Leo Varadkar: LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face ‘chill wind’ from east and west Ireland’s former taoiseach warns of conservative Russian influence and says US is now ‘off the pitch’ under Trump The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship. Euronews · Mar 19
Thousands of seabirds dying on western Europe’s coasts Puffins, guillemots and razorbills are being washed up dead or dying on Europe’s Atlantic coast in what scientists call a ‘wreck’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
European Union summit will focus on Iran war and a loan to Ukraine blocked by Hungary European Union leaders are holding a summit in Brussels to tackle growing fallout from the Iran war, rising energy prices and a stalled loan for Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 19
Which country is the happiest in the world as social media takes toll on Western Europe and Americas Six European countries made it into the top 10, but the findings come with a warning: young people’s happiness across the world is being hindered by social media. Euronews · Mar 19
Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Winner After Thrilling Round of 16 The fight for the European crown is reaching a fever pitch. Sports Illustrated · Mar 18
'A major mistake', EPP anniversary spoiled by cooperation with far-right in EU Parliament The European People's Party celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brussels amid internal criticism for the alleged cooperation with the far-right in the European Parliament. Euronews · Mar 18
Europe’s healthcare - A right or a business model? MEPs face off in The Ring In this special edition of The Ring, broadcast from the Euronews Health Summit, MEPs Stine Bosse (Renew Europe) and Tilly Metz (The Greens/EFA) go head-to-head to debate who should pay for European health innovation. Euronews · Mar 18
YouTube adds direct messaging feature, expands to 30+ countries in Europe YouTube is testing a new feature allowing users to send direct messages within the app. This enables sharing videos and communicating with friends without leaving YouTube. The feature is currently available in over 30 European countries. This update transforms YouTube into a social media platform, simplifying video sharing and potentially… The Times of India · Mar 18
Nat-Gas Prices Rebound as European Gas Prices Surge on Iran Risks April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.032 (+1.06%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 1.5-week low on Wednesday and settled higher. Short covering emerged in nat-gas futures on Wednesday on carryover support from a +6% surge in European gas prices to a 1-week high after Iran threatened... Barchart · Mar 18
Race Across The World will return next month with ‘toughest journey yet’ The latest series of the show will see the groups tasked with travelling more than 12,000km across Europe and Asia. Evening Standard · Mar 18
New non-stop flights are launching from the US to these 10 incredible European destinations The new routes are launching from Seattle, Boston, New York and Philadelphi and deliver American travelers directly to world-class beaches and cities The Independent UK · Mar 18
Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs. Euronews · Mar 18
Ten EU countries revolt over carbon rules threatening industry ahead of key summit Ahead of a key European summit on Thursday, 10 EU countries intensified attacks on the bloc's climate policy, warning that the current system is damaging industry. They're calling for a slower and more flexible approach to protect competitiveness while pursuing the green transition. Euronews · Mar 18
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Why Aston Villa are all set to salvage the Premier League’s rough European week In today’s Football Daily: Caf, pivoting boots, a lack of belief at Rotherham and Andy Carroll steps into management
Fortune · Mar 18 Robinhood rolls out long-awaited 'Social' feature to let users track and copy other traders The feature, which is a common feature on European trading platforms, is being rolled out to select U.S. customers.
The Conversation · Mar 18 How moss could help roads cope with heavy rain and reduce air pollution Across Europe, many banks alongside motorways are planted with grass to stabilise soil and keep roadside landscapes tidy.
The Conversation · Mar 18 The UK’s high electricity prices are here to stay. But could they offer an opportunity? Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world is bracing for another energy crisis. The US-Israel bombing of Iran and then the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have forced up the price of oil. The price of natural gas in Europe has also risen sharply.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 London basks in hottest day of the year as temperature tops 20C The Met Office says the higher temperatures are because of warm air being dragged up from further south in Europe
Euronews · Mar 18 Greece launches digital age verification system to curb tobacco and alcohol sales to minors Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Trump 'Not Exactly Thrilled' After NATO's 'Foolish Mistake' on Iran War, Europe Faces Fallout Donald Trump criticises NATO for rejecting a US request during the Iran war, calling the move 'foolish' while insisting America does not need help. The fallout could reshape trust across Europe.
Euronews · Mar 18 ‘48 hours and €100’: EU presents sped-up business registration law The European Commission unveils new rules known as 'the 28th Regime' or 'EU Inc.' to make Europe more attractive for business and better able to compete globally with powers like China and the US.
The Times of India · Mar 18 Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Trump wants to strongarm Nato into a new Gulf war. Here’s why Europe must resist If Europe is sucked into this illegal conflict with Iran, public support for rearmament could collapse – and only Putin will benefit, says Armida van Rij of the Centre for European Reform
Euronews · Mar 18 Dire straits: The handful of marine choke points holding Europe's economy hostage From the Persian Gulf to the English Channel, a small number of narrow waterways carry the vast bulk of what Europeans eat, buy, and heat their homes with. When one of them is threatened the consequences ripple everywhere.