Iceland plans August referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations
The island nation applied for membership in 2009, in the aftermath of the financial crisis, but decided to suspend talks in 2015.
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Hungary expels seven Ukrainians after raid on convoy carrying cash and gold
Hungary detained seven Ukrainians and opened a money laundering probe after a raid on two security vans carrying cash. Ukraine has accused Hungary of kidnapping and warned citizens against travel to Hungary, and the row between Viktor Orbán and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reached
International community condemns Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan
Baku says it is continuing to formulate its response to Iran's drone attack on Thursday, as the country’s armed forces remain on heightened alert.
EU commissioner urges Poland to back €43.7bn SAFE defence loans amid clash with president
Poland's President, from the opposition Law and Justice party, claims the EU's defence for loan scheme would impinge on national sovereignty and has proposed an alternative plan that is scarce on details.
Middle East flights: Emirates aiming to be back at 100% capacity in ‘coming days’
Etihad Airways is also restarting a limited flight schedule from its hub in Abu Dhabi while Qatar Airways operations remain temporarily suspended.
Why Asia sits at the centre of the global LNG shock
Middle East tensions and energy infrastructure disruptions are rattling global LNG markets, hitting Asia hardest.
'An important paleontological find': Portugal’s storms expose rare 10 million-year-old whale fossils
According to experts, the two whale skeletons found are "among the most complete in Europe".
Airbnb and short-term rentals are on the rise in Italy, but not just as tourist accommodation
The increase in short-term rentals is worsening Italy's housing crisis.
Iran security forces issue shoot-to-kill orders, escalating crackdown amid growing unrest
Amid escalating tensions in Iran, two senior security officials have issued chilling threats to Iranian citizens, warning that both protesting minors and thieves could face death under new shoot-to-kill orders.
The country likely winning from Iran's Hormuz gambit? Russia
The world's most critical shipping chokepoint is becoming a geopolitical battleground — and Russia may be the unlikely winner.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau defends the United Nations against 'world controlled by the strongest only'
The Danish actor and UN ambassador defends the institution as a force for good despite criticism from the Trump administration. Coster-Waldau questions the Board of Peace as not interested in peace, but business.
Meta faces privacy lawsuit over AI smart glasses
Sensitive videos and pictures containing nudity and bank data information, among other things, captured by Meta’s AI smart glasses, have allegedly been reviewed by human workers.
Brussels urges Orbán and Zelenskyy to 'dial down escalatory rhetoric' over Druzhba
"That type of language is not acceptable. There must not be threats against EU member states," Brussels said after Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated giving Viktor Orbán's personal number to Ukrainian soldiers
Oil prices jump after Qatar warns disruption could push crude to $150
Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days".
A new city master plan reshapes an entire capital for 2040
Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Ariane 64: Europe enters the era of mega-constellations with Amazon Leo satellites
On 12 February 2026, the French company Arianespace successfully launched 32 Amazon LEO satellites with its Ariane 64 mega-rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellites were placed into low Earth orbit with a launch that went far beyond a simple
UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war
Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.
Watch the video: How is artificial intelligence used in warfare right now?
Recently, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, reached an agreement with the US Department of Defence for classified military use. This got your reporter thinking: how is AI used in warfare right now?
Affordable and efficient: Why everyone wants Ukraine’s drone interceptors
Shahed-type drones have been one of the main pillars of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine since February 2022. Four years later, Ukraine is now intercepting around 80% of all Moscow-launched UAVs with home-made interceptors, which have become a central piece in Ukraine’s
NASA honours astronomers who helped confirm humanity’s first asteroid deflection
Observations from a global network of telescopes helped verify that NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moon Dimorphos. The measurements confirmed the first planetary-defence experiment in which a human-made impact changed the motion of a
Europol warns of elevated terrorism threat in EU amid Iran conflict
Several EU countries, including France and Germany, have increased security measures as authorities fear potential attacks linked to Iranian networks or extremist actors.
Did you spot these fake videos about the Iran war?
The escalation between Iran, Israel and the US has prompted a wave of viral war footage online. But many of the videos gaining millions of views are misleading, wrongly captioned, lifted from video games or entirely AI-generated.
Eight countries, eight red caps: TIME drops controversial and MAGA-misunderstood cover
The cover of TIME magazine's 23rd March issue has been unveiled, and it is not only dividing the internet but showing that even some of Trump's MAGA base aren't happy with his interventionist foreign policy.
Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing and invest more in clean power
Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also
The 18th-century constitutional clause that could cost Trump €150bn
A New York court has ordered Customs to begin repaying hundreds of thousands of importers — before the government could find a way to avoid it.
Over 1,000 drones intercepted over UAE so far as Euronews correspondent reports from the region
Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon in Dubai reports intense overnight attacks over Abu Dhabi, with air defence intercept explosions heard roughly every 20 seconds. The UAE says it has intercepted more than 1,000 drones, 196 ballistic missiles and eight cruise missiles
Smartphones for pets? This wearable device lets your pets call you when they need attention
The device is designed to recognise certain movements made by a pet and turn them into alerts or calls to the owner.
‘No clear environmental benefit’: EU crackdown on ‘meaty’ plant-based labels sparks climate concern
The EU Council’s decision to ban ‘meaty’ labels from plant-based products was announced on the same day it green-lit a bold climate target.
Iran’s state media ramps up disinformation campaign as the US-Iran conflict wages
Disinformation is spreading on Iran’s state media outlets, a new report warns.
‘Starting from a strong base’: Ceri Morgan on resetting the UK–Europe business relationship
Trade between the UK and Europe has been shaped by geography, shared supply chains and decades of economic integration. Through changes of government, the commercial ties between them have remained deep and structurally significant.
Which EU countries are most exposed to the LNG supply disruption?
Iranian attacks have led to the suspension of Qatari LNG production and major shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Which EU countries could be the most affected?
Repatriation of EU citizens top priority in Middle East crisis, says commissioner Lahbib
Ahead of International Women's Day this Sunday, Hadja Lahbib told Euronews the continent is "50 years far away from equality".
Astana to host major European travel forum amid rising tourist arrivals
Kazakhstan will host the German DRV Destination Forum in Astana in August 2026 amid growing tourist flows from Germany. The agreement, reached at the ITB travel fair in Berlin, is expected to deepen tourism cooperation and raise Kazakhstan’s profile among German tour operators.
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Should you use ChatGPT to answer your medical concerns? New study urges caution
ChatGPT Health struggles to recognise when users need urgent care, according to a new study.
Ozzy Osbourne statue to be unveiled at France’s Hellfest festival this year
A 6-metre-tall statue to the glory of the Prince of Darkness will be unveiled at this year's Hellfest in France - kicking off on 18 June.
The need for an inclusive and comprehensive democratic reform and amnesty process in Turkey
An Open Letter: As members of parliaments, human rights experts, academics, civil society representatives and public figures across Europe, we, the undersigned, express our deep concern regarding the persistent human rights violations and democratic backsliding in Turkey, and
Commission gender equality strategy targets women’s health inequalities
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the European Commission on 5 March unveiled its Gender Equality Strategy for 2026–2030, setting out a wide-ranging plan to embed gender equality across all areas of public life, from engaging men and boys to addressing cyberviolence and the
European Commission presents intergenerational fairness strategy
"We must not leave any generation behind", European Commissioner Glenn Micallef said.
EU health chief warns obesity is a growing threat to Europe’s health care systems
Marking World Obesity Day, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi warned that rising obesity rates are becoming a major challenge for Europe’s health systems, economies and societies. In a message shared on social media, Várhelyi stressed that
US and Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations after Maduro's ouster
The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.
Epstein files: Why does the Dalai Lama's name appear 169 times?
The internationally sensational Epstein scandal continues to unfold, with an increasing number of political and business figures, including religious leaders, appearing on the list, writes Vincent Verdonck. Recently, several international media outlets, including India's
Honor’s new ‘robot phone’ wants to be your best AI friend and dance with you
Honor unveils a phone with a robotic arm — and a humanoid robot to match at MWC 2026.
US labels Anthropic a supply chain risk in clash over military AI use
The Trump administration’s unprecedented move against Anthropic over AI safeguards is forcing government contractors to reconsider their use of the company’s chatbot Claude.
Europe must urgently boost missile production, EU defence chief warn, as global demand soars
Some 800 US-made missiles have been used in three days across the Middle East, more than Ukraine has made use of over the four winter months.
Five EU countries team up to build return hubs outside Europe
Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Greece are working together to build so-called facilities outside Europe to host irregular migrants who arrive in their territory, a sign of growing momentum for a contentious project.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Bride!’ - MOTHERF*%#ING geometry
Following Guillermo del Toro’s stunning take on Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” last year, here comes the bride...
Are European women closing the leadership gender gap?
Most EU countries have seen a rise in the number of women in managerial positions since 2014, but three states have registered a decrease.
US offers India 30-day waiver to buy stranded Russian oil amid Iran war shocks
The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea, as disruptions from the Iran conflict threaten global energy supplies.
€400 million in EU funding approved to help Greece achieve net zero emissions
The funding will support strategic investments that increase clean technology capacity.