“Chalamet gate”: after the mockery, a debate on the accessibility of opera and ballet
“Nobody cares about” La Traviata or The Nutcracker? The actor’s remarks sparked an uproar. Some now defend him, saying the real fight is to make these arts more accessible and…
Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster ORF resigns over sexual harassment claim
As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of…
Von der Leyen and Kallas call on Europe to adapt to chaotic, coercive world order
“Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old world order, for a world that has gone and will not return,” Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. Read…
Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says
The European Union Institute for Security Studies has said the bloc should adopt an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy toward China, recommending faster deployment of the bloc’s so-called “trade bazooka”. Read…
Ukraine’s Oschadbank demands money back and denies opposition links after Hungary cash seizure
The bank is demanding the return of $40m, €35m and 9kg of gold seized by Hungarian authorities near Budapest, flatly rejecting Hungarian claims the funds were linked to organised crime…
Strikes in Belgium to halt flights from Brussels airports on 12 March. What travellers need to know
Similar industrial action in 2025 had a major impact on air traffic, with extensive flight cancellations at both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Read More
Mojtaba Khamenei cannot replace his father as IRGC holds all the cards, insider tells Euronews
A former co-founder of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) told Euronews Mojtaba Khamenei had been preparing for the succession for years, yet lacks his father’s stature. Meanwhile, IRGC military commanders have…
Dangerous droughts triggered by heatwaves are accelerating at an alarming rate, study shows
Heatwaves, drought, wildfire risk and El Niño are compounding to create a dangerous cocktail of climate change.Read More
Thousands march in Paris for women’s rights, led by rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot
Thousands of demonstrators gather in Paris for International Women’s Day. Among them mass rape victim Gisèle Pelicot and her daughter Caroline Darian, leading the march to defend women’s rights, denounce…
Latest news bulletin | March 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…