Author: Euronews

Germany leads on total numbers, but Sweden has the highest naturalisation rate of immigrants in the European Union.

The eSafety Commissioner identified ‘poor practices’ from social media companies, such as platforms allowing unlimited attempts for a user to pass their age assurance methods.

Police have confirmed that four thieves stole paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir from a museum in Italy a week ago. The artworks are worth millions and the thieves managed the smash-and-grab in under three minutes.

Published on 29/03/2026 – 14:52 GMT+2 The Group of Seven is an exclusive, informal club made up of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, alongside the EU. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT They have immense economic gravity. When the G7 unifies on freezing assets or setting global taxes, the rest of the world listens and usually adapts. As they meet today, they will discuss ceasefire plans in Gaza, securing maritime passage in the Strait of Hormuz, backing Ukraine and adding more sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet. And it feels like history is repeating itself. After all, The…

The Houthis’ entry into the war risks further destabilisations to international shipping if the group moves to block the passage of vessels through the Red Sea as it had during Israel’s war on Gaza previously.

Three deals across three key regions : Mercosur, India and Australia. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the Commission hailed the Australia agreement as a new geostrategic win, EU farmers continue to express deep discontent stemming from the Mercosur deal. In practice, the backlash around the agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay has done little to shift the Commission’s dual approach in its negotiating line. On the one hand, the commission kept making concessions on entry-level or mid-range farm goods such as beef, while on the other hand, it pushed for market access for high value-added exports —like wine, Geographical Indications (GI)…

One month has passed since the US and Israel fired the opening salvo in Iran, kickstarting a war which has destabilised the region, disrupted global supply chains and caused an international oil price crisis, as attacks on energy infrastructure continue and shipping remains closed via the strategic Strait of Hormuz. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT US President Donald Trump outlined five objectives for Washington to achieve before ending its war with Iran. But now, one month in, he has suggested that the US may soon be “winding down” its operation, despite some of his key aims remaining undefined or unfulfilled. By most accounts,…

Published on 27/03/2026 – 16:29 GMT+1 Finland’s Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen told Euronews he expects all weapons destined for Ukraine, purchased from the US by European countries, to be delivered. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Häkkänen said Helsinki would check to ensure Washington honours contracts signed with European NATO countries that have brought weapons for Ukraine from US military contractors. The issue arises from a Washington Post report that the Pentagon is considering diverting crucial military equipment intended for the Ukrainian defence forces to the Iran war. “Every time we are assessing how the money is being spent, and we are trusting that…

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned that markets are “overly optimistic” about the Iran war’s economic impact, as stocks fell across Europe, Asia and Wall Street on Friday.

Prolonged disruption to liquified natural gas (LNG) supplies from the Middle East could send prices sharply higher and revive memories of the 2022 energy crisis, analysts warn, as Europe’s gas market is once again on edge. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Gas prices could climb as high as €155/MWh, tripling the current price of around €50/MWh, if Qatari LNG exports are halted for three months due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to an analysis published on Thursday by Montel Analytics. The shutdown of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the rerouting of LNG tankers from Europe to Asia…