2021-04-26

USA

US to share AstraZeneca shots with world after safety check

The US will export as many as 60 million doses in the coming months, the White House said ​Monday.

26/04/2021

Turkey

Turkey announces strictest lockdown so far as virus surges

The new coronavirus measures will be the strictest implemented in Turkey since the beginning of the pandemic.

26/04/2021

World

What will the world look like after the pandemic?

Three experts from the fields of global history, social science and economics give their insight into recovery after the pandemic, if and how it will change our lives and how coronavirus compares to previous fast-spreading diseases known to man.

26/04/2021

World News

17 people found dead on migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands

Spanish rescuers found seventeen people dead and managed to save three on a migrant boat off the island of El Hierro.

26/04/2021

Europe News

Brussels steps up pressure on Serbia over Kosovo talks

Serbian President Alexander Vučić was in Brussels on Monday to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

26/04/2021

World News

COVID 'putting millions at risk' of other vaccine-preventable diseases

Global vaccine programmes need protection to avoid mass outbreaks of diseases other than COVID-19, the World Health Organization has warned.

26/04/2021

Ocean

What is aquaculture and can it prevent overfishing?

In partnership with the European Commission

We’re eating more fish than ever. 144 million tonnes of it per year. But, we’re not actually catching more fish. How is that possible? The answer is aquaculture.

26/04/2021

The Cube

Twitter obliges as India asks for the removal of critical COVID posts

The removed tweets were published by journalists, opposing politicians, lawmakers as well as other prominent figures.

26/04/2021

Europe News

EU's legal action against AstraZeneca: Why now? How will it play out?

After months of accusations and criticism, Brussels has today revealed it's taking AstraZeneca to court.

26/04/2021

No Comment

Italian bars and restaurants reopen after months of closure

For the first time in months, Italians were finally able to enjoy the simple pleasure of eating in a restaurant on Monday.

26/04/2021

No Comment

Turkey's bird paradise welcomes annual Pink flamingo migration

Turkey's bird paradise welcomes annual Pink flamingo migration

26/04/2021

No Comment

Activist in coronavirus mask urges Indians to protect themselves

A man dressed like the coronavirus tries to convince fellow Indians to wear masks in a crowded market in India's eastern city of Siliguri.

26/04/2021

World News

Military spending rises worldwide despite COVID-19 pandemic

Defence expenditure was up by 4 per cent in Europe in the first year of the pandemic.

26/04/2021

Europe News

Ethiopia 'closing in on itself' amid pressure to end fighting

Ethiopia has been locked in a regional conflict between government forces and the former ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, for months now.

26/04/2021

India

How did India's second COVID wave get this bad?

Experts believe India won't reach the peak of this COVID wave until the second week of May, by which time there could be more than half a million cases a day.

26/04/2021

Cyprus

Euroviews. Erdogan is the only one that can restart Cyprus peace talks | View

"The only party that can turn the climate on its head and lead to a restart of negotiations in Geneva is Turkey and President Erdogan," says expert Alexandros Zachariades.

26/04/2021

Bulgaria

New Bulgarian elections likely as opposition fails to form government

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov's centre-right party won the most seats in this month's election but fell well short of a majority.

26/04/2021

World

Austrian post service tests in-home delivery for when recipient is out

With in-home delivery systems, if the customer is not home, the recipient gives the post office worker permission to enter the property and leave the package.

26/04/2021

Smart Regions

How a small French town became a key transport hub

In partnership with the European Commission

In this week's Smart Regions, Euronews finds out how Gardanne's new transport hub is helping the region to thrive and easing the commute of thousands of passengers.

26/04/2021

Italy

How does Italy plan to spend its €222bn share of COVID recovery cash?

The country has the biggest share of the European Union's €750 billion pandemic recovery fund.

26/04/2021

Eco-Innovation

Oxygen has been created on Mars for the first time in space history

What could this fascinating breakthrough mean for the future of human space habitation?

26/04/2021

Tech News

Turkish lira nears record low after US recognises Armenian genocide

Turkey's lira slid on Monday to near record lows as relations with the US cooled and the new central bank chief warned against the prospect of raising rates.

26/04/2021

My Europe Series

Can new UN peace talks solve the decades-old Cyprus conflict?

The Cyprus conflict has been known as "the graveyard of diplomats". Will the new round of UN-mediated talks next week be any different?

26/04/2021

Ukraine

Chernobyl anniversary: what's the future of nuclear energy in the EU?

The 1986 catastrophe didn't stop the growth of nuclear energy, but renewables are making the world less and less dependent on it.

26/04/2021

United Kingdom

BRIT Awards bring 4,000 fans together with no masks and no distancing

A number of gatherings have been given the go-ahead for spectators to attend as part of the UK government’s research into safely restarting large events.

26/04/2021

Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe sentenced to additional year in Iranian jail

Her lawyer Hojjat Kermani said her second charge was over her 2009 participation in a protest in front of the Iranian Embassy in London.

26/04/2021

Czech Republic

Czech president 'casts doubt over' Russian involvement in deadly blast

The statement came just over a week after the Czech government said it suspected that two Russian agents were behind the deadly explosion at an ammunition factory.

26/04/2021

Europe News

EU begins legal action against AstraZeneca over 'breach of contract'

"The company has not been in the position to come up with a reliable strategy to ensure the timely delivery of doses," said a European Commission spokesperson.

26/04/2021

Money

Bitcoin Island: Welcome to the world's first crypto-enabled community

Using cryptocurrencies to buy everything from villas to beers, the island of Bequia is set to become home to a fully Bitcoin-enabled community.

26/04/2021

World News

Undersea rail link between Finland and Estonia step closer to fruition

Currently linked only by ferry, the project aims to bring Helsinki and Tallinn together into a single metropolitan area.

26/04/2021