Economy Eurozone inflation sees unexpected rise: Is the worst yet to come? Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, above expectations, before Middle East tensions sent oil and gas prices sharply higher. 03/03/2026
Economy Gas prices nearly double as Europe braces for Iran war energy shocks Gas prices in Europe are rising as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows, fuelling fears of tighter LNG supplies. Analysts warn that if the conflict persists, higher wholesale costs could feed through to household bills and weigh on the wider economy. 03/03/2026
Europe News EU Parliament considers invitation to key Iranian opposition leader A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group. 03/03/2026
Portugal Ronaldo's jet leaves Riyadh for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf. 03/03/2026
The Road To Green Global crackdown on the ‘Eel Mafias’ behind a billion-euro wildlife crime In partnership with The European Commission The population of the European eel has collapsed by more than 90% since the 1980s. Yet, dozens of tonnes of juveniles, known as glass eels, are thought to be poached each year and shipped live to aquaculture farms outside Europe. 03/03/2026
The Road To Green Michelin-starred chefs call to stop eating eels: ‘Would You Eat a Panda?’ In partnership with The European Commission A growing number of international chefs have publicly removed eel from their menus. Fishing and trade of the European eel remain legal within the EU, despite repeated warnings from scientists that the species could soon disappear. 03/03/2026
Europe in Motion Is US warfare pushing Europe and China closer? Around 20% of people in Europe's biggest countries now consider the US 'a major threat', higher than North Korea and China. 03/03/2026
Europe News Russian Central Bank sues EU for immobilising €210 billion in assets The Russian Central Bank has challenged the indefinite immobilisation of its sovereign assets, which the European Union has agreed to release only when the war in Ukraine ends and reparations are paid. 03/03/2026
Europe Today Petraeus: Europe’s participation in Iran war 'certainly a possibility' David Petraeus told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that European countries may join US-Israel operations against Iran, mostly in air defence, but has ruled out US boots on the ground. France, Germany and the UK have so far signalled a defensive approach. 03/03/2026
Business 2026 pay transparency deadline: Is Europe prepared? EU countries have until early June 2026 to incorporate the Pay Transparency Directive. However, a recent survey shows that only 9% of Europe-based employers have a full transparency strategy in place. 03/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Trump may accept new regime figurehead - General Petraeus Also in this newsletter: The latest on the spiralling conflict gripping the Middle East. 03/03/2026
EU.XL How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip? Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to US-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to become Europe’s ticket to payment autonomy. 03/03/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: Iran war intensifies as Trump signals prolonged fight Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to day four of the Iran war. Live from 8 am Brussels time. 03/03/2026
Europe News Iran's troubles will have 'negligible' impact on the war in Ukraine Russia has been wreaking havoc on Ukraine for years with the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drone, but Iran's current troubles will not dent Moscow's ability to send barrages of the drone toward Ukrainian targets. 03/03/2026
Tech News One year after Northvolt, Swedish tech 'isn't dead yet' Europe is betting big on green tech for energy independence. But can the continent afford another Northvolt? 03/03/2026
Tech News How AI is fuelling global cyber threats amid geopolitical conflicts AI deepfakes and state-sponsored hackers pose massive cybersecurity risks, says a Palo Alto Networks executive. 02/03/2026
France Macron unveils 'forward deterrence' nuclear plan for Europe Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies. 02/03/2026
Tech News ‘Dangerous and unacceptable:’ Privacy experts warn against age checks Age verification through a live selfie or uploading a piece of government ID is the way that technology companies say will be used to keep children off harmful sites. 02/03/2026
Smart Regions Driverless trains and ancient treasures: inside Thessaloniki's ultra-modern metro In partnership with the European Commission After nearly 20 years of construction, Thessaloniki’s first metro is finally running. Driverless trains ease traffic and pollution, while stations display ancient artefacts uncovered during works. The €3bn project was completed thanks to strong EU and European Investment Bank support. 02/03/2026
Markets European gas prices surge by up to 45% as Qatar stops LNG production European natural gas prices surged on Monday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East caused Qatar to stop LNG production at the world’s top plant. 02/03/2026
Cyprus UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes Cyprus RAF base Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen. 02/03/2026
Art Rembrandt revealed as painter of 'Vision of Zacharias in the Temple' The Dutch master has been revealed as the maker of 'Vision of Zacharias in the Temple', a 17th century work that has been authenticated using advanced techniques by researchers at the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands. 02/03/2026
Culture news World's first modern Olympic Games medal fetches €120,000 at auction An Olympic medal described as a 'rare crown jewel' from the very first modern Games in Athens has sold for €120,000 at a keenly-watched auction in Denmark among collectors of sporting and cultural history. 02/03/2026
Europe Today Plenković defends EU’s ‘clear, unified’ Iran stance as rifts emerge Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East. 02/03/2026
Europe in Motion How do Europeans want the war in Ukraine to end? As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey. 02/03/2026
Markets European stocks dip as Gulf exchanges stay shut following Iran strikes European markets opened in deep negative territory as crude oil prices rose in early trading, alongside gold and other precious metals. US futures are also down as global markets react to the Iran conflict. 02/03/2026