as calm seas return France saw several small boats leave the beach at Gravelines at dawn, carrying migrants hoping to reach England. 04/03/2026
Europe News Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets. 04/03/2026
Health news Child obesity to hit 228 million by 2040, report finds By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found. 04/03/2026