Iran war

Europe in Motion

Where have fuel prices been rising the most since the Iran war?

Europe is feeling the pinch after the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, with stark differences between countries.

24/04/2026

Europe Today

Zelenskyy rejects “symbolic” EU membership

Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.

24/04/2026

Europe Today

Michel speaks to Euronews as EU leaders hold crisis talks in Cyprus

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

24/04/2026

Travel News

How is the Iran war changing the way Europeans travel?

Jet-setting appetites among Europeans may have climbed, but tensions in the Middle East mean more travellers are concerned about safety when considering going abroad.

24/04/2026

Iran

Israel says awaiting US green light to 'return Iran to Stone Age'

The war has spilled out of Iran and engulfed the region, leaving several thousand people dead, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, and continues to destabilise the global economy.

23/04/2026

Earth News

Lower taxes and clean power: Inside EU plan to slash energy bills

Green energy organisations have praised the proposals, but underline that they need to be supported with concrete, implementable reforms in order to be effective.

23/04/2026

Europe News

Iran's exiled crown prince splattered with red liquid in Berlin

The alleged perpetrator, whose name was not released in line with German privacy rules, was immediately detained by police.

23/04/2026

Sport

Italian officials roundly reject pitch to replace Iran at World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

23/04/2026

Economy

Iran war effects on Europe: Is a recession already unfolding?

The eurozone’s private sector slipped back into contraction in April, marking its weakest performance in nearly a year and a half since November 2024, as the war in Iran hit services and fuelled inflation.

23/04/2026

Tech News

Samsung employees threaten strike, demand profit share amid AI boom

Record profits but angry workers: thousands of Samsung workers threatening strike over bonus dispute.

23/04/2026

Europe Today

Trump attacks against NATO allies 'painful', says former NATO chief

Former NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the hostility US President Trump holds for NATO allies is 'painful' to see. He says Europe needs to move fast to become independent from US security architecture, and, where possible, make a preference for European weapons over US-made.

23/04/2026

Europe Today

EU energy commissioner warns of 'very difficult years ahead'

European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned in exclusive comments to Euronews that, even if the Middle East conflict is resolved, energy prices will not stabilise to pre-war levels for years.

23/04/2026

Europe Today

Ukraine loan set to be unlocked as EU moves to curb energy crisis

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

23/04/2026

Iran

Trump says US in no rush to end war but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Earlier in the day, Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats found laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

23/04/2026

Economy

Germany halves GDP forecast from 1% to 0.5% due to Iran war fallout

The German government has officially halved its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the severe impact of energy shocks stemming from the Iran war. This revision reflects a significant cooling for Europe's largest economy.

22/04/2026

Travel News

Lufthansa Group cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices soar

The group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and SWISS, said it has focused cuts on "unprofitable short-haul flights" through to October.

22/04/2026