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Damage to the Druzhba pipeline, the world’s longest oil conduit and so far exempt from EU sanctions, has halted oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary and threatened to torpedo a billion-dollar loan to Ukraine. Ukrainian officials say the damage was caused by a Russian strike and that repairs are challenging, compounded by the fact that Ukrainian engineers can only work during the day due to nightly air raids. Hungary, meanwhile, has accused Kyiv of sabotage and dragging its heels on repairing the damage. In the midst of the issue, the European Commission has formally proposed an inspection and fact-finding mission…

Published on 31/03/2026 – 12:02 GMT+2 Lebanon’s Justice Minister Adel Nassar has called on the international community to condemn Israel’s “occupation of Lebanese territory,” in an interview with Euronews. Speaking to Europe Today on Tuesday, Nassar’s comments follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order on Sunday to expand a military operation along Israel’s northern border. Lebanese authorities warn the move could see additional land seized, describing it as an “invasion and occupation” of their territory. Fighting has intensified in southern Lebanon since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran, with Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel in response to attacks…

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“The very existence of this G7 meeting in this phase, with all stakeholders and in particular the Americans … is in itself a notable and significant fact,” a French economy ministry official told reporters on Monday evening. Brussels warned on Friday that the longer the crisis goes on, the more likely it is that the bloc will suffer a disastrous cocktail of stagnant economic growth and high inflation, or “stagflation.” The problem for decision-makers is that they have few levers to pull after the pandemic and Russian energy crisis left many EU governments, including France and Italy, carrying heavy debt.…

The UN Security Council are set to convene an emergency session on Tuesday at the request of France after officials said three UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon had been killed in less than 24 hours. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two of its personnel were killed Monday in an explosion, and another died late Sunday when a projectile hit their position. An explosion of “unknown origin” on Monday destroyed a vehicle near the village of Bani Hayyan, killing two peacekeepers and wounding two others. It was unclear who was behind the projectile and explosion that killed…

“Independent and critical outlets operate alongside a much larger pro-government media sector,” the report read. Kovács dismissed the OSCE’s concerns, calling its warnings of government influence over the media a “political opinion” and casting doubt on the credibility of its findings. As the campaign intensifies and polls continue to suggest that the opposition Tisza Party could win, analysts warn that both Tisza and the ruling Fidesz may clash after election night and challenge the result. Veteran election observer Péter Kramer, who has over 16 years of experience observing elections on behalf of the EU, warned the growing presence of parallel…

Published on 31/03/2026 – 7:50 GMT+2•Updated 8:46 On today’s show: Top story: Debrief by Maria Tadeo, Euronews’ EU Editor, of the G7 energy and finance ministers’ meeting yesterday. Explainer by Jakub Janas: How EU countries are reacting to rising energy prices. Interview: Adel Nassar, Lebanese Justice Minister, as Israeli strikes leave over 1,200 dead in Lebanon. Iran war update with Euronews’ Babak Kamiar. Euronews’ Sasha Vakulina reports on the informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Ukraine as today marks the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre perpetrated by Russian forces. When and where to watch Europe Today? You…

While the classic tourism hot spots – think Paris, London, Barcelona… – will forever be popular, travellers are always seeking out the elusive “hidden gem”. Influencers may tout any old spot as underground in a bid to create original content, but uncovering genuine lesser-known destinations has numerous benefits outside of social media kudos. You get crowd- and stress-free travel (and often cracking deals). The place you’re visiting gets your hard-earned money, which is reinvested in the community. It’s a win-win. Which is exactly why Airbnb has compiled its first “America off-the-map” list, a collection of 20 rural US destinations to…

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Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. The US and Israel traded more strikes with Iran overnight after President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum yesterday, saying the US would “completely obliterate” Iranian electricity and energy sites unless the Strait of Hormuz opens to international shipping. In Lebanon, two more UN peacekeepers have been killed in the second such lethal incident in the space of 24 hours, according to the UN Interim Force, UNIFIL. The killing of a first peacekeeper on Sunday triggered firm condemnations from the leaders of Belgium, Spain and Ireland. Speaking to Europe Today on Monday, Lebanon’s…