20 May 2021 | Euronews
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Greenland US not seeking to buy Greenland anymore, says Blinken The US top diplomat sought to reassure Greenlanders and Danes after former President Donald Trump expressed interest in buying the world's largest island from Denmark. -
Israel Aid reached Gaza as Israel-Palestinian ceasefire enters second day The ceasefire agreement came into effect on Friday, officially closing the worst round of violence since 2014, which has killed at least 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis. -
India India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients? The use of steroids and immunosuppressants in treating COVID-19 patients is among the reasons behind the rise in black fungus cases observed in India, according to a Dehli doctor. -
Europe News Europe's tourism sector hopeful after bloc opens to non-EU citizens This week, EU countries decided to let in travellers from outside the bloc, providing they have been vaccinated. -
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Europe News NATO military chiefs prepare crucial summit NATO military chiefs have been meeting this week to prepare a crucial summit next month in Brussels that will decide the alliance's budget. -
Denmark Denmark offers AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to volunteers Denmark has opened an optional scheme to volunteers who would like to receive the unwanted COVID-19 vaccines developed by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. -
World News Indian variant fears raise questions over easing of restrictions in England The number of confirmed cases of the Indian strain hit more than 3,400 on Thursday, a rise of 2,000 in just a week. -
Tech News Twitter is removing its photo crop algorithm that prefers white people and women A team of researchers found the social media giant’s auto-cropping tool most strongly discriminated in favour of white women. -
World French Minister, Elisabeth Moreno, calls for greater equality post-covid "Violence kills, it physically kills people, it kills dreams, it kills ambitions" - French Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities, Elisabeth Moreno, gives her insight on equality, domestic violence, the pandemic and LGBT+ rights. -
Cult Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf Discover the secrets of silk kelaghayi scarves made in Azerbaijan. Their intricate motifs and rich colours have made them famous worldwide for their beauty. Woven and decorated with skill and artistry, they have even been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. -
France France opens coronavirus vaccination to all adults on May 31, two weeks sooner than planned All adults in France will be able to get their COVID-19 jabs from May 31, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday. -
Europe News Digital green certificate: Deal reached to introduce an EU-wide COVID travel pass The digital certificate, designed to facilitate free movement for work and tourism across the bloc, will include information about vaccination, tests and recovery from the disease. -
No Comment Israeli air strike hits building in southern Gaza Strip Rescuers search for casualties under the rubble of a building in Rafah after it was hit by an Israeli air strike. Diplomatic efforts gathered pace for a ceasefire on the 11th day of deadly violence between Israel and armed Palestinian groups in Gaza as air strikes again hammered the enclave -
World News Nine billionaires created by discovery of COVID-19 vaccines, say NGOs The new billionaires include five people associated with Moderna and three from CanSino Biologics, a Chinese vaccine company. -
France France's constitutional council rejects controversial move to restrict images of police France's constitutional council rejects controversial move to restrict images of police -
The Cube World's biggest iceberg breaks off from Antarctica, says ESA The 4,320 square-kilometre iceberg is larger than the island of Mallorca. It's broken off and is now floating in Antarctica's Weddell Sea. -
No Comment NGO's ice sculptures in Paris to protest Total expansion in Arctic Several NGOs take action on Thursday in front of the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Paris against a project to build a Total plant in the Russian Arctic, financed by "700 million of public money", according to the organisers -
Cry Like A Boy Critical reflections on the everyday processes of ‘becoming a man’ in Uganda Dr Amon Ashaba Mwiine, lecturer at the School of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University, focuses on the everyday processes of ‘becoming a man’ in Uganda #CryLikeaBoy -
Netherlands Carlos Ghosn: Dutch court orders former Nissan boss to repay salary The court ordered him to repay the €5 million salary he received in 2018. Ghosn vowed to appeal. -
World News Why this year's Eurovision is 'anyone's contest' The second semi-final takes place tonight. Ten countries will secure their place for Saturday's grand final. But for Ireland, it's a case of 'What's Another Year?', as they have failed to qualify. -
Europe News MEPs vote to freeze controversial EU-China investment deal MEPs deplore the sanctions that Beijing has imposed on five of their colleagues and refuse to open the debate for ratification as long as the punitive measures remain in place. -
Destinations This beautiful tourist region in Afghanistan is about to be bulldozed for profit Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor is a historically and geographically rich region - but China is about to build a road right through it. -
Series ‘The lake is life to us’: Learning to fish on one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia is a hidden gem - and a source of income for many. -
No Comment Greek villages evacuated as forest fire rages Several Greek villages have been evacuated with no injuries reported as firefighters battle the country's first major blaze of the year on a mountain range overlooking the Gulf of Corinth -
Netherlands One dead as armed robbery sparks gunfight with police near Amsterdam A suspected armed robber died and seven others were arrested following a dramatic police chase and gunfight near Amsterdam. -
Germany German soldier who posed as refugee goes on trial over alleged attack plot A German army officer who posed as a Syrian asylum-seeker has gone on trial accused of plotting to kill prominent politicians and blame the attack on refugees. -
My Europe Series 15 years on, Montenegro's vote to quit Serbia still cuts deep The deep divide that was exposed by the referendum in 2006 still defines politics in Montenegro. -
United Kingdom Princess Diana interview: BBC apologises after inquiry finds deceptive methods used to get exclusive According to the report, BBC's Martin Bashir commissioned a fake bank statement showing payments from a consultancy firm and News International into the bank account of Alan Waller, a former employee of Diana’s brother Charles Spencer. -
World News Europe's storms and floods forced a record number from their homes in 2020 The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) said flooding had triggered a record 120,000 displacements, while 5 major storms displaced 6,200 people across nine countries, “double the annual average for the last decade". -
United Kingdom Oxford University to keep Cecil Rhodes statue despite recommendation to remove it Oriel College said removing the statue of Cecil Rhodes, one of the architects of segregation in southern Africa, would be too costly. -
No Comment Colombia: clashes between protesters and riot police in Medellin Clashes between protesters and riot police in Colombia's city of Medellin as locals took to the streets Wednesday, on the eve of talks with the government, in the third week of demonstrations that have been marked by police abuses and dozens of civilian deaths -
France France restarts Paris-Nice night train to encourage people to fly less The government is keen to promote night trains as more environmentally friendly than flying. -
Greece Greece's most vulnerable refugees are being denied safe shelter | View "The closure of Kara Tepe municipal camp marks the end of an era for refugee reception in Greece." -
Norway Norway's sovereign wealth fund excludes Israeli groups over West Bank settlement The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has excluded two Israeli groups involved in developing settlements in the West Bank. -
Earth News Amsterdam to become first city in the world to ban this type of advert The Dutch capital city is on a mission to become more sustainable and sets a good example for the rest of Europe in doing so. -
France PIP breast implant victims should receive compensation, rules Paris court A French court has ruled that hundreds of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation. -
Money Nearly $1 trillion has just been wiped off the cryptocurrency market. What happened? Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin all plunged in value following a crackdown in China. But what does that mean for investors? -
No Comment Clashes as Morocco forces block access to Ceuta Moroccan migrants scuffle with police in Fnideq, on the Moroccan side of the border with Spain, in the hope of a new opening towards the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where thousands of would-be emigrants have been flocking since Monday -
Israel Sheikh Jarrah: A small neighbourhood making a big impact in the Gaza conflict One of the sparks that lit the fuse of the latest conflict in Gaza came from a small neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, where Israeli settlers are working to evict Palestinian families. -
World News Brussels and Pfizer sign deal for additional 1.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses Brussels and Pfizer sign deal for additional 1.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses -
United Kingdom Britain's failing train network to be brought under state control, Boris Johnson says The UK's train network is not only one of the worst in Europe, it is also one of the most expensive. -
Israel Israel unleashes strikes after vowing to press on in Gaza The latest strikes came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against U.S. pressure to wind down the offensive against Gaza's militant Hamas rulers, who have fired thousands of rockets at Israel. -
Nature Ukrainians keep wild beekeeping tradition alive Ukraine is one of the main producers of honey in Europe. Around 1.5 per cent of Ukraine's population is engaged in various forms of beekeeping, according to the United Nations. -
Greece Greek villages evacuated as wildfire rages "This is the first major fire of 2021," a spokesperson for the Greek fire service said. -
United Kingdom Privately-owned Banksy art exhibition hits London Over 90 of the street artist's works - including originals and prints - have gone on display in a 12,000 square foot underground space in Covent Garden. -
Nature COVID-19 has been a ‘double-edged sword’ for conservationists Reduced income from tourism and environmental rollbacks mean efforts to protect nature have been severely impacted. -
Cyprus Christians protest as Cyprus 'Satanic' Eurovision song gets to final Believers in Cyprus claim that “El Diablo” encourages devil worship. Singer Elena Tsagrinou says they have got the wrong end of the stick. -
Iceland What is the Arctic Council and what does it want? Everyone wants a piece of the Arctic as the ice melts and valuable new resources are exposed. Can the Arctic Council prevent a new war for influence in the polar north?