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Heavy rain and thunderstorms affected much of Greece, with southeastern areas experiencing the most severe conditions, including flooding and stranded vehicles.

Fuel price rises in March were the highest on record, adding an unprecedented 11 to the cost of filling up an average vehicle. The average cost for a litre of unleaded petrol rose by 20p in the month following America's strikes on Iran.

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin warned that Italy risks not being able to cohost Euro 2032 with Turkiye due to the condition of the country's football stadiums, which he called some of the worst in Europe. He emphasized that if the infrastructure is not ready, the tournament will not be held in Italy.

We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong.

According to a survey of over 13,000 members conducted by the AA, an estimated 21.7 million journeys are expected across the UK on Thursday, making this one of the busiest Easters in recent years.

The study highlights how rapid Arctic warming increases the frequency of extreme weather events, particularly concurrent heatwaves across Europe and eastern Asia.

The Helmet of Cotofenesti, a priceless gold artefact from Romania, was stolen in January 2025 during a robbery at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands.

The vessel, which was ferrying migrants across the Aegean Sea en route to Europe, ignored repeated warnings to stop, with the pilot instead attempting to outrun them.

Swedes celebrate the day before on Holy Saturday, with Easter services in the Swedish church often taking place in the evening. This tradition reflects a broader cultural practice of marking holidays the evening before the main day.

This crisis is deeper. It is caused by a difficult transformation: from the global opportunities we once had to regional ones, with all sorts of restrictions.

Gold rose for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, while Treasury yields continued to decline. Comments from the Federal Reserve's Chair helped ease market expectations regarding a potentially tighter monetary policy.

Any escalation or expansion of hostilities could adversely affect global supply chains, commodity prices and macroeconomic conditions, highlighting the interconnectedness of geopolitical events and market stability.

In 2025, MAN Truck & Bus Italia recorded a turnover of €617 million, representing an 11 per cent increase compared to the previous year and marking the third consecutive annual record.

Ivanna Maszczak was born in the village of Krupets to a Greek Orthodox priest and a teacher. She had a happy childhood surrounded by music, poetry, and lively discussions.

Survivors reported that the boat had left Tobruk, Libya, on 21 March, bound for Greece, but lost its way and remained at sea for six days without food or water.