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Researchers aim to create European historical scents library

A team of researchers aim to recreate scents from the last five centuries on the continent to bring a richer understanding of historical events like the Battle of Waterloo as well as day to day life.

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United Kingdom

Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reinstated to UK opposition party

Corbyn was suspended in October after stating that allegations of antisemitism in the party were "dramatically overstated".

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World News

EU citizens approved of bloc's handling of first COVID-19 wave: survey

A survey of people in eight EU member states found that majorities approved of the bloc's response to the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Europe News

EU could partially halt new privacy rules to fight online child abuse

There are an estimated 16 million images of child abuse on the internet - at least 800,000 of them from within the EU.

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Iraq

Iraqi officials say two rockets land in Baghdad's Green Zone

At least two rockets hit inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Tuesday, two Iraqi officials said.

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Business

Europe provides our model for privacy around the world — Apple VP

Cathy Kearney, Apple's VP for European Operations, says the iPhone maker's spending in Europe has increased by 15%

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Greenland's largest glaciers melting faster than predictions

Research shows that the three largest glaciers in Greenland -- which hold enough frozen water to lift global sea levels some 1.3 metres -- could melt faster than even the worst-case warming predictions.

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Europe News

Belgian businesses look for new opportunities amid pandemic

Belgian companies are having to find new opportunities during the pandemic in order to stay afloat.

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Business

COVID-19 must not lead to defence cuts, European defence chief warns

European Defence Agency chief executive Jiří Šedivý says the EU must not repeat the budget reductions that followed the 2007-08 financial crash

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Morocco

Western Sahara: Who are the Polisario Front and what do they want?

Western Sahara has been occupied by Morocco since 1975 and has been described as "the last colony on earth".

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Small protest in Tokyo amid hope delayed Olympics will go ahead

The Tokyo Olympics were scheduled for last summer but put back a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia detains Serb ex-policeman over wartime killing of 51 civilians

The suspect is accused of involvement in the killing of 44 Bosniak and Croat civilians, who were held prisoner at the Omarska camp in northwestern Bosnia.

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Romania

Medical staff in Romania remember those killed in hospital fire

Medical staff released balloons into the air to remember the 11 victims of a fire at a hospital treating COVID-19 patients.

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Business

How can recycling help the European Union achieve its green targets?

The European Business Summit discusses strategies for reaching the EU's objectives — and whether COVID-19 has actually increased consumer awareness

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The Cube

French MPs mull criminalising the sharing of police pictures online

France is debating a new law that would make it illegal to share images of police officers on social media.

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Travel News

Qatar locals can now travel to the Maldives without restrictions

A unique new 'travel bubble holiday' package has been launched which means Qatar citizens can go to the Maldives without any restrictions.

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Children protest against closure of their school due to COVID-19

They sit outside their school in Turin and follow courses remotely.

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The Global Conversation

Professor Klaus Schwab believes a 'global reset' is possible

World Economic Forum founder says Joe Biden 'will boost multilateralism' - on this edition of Global Conversation.

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Business

'Friendly' China-Germany rivalry in the race for better solar panels

Tsinghua University expert tells European Business Summit that he is confident of finding ways to make rooftop PV energy panels stronger and cheaper

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Uncovering Europe

Bulgarian national radio chief hits out against political interference

He told Euronews he was disgruntled by the "lipservice" he said the government paid to enacting real change in a country that has been labelled "the black sheep of the European Union" by Reporters Without Borders.

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Europe News

MEP ends hunger strike but won't give up on financial transactions tax

French MEP Pierre Larrouturou hit the headlines recently when he went on hunger strike to protest against the EU budget.

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Travel News

You can now travel the world without leaving this unique Berlin garden

The Mahzahn Recreational Park in Berlin can take you from the Italian Renaissance to the rice fields of Thailand.

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World News

EU to sign deal for up to 160 million doses of Moderna vaccine

European Commission President von der Leyen announced the “good news” saying the EU would sign a contract Wednesday for up to 160 million does of the Moderna vaccine.

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Green News

PETA demands celebs stop buying designer dogs and adopt from shelters

The latest animal rights' group campaign launches today with the message: ‘Dear Famous People, Stop Buying Dogs’.

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Germany

Dresden museum heist: raids and arrests in major police operation

The large operation— which resulted in traffic restrictions across Berlin on Tuesday — comes a year after the November 25 theft of priceless 18th-century jewels from Dresden's Gruenes Geweolbe, or Green Vault Museum.

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World

Polisario Front declares war on Morocco over Western Sahara region

A small part of Western Sahara is controlled by the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Now their army broke a 29-year-old ceasefire, declaring war on Morocco.

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Water cannons used on anti-government protesters in Thailand

Protesters want substantial changes to Thailand's constitution and reforms to the monarchy.

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Switzerland

Fondue safety concerns amid coronavirus pandemic grate on the Swiss

Can the cheese dish be shared safely amid the COVID-19 crisis? That's the question bubbling in Switzerland at the moment.

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Elon Musk's firm delivers astronauts to International Space Station

NASA has turned to private companies to haul cargo and crew to the International Space Station.

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Travel News

Meet the gardeners risking their lives to save Angkor Wat

These extreme gardeners are risking their lives to protect the 900 year-old Angkor Wat Temples.

17/11/2020

Czech voters cast ballot for regional elections and Senate renewal

Brandenburg election campaign wraps up ahead of elections on Sunday

Russian strikes on Odesa injure 4, damage Antiguan vessel

Northern Italian region starts dealing with aftermath of floods

Czech voters cast ballot for regional elections and Senate renewal

Brandenburg election campaign wraps up ahead of elections on Sunday

Russian strikes on Odesa injure 4, damage Antiguan vessel

Northern Italian region starts dealing with aftermath of floods

2020-11-17

Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reinstated to UK opposition party

EU citizens approved of bloc's handling of first COVID-19 wave: survey

Europe provides our model for privacy around the world — Apple VP

Greenland's largest glaciers melting faster than predictions

Western Sahara: Who are the Polisario Front and what do they want?

Small protest in Tokyo amid hope delayed Olympics will go ahead

French MPs mull criminalising the sharing of police pictures online

Children protest against closure of their school due to COVID-19

'Friendly' China-Germany rivalry in the race for better solar panels

Bulgarian national radio chief hits out against political interference