archives - 05 May 2021. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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Sport

Chelsea beat Real Madrid to set up all-English final with Man City

Champions League: Chelsea beat Real Madrid to set up all-English final with Manchester City

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UK agrees to give EU ambassador full diplomatic status, ending clash

EU ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida, will get "a status consistent with heads of missions of states".

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Green News

Prince probed over claims he killed Romania's largest bear

The prince had been granted a derogation to kill a female bear that had caused damages to local farms. Instead, the country's largest male bear, 17-year-old Arthur, was killed.

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Serbia

Serbia in 'world first' as citizens offered €25 to have COVID vaccine

Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic said the government initiative was the first of its kind in the world to promote vaccinations.

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Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra holds street concert for 'peace' amid unrest

The Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra play a concert in a park of the Colombian capital to "send a message of solidarity, of peace, and of union," after at least 19 people died during anti-government demonstrations

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Economy

Brussels wants to cut down EU's dependence on key imports

The European Commission has identified 137 products in strategic sectors, like healthcare and high tech, where the EU is highly dependent on imports.

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Germany

Belarusians file 'state torture' case against Lukashenko in Germany

The German judiciary applies the principle of "universal jurisdiction" which allows any person to be tried in Germany for the most serious offences committed anywhere in the world.

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European trust in EU hits highest levels in more than a decade

Close to half of Europeans say they trust the European Union, findings from the latest Eurobarometer show.

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Devastating scenes across India amid virus crisis

A sick patient lay on the ground outside a hospital in the northern Indian city of Mathura on Wednesday, as health care across the country remained overwhelmed by an explosion of COVID-19 cases

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France

UK sends navy patrol vessels to Jersey amid fishing row

The UK is sending two Royal Navy patrol vessels to monitor a potential blockade of Jersey's main port after France threatened to cut off power to the Channel Island over post-Brexit fishing conditions.

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Destinations

What to expect from the rewilding of Italy’s largest mountain range

Italy's Apennines region hopes to bolster its endangered bear population through the planting of nature corridors.

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Nearly half of Europeans unhappy with EU's COVID measures, poll finds

The highest proportion of dissatisfaction was found in Greece, Luxembourg and Belgium, the survey found.

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Egypt

Egyptian court refuses to release ship that blocked the Suez Canal

The 400m-long cargo ship will only be released back to its Japanese owner once damages have been paid, Egyptian authorities have said.

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Angola

'Golf is for every social level' - Angola's golf champion breaks down stereotypes

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNO DE ANGOLA

Manucho is Angola's best golfer. He's a national champion, but it has taken him a lot of hard work and a long journey to get to where he is today.

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria to hold fresh elections in July after coalition talks fail

Last month's elections had resulted in a political deadlock after three parties failed to form a new government.

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Partner content

Europe’s climate in 2020: record heat and storms, and a relentlessly warming Arctic

PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY COPERNICUS

Copernicus’ European State of the Climate report offers the latest snapshot of the continent’s weather and climate

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United Kingdom

Henry VIII warship Mary Rose had diverse crew, study finds

The Mary Rose, a flagship of Tudor England’s navy, may have been crewed by a more ethnically diverse set of sailors than previously thought, scientists say.

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Europe News

Brussels moves to control foreign takeovers of EU companies

The European Commission has proposed a new law to investigate the activity of companies that receive subsides from non-EU governments.

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Real Economy

Job retention schemes are keeping millions in work, what happens once they end?

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

With the pandemic, lockdowns, climate change and the digital transition, employment in Europe has rarely been so precarious. Job retention schemes are keeping millions in work, but what happens once they end?

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Spain

Pablo Iglesias quits, leaving an indelible mark on Spanish politics

Pablo Iglesias, the leader and founder of left-wing party Podemos, resigned from party politics following defeat in the regional elections in Madrid.

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Palestinians arrested at protest over Jerusalem evictions

Palestinians are arrested in clashes with Israeli police as Palestinian families face eviction, part of an ongoing effort by Jewish Israelis to take control of homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood

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The Cube

Donald Trump's account on Facebook remains suspended

The Facebook and Instagram accounts of former US President Donald Trump have remained suspended after a decision by the Oversight Board.

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Travel News

France boosts domestic tourism with 5 million cheap train tickets

SNCF is releasing discounted rail tickets every Wednesday to encourage people to explore France via train travel.

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Green News

A frequent flyer tax could be the aviation industry’s only solution

The majority of Europe’s flights are taken by a wealthy minority that need to start taking responsibility.

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Italy

Verdict imminent for Americans accused of killing Italian policeman

Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 20, are accused of homicide after a scuffle in which an Italian police officer was stabbed to death near their hotel in Rome in summer 2019.

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'Darth Vader' encourages Brazilians to get Covid-19 vaccine

An actor dressed as the Darth Vader character from the Star Wars films encourages and congratulates people queueing to get Covid-19 vaccines at the Planetarium vaccination centre in Rio de Janeiro

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Thousands of Shiite muslims in Pakistan procession despite Covid risk

Thousands of Shiite Muslim devotees -- many not wearing masks -- gathered in Pakistan's city of Quetta for a religious procession on Wednesday

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Mexico City subway after a train plunged from an overpass

A rail car which was left dangling from an overpass after part of Mexico City's metro collapsed, was transported in a convoy on Tuesday after it had been carefully lowered to the ground

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Belgium

Belgium's parliament and universities hit by cyber attack

Belnet said 200 of their customers were affected, including universities, public administrations, and research institutes.

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United Kingdom

Staff shortages across UK hospitality sector blamed on Brexit

Despite a wave of job losses and more than 35,000 fewer employees across the UK's hospitality sector, restaurants and cafes are still struggling to find the staff.

05/05/2021

Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

Your posts on X are now training its Grok AI model without you knowing

2021-05-05

Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra holds street concert for 'peace' amid unrest

Devastating scenes across India amid virus crisis

Henry VIII warship Mary Rose had diverse crew, study finds

Brussels moves to control foreign takeovers of EU companies

Job retention schemes are keeping millions in work, what happens once they end?

'Darth Vader' encourages Brazilians to get Covid-19 vaccine

Mexico City subway after a train plunged from an overpass