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Final preparations ramp up ahead of WUF13

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Final preparations are under way for WUF13 in Baku, with Azerbaijan working across infrastructure, security and visitor services ahead of more than 28,000 participants attending the global urban forum.

Europe Today

NATO still in the dark over US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops

The US has not specified to NATO which operations will be impacted as part of the Pentagon's decision to remove 5,000 soldiers from German territory. European nations have been preparing for an eventual change in US force posture, but were not consulted before this announcement.

Euronews investigates

Cyprus: How the Iran war is shaping Europe’s closest frontier

On 1 March, an Iranian-made Shahed drone launched from Lebanon hit the British airbase of Akrotiri in Cyprus, bringing the Iran war unexpectedly closer to Europe. This report explores the tensions shaping the European Union’s closest frontier to the conflict.

Iran

US and Iran continue seizing ships in tense Hormuz standoff

The US and Iran continued seizing ships in the tense Hormuz standoff, with Tehran calling Washington's blockade a “ceasefire violation” and claiming it has been collecting transit fees for passage.

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Climate

‘Fossil fuelled war’ could give rise to a historic ‘climate reset’

Experts are calling on governments to ‘reduce the risk of every fossil fuel disruption turning into a global energy and economic shock’.

Europe News

Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

Algeria

Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during pope's visit, sources say

No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security.

Smart Regions

Atlantic Europe: Rapid alert against coastal risks, reinforced

In partnership with the European Commission

Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures.

Europe in Motion

Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence

As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability. How worried are they, and do they want the EU to step up its role on defence and international influence?

Europe Today

Iran has always been 'lethal spoiler,' EU counter-terror chief says

EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Bartjan Wegter told Euronews' flagship show Europe Today that instability, conflict or violence always creates opportunity for violence, including for the Tehran regime.

Focus

Southern Gas Corridor meeting reviews energy cooperation

In partnership with Azpromo

Energy leaders and policymakers discussed supply security, diversification and renewable cooperation, highlighting the evolving role of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s energy strategy.

World News

Three years after Tempi disaster: Are trains safer in Greece now?

Euronews spoke with officials, Greek railway workers and passengers about what has changed in terms of safety and trust since the deadly Tempi accident.

Germany

German ‘DroneHammer’ offers low-cost defence against drones

German firm Skylance unveiled its low-cost "DroneHammer" anti-drone missile as Berlin moves to expand Bundeswehr powers under a reformed Aviation Security Act.

Europe in Motion

How many EU citizens believe their country is under threat?

In an increasingly volatile world, citizens across the EU differ on how much they believe Brussels should be spending on its own defence and security.

France

After Swiss Alps bar fire, France’s nightlife comes under scrutiny

Since the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, French authorities have stepped up inspections of bars and nightlife venues. Euronews spoke to venue managers to see how they are adapting.

Germany

Euroviews. Munich Security Conference 2026: Wind of Change 2.0

The security precautions outside the MSC were as usual: barriers, a heavy police presence, meticulous checks. But as the conference draws to a close on Sunday evening, one irritating realisation remains: inside, nothing was the same, Dr Alexander Wolf writes in an opinion article for Euronews.