Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Undead brides, daydreaming waitresses, and teenage detectives - this week sees the return of iconic fictional characters and more. Here's what to look out for. 02/03/2026
Climate How climate change is threatening underwater archaeological treasures These changes would be "irreversible over the coming decades and centuries", the researchers say. 02/03/2026
Health news Declining fertility in Europe: Why Turkey is leading the drop Turkey’s total fertility rate fell from 2.11 to 1.51 between 2013 and 2023. Beyond long-term structural and cultural changes, experts point to economic instability and institutional constraints as key factors behind the recent sharp decline. 02/03/2026
Europe Today Europe Today Special: European leaders react to US-Israeli war on Iran Watch our special edition of Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to the war in Iran. Live from 7 to 11 am Brussels time. 02/03/2026
Cyprus UK military base in Cyprus targeted as Iran's retaliation widens The suspected drone strike came shortly after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has agreed to let the US use its bases for attacks on Iran’s missiles and their launch sites. 02/03/2026
Europe News EU foreign ministers vow to protect citizens EU foreign ministers warned of unpredictable economic consequences and called for the Strait of Hormuz to be kept open, however, fell short of supporting US aspirations for regime change in Iran. 01/03/2026
Europe Today Israel FM says Europe too divided, slams Spanish PM Asked about Europe's role on Iran, the Israeli foreign minister said the EU 'does not have a unified position' and brushed off criticism from the Spanish government. Madrid rejected what it described as a unilateral and escalatory operation that risks plunging the region into war. 01/03/2026
Europe News Israeli FM says 'no timeline' set for Iran, people 'should decide' Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar told Euronews in an interview that the military strikes conducted alongside the United States are designed to 'create the conditions to weaken the regime enough to allow the Iranians to take their future into their own hands' as operation continues. 01/03/2026
Europe News Belgium seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in North Sea crackdown The Belgian navy has seized a tanker suspected of busting EU sanctions on Russia, sailing under a false flag in Belgian waters. France assisted the operation, which targets Moscow's shadow oil fleet. 01/03/2026
World News EU set to discuss repatriations from the Mideast amid travel chaos EU ambassadors and foreign ministers hold emergency talks on the Iran war, with the repatriation of European nationals on the agenda as thousands of flights are cancelled in the Middle East. 01/03/2026
World News Orbán raises terror alert and eyes election gains amid Iran war Hungary raises its terror threat level and renews pressure on Ukraine to restore Russian oil flows, as the Israel-US strikes on Iran roil global energy markets — handing Orbán a campaign boost. 01/03/2026
Cinema 5 Goyas in one night, how 'Los domingos' topped Spain's film awards The 40th edition of the Goya Awards consecrated 'Los domingos' as the film of the year. Alauda Ruiz de Azúa's movie won five main awards, including best director. Sirat' and 'Sorda' also shone in a gala marked by political protests. 01/03/2026
Earth News Ocean Pact to Ocean Act: Can the EU save its seas and fisheries? From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days. 01/03/2026
Culture news Sal Da Vinci's song wins at Sanremo but Eurovision entry in doubt With the song 'Per sempre sì', singer-songwriter Sal Da Vinci won the 76th edition of the Sanremo Festival, the musical jamboree watched by millions of Italians that determines who will compete at the Eurovision Song Contest. 01/03/2026
Europe News Spain slams US and Israeli strikes on Iran, reflecting shift in policy Spain often stands out in Europe as one of the countries most critical of the US foreign policy, Israel’s war in Gaza, and Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests. 28/02/2026
Europe News 'Something has to give': EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto Officials in Brussels are scrambling to find a solution to lift the Hungarian veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine. What options are on the table? 28/02/2026
Health news Is Greenland’s health system as bad as Donald Trump says it is? Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country. 28/02/2026
Nature Vibrant wildflowers transform arid southern Spain after heavy rains While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern. 28/02/2026
Europe News Activists hail 'historic' EU's decision on accessible abortion The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level. 28/02/2026
Tech News Reddit’s rise: How AI is changing online search Reddit has become the AI algorithm’s favourite website. This is why it is becoming popular, and how to use it. 28/02/2026
Moments Car-free cities and towns to visit in Europe From charming mountain towns battling pollution to places built around canals, you can leave the car at home in all of these destinations. 28/02/2026
Italy Tram derails in Milan, killing at least one and injuring dozens A line 9 tram derailed in the northern Italian city on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 38. 27/02/2026
Sweden Sweden downs suspected Russian drone near French aircraft carrier The Swedish army immediately activated a jamming system and put an end to the incident. At no time was the aircraft carrier in any danger, according to the Swedish Navy. 27/02/2026
The Cube Did the EU bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan? On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process. 27/02/2026
France Macron to outline France’s nuclear doctrine amid Russia fears The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella. 27/02/2026
Europe News Zelenskyy invites Slovakia's Fico to Ukraine amid pipeline row Zelenskyy has invited the Slovak PM to Kyiv to discuss 'all issues' after a week of tensions over the Druzhba pipeline. Earlier, Hungary and Slovakia demanded access from Kyiv to inspect the grounds of the pipeline. 27/02/2026