The European Parliament approved on Thursday a law aimed at speeding up the return of irregular migrants in larger numbers by building deportation centers outside the EU, alongside stricter rules reflecting a shift in political priorities as Europe pivots to the right. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The law will also increase the legal detention period to up […]
Continue ReadingThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has taken a decisive step towards what could become one of Europe’s most far-reaching chemical regulations by supporting a wide-ranging restriction on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals“. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The agency is signaling a major shift from managing PFAS-related risks to phasing them out, while seeking to minimize sudden […]
Continue ReadingThe story was first reported by SIC Notícias (source in Portuguese) and reveals that the National Aeronautical Authority has requested further technical information on the MQ-9 Reaper drones that were due to arrive at Lajes air base during the week. According to the Portuguese broadcaster, clarifications have been requested from the US embassy in Lisbon […]
Continue ReadingJosé Manuel Barroso, former president of the European Commission, said allegations that Hungary shared confidential information with Russia during EU meetings are “very disturbing and greatly affecting”. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In an interview on Euronews’ flagship morning program ‘Europe Today’, Barroso stressed the importance of “sincere cooperation among member states”. He added that Budapest should first […]
Continue ReadingGood morning from Brussels. In the Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Former European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has told Europe Today that European Council President Antonio Costa should consider excluding Hungary from some sensitive EU talks unless Viktor Orbán’s government can adequately explain allegations it has been leaking details of EU […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/26/2026 – 7:53 GMT+1•Updated 7:55 On today’s show: ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Euronews correspondent Ekbal Zein reports live from Lebanon on the latest developments in the Middle East conflict, which has caused more than 1,000 deaths on Lebanese soil. Interview with Jose Manuel Barrosoformer President of the European Commission. Euronews’ Sasha Vakulina Breaks down the […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/25/2026 – 18:21 GMT+1 Four men were jailed in Berlin on Wednesday for being part of a network that stored weapons for potential attacks in Europe under the direction of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING A court convicted the men, aged between 36 and 58, of membership of a foreign terrorist […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/25/2026 – 17:46 GMT+1 Hungary was kept waiting for approval for a large defense spending plan financed by EU money, making it the only member state to not benefit from cheap loans to rearm. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The European Commission said Wednesday it had approved requests by France and the Czech Republic, the last […]
Continue ReadingEurope is being edged out of the global liquified natural gas (LNG) market as Asian buyers outbid for limited cargoes, with ship-tracking data showing several tankers changing course mid-voyage and close to a dozen Atlantic shipments being redirected. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The race for LNG intensifies as the Strait of Hormuza vital energy trade point responsible […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/25/2026 – 13:38 GMT+1 Hungary will gradually halt gas exports to Ukraine until Kyiv resumes oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The move was announced on Wednesday by the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who added that the gas would be redirected to refill the country’s own storage instead of being […]
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