archives - 16 Mar 2021. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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The Azores' smallest island has vaccinated its entire population

Life goes on as usual for the island's 400 residents. Only masks and the almost total absence of tourism signal a different time.

16/03/2021

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Niger

Niger: Gunmen kill at least 58 in attack on market sellers

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Monday's massacres, though extremists belonging to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara group are known to be active in the region.

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Italy

COVID-19: Italy records highest one-day death toll since late January

The high one-day death toll comes as half of Italy's regions were put under lockdown again on Monday.

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Health Series

Meet the EU farmers using fewer pesticides to make agriculture greener

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One of the EU's green goals is to reduce the use of harmful pesticides by 50% by 2030. To achieve this goal, educational initiatives and new methods are being taught to new generation of farmers across Europe.

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Economy

EU governments agree to continue uncapped spending until mid-2022

European Union finance ministers said during a video conference on Tuesday that unlimited spending must be allowed until the recovery from the pandemic is secure.

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The Cube

AstraZeneca jab pause 'will definitely increase vaccine hesitancy'

"We have already seen a problem before now with vaccine hesitancy, but it [the halt] will definitely increase that," Dr William Budd told Euronews.

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France

French MPs approve law setting age of sexual consent

Any sexual act committed on children under the age of 15 by an adult will be considered rape. The bill still needs to be approved by senators.

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Travel News

Greece working on vaccine passport deals with 10 nations, including UK

Flights bringing visitors from some European countries, Israel and the United Kingdom will begin in April and from mid-May, more countries will be added to the list of those who do not need to quarantine upon arrival.

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Cinema

'Shadow Game' the big winner at the FIFDH

"We have all been there, we all have been young and all experienced the same aspirations that they have" - Els van Driel, the film director of 'Shadow Game' tells all about her award-winning production.

16/03/2021

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France

Holocaust victim was forced to sell the Klint art in 1938

France is returning a Gustav Klint painting to the family of its pre-war owner.

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Sport

Football clubs in Belgium vote to merge with Dutch league

Belgian football clubs have voted in favour of merging with Dutch teams to create the BeNeLeague.

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Climate

What could an anti-protest bill mean for climate activism?

The bill would mean police taking a more proactive approach to dealing with “highly disruptive” protests in the UK.

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Austria

Austria calls on EU to 'correct' COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Leaders of several countries including Austria say that, although the EU had agreed on distribution of the vaccines on a per-capita basis, some countries have received considerably more than others.

16/03/2021

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The Cube

Facebook on a new mission to curb COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

The new features aim to tackle misinformation on a wide scale and aid the vaccine roll-out.

16/03/2021

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Finland

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs to ramp up on 5G aspirations

The 10 per cent reduction in its workforce aims to reduce costs by €600 million by 2023. The company did not specify in which countries job cuts would be carried out.

16/03/2021

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Europe News

Italian youngsters target government in bid to boost youth investment

A campaign started by young people in Italy aims to get the government to raise spending on youth policies from the EU's pandemic recovery fund to 10 per cent, down from 1 per cent.

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Portugal

Portugal's constitutional court blocks law decriminalising euthanasia

The court said the law is too imprecise in identifying the circumstances under which assisted suicide procedures can occur.

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Eco-Innovation

Could Spain's four-day working week save the planet?

More flexible working hours provide unexpected bonuses for both the environment and our wellbeing.

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Europe News

Watch: EMA 'convinced' benefits of AstraZeneca jab outweigh risks

Over a dozen European countries have temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of serious blood clotting events.

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United Kingdom

'Irresponsible and bizarre': Expert slams AstraZeneca jab suspension

Sweden and Latvia join other European countries in suspending the use of the jab amid reports of dangerous blood clots in some people recipients

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United Kingdom

The UK looks to the east in post-Brexit foreign policy shake-up

The PM has outlined his government’s foreign policy direction for the coming years, following the UK’s exit from the European Union.

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Health Series

‘Farm to Fork’, a new Euronews’ series on how to make Europe’s food chain sustainable

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'Farm to Fork' is a new Euronews’ mini-series focused on Europe’s green transformation of its food production, distribution and consumption systems.

16/03/2021

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China

China warns EU against 'confrontational' human rights sanctions

Brussels is set to debate sanctions on four Chinese officials and one entity over human rights abuses against the Uighur Muslim minority.

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Belgium

The Briefing: Why Syria’s war has always been Europe’s problem

Despite what many want to believe, the crisis in Syria has been “Europe’s problem” from the start.

16/03/2021

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United Kingdom

UK's Prince Philip leaves hospital following a month of treatment

The 99-year-old left King Edward VII hospital in London following treatment for an infection and a heart condition.

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Israel

Discovery of ancient scroll first of its kind since Dead Sea Scrolls

The 2,000-year-old scroll is the first discovery of its kind since the unearthing of the Dead Sea Scrolls more than 70 years ago.

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Destinations

Hundreds of tourists flock to Madrid for a taste of pre-COVID life

While most European cities have imposed heavy restrictions to curb coronavirus, Madrid is attracting tourists back with more relaxed measures.

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Syria

UN says 'quiet diplomacy' between actors in Syria crucial to end war

“I am absolutely convinced that (talks) will not progress far if a Syrian-led process is not supported by a constructive international diplomacy on Syria,” the UN's special envoy for Syria said.

16/03/2021

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Netherlands

Dutch elections: are parties under-delivering on Green policies?

"We are seen as a very green country, lots of opportunities specifically with wind energy, why are we not moving ahead?" asks Photojournalist Kadir van Lohuizen.

16/03/2021

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Uncovering Europe

All you need to know about the Dutch general election

The Netherlands has begun voting in a general election. What impact will COVID-19 and a child welfare scandal have on the outcome?

16/03/2021

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

2021-03-16

EU governments agree to continue uncapped spending until mid-2022

'Shadow Game' the big winner at the FIFDH

What could an anti-protest bill mean for climate activism?

Austria calls on EU to 'correct' COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs to ramp up on 5G aspirations

Italian youngsters target government in bid to boost youth investment

'Irresponsible and bizarre': Expert slams AstraZeneca jab suspension

The UK looks to the east in post-Brexit foreign policy shake-up

UK's Prince Philip leaves hospital following a month of treatment

Discovery of ancient scroll first of its kind since Dead Sea Scrolls