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German authorities raid group accused of plotting against Eritrean government

More than 200 police officers searched 19 properties in a large-scale operation, with a related raid also conducted in Denmark. No arrests have been made so far.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German top court upholds reunification solidarity tax

A judge ruled that Germany's solidarity tax is still necessary to cope with the costs of reunification. Just 10% of the highest income earners are still subject to the tax, in addition to businesses and investors.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Denmark welcomes change of plans for US Greenland visit

The planned visit by an uninvited US delegation to the autonomous Danish territory had angered political leaders in Denmark and Greenland. President Trump says he wants to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Protesters block Budapest bridges over LGBTQ+ event ban

A new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricting assembly sparked protests in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, with critics condemning the controversial move.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Neneh Cherry, Yuan Yang, and Rachel Clarke in shortlist

Musical memoirs, medical histories, and foreign office insights populate the second annual shortlist of the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine's Zelenskyy heads to Paris for 'coalition' talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to meet France's Emmanuel Macron ahead of a "coalition of the willing" summit. Meanwhile, Russia has convicted captured Ukrainians of "terrorism." DW has the latest.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | March 26th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive

As Angola steps back from its role as mediator in the DRC's conflict, peace efforts face new uncertainties. Challenges such as unclear roles, funding issues, and external influences continue to hinder the peace process.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia refuses to give up massive Ukrainian nuclear plant to Trump or anyone else

It's ours, end of story, Moscow says.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti after suspected gang kidnapping

The incident comes a month after another Kenyan policeman was killed in the Caribbean country while working for the same international security force.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European artists boycott US over Trump's culture policy

As US President Donald Trump remakes cultural institutions, heralded European musicians like pianist Andras Schiff are responding by canceling concerts in the United States.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Spanish economy grew 3.2% in 2024: Why is it outperforming peers?

Spain's economy grew 3.2% in 2024, one of the fastest in the eurozone, driven by strong domestic demand, robust tourism, and EU recovery funds, outperforming Germany, France and Italy. Economists say Spain remains a β€˜bright spot’ in Europe, expecting this outperformance to continue through 2025.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, no threat to residents

Kilauea ramped up its surface activity on Tuesday when lava began pouring out of a vent in its caldera.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Amazon confirms Spider-Man and Harry Potter helmers as producers for next James Bond movie

The fate of the James Bond franchise gets an update with Amazon’s decision to hand over producing duties for the 26th 007 movie to Amy Pascal and David Heyman.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK inflation slowed to 2.8% in February, fuelling hopes of a rate cut

The better-than-expected inflation figure comes as a relief to the economy as it faces the looming threat of stagflation: high inflation coupled with low output.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can Germany's auto industry workers pivot to defense jobs?

Germany's defense industry expects a boom as Europe invests billions in arms. Will skilled workers from the faltering auto industry be able to find jobs in the defense sector?

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Deadly wildfires ravage southern South Korea

Wind-driven wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have killed at least 24 people, forced thousands to evacuate, and damaged historic sites.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Police raids target Eritrean terror group

The nationwide police operation targeted suspected members of the so-called "Brigade N'hamedu" in Germany. The group is believed to have been responsible for violent riots at Eritrean cultural events.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rebel group committing β€˜widespread abuses’ in Colombia’s Catatumbo region, says NGO

Human Rights Watch says more than 56,000 people have been displaced since January, and accuses rebel fighters of executions, forced labour and child recruitment.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for peace in Ukraine

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greenland football wants world stage, with or without Trump

Donald Trump's desire to control Greenland has thrust the island's independence into the spotlight. The battle for Greenland's football team to be recognized on the world stage matters, but the landscape is complex.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Three men convicted of cage fighter murder plot after raid on Geneva art museum

Two UK brothers and a co-conspirator attempted to kill a convicted armed robber just weeks after stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts worth millions of Euros.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Blow up the opera houses!': 100 years of Pierre Boulez

The French composer and conductor despised the staid and conservative and desired no less than a classical music revolution. He irrevocably shaped Europe's music and culture scene throughout the 20th century.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Wars, inequality, neoliberalism: the challenges facing the Ukrainian Left

What does it mean to be leftwing and find yourself facing an invasion that you didn’t choose or want, that forces you to revise your principles, while continuing to defend a more just society? A discussion with activists on the Ukrainian Left.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Spring statement: Reeves’ eleventh hour blackhole

It’s spring statement day β€” a bigger day than the Treasury probably ever wanted it to be β€” but definitely not a budget. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves on course to break her own fiscal rules, she’ll lay out how she intends to find billions of pounds of extra savings. At the eleventh hour, it looks […]

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Market insights: What is behind the European stock markets’ rally?

European markets continued to outperform their US counterparts despite the recent rebound on Wall Street. Notably, the banking and industrial sectors stand as the top two performers, driven by relatively cheaper valuations, expectations for surging defence spending, and optimistic economic outlooks.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What we know about Thursday’s β€˜Coalition of the Willing’ summit for Ukraine in Paris

The meeting takes place as the United States announced that it had brokered a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Palestinians line up for aid as UN scales back Gaza presence

The UN will reduce its Gaza presence after an Israeli tank strike killed a staffer, while Palestinians face worsening shortages amid ongoing bombardment and aid cuts.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is the EU so mute on Turkey protests? Radio Schuman

Recent developments in the Turkish political landscape hint the country’s shift to what critics may call an even more authoritarian rule

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Korea court clears opposition leader

An appeals court in South Korea has reversed a ruling that found main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung guilty of violating election law. The decision could pave the way for him to run for president.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Dozens dead and thousands evacuated in 'unprecedented' South Korea wildfires

Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate amidst some of the country's worst ever wildfires.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Napster sold for $207million over 20 years after shutting down

Napster has been sold to immersive technology company Infinite Reality, are aiming to bring it back as a streaming service and virtual concert space.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'I’m Not Fine': Ukrainian photographer Elena Kalinichenko captures the invisible trauma of war

After her partner left for war, Elena Kalinichenko turned to photography to capture her personal conflict, documenting the emotional toll of war on those left behind.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Five lions traumatised by war in Ukraine settle in to their 'forever home' at UK sanctuary

The animals were rescued by the Wild Animals Rescue Centre, run by Natalia Popova, a Ukrainian woman who has saved hundreds of abandoned pets and zoo animals.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions

The claims appear to have sprung from reports that the Nordic countries have started advising citizens to keep a supply of cash at home in the case of a digital banking crisis.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews