2020-09-22

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Independence Day protesters urge PM Borissov to resign

On the day the country marked the 100th anniversary of its independence, thousands took to the streets of Bulgaria to continue to demand the government's resignation.

22/09/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: PM Johnson invokes 'spirit of togetherness' to fight virus

In a live address to the nation, Boris Johnson said that he was "reluctant" to curb civil liberties to fight coronavirus but warned he would put further measures in place.

22/09/2020

Romania

Romanian border police accused of alleged violence against migrants

Migrants have shared testimonies of their alleged physical abuse by Romanian border guards, who illegally expelled them back to Serbia.

22/09/2020

Travel News

EU wants to improve air traffic control and cut carbon footprint

Delays, waiting to land or resorting to longer flight paths because of busy air corridors are just three examples of increased jet fuel consumption.

22/09/2020

Czech Republic

Czech Republic appoints new health minister amid COVID-19 spike

The country was an early success story but is now seeing a jump in infections.

22/09/2020

World News

Global warming shrinks Arctic sea ice to near-record level

Scientists say a Siberian heatwave is one of the reasons behind the rapidly melting ice

22/09/2020

Europe News

We are not against sanctions on Belarus, insists Cyprus FM

Cyprus insists it does not oppose sanctions against Belarus but wants similar measures slapped on Turkey.

22/09/2020

World News

UN chief warns over threat of new Cold War between US and China

It came as Donald Trump used the virtual UN meeting to attack China over the emergence of coronavirus. China hit back at what it called "a political virus" and said Trump's accusations were "baseless".

22/09/2020

My Europe Series

Why has Donald Trump become the new symbol of the German far-right?

What's the connection between conspiracy theorists and Populism? Who are the 'Reichsbürger'? And what has Donald Trump got to do with any of it?

22/09/2020

Earth News

11-year-old swims 2600m in open water to raise money for WWF

Ruby Yelling is the daughter of Liz Yelling, double Olympian and Commonwealth medalist.

22/09/2020

Europe News

Liveurope Online Festival aims to give music scene a shot in the arm

Liveurope, an initiative supporting concert venues in their efforts to promote up-and-coming European artists, is to hold a Europe-wide online concert on Friday and Saturday.

22/09/2020

Europe News

Turkey tensions should be taken to Hague - Cyprus' Foreign Minister

Cyprus has called for sanctions against Turkey over illegal drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean, but is offering a legal alternative.

22/09/2020

Europe News

EU migration chief vows new pact will stop overcrowded refugee camps

Euronews spoke to the EU's home affairs chief, Ylva Johansson, ahead of a new migration pact being announced on Wednesday.

22/09/2020

No Comment

The world is at your feet at Belgium's 'Dinner in the Sky'.

Towering 50 metres above ground, guests can enjoy their dinner safely in line with coronavirus restrictions as the high-flying dining experience

22/09/2020

Europe News

EU summit postponed as Charles Michel goes into isolation

An EU summit planned for 24 and 25 September has been postponed for a week after ex-Belgium prime minister Charles Michel went into coronavirus quarantine.

22/09/2020

Sport

Tour de France under a cloud after new allegations of doping emerge

Marseille's public prosecutor announced an inquiry into members of French team Arkéa-Samsic.

22/09/2020

Italy

Bataclan: Film based on surviving terror attack surprise hit of Venice

Ismaël El Iraki's first feature film deals with the themes of trauma, survival and healing.

22/09/2020

Earth News

What did we learn from World Cleanup Day this year?

A 24-hour wave of cleanups stretched across the planet, starting in Australia and ending in Hawaii last weekend.

22/09/2020

Germany

Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape of Irish woman in 2004

The Irish woman had reported the alleged attack in 2004 but it was only when she recognised the photograph of Christian B in the media earlier this year - in connection with the McCann case - that she contacted authorities again.

22/09/2020

Italy

Luis Suarez' Italian exam scam comes back to bite star striker

According to the investigators, it's university chiefs that are the subject of the probe rather than the 33-year-old forward himself.

22/09/2020

France

EU court confirms validity of French housing law in Airbnb owners case

The EU Court of Justice ruled against two Airbnb owners who were fined after repeatedly and without authorisation rent for short periods to a transient clientele.

22/09/2020

World

'Bring eggs and tomatoes' say Bulgaria anti-government demo organisers

Bulgarian anti-government protesters, who started a movement against Prime Minister Boyko Borissov back in July, are still calling for the entire government to resign.

22/09/2020

Europe News

COVID and drugs: Lockdown dealing, party pills decline and over-50s OD

Between 2012 and 2018 the number of drug overdose deaths among the 50-plus age group increased by 75%.

22/09/2020

Iraq

Forty years after the war, how are Iranian and Iraqi relations?

Tehran now wields considerable political and economic influence in neighbouring Iraq with some Iraqis deploring that their country was "handed over to Iran".

22/09/2020

World News

COVID-19 vaccines: US, China and Russia absent from WHO's COVAX scheme

COVAX aims to make 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine available by the end of next year, although rich countries are said to have reserved more than half of the world’s global capacity.

22/09/2020

Travel News

The Polish Museum recreating historic beauty rituals

This museum in Poland has found a novel way to educate its audience: through make-up tutorial vlogs based on the beauty routines of 17th-century monarchs.

22/09/2020

USA

US Supreme Court: Barrett favourite as Trump moves to fill RBG post

The US President says he expects to decide by the weekend on a Supreme Court replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, ignoring Democratic objections.

22/09/2020

Australia

Rescue operation underway as 270 whales stranded on Australian coast

A pod of pilot whales stranded on sandbars off Australia's southern island of Tasmania state.

22/09/2020

Nepal

Ang Rita, first person to climb Everest 10 times, dies aged 72

The Nepalese Sherpa guide received international fame after climbing Mount Everest for the tenth time 1996.

22/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK: New COVID-19 restrictions announced as cases hit four-month high

The prime minister has announced tighter restrictions and tougher fines, as the government tries to curb a surge in coronavirus cases.

22/09/2020