2021-04-21

Lithuania

New US ambassador to Belarus meets with exiled opposition leader

Julie Fisher, who has yet to present her credentials in Minsk, said the meeting sent "a clear signal that the U.S. stands with the Belarusian people".

21/04/2021

Ukraine

Ukraine adopts new military service law amid Russia tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing to call up reservists for military service without announcing a mobilization, as tensions with Russia on the border continue.

21/04/2021

Czech Republic

Czech foreign minister gives Russia ultimatum over diplomats

Newly-appointed foreign minister Jakub Kulhanek said Russia has until Thursday afternoon to restore Czech diplomats at the embassy in Moscow.

21/04/2021

Europe News

Brussels delays decision on making gas and nuclear a green investment

The European Commission announced new criteria Wednesday for its "green taxonomy", a list of investments that are environmentally friendly, to help improve the flow of money towards sustainable activities across the European Union.

21/04/2021

Albania

Deadly shooting in Albania amid turbulent pre-election atmosphere

Violence has again marred the already turbulent pre-electoral atmosphere in Albania after a shooting outside the capital left one person dead and four injured on Wednesday.

21/04/2021

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Germans protest virus 'emergency brake' bill

Several thousand protesters gather in central Berlin, waving flags and placards, as German lawmakers prepare to vote on a law amendment giving Angela Merkel's government power to impose tougher measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic.

21/04/2021

Europe Decoded

George Floyd: What was the reaction like to Chauvin's guilty verdict?

Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd, a killing that sparked protests worldwide over racial injustice.

21/04/2021

Europe News

'Higher risk, stricter rules': EU's new artificial intelligence rules

Systems considered high risk, such as facial recognition, will be subject to extra scrutiny, says the European Commission.

21/04/2021

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Sao Paulo police raid bar where more than 100 people gathered

Sao Paulo police raid and close a bar where more than 100 people were gathered during an operation against illegal parties as Brazil's economic capital prohibits the opening of bars and restaurants in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

21/04/2021

France

Meet France's first female imam who is on a mission to modernise Islam

"The legal schools of Islam today, or the whole normative part of the Muslim religion, emanates from medieval thought," Kahina Bahloul told Euronews. "That is no longer possible."

21/04/2021

United Kingdom

UK policy to deport EU rough sleepers condemned as 'inhumane'

The Home Office has published guidance on how to implement new immigration rules that could see non-UK nationals sleeping rough lose permission to remain in the country

21/04/2021

Russia

More than a thousand arrested in Navalny demonstrations across Russia

More than 1,400 people were reportedly arrested during the demonstrations that swept Russia on Wednesday night in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

21/04/2021

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Fans boo Real Madrid players on arrival in Cádiz amid ESL fallout

Fans boo Real Madrid on their arrival at their hotel in Cádiz, where they are due to play their La Liga match. The Cadiz team will be wearing anti-Superliga shirts tonight. In Liverpool, fans post signs outside Anfield following Super League chaos.

21/04/2021

Destinations

The world's best mountainside retreats for people who live on the edge

Which of these cabins will be your next mountain vacation?

21/04/2021

My Europe Series

How Belarusians have fled in growing numbers since disputed election

Around 995 people sought shelter in EU countries between August and December 2020, compared with 545 over the same period in 2019.

21/04/2021

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Café, museums and restaurants reopen in Denmark

With the reopening of cafés, bars, restaurants, museums and shopping centres, Copenhagen regains a semblance of normality. The reopening is, however, subject to many conditions, including in some cases the presentation of a 'coronapas' to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.

21/04/2021

Climate

More than 700m children live on the frontlines of the climate crisis

Climate change is 'the largest threat' to children around the world, warns Save the Children International.

21/04/2021

Business Series

Business Angola explores how economic growth is getting a boost

In partnership with Governo de Angola

How is Angola overcoming its economic challenges? Euronews finds out in this week's edition of Business Angola.

21/04/2021

France

France hopes to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions in early May

France's government said it would only lift its semi-lockdown restrictions if the number of daily coronavirus cases fell to around 20,000 within a month.

21/04/2021

Real Economy

A safe bet? Why the EU funds its recovery plan on the bond markets

In partnership with The European Commission

As the EU finances its pandemic recovery with multi-billion bond sales, Real Economy asks what this means for Europe's jobs and businesses

21/04/2021

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Floyd supporters erupt in joy at Chauvin guilty verdict

A crowd gathered outside the downtown Minneapolis courtroom erupts in cheers after white former police officer Derek Chauvin is convicted of murdering African-American George Floyd.

21/04/2021

Germany

Talks underway over early Afghanistan withdrawal, says Germany

Deliberations are underway over the possible withdrawal of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul by July 4, the German defence ministry said.

21/04/2021

Europe News

EU countries should lower price of PCR tests, says commissioner

The European Commission expects to start negotiations on the green pass at the beginning of May and launch a pilot project in early June, justice commissioner Reynders explained.

21/04/2021

Denmark

Denmark accused of 'sacrificing the future' of Syrian children

Denmark has said it is safe for Syrian families to return to their home country, but immigration and children's rights advocates do not agree

21/04/2021

Nature

Europe’s reliance on used cooking oil is fuelling deforestation

A new report suggests turning wasted chip fat into clean energy is actually making climate change worse.

21/04/2021

Germany

Protests in Berlin as Bundestag approves COVID rules overhaul

German legislators have given the green light to an overhaul of coronavirus restrictions as police clashed with demonstrators near the Reichstag.

21/04/2021

Mobility

Get behind the wheel of the newest electric cars at Shanghai auto show

The latest electric cars and intelligent driving solutions are taking centre stage at this year's Shanghai Motor Show, the industry's biggest event of the year.

21/04/2021

Indonesia

Indonesian Navy hunts for missing submarine with 53 aboard

The military is trying to re-establish contact with the German-made submarine and its crew, which went missing during a torpedo drill on Wednesday.

21/04/2021

Russia

Russia's Putin calls on foreign rivals not to 'cross a red line'

Vladimir Putin delivered an annual address ahead of planned pro-Navalny protests.

21/04/2021

World News

Death sentence executions fell by a quarter in 2020, says Amnesty

Amnesty International recorded 483 executions across 18 countries during 2020 - a drop of 26% compared to the previous year.

21/04/2021