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US presidential candidates sharpen claws ahead of TV debates
It is just three days until the first of the televised face-to-face showdowns between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday.It is just three days until the first of the televised face-to-face showdowns between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday.
Georgian parliamentary candidates brawl on TV
A fistfight erupted between candidates for the Georgian Parliament late on Wednesday during a political talk show.A fistfight erupted between candidates for the Georgian Parliament late on Wednesday during a political talk show.
'Game of Thrones' scores 12 Emmys
Fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” won the top Emmy for a second straight year on Sunday (September 18), fending off challenges from newcomers.Fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” won the top Emmy for a second straight year on Sunday (September 18), fending off challenges from newcomers.
Jude Law stars as an American pope in new HBO series
British actor Jude Law stars as the Pope in HBO's new miniseries 'The Young Pope' by Italian director Paolo Sorrentino.British actor Jude Law stars as the Pope in HBO's new miniseries 'The Young Pope' by Italian director Paolo Sorrentino.
Media shakeup: Greece raises €246m with sale of four TV licences
The winners have been announced in the great Greek TV sell-off, with four companies winning bids for television channels in an unprecedented auction.The winners have been announced in the great Greek TV sell-off, with four companies winning bids for television channels in an unprecedented auction.
Greece launches controversial TV licence auction
Greece has launched a multi-million euro auction for four private TV licences despite protests by broadcasters.Greece has launched a multi-million euro auction for four private TV licences despite protests by broadcasters.
Olympic Games, commentators and sexism in the press and TV
Chis Boardman is the latest BBC commentator to be accused of sexism at the Rio Olympic Games. His comments came after Laura Trott won her secondChis Boardman is the latest BBC commentator to be accused of sexism at the Rio Olympic Games. His comments came after Laura Trott won her second
Smarter home security camera recognises intruders says maker
A new home security camera uses face recognition technology to identify family members and friends and alerts home owners of unwanted visitors.A new home security camera uses face recognition technology to identify family members and friends and alerts home owners of unwanted visitors.
Should the media black out terrorists?
The brutal killing of an octogenarian priest in France this week has opened up a new debate about terrorism and propaganda.The brutal killing of an octogenarian priest in France this week has opened up a new debate about terrorism and propaganda.
Turkey media crackdown sees 131 outlets shut down
16 TV stations, 45 Newspapers, 15 magazines, 29 publishers shut in post-coup purge, sparking concern for press freedom.16 TV stations, 45 Newspapers, 15 magazines, 29 publishers shut in post-coup purge, sparking concern for press freedom.
Reporting on terror: drawing the line between wanting and needing to know
Photos and videos of the recent attacks in France and those suspected of perpetrating them have been continuously featured across Europe’s news channels and other…Photos and videos of the recent attacks in France and those suspected of perpetrating them have been continuously featured across Europe’s news channels and other…
German actor Götz George dies aged 77
The death has been announced of the popular German actor Götz George who has died at the age of 77 after a short illness.The death has been announced of the popular German actor Götz George who has died at the age of 77 after a short illness.
Small sports clubs break down big broadcast barriers - with satellite technology
Dozens of Euro 2016 matches are being beamed via satellite to television sets and phones all over the world this summer.Dozens of Euro 2016 matches are being beamed via satellite to television sets and phones all over the world this summer.
Monte-Carlo festival celebrates 'new golden age' of TV
Stars of the big screen and lots from the little screen turned out en masse for the 56th Monte Carlo TV Festival.Stars of the big screen and lots from the little screen turned out en masse for the 56th Monte Carlo TV Festival.
US singer Christina Grimmie shot dead after Orlando concert
US singer Christina Grimmie has been shot dead.US singer Christina Grimmie has been shot dead.
Carpool Karaoke with James Corden
‘Hamilton’ star and creator joins “The Late Late Show with James Corden” for Broadway inspired Carpool Karaoke‘Hamilton’ star and creator joins “The Late Late Show with James Corden” for Broadway inspired Carpool Karaoke
Panasonic to end LCD production
Panasonic says it is going to stop making screens for its televisions in Japan and instead will buy in panels produced by third parties such as LG or SharpPanasonic says it is going to stop making screens for its televisions in Japan and instead will buy in panels produced by third parties such as LG or Sharp
US comedian Bill Cosby ordered to stand trial for sexual assault
Bill Cosby has been ordered by a US court to stand trial on sexual assault charges, over allegations that he drugged and molested a woman 12 years…Bill Cosby has been ordered by a US court to stand trial on sexual assault charges, over allegations that he drugged and molested a woman 12 years…
Special TV tribute show for UK Queen
The Queen’s love affair with horses stretches back beyond her 63-year reign, and the Royal Windsor Horse show will close in style with a specialThe Queen’s love affair with horses stretches back beyond her 63-year reign, and the Royal Windsor Horse show will close in style with a special
Seven things we learned from Eurovision 2016
Ukraine’s Jamala, the first Crimean Tatar ever to perform at a Eurovision Song Contest, became the winner on Saturday night in Stockholm.Ukraine’s Jamala, the first Crimean Tatar ever to perform at a Eurovision Song Contest, became the winner on Saturday night in Stockholm.
Crimean Tatars celebrate Ukraine's Eurovision victory
The outcome of the Eurovision Song Contest brought delight in Kyiv among Ukrainians – including Crimean Tatars. Euronews correspondent in theThe outcome of the Eurovision Song Contest brought delight in Kyiv among Ukrainians – including Crimean Tatars. Euronews correspondent in the
Ukraine's Jamala takes home Eurovision crown
Music, kitsch and politics took centre stage at the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm on Saturday night.Music, kitsch and politics took centre stage at the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm on Saturday night.
A revolution: new logo and look for Euronews
In May, a revolution is coming to euronews. Live from the Cannes Festival, at the prestigious De Grisogono event, Euronews will unveil its new logoIn May, a revolution is coming to euronews. Live from the Cannes Festival, at the prestigious De Grisogono event, Euronews will unveil its new logo
Pixomondo brings 'Game of Thrones' dragons to life
‘Game of Thrones’ has been a runaway success for cable network HBO since its first season in 2011 but who breathes life into the series’ iconic‘Game of Thrones’ has been a runaway success for cable network HBO since its first season in 2011 but who breathes life into the series’ iconic
Africanews launches to 7 million homes across Africa
Africanews, the sister network of euronews, launched from the Republic of the Congo on Wednesday (April 20). Africanews aims to give Africa itsAfricanews, the sister network of euronews, launched from the Republic of the Congo on Wednesday (April 20). Africanews aims to give Africa its
Netflix new subscriptions slow
New customer forecasts from Netflix are way short of what investors were expecting and so they punished the video streaming service with a sell off of its shares.New customer forecasts from Netflix are way short of what investors were expecting and so they punished the video streaming service with a sell off of its shares.
A 'new voice' - africanews set for television launch
The final countdown is on, with africanews due to have its television launch on Wednesday. Billed as a “new voice” and coming from the heart ofThe final countdown is on, with africanews due to have its television launch on Wednesday. Billed as a “new voice” and coming from the heart of
Five strange questions asked to Vladimir Putin, and his answers
Following Vladimir Putin’s annual public question and answer session, we look at five of the most unusual questions he was asked, and how heFollowing Vladimir Putin’s annual public question and answer session, we look at five of the most unusual questions he was asked, and how he
Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear goes viral
Russian cartoon TV series “Masha and the Bear” has become a world wide hit and is broadcast in over 120 countries. The show was launched in 2009 andRussian cartoon TV series “Masha and the Bear” has become a world wide hit and is broadcast in over 120 countries. The show was launched in 2009 and
The moment might finally have come for 4K TV
4K, or Ultra HD, is a technology that has been lingering in the background for several years now. If you haven’t seen it yet, it looks a lot like4K, or Ultra HD, is a technology that has been lingering in the background for several years now. If you haven’t seen it yet, it looks a lot like