16 February 2021 | Euronews
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Kosovo I would vote to unify Albania and Kosovo, election winner Albin Kurti tells Euronews Kosovo opposition leader and election winner Albin Kurti says that if a referendum was held on his country joining Albania, he would vote yes. -
The Cube Myanmar: Suu Kyi's trial took place without her lawyer, claim HRW The trial of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi took place in secret on Tuesday without her lawyer present, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has told Euronews. -
Europe News NATO to discuss deadline for full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan NATO's defence ministers will meet on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss a range of issues, but forces in Afghanistan will top the agenda. -
World News European Space Agency in bid to recruit more female and disabled astronauts The European Space Agency is holding its first recruitment drive in 11 years and is highlighting its desire to achieve greater diversity. -
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Turkey Geert Wilders: Turkey probes Dutch MP over 'insulting' Erdogan tweets Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into remarks by Dutch far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders, who called President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a "terrorist". -
Moments This amazing artwork was created by the ancient sport of snowshoeing Amateur snowshoers in Finland got together to create a design dreamed up by an IT consultant. -
France French MPs back controversial law aimed at cracking down on Islamic radicalism French MPs back controversial law aimed at cracking down on Islamic radicalism -
Travel News The best-selling souvenirs by country: From boomerangs to Russian dolls Souvenirs can make a holiday last a lifetime. We find out what tourists always make sure to take home in their suitcases from destinations around the world. -
The Cube TikTok accused of breaching European users' rights 'on a massive scale' "TikTok falls foul of multiple breaches of EU consumer rights and fails to protect children from hidden advertising and inappropriate content," said the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) -
France Several French hospitals crippled by cyberattacks Three hospital buildings near the city of Lyon have fallen prey this week to hackers using ransomware. -
Sport Football for Friendship awards Bolivian 'superwomen' girls academy With her army of 'super poderosas' (superwomen) girls' football academy in Bolivia, sports journalist Carmen Pozo is raising the next generation of young female athletes. -
Ecotech Why are our cities sinking and what does it have to do with climate change? Scientists are worried that cities are collapsing under their own weight. -
France Here's all you need to know about France's controversial separatism law The legislation, which aims to give the country the means to fight Islamic radicalism, has been criticised for stigmatising the Muslim community. -
No Comment Myanmar protesters out in force after military shut down internet Hundreds of anti-coup protesters gathered at the Hledan junction in Yangon on Tuesday, after Myanmar's generals imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown. -
France France rules out troop withdrawal from Sahel to 'cut off the head' of terror groups "We are there because we have a shared destiny with the Sahel. If the Sahel falls into the hands of terrorism, Africa will gradually fall into the hands of Islamic terrorists and Europe will live the consequences," said Macron. -
Belarus Belarus police launch raids on journalists and human rights activists "This is an attempt to intimidate journalists and human rights activists who have been telling the world about the unbelievable scale of repressions," said Viasna activist Valiantsin Stefanovich. -
United Kingdom LGBT veterans discharged from British Army allowed to reclaim their lost medals Servicemen and women who were court-martialled or discharged for their sexual orientation before the ban was lifted can now apply to reclaim their lost medals. -
No Comment Myanmar street orchestra belts out new protest song The rebel music is aimed at encouraging youths to go against the military after the state coup earlier in February. -
No Comment Louvre closure brings opportunity to restore artworks and galleries The Mona Lisa has good reason to smile, enigmatically of course, over her empty gallery - when the museum eventually reopens, it will be looking better than ever. -
Germany New CDU chief Armin Laschet criticises government reliance on COVID incidence rates The head of Germany's CDU appeared to criticise the government's COVID measures, stating that life should not be dictated by virus incidence rates. -
Kosovo Albin Kurti has promised to change Kosovo. He has a fight on his hands | View The Vetëvendosj leader will not only have to contend with Kosovo's frozen conflict with Serbia but weeding out the elements of the 'old regime' that has governed the tiny Balkan state for two decades. -
France As the COVID-19 crisis drags on, hard-hit French youth struggle Nearly a quarter of French young people can’t find work — two-and-a-half times the national unemployment rate and one of the highest in the European Union's 27 nations. -
Ecotech More than 100 jobs created to encourage diversity in the ‘incredibly white’ environmental sector Environmentalism is the second least diverse industry in the UK, but a new scheme is looking to change that. -
Italy Black panther sightings near Bari prompt ban on outdoor activities In the last two weeks, several witnesses have reported seeing a large, black feline around the province of Bari, Italy. -
Ukraine Ukrainian man invents murder to get police to clear snow from his road The road had been cleared of snow by local authorities but the false killer said he was unhappy with the job, police said. -
Netherlands Netherlands COVID-19 curfew to continue after court ruling A ruled earlier on Tuesday that the current curfew in the Netherlands to stop the spread of COVID-19 should be lifted as it violates freedom of movement. -
No Comment Ancient monuments covered by rare heavy snow in central Athens While snow is common in Greece's north and its mountains during the winter, it is rare on the islands and in the centre of the capital. -
North Korea North Korea in alleged attempted hack of Pfizer in bid to get COVID vaccine information North Korea launched a cyber attack on the pharma giant to obtain information about its coronavirus vaccine, according to South Korean intelligence services. -
Travel News UK's quarantine hotels judged to be "completely unsuitable" for 11-night stay Veteran travel journalist Simon Calder road tested a quarantine hotel and found it to be unsuitable for length of stay, especially given the €2,000 price tag -
World MS Estonia: Acquitted filmmaker tells Euronews about the 'huge hole' that was missed in 1994 survey Two Swedish film-makers have been acquitted of desecration after they shot footage of the wreck of a ferry which had been designated a graveyard. Henrik Evertsson and Linus Andersson sent a remote-operated submersible down to the 'Estonia', the ferry that sank in the Baltic Sea in 1994. -
World Uber proposes new employment framework for its European drivers The car ride-hailing company, Uber, has proposed a new employment framework for its European drivers that would allow them some worker rights while not being officially classified as employees. -
World News Macron and Harris agree to closely cooperate on COVID, climate and democracy French President Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President Kamala Harris agreed on the need for bilateral cooperation on COVID, climate change and democracy in their first telephone exchange. -
World EU concerned as Germany partially closes border with Austria and Czech Republic Truck drivers are allowed to cross the border, but only with a coronavirus test that’s less than 48-hours old. Those who do not have it can get tested directly at the border crossing. -
India India crash: At least 40 dead after bus plunges into canal At least 40 people were killed after a bus plunged into a canal on Tuesday in central India. -
Spain Pablo Hasel: Spanish police arrest rapper over controversial tweets attacking police and monarchy Among the targets of the rapper's controversial tweets were the police, which he described as "mercenaries of s***," and the monarchy. -
Iraq US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack near base in Iraq At least one person was killed and several others were injured including an American service member, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. -
USA Independent commission will investigate Capitol riots, Pelosi says The US Congress will establish an independent commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place in January at the Capitol.