2021-04-29

France

French officials condemn military generals who say nation 'in peril'

Prime Minister Jean Castex condemned with the "greatest firmness" a controversial open letter from French generals stating the country is "in peril".

29/04/2021

Europe News

Kosovo's PM Kurti fails to commit to negotiation date with Serbia

The new prime minister of Kosovo wrapped up two days of meeting in Brussels without committing to a firm date to return for negotiations with Serbia.

29/04/2021

Sport

Ex-German footballer given suspended sentence for sharing child porn

The former international defender admitted some of the charges against him as his trial began in Dusseldorf.

29/04/2021

World

The President of North Macedonia calls for more EU presence in the Balkans

"We are the best-prepared candidate in the history of the organisation" - The President of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski, tells Euronews of his country's difficulties in the EU accession process, the Balkans' 'non-paper' and how the country is managing with vaccine supplies.

29/04/2021

Adventures

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail - The Western Balkans' answer to the Alps

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail crosses eight countries and offers activities for all kinds of adventurers: hiking, ski touring, kayaking, white water sports and winter sports. It is also home to amazing views and centuries of cultural heritage.

29/04/2021

Work

Big data is helping Chinese firefighters prevent fires. Here’s how

Using a system of cameras and sensors, a fire brigade in Guiyang, China, is becoming better prepared to respond to potential fires.

29/04/2021

My Europe Series

Is Emmanuel Macron a centrist politician or marketing wunderkind?

Macron branded himself as someone who would overcome left-right cleavages but a year away from the presidential elections, some say his brand is still a mystery.

29/04/2021

No Comment

German start-up collects dog hair to make high-end clothes

A German start-up collects dog hair to make high-end clothes. It is a local production for the moment.

29/04/2021

Europe Decoded

Police in India charge man who appealed for oxygen amid COVID crisis

Police in the state of Uttar Pradesh said the user had been spreading false rumours and generating "fear" online.

29/04/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | What happens to West African migrants in Europe

Some adventurers lose but some succeed. What is the price of this success? This is the story of 18-year-old Guinean Fana, who decided to cross the Mediterranean to get to Europe when he was just 12 years old.

29/04/2021

France

Two former Italian left-wing terrorists surrender to French police

On Wednesday, French authorities arrested seven former members of the Italian Red Brigades, who were wanted on domestic terrorism charges in the 1970s and 1980s.

29/04/2021

Germany

German police arrest disability hospital worker over four deaths

The four victims were found dead in separate hospital wards by police on Wednesday night. A fifth resident was seriously injured.

29/04/2021

Series

This vineyard in Serbia survived two world wars and is still thriving

Vinarija Vujic, a boutique winery nestled in the Serbian mountains, has lived through many challenges, including the two world wars, communism and the breakup of Yugoslavia.

29/04/2021

No Comment

Greek-Orthodox Patriarch performs 'washing of the feet' in Jerusalem

The Greek-Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem omn Thursday performed the traditional "washing of the feet" ceremony outside the Holy Sepulchre.

29/04/2021

France

COVID-19: French bars, restaurants and cinemas to reopen May 19

President Emmanuel Macron outlined the phasing out of COVID-19 restrictions in an interview with regional newspapers on Thursday.

29/04/2021

Europe News

EU Parliament pushes for free PCR tests ahead of green pass

The European Parliament wants EU countries to ensure free-of-charge testing and exempt green pass-holders from additional travel restrictions.

29/04/2021

No Comment

Deprived of an audience, Paris orchestra plays to the statues

At the Musée d'Orsay, empty of spectators because of Covid-19, the Orchestre de Paris has recorded a concert that will be broadcast on 1 May. This is an opportunity for conductor Pablo Heras-Casado to fulfil his "mission" by bringing "the museum and music into the home".

29/04/2021

Belarus

The push for a free Belarus requires patience and endurance | View

More than eight months after the fraudulent elections that sparked massive pro-democracy protests, it is tempting to declare the Belarusian uprising a failure, argues Tatyana Margolin from Open Society Foundations.

29/04/2021

Destinations

Extraordinary aerial shots show City of Love from a new angle

A new book from Jeffrey Milstein shows a new side of the famous city.

29/04/2021

Tech News

High flier: Silicon Valley CEO Justin Zhu fired for taking LSD at work

Justin Zhu, CEO of Iterable, said he took small amounts of the illegal psychedelic drug in 2019 to improve his focus and creativity.

29/04/2021

Belarus

Handling of protests excessive but adequate, Belarus FM tells Euronews

Vladimir Makei, Belarus' foreign minister, sat down with Euronews to discuss anti-government protests, the decline of democracy and relations with Mother Russia.

29/04/2021

Eco-Innovation

Is this the world's first biodegradable and compostable plastic?

Biodegradable plastics don’t fully degrade when put into compost. But this may change now with a new discovery.

29/04/2021

No Comment

COVID positive groom weds bride wearing personal protective equipment

As India grapples with the fast spreading coronavirus pandemic, a COVID-19 positive man decided to get married.

29/04/2021

No Comment

Black market for oxygen in India amid virus surge

In India, where the number of people who have died from COVID-19 has now surpassed 200,000, a black market in oxygen has sprung up.

29/04/2021

Green News

German top court orders government to set post-2030 climate goals

The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that current legislation doesn't go far enough in ensuring that climate change is limited to acceptable levels.

29/04/2021

Russia

'I'm just a creepy skeleton,' says Navalny after ending hunger strike

Looking gaunt with a shaved head and blue penal uniform, Navalny confirmed he had resumed eating and said he now weighs 72 kilograms. "I weighed this much in seventh grade," the 44-year-old said.

29/04/2021

Belarus

Dutch cyclist arrested after 'trying to enter Belarus illegally'

A 48-year-old Dutch citizen was detained by authorities on Sunday after trying to cycle into Belarus from neighbouring Lithuania.

29/04/2021

Climate

Are melting glaciers causing the Earth to move under our feet?

New research shows that melting glaciers are changing the axis the earth spins on.

29/04/2021

Tech News

Can cryptocurrencies adapt to environmental concerns and rule changes?

Experts warn evolving rules, environmental concerns and competition from central banks threaten to undermine many of the world's fast-growing crypto assets.

29/04/2021

Sport

Election duties mean Marcelo could miss Real Madrid-Chelsea semi-final

Election duties mean Marcelo could be left back in Madrid for Real's Champions League semi-final versus Chelsea in west London.

29/04/2021