archives - 29 Jan 2021. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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EU will not trigger 'safeguard clause' over vaccine exports

The European Commission confirmed that it would not enact the emergency Article 16 clause of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

29/01/2021

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France

France avoids fresh lockdown, but closes borders to non-EU countries

France is to close its borders to countries outside the European Union from Sunday, but has stopped short of imposing a new lockdown as the country continues to battle the spread of coronavirus.

29/01/2021

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Conscious Travel

Why is community immersion the future of responsible tourism?

Jenny Southan argues how community-based travel will be a cornerstone of tourism in 2021.

29/01/2021

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Conscious Travel

Community immersion tourism: Staying with a Bedouin family in Oman

As part of our Conscious Travel series, we look at influencer Eva Zu Beck’s recent experience in Wahiba Sands.

29/01/2021

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Business Planet

Green economy: powering up hydrogen

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Business Planet heads to Germany to discover how one firm's hydrogen technology could bridge the gap in the quest for clean energy.

29/01/2021

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Unreported Europe

Is the pandemic fuelling cyber-addiction in young people?

Experts have noticed an increase in cyber-addiction in young people since the start of the pandemic. What is real cyber-addiction and can we do anything about it?

29/01/2021

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Spain

Catalonia set for February election after court overturns COVID delay

The long-standing demands for self-determination by Catalan separatists, the handling of the pandemic and its economic fallout are the main issues being debated during the run-up to the vote.

29/01/2021

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Germany

Germany bans entry from UK and four other nations over COVID variants

From Saturday Germany will close its borders to arrivals from five countries that are affected by COVID-19 variants, in order to "protect the German population" the German health ministry said.

29/01/2021

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world news

Post-Brexit trade: Is red tape chaos really just 'teething trouble'?

A month after the UK left the EU's Single Market and Customs Union, importers and exporters say the new rules have brought a nightmare of red tape and extra costs.

29/01/2021

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Germany

Berlin man suspected of 'making radio contact with air traffic'

Police say a 32-year-old Berlin man was arrested on allegations he had been making radio contact with air traffic, including police helicopters, and given fake flight orders while impersonating an aviation official.

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Green News

Arctic Refuge oil drilling: delayed or halted?

One of the last untouched ecosystems in the world has just narrowly escaped oil drilling for the time being.

29/01/2021

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state of the union

Europe's week: EU's vaccine row with AstraZeneca dominates

One MEP went as far to warn of a possible UK-EU vaccine war.

29/01/2021

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Clandestine classes as Paris karate lovers defy COVID restrictions

Meet the Parisians who are doing clandestine sports classes to preserve their mental health amid the COVID-19 restrictions.

29/01/2021

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2020, a year of slowdowns, but not for global warming

PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY COPERNICUS

2020, the hottest year on record wrapped up the hottest decade ever. Although global lockdowns have not stifled the warming climate, the global health crisis might nudge us into climate action.

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New clashes heighten tensions at India farmer protests

Tensions have been building around the farmers' camps since Republic Day on Tuesday, when a tractor rally turned into a citywide rampage which left one farmer dead and nearly 400 police injured.

29/01/2021

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The Cube

Oversight Board overturns four Facebook decisions to remove content

The independent panel also issued nine policy recommendations to the company in its first review of Facebook's content moderation.

29/01/2021

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Portugal

Portuguese MPs vote for euthanasia, bringing new law a step closer

The proposed law allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide for terminally ill and gravely injured people now goes to Portugal's President for approval.

29/01/2021

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Netherlands

EU approves AstraZeneca COVID vaccine despite concern for older people

The European Medicines Agency says it is not restricting use of the vaccine for people aged over 55 in order to 'give options', but some member states are set to withhold it

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Eco-Innovation

‘Technophile’ Robert Downey Jr. launches fund to tackle climate change

His FootPrint Coalition launched two venture capital funds to back companies with solutions to the climate crisis.

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Johnson & Johnson single dose coronavirus vaccine is 66% effective

The one-dose jab from Johnson & Johnson is less effective than other rivals.

29/01/2021

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Italy

Watch: Delivering a COVID vaccine and keeping it at -80℃ is not easy

Vaccines are already in short supply. So you don't want to ruin the Pfizer one by allowing it to thaw.

29/01/2021

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Destinations

Europe's first digital nomad village is opening on a stunning island

Nomads who commit to staying for a month can get a working space, wifi and a Slack community - all for free

29/01/2021

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Conscious Travel

How can we travel to remote communities while still being ethical?

Jenny Southan talks with three industry experts about how to take part in community immersion trips responsibly.

29/01/2021

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Hungary

Hungary becomes first EU nation to approve Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Decision comes a week after Hungary granted a six-month authorisation to Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

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Nigeria

Energy giant Shell liable for Nigeria oil spill, Dutch court rules

Environmental groups hail appeals court ruling ordering Shell's Nigerian subsidiary to compensate farmers whose land was polluted

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China

China withdraws passport recognition amid Hong Kong UK visa row

Britain says it will open a visa scheme to Hong Kongers from Sunday, but China says it 'interferes in China's internal affairs'

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Wax museum honours American talk show legend Larry King

Madame Tussauds New York moved their wax figure of Larry King to the front lobby on Wednesday after the American broadcasting legend died last week.

29/01/2021

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World

Younger people subject to mental health issues amid COVID pandemic

The shutting of schools, disruption of daily life, paired with reduced social interaction and uncertainty over the future has increased the pressure on many young people.

29/01/2021

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Eco-Innovation

First solar-powered car made out of trash invented in Sierra Leone

A 24-year-old man has come up with a solution to the increasing problem of pollution in Freetown.

29/01/2021

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Portugal

Portugal extends lockdown and limits foreign travel amid COVID surge

President Rebelo de Sousa called for quick and drastic action to fight a January pandemic surge that has stretched medical services in Portugal to breaking point.

29/01/2021

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

Your posts on X are now training its Grok AI model without you knowing

2021-01-29

France avoids fresh lockdown, but closes borders to non-EU countries

Berlin man suspected of 'making radio contact with air traffic'

Arctic Refuge oil drilling: delayed or halted?

Europe's week: EU's vaccine row with AstraZeneca dominates

2020, a year of slowdowns, but not for global warming

New clashes heighten tensions at India farmer protests

EU approves AstraZeneca COVID vaccine despite concern for older people

‘Technophile’ Robert Downey Jr. launches fund to tackle climate change

Johnson & Johnson single dose coronavirus vaccine is 66% effective

China withdraws passport recognition amid Hong Kong UK visa row

Wax museum honours American talk show legend Larry King