2020-05-20

Europe News

EU wants to slash pesticide use by 50% and boost organic farming

Amid coronavirus economic concerns, the European Commission is moving forward with its plans to make Europe's farms greener.

20/05/2020

USA

US authorities arrest two men accused of helping Ghosn flee Japan

The two men are wanted by japan on charges they helped ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape the country in a box in December.

20/05/2020

World News

Record 106,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in a day: WHO

Almost two-thirds of the 106,000 new COVID-19 infections reported globally on Tuesday were recorded in just four countries.

20/05/2020

Europe News

Coronavirus reopens Schengen debate for Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria

Long queues at borders have become a feature of travelling within the EU during the pandemic, but Romanian MEPs say it highlights the reality of travel from non-Schengen member states.

20/05/2020

Iran

Iran hopeful of avoiding conflict with US over Venezuela-bound oil

“We are hopeful that nothing would happen there,” said Tehran’s ambassador to the EU, addressing the possibility the US could try to block the oil tankers.

20/05/2020

World News

CO2 emissions have dropped under lockdown. Will it make a difference?

Scientists say the reduction is likely to be only a “drop in the ocean” when it comes to turning around decades of climate change, but environmentalists are hopeful it will encourage a broader shift towards green energies.

20/05/2020

World News

Analysis: Why the COVID-19 pandemic shows how civilised we are

I think many have been surprised by how compliant and trusting most of us have been around COVID-19 and the lockdowns, writes Euronews' political editor, Darren McCaffrey.

20/05/2020

Russia

Ex Russian spy takes ‘moral responsibility’ for downing MH17 plane

Igor Girkin says as a military commander in eastern Ukraine at the time he has "indirect" responsibility for bringing down the MH17 plane.

20/05/2020

World

Coronavirus: no ''mini-Schengens", warns EU Commission VP

European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas talks to the Global Conversation about the future of Europe's border-free travel Schengen zone and what European solidarity should look like once Europe comes out of the coronavirus crisis.

20/05/2020

Earth News

Would you eat a vegan donut?

Dunkin’ Donuts may be the next major fast-food chain to join the vegan movement.

20/05/2020

Ukraine

What’s the verdict on Ukraine's Zelenskyy's first year in office?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had to manage a number of international crises in his first year in office. How did he get on?

20/05/2020

France

Video diary: how COVID-19 helped a community to feed the homeless

For homeless people, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented threat. Maxime is one of the volunteers who shows that community has never been so important.

20/05/2020

United Arab Emirates

UK artists take pulp fiction to the Arab world

Renowned artists, the Connor Brothers, highlight how humour can be used to help discuss sensitive topics. They maintain this ethos whilst taking their artwork to the Arab world.

20/05/2020

Germany

Euroviews. The German Constitutional Court struck a blow to EU integration. This is how we can save it ǀ View

In a single decision, the German Constitutional Court struck two blows at the heart of European integration: its common currency and the primacy of EU law. The next weeks will tell us whether it will lead to disintegration or further integration.

20/05/2020

Iceland

Wish you were here: Iceland pitches for post-lockdown tourists

Iceland has so far managed to contain COVID-19 and boasts that its vast open landscapes are ideal for social distancing.

20/05/2020

Earth News

Why bees aren’t having sex in the heat

This World Bee Day we look at how bee bonking is being used to understand the climate crisis.

20/05/2020

World News

Cyclone Amphan: India and Bangladesh battered by 160kph winds

Millions were evacuated but some refused to go because of fears they would pick up COVID-19 at the rescue shelters.

20/05/2020

United Kingdom

UK introduces bolstered terrorism Bill - here's what it means

Controversial new legislation introduced to the British parliament seeks to increase sentencing and monitoring for terrorism offences.

20/05/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Online youth art projects are promoting creativity and community during COVID-19 ǀ View

On Thursday 21 May, the Art World Records project that Seb Blanc, Rob and I have launched is aiming to break the world record for largest online art lesson.

20/05/2020

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Watch: Robot pulls the pints as bar offers a taste of the future

The robot takes a plastic glass from the dispenser and even holds it at an angle under the beer tap.

20/05/2020

Europe News

Irish Finance Minister warns of damage to the European project if Merkel-Macron deal obstructed

Paschal Donohue says there would be “great difficulty” for the EU if “existing divergences” among member states are “exacerbated” by the impact of COVID-19.

20/05/2020

Latvia

Latvia plans to end its COVID-19 state of emergency on June 9

The country has already eased some lockdown restrictions and allowed its citizens to travel to Baltic neighbours Estonia and Lithuania

20/05/2020

Netherlands

A mink may have transmitted COVID-19 to a human, says Dutch government

Authorities began investing mink farms after some were spotted showing signs of coronavirus back in April.

20/05/2020

Hungary

Hungary passes bill ending legal gender recognition for trans citizens

Amnesty International say the decision "pushes Hungary back towards the dark ages".

20/05/2020

Spain

Coronavirus: wide support for containment measures in Spain

The study showed 95% of people consider lockdown restrictions necessary, if not very necessary, to halt the coronavirus pandemic

20/05/2020

World News

Coronavirus: how much is the world economy expected to shrink?

The world economy is expected to suffer triple the damage it sustained after the 2008 financial crisis, and then struggle to regain traction.

20/05/2020

World News

COVID-19: US funding cut would hit world's most vulnerable, says WHO

Follow the latest updates on our live blog.

20/05/2020