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In Macao, it’s possible to step from a centuries-old Chinese temple into a pastel-coloured Portuguese square within minutes. Cobbled streets lead past Catholic churches, incense-filled shrines and colonial buildings, while modern resorts and entertainment complexes rise just beyond the historic skyline. Few places capture the meeting of East and West quite like this small city on China’s southern coast. “Macao has always been a very special destination because it combines the best of both the eastern and the western world,” said Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, the director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, at an event highlighting Macao’s latest…
After Musk’s comments about violence, Labour backbencher Clive Lewis said in September: “Elon Musk shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near our critical infrastructure.” The news comes at it a critical time for the domestic retail market, with industry warnings that customer debts have hit £5.5 billion. Disruption of key trade routes in the Gulf has pushed up wholesale gas and oil prices sharply. Ofgem’s license for Tesla Ventures took effect on Wednesday, the regulator said. It said the company must comply with all licensing conditions including requirements for treating customers fairly, financial responsibility, operational capability, billing, information provision and consumer protection. Ofgem will have assessed whether Musk was a “fit and proper” person…
Published on 12/03/2026 – 11:18 GMT+1 A further escalation in the Middle East could lead to a “stagflation shock” for the European economy, EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told Euronews in an interview as the bloc ponders measures to cushion the impact of higher energy prices. Iranian strikes on Gulf countries coupled with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have rattled global energy markets, sending oil prices soaring above $100 a barrel. Uncertainty around the US-Israeli operation, its goals and timeline have added to price volatility with President Donald Trump calling the attack both a war and an excursion. “The…
Seven Portuguese police officers have been remanded in custody on charges including torture, rape, abuse of power and serious physical harm following alleged crimes at a Lisbon police station. The Public Security Police (PSP) officers were arrested on 4 March in connection with incidents at the Rato Police Station. The court justified pre-trial detention by citing the danger of continued criminal activity, serious disturbance of public order and the risk of evidence tampering. According to Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã, the investigation could involve around 70 officers from various police stations, including some with the rank of chief. The PSP’s…
And, Díaz added, Brussels should be pushing back hard against the “completely illegitimate” war in Iran, which the U.S. and Israel launched late last month, sparking turmoil in the Middle East as Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the region. Díaz took aim at European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for not immediately moving to condemn the attack on Iran, and said she should speak out swiftly in defense of the same international law principles that can be found in the Charter of the United Nations. “Europe must stand on the side of international law, human rights…
The release of the Mandelson files, war in the Middle East and a fresh cost-of-living crisis are all causing turmoil for the prime minister – but strangely, are they also doing him a favour? The fallout from the first details of Peter Mandelson’s departure from Washington have already exposed the cracks between Sir Keir Starmer and some advisors. With thousands more emails, messages and WhatsApps to come, this could be just the beginning. But Sam and Anne assess how a lack of obvious successors might actually shore up the PM’s position. Meanwhile, as the Iran war continues to escalate in…
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Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has temporarily repositioned several aircraft from Bahrain International Airport as airlines continue to adapt to airspace disruptions across the Gulf. On Thursday morning, news agency Reuters reported that a smoke plume was seen rising from the vicinity of Bahrain airport. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 posted on X that 21 aircraft were “evacuated”: 11 Gulf Air, one Air India Express, and nine different cargo aircraft. The Bahrain News Agency said that the aircraft repositioning was part of Gulf Air’s “operational planning”, in order to ensure “continued operational efficiency and enhance its connectivity network for customers”. While…
A poll from Ipsos published in December found that Hidalgo leaves office with a legacy that splits Parisians, even if they have come to love biking to work or enjoying more open space. The pace of change and Hidalgo’s disregard for her critics has made her divisive, even losing some support among those proud of the Olympics and Paris becoming a global showcase for urban transformation. Hidalgo’s missteps added to the resentment, whether that focused on ill-designed bike lanes, several abandoned urban forests or the endless redevelopment of the Eiffel Tower gardens. “She would make a huge announcement and then wait for her teams to comply,” said Paris urban policy expert Stephane…
Published on 12/03/2026 – 7:47 GMT+1•Updated 8:01 On today’s show: Interviews with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and Sergiy Nikolaychuk, First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine. Jakub Janas goes down memory lane with a historic look at the Strait of Hormuz; Sasha Vakulina reports on the clash between Hungary and Ukraine. Live connections with Euronews correspondents Sophia Khatsenkova and Shona Murray, reporting from France and Norway, respectively. When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join Euronews’ chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon and our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews’…