2019-08-09

World News

Breaking the stigma of speaking an Indigenous language

Euronews spoke to speakers of Indigenous languages in Latin America about their languages and how they struggle not to lose them.

09/08/2019

United Kingdom

UK power outage was not caused by cyberattack, says National Grid

The failure of two power generators in the UK caused chaos to transportation and power outages for hundreds of thousands of customers.

09/08/2019

World News

Open Arms: Richard Gere delivers groceries to stranded migrant ship

In pictures posted to the charity's Twitter account, Gere was shown unloading boxes of fruit, vegetables, and water

09/08/2019

Greece

Greece scraps university sanctuary law banning police from campuses

Greece has scrapped a law that made universities a no-go zone for police — a move critics have blasted as a clampdown on democracy.

09/08/2019

Business

The Brief: Greece unemployment rate drops to lowest level since 2011

The unemployment rate in Greece has dropped to the lowest level since May 2011. This is a sign that the country's troubled economy is recovering and showing modest growth.

09/08/2019

World News

The Brief: Albania PM defends decision to hold disputed elections

Albania's prime minister Edi Rama has defended his decision to hold disputed elections in June. Speaking exclusively to Euronews he also slammed the opposition's decision to boycott the vote.

09/08/2019

No Comment

Nagasaki mayor calls for Japan's commitment to nuclear weapons ban

Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue said Japan had a responsibility to sign a nuclear treaty ban and maintain a "philosophy of peace" within the nation's constitution

09/08/2019

Saudi Arabia

Watch: Over 2 million pilgrims gather in Mecca for Hajj

The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam and all able-bodied Muslims are required to make the journey at least once in their life.

09/08/2019

No Comment

Residents paint street in colours of rainbow flag for Reykjavik Pride

Reykjavik Pride has kicked off in Iceland, with events set to take place over the next ten days.

09/08/2019

Russia

Explosions rock Russian arms depot for second time this week

An explosion rocked an ammunition plant for the second time this week, injuring at least nine, according to national media reports.

09/08/2019

Finland

Watch: Purpose-built primary school is designed to combat stress

The school is publicly funded and was created with the help of designer Margit Sjöroos.

09/08/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: A new footbridge will reunite the two halves of Tintagel Castle

Watch: A new footbridge will reunite the two halves of Tintagel Castle

09/08/2019

Hungary

Sziget music festival in Hungary showcases its green credentials

One of Europe’s biggest music festivals has taken its eco-credentials to the next level this summer, with reusable paper tents, reusable cups and even water-saving vacuum-flushing toilets.

09/08/2019

Living

Why does Extinction Rebellion want to kill London Fashion Week?

We spoke to activists ahead of the disruptions planned for September.

09/08/2019

World

Russia is a fake democracy, claims activist, ahead of planned protests

Protesters are on the streets in Moscow because they want to oust Russia's president Vladimir Putin, it's been claimed.

09/08/2019

Sport

Which European football league was the biggest spender this summer?

The spending in Europe’s top five leagues has so far exceeded approximately €4.8 billion.

09/08/2019

World

Khalil Gibran musical The Broken Wings makes regional debut at Lebanon's Beiteddine Art Festival

Lebanon’s iconic 19th century palace of Beiteddine, was the setting for the regional debut of The Broken Wings musical at the annual Beiteddine Art Festival.

09/08/2019

World

How is the Beitedinne Art Festival bringing tradition and youth culture together?

The Beiteddine Art Festival is one of the most prestigious annual music festivals in the Middle East.

09/08/2019

World

Jordanian community rallies to support local theatre to promote the arts in Amman

A passion for the performing arts, and a desire to bolster his country’s cultural scene, saw Dr. Abdelsalam Qubailat set up the Al Shams Theatre in Amman three years ago.

09/08/2019

Belgium

Party in Belgium criticised after guest pictured wearing 'blackface'

A party held in the grounds of Belgium's controversial Africa Museum has drawn criticism after attendees were pictured dressing up in colonial-style clothing, with one wearing "blackface".

09/08/2019

Russia

How heavy-handed are Russian police compared to elsewhere in Europe?

Vladimir Putin, on the back of criticism of Russian police's response to protests in Moscow, says law enforcement is even tougher in the West. Is he right?

09/08/2019

United Kingdom

Dozens of suspected migrants rescued off southern coast of England

Dozens of suspected migrants have been brought to shore in the UK after a rescue operation was conducted off southern England on Friday morning.

09/08/2019

United Kingdom

Passenger falls ill on plane to UK from Paris: Flybe says

Passenger falls ill on plane to UK from Paris: Flybe says

09/08/2019

Ukraine

Vodka made in Chernobyl exclusion zone aims to boost economic recovery

Vodka made with grain and water from the Chernobyl exclusion zone has been described by one of its creators as “the most important bottle of spirit in the world.”

09/08/2019

Georgia

Georgia marks Russia war anniversary as tensions simmer

Georgia has been marking 11 years since its 2008 conflict with Russia over separatist regions South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

09/08/2019

Italy

Italy moves one step closer to fresh elections

Italy's ruling League Party to present no-confidence motion in Senate

09/08/2019

Eritrea

Euroviews. Understanding why Eritreans flee to Europe ǀ View

Since 2003, the [Eritrea] government has forced final year secondary school students - boys and girls - into compulsory military training at the Sawa military camp. They are then channelled into indefinite national service, either in military or civilian roles.

09/08/2019

World News

What is the approach across Europe to transgender identity?

In many European countries, people who identify as transgender must have a mental health diagnosis to get their official records changed. This, according to Transgender Europe (TGEU), “violates the right of every person to determine their own gender identity.”

09/08/2019

United Kingdom

It's up to Brussels to avoid no-deal scenario, says Dominic Raab

Britain's foreign minister Dominic Raab put pressure on Brussels to change terms of UK's withdrawal agreement to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

09/08/2019

World News

Is Europe doing enough for its indigenous peoples? | Euronews answers

On the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (August 9), Euronews looks at the situation of Europe's indigenous communities, from Scandinavia's Samis to Greenland’s Inuits.

09/08/2019