Serbia and Albania issue joint text on EU accession without veto
In a joint op-ed published in a German newspaper, the Serbian and Albanian leaders argued for a phased EU accession process that would involve waiving their right of veto.
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France's Macron opposed to lifting sanctions against Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron also said he had "no confirmation" Iran was laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
EU reinforces cooperation with Azerbaijan on security and energy
As the Iran war rages on, European Council President António Costa held talks with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Wednesday to expand the European Union’s cooperation with Azerbaijan on defence, security and energy.
Iran war: Is the EU a mere spectator or diplomatic player? MEPs debate on The Ring
With the US and Israel’s war against Iran in its second week, the EU is bracing itself for a potential energy shock and economic fallout. As the conflict persists, can the EU continue to stand back and limit the damage, and is it facing a moment of reckoning as the guardian of the rules-based order?
Michelin Guide 2026: The ten new Portuguese restaurants honoured with a star
The good times continue to roll for Portuguese haute cuisine with ten new restaurants now boasting a Michelin star, while Fifty Seconds received its second afte a gala award night in Funchal.
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Hungary and Slovakia resist renewal of Russia sanctions as deadline nears
The European Union wants to renew the individual sanctions on Russia by 15 March. But Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the decision. Tensions are running high between the three over the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline.
Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister
The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer.
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Rheinmetall reports 45% growth and defence pivot yet shares still fall
German arms maker Rheinmetall posted surging profits and forecast rapid growth for 2026 — but investors do not seem impressed, sending shares lower.
Rheinmetall reports 45% growth and defence pivot but shares fail to lift
German arms maker Rheinmetall posted surging profits and forecast rapid growth for 2026 — but investors do not seem impressed, sending shares lower.
Sir Don McCullin: 'My life, thanks to photography, has had purpose and meaning'
Renowned war photographer Sir Don McCullin has been talking to Euronews Culture in Athens about his remarkable life behind the lens at the exhibition based on his book "Life, Death and Everything in Between."
Hungary sends fact-finding mission over Druzhba pipeline as Kyiv refuses to recognise delegation
A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January. Ukraine refuses to recognize the delegation and has described its members as “tourists.”
These are the 50 best cities in the world right now – and 19 are in Europe
Time Out’s 2026 ranking named the Scottish capital third overall and the best in Europe, closely followed by London in fourth.
Oscars 2026: The records ready (and likely) to be broken at the 98th Academy Awards
Only a few more days before awards season comes to a close... Euronews Culture looks at some of the potential record-breaking moments that could make the 2026 Oscars one for the history books.
US Justice Department digs into Iran's sanctions evasion via Binance
The US Justice Department has begun investigating Iran’s alleged use of Binance to circumvent sanctions, especially funds transferred through the crypto exchange to finance terrorist organisations like Yemen’s Houthi militants.
‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes
More than 26,000 people voted to put nature on sterling notes.
Mourners lay flowers after deadly bus fire in western Switzerland
Residents in the Swiss town of Kerzers laid flowers and messages of condolence after a bus fire killed six people, in an incident authorities say may have been started deliberately by a man who set himself alight.
Adventure and ancient legends in the snow-capped forests of Burabay
Deep in the northern steppe, the forested mountains and frozen lakes of Burabay State National Natural Park offer a breathtaking escape into nature.
IEA approves largest-ever oil reserve release of 400m barrels amid Iran crisis
The 32-member International Energy Agency has unanimously agreed to release 400 million oil barrels from its global strategic reserves in an attempt to prevent supply disruptions and ease market fears caused by Iran war shortages.
Germany and Japan to tap oil reserves as IEA and G7 weigh record release
G7 nations including Germany and Japan are moving to release strategic oil reserves after prices surged 20% since the conflict began in what would be the largest coordinated intervention in IEA history.
Funeral held in Tehran for Iranian commanders killed in US–Israeli strikes
Crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of several senior Iranian military commanders killed in recent US–Israeli strikes.
As Iran war reaches Europe's borders, can the continent really rest easy?
As the Iran war escalates, European cities are now within range of Tehran's arsenal. We asked NATO how it would defend against a strike, and an expert on political violence what other methods Iran could use to target Europeans.
Spain to launch new tool to measure hate on social media
Pedro Sánchez presented HODIO, a system to analyse how hate speech is spread on social networks and to evaluate the impact of algorithms on digital polarisation.
From AI versus AI to the quantum threat: The cybersecurity battles to watch, according to Thales
Thales spoke with Euronews Next at the Mobile World Congress about the current cybersecurity threats.
Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing the industry’s efforts to fight it, report finds
The antibiotic pipeline has shrunk 35 percent in five years, falling behind growing antimicrobial resistance worldwide, according to a new report.
Japan marks 15th anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster with ceremonies and a nationwide moment of silence.
Iran unleashes intense waves of strikes across Gulf as Hormuz crisis deepens
Iran intensifies missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, hitting near Dubai and Qatar as air defences respond, defying US President Trump’s claims that the war is winding down.
Watch: Is Europe ready for Iranian refugees?
While the news cycle obsesses over tactical maps, your reporter is looking at the people. US President Donald Trump has called the Iran war "a short-term excursion" but if he is wrong, Europe could deal with a refugee crisis of a significant magnitude.
The man who would become pope: Italy buys rare Caravaggio painting for €30 million
Italy has spent €30 million on a rare Caravaggio painting of a young man who went onto become Pope Urban VIII in a move to protect and strengthen its national cultural heritage and make art more accessible to scholars.
Fact check: Has Ukraine just legalised same-sex marriage?
A Supreme Court ruling in Ukraine recognising a same-sex couple as a "de facto" family unit has sparked confusion online.