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‘Visible from space’: why Spain has the world’s biggest concentration of greenhouses
Andalusia houses ‘Europe’s vegetable garden’ – a laboratory of development and innovation producing vegetables for all of EuropeEurope’s vegetable garden is in Andalusia, southern Spain. It is so vast that it can even be seen from space: if you open Google Maps and look west of Almería, you will see a white patch that looks like a glacier, but as you zoom in, you realise it is the highest concentration of greenhouses in the world. More than 30,000 hectares (74,131 acres) of land are covered in plastic, a geometric labyrinth five times the size of Manhattan, where 3.5m tons of vegetables are produced every year – from tomatoes to cucumbers, peppers to courgettes, aubergines to melons – enough to feed half a billion people and generate a turnover of more than 3bn euros.Workers prepare peppers inside the Hortamar cooperative, a fruit and vegetable producers’ organisation in Roquetas de Mar, founded in 1977, that now has more than 240 members and sells throughout Europe, the US and Canada. Continue reading...
Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive
Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.
Latest news bulletin | March 29th, 2026 – Morning
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How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
Huge crowds protest against Trump in 'No Kings' rallies in the US and abroad
Organisers said at least eight million people participated in more than 3,300 events across all 50 US states.
Sugar high(st): more than twelve tons of KitKat’s ‘new chocolate range’ stolen in Italy
Thieves made a break for 413,793 units of the company’s new F1 line bars which could cause shortage before EasterA large shipment of KitKat bars was stolen while in transit to distributors, a major candy crime right before the Easter holiday that could cause shortages for customers.The truck carrying 413,793 units of a “new chocolate range”, about 12 tons of chocolate bars, was pilfered while driving through Europe on 26 March, Agence France-Presse reported. Continue reading...
Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem
An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.
Latest news bulletin | March 28th, 2026 – Evening
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Two Sudanese men face court in Greece after at least 22 people die off Crete coast
Survivors tell coastguard smugglers ordered victims to be thrown overboard after six days adrift in boat from LibyaTwo Sudanese men, believed by Greek authorities to have been behind a smuggling operation in which 22 people were “systematically” thrown overboard after succumbing to days without food or water at sea, have been ordered to appear before a local court on Crete.Accused of illegally trafficking scores of would-be migrants into the south-eastern European country from Libya, the duo were given 48 hours to prepare to testify before an investigating magistrate on Monday. Continue reading...
France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread
Hundreds rally in Paris’ Place de la Bastille for a “No Kings” protest against Donald Trump, denouncing authoritarianism and “endless wars”.
Pope Leo XIV decries the widening gap between the rich and poor in historic Monaco visit
Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the wealthy principality of Monaco to use their resources to promote good in the world. The pontiff became the first head of the Catholic church to visit the territory since Pope Paul III in the 16th century.
In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace
Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for justice, peace and the common good.
Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.
22 migrants die off the coast of Crete after six days at sea
Survivors say the bodies of those who had died during the difficult journey were thrown into the sea on the orders of one of the smugglers aboard the ship.
French authorities foil bomb attack outside Bank of America branch in Paris
France's counter-terrorism prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation into a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in central Paris.
MEPs urge Commission leaders to stop Russia from returning to the Venice Biennale
MEPs have urged European Commission leaders to prevent Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale. The move has been backed by Ukraine's foreign policy chief who says "Russia rejects all proposals to end the war and rejects the dialogue that the organizers of the exhibition claim."
Latest news bulletin | March 28th, 2026 – Midday
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Qatar and Ukraine sign defence agreement as Zelenskyy's Gulf tour shapes new partnerships
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.
Nepal arrests former prime minister and home minister over deadly 'Gen Z protests' crackdown
Hours after the country's youngest ever leader was sworn in, Nepal police have arrested the former prime minister and home minister over a deadly crackdown on protests in September last year, which killed 76 people and injured at least 2,300 others.
How successful has the US been in achieving its war objectives in its now one-month-old war in Iran?
The White House continues to claim major successes in its ongoing operations in Iran, which have now reached the one month mark. Objectives of the war appear to constantly be shifting, but how successful has Washington been so far?
Yemen's Houthis say they carried out their first military operation targeting Israel 'successfully'
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they launched their first military operation targeting Israeli military positions in support of Iranian and Hezbollah resistance efforts. The group said its attacks will continue until Israel halts its military offensives on all fronts.
Jewish life in Europe: 'J'accuse. Never again is a lie'
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Israeli strategist Avital Sahar argues that Jewish life in Europe is under constant threat - accusing governments of effectively failing to protect their communities amid rising antisemitism.
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