archives - 25 Feb 2015. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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Danish human trafficking operation nets 92

Ninety-two people have been arrested in Denmark on suspicion of human trafficking and fraud. Reports say a major police operation took place on the

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Austria

Austria Islam law revised amid international criticism

In Austria, controversial revisions to a century-old law on Islam have received parliamentary approval. The changes mean the employment of Islamic

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Israel

US tensions with Israel increase over Iran's nuclear programme.

US-Israeli relations appear to be in danger of sinking to their lowest level in recent years. The issue at stake is Iran. Israel’s Prime Minister

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Sport

Champions League: Arsenal stunned by Monaco

Monaco produced a superb display to stun Arsenal 3-1 in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. After a

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Sport

Greek football league suspended after violence

The Greek government has suspended the country’s top football league indefinitely in an attempt to crack down on violence. The action follows

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Afghanistan

Avalanches claim up to a hundred lives in Afghanistan

More than 90 people have been killed in northern Afghanistan in the worst avalanches for over 30 years. With heavy snow forecast to last for another

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Mexico

Mexican police kill one, injure dozens at teachers' protest

Protesting teachers in Acapulco, Mexico, ran into a determined police line as they cut the main road to the city’s airport. They were demanding

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Sport

Alonso out of hospital

Spain’s Fernando Alonso has been released from hospital with McLaren confirming he will miss this week’s final pre-season test in Barcelona. The

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Russia

Kyiv's suspension of gas flow to eastern Ukraine 'smells of genocide' says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed Kyiv’s decision to cut gas supplies to parts of eastern Ukraine “smells of genocide.” Ukraine’s national

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France

EU lets France off the hook again for breaching spending rules

France has been let off the hook yet again for breaking EU spending rules. Paris has breached an EU mandated budget deficit target of three percent

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Switzerland

HSBC bank executives apologise for "unacceptable events"

The CEO of scandal-hit bank HSBC has apologised for failings in the operation of its Swiss private branch that allegedly helped clients avoid tax

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Sport

Qatar 2022: FIFA rules out compensation

FIFA have ruled out any prospect of Europe’s football clubs receiving financial compensation over the planned winter World Cup in Qatar. Speaking at

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Sport

Davis Love III named 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain

After weeks of speculation, Davis Love III has been confirmed as the next US Ryder Cup captain. The PGA of America announced on Wednesday that the

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My Europe Series

What you need to know about opening a bank account abroad

The challenges of opening a bank account in another country are explored in this edition of Utalk. The question comes from Alexandra in Prague: “

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Ukraine

Ukrainian army reports no soldiers killed in last 24 hours as fighting dies down

For the first time since the second ceasefire came into effect 10 days ago the Ukrainian army has announced it has suffered no fatalities in the last

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world news

Unions accuse McDonald's of big tax takeaway

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EU seeks to create single European energy market

EU unveils ambitious plan to merge all 28 energy markets

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Greece

Greek former finance minister on trial for breach of trust

The trial of a Greek former finance minister has started in Athens. Giorgos Papakonstantinou is accused of tampering with a list of around 2000

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Greece

German lawmakers expected to approve Greek rescue extension

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said extending Greece’s rescue plan by four months was not an easy decision for eurozone finance ministers

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France

World's leading Simcard maker confirms British and US spooks "probably" stole security codes

The Franco-Dutch world number one simcard maker Gemalto has concluded its own investigation into a hacking of its security codes. Last week an

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world news

Amnesty report blasts UN, governments for not doing protective duty

“2014 was a catastrophic year for millions caught up in violence,” according to Amnesty International in its annual report on human rights. It

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World

War on corruption: Ukraine struggles to emerge from the shadow of the oligarchs

As war grips eastern Ukraine Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius tells Euronews the country faces major battles on other fronts

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USA

Blind man sees wife for the first time in ten years

Sometimes you don’t have to turn to the Hollywood movie makers for that heart-warming story, the one that starts with tragedy, and ends in triumph

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Canada

Mystery tunnel in Toronto contained poppy and crucifix, police say

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Ukraine

Diplomats swap warnings as West and Russia glower over Ukraine

During the uneasy ceasefire along the eastern Ukrainian frontline diplomats from all sides are trying to cross the Ts and dot the Is on the “Minsk 2”

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Culture news

Bright, fun-inspired collections banish winter blues at London Fashion Week

To a live performance by British singer Clare Maguire, Burberry designer Christopher Bailey sent his models down the runway at London Fashion Week

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Poland

Filmmaker Roman Polanski testifies in child sex extradition case

Filmmaker Roman Polanski has testified at a hearing in Poland about a US extradition request over a child sex crime conviction. The court said it

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Europe News

Send defensive weapons to Ukraine, top Kiev official tells EU

The EU should send defensive lethal aid to Ukraine to help the country protect itself from Russian-backed separatists, the speaker of the Ukrainian

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France

Mystery drones over Paris for second night raises concerns

Drones have been seen flying over tourist hot spots in Paris for the second night in a row. That has raised concerns in a city already on high alert

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United Kingdom

Amnesty calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to lose their veto

It is one of the worst refugee crisis in the world with the numbers topping 50 million for the first time since World War Two caused by a year of

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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2015-02-25

Danish human trafficking operation nets 92

Austria Islam law revised amid international criticism

Champions League: Arsenal stunned by Monaco

Greek football league suspended after violence

Avalanches claim up to a hundred lives in Afghanistan

Mexican police kill one, injure dozens at teachers' protest

Alonso out of hospital

EU lets France off the hook again for breaching spending rules

HSBC bank executives apologise for "unacceptable events"

Qatar 2022: FIFA rules out compensation

Davis Love III named 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain

What you need to know about opening a bank account abroad

EU seeks to create single European energy market

Greek former finance minister on trial for breach of trust

German lawmakers expected to approve Greek rescue extension

World's leading Simcard maker confirms British and US spooks "probably" stole security codes

Blind man sees wife for the first time in ten years

Mystery tunnel in Toronto contained poppy and crucifix, police say

Bright, fun-inspired collections banish winter blues at London Fashion Week

Filmmaker Roman Polanski testifies in child sex extradition case

Send defensive weapons to Ukraine, top Kiev official tells EU