2021-06-08

Sport

Judo World Championships Day Three

Glory for Georgia on Day Three of the Judo World Championships in Budapest and an epic battle between two Canadians

08/06/2021

Poland

Poland shares plans to scrap Europe's most polluting power plant

The Bełchatów power plant releases more than 30 million tonnes of CO2 a year but under the Lodz region's new plans, could see its operations curbed by 80 per cent by 2030.

08/06/2021

Russia

Russia complains to UEFA as Ukraine PM backs 'political' football kit

The Russian sports federation said Ukraine's Euro 2020 kit went against UEFA guidelines, while Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiyy has come out in support of the design.

08/06/2021

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A tornado touching down in Colorado’s Weld County

A tornado touches down in Colorado’s Weld County on June 7 covering a path of 14 miles

08/06/2021

Europe News

Belarus sanctions likely to be approved later this month, says EU

MEPs debated the situation in Belarus with the EU's High Representative Josep Borrell on Tuesday.

08/06/2021

Europe News

MEPs overwhelmingly back EU's COVID travel pass

The vote leaves just the European Council to rubber-stamp the legislation for it to come into effect by July 1.

08/06/2021

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Palestinians clash with Israeli forces in the village of Beita

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli security forces in the village of Beita, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank

08/06/2021

Europe News

Web users must accept less anonymity for more security, says expert

Cybersecurity expert Miguel De Bruycker told Euronews that the increase in online attacks is a challenge for Europe.

08/06/2021

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: DUP names new first minister as EU warns UK on trade

The move is seen as confirming the British unionist party's return to its traditionalist roots. It comes as the EU warns the UK to respect Brexit trade obligations.

08/06/2021

Climate

Danish students rescue shopping trolleys and bikes from under the sea

A community of amateur divers found each other on social media and took it upon themselves to clean up the ocean.

08/06/2021

Germany

Germany drops quarantine requirement for Euro 2020 workers

The news will be welcome to workers coming from the United Kingdom, who would otherwise have faced a 14-day quarantine period on arrival in Germany.

08/06/2021

Health Series

Bees, the workers helping to create a sweet sustainability in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Honey is an appreciated natural food with therapeutic properties and today more than ever its production requires eco-sustainable methods to protect bees, biodiversity and the environment.

08/06/2021

Health Series

Why is honey beneficial for our health?

In partnership with The European Commission

Honey is not only a sweet substance, it is also a medicine. The nectar made by bees contains compounds that give us energy.

08/06/2021

My Europe Series

Why did Romania's vaccine rollout derail after a successful start?

Romania's COVID-19 vaccination campaign was initially more successful than many of its richer EU neighbours. So why has it derailed and can it get back on track?

08/06/2021

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Activists protest new tar sands pipeline in Northern Minnesota

Hundreds of environmental activists, including actress Jane Fonda, gather to protest the construction of a Tar Sands pipeline in Northern Minnesota before clashing with the police

08/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to North Macedonia

North Macedonia are the lowest ranked side at this year's tournament, could they cause a shock?

08/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Austria

Austria are aiming to progress beyond the group stage of a European Championship for the first time.

08/06/2021

Destinations

Where can Europeans travel to right now?

Whether you’re from the UK or the EU, there are lots of options open to you in Europe and beyond.

08/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Ukraine

Ukraine have never won a knockout game at a European Championship, could they make history this year?

08/06/2021

Mobility

Sleeping fish hold the key to surviving manned missions to Mars

Zebrafish are remarkably similar to humans, especially when it comes to sleep. Could they help us travel deeper into space?

08/06/2021

Money

What are cryptocurrencies and how do you use them?

We're seeing a lot of growth in the use of cryptocurrencies. What are they and how do they work?

08/06/2021

Moldova

Moldovan President anoints independent anti-corruption body

The new body will be tasked with investigating major cases financial and banking cases, as well as the alleged failures of the state's own anti-corruption institutions.

08/06/2021

Tech News

Apple in 'private' talks with battery suppliers for electric car

Apple is reported to be in talks with global battery manufactures CATL and BYD over battery supplies for its proposed electric car.

08/06/2021

Sport

VfB Stuttgart footballer was playing under false name and identity

German football club VfB Stuttgart say their Congolese forward Silas Wamangituka has been playing under a false name and age after being tricked by his agent.

08/06/2021

France

Emmanuel Macron slapped in face during visit to southern France

Macron, who was on a visit to a Drôme hospitality school, was struck in the face while shaking hands with a member of the public.

08/06/2021

Belarus

Belarus toughens laws against protesters and 'extremism'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed into effect a law tightening sanctions against protesters taking part in unauthorised rallies and increasing penalties for "extremism".

08/06/2021

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Members of Hamas' armed wing parade in Gaza City

Members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, armed wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement, parade in Gaza City after Hamas threatened a renewed escalation over a planned right-wing Israeli march through flashpoint areas of annexed east Jerusalem on Thursday

08/06/2021

Serbia

Meet the digital nomads blazing a trail in Serbia

In partnership with Serbia

Three digital nomads explain why they have chosen to work and live in Serbia.

08/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to the Netherlands

The Netherlands were runners-up in the 2019 UEFA Nations League, could they go one better at this summer's European Championships?

08/06/2021

United Kingdom

Police officer pleads guilty to kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard

The body of 33-year-old Sarah Everard was found in Ashford, Kent on March 10 a week after she disappeared in south London.

08/06/2021