23 June 2021 | Euronews
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Greece Amnesty accuses Greece of 'systematic' policy of migrant pushbacks Athens has disputed reports accusing Greek border police of violent returns of refugees and migrants to Turkey. -
World News Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden The Swedes advance to Euro 2020's last 16 as the group winners after a 3-2 victory over Poland. -
World News Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020 The victory allowed Spain to advance in second place in Group E with five points, two fewer than Sweden. The result eliminated Slovakia, which needed at least a draw to guarantee its place in the next round. -
Slovakia Slovakia: Parliament backs pension cuts for former communist officials Slovakia just passed a new law that will reduce the high pensions received by Soviet-era apparatchiks. -
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No Comment Fishing flotilla sails to Irish parliament in protest of post-Brexit quotas A flotilla of around 70 fishing boats moor on Dublin’s river Liffey, outside the city’s convention centre where parliament is currently sitting. -
Europe News Brexit 5 years on: UK's exit 'shifted EU power balance to bigger nations' Brexit forced the EU to reconsider how it is made up and the balance of power. Five years on, Brussels watchers spoke to Euronews about their views on the UK's exit. -
No Comment Dozens of Uighurs, Tibetans protest the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Dozens of Uighur and Tibetan activists gather outside the Olympic Museum in Lausanne to protest against the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and to call for a boycott. -
Portugal Portugal acknowledges it could have prevented spread of Delta COVID-19 variant Portugal's health minister has admitted that the country could have "acted differently" to prevent the spread of the Delta variant via travel, after criticism from German Chancellor Angela Merkel. -
Europe News EU leaders expected to confirm financial aid for Turkey migrant help at summit The bloc's 27 heads of state and government will meet in Brussels on Thursday to also discuss migration, COVID-19 and relations with Russia. -
Germany EURO 2020: Activist with rainbow flag runs on field in Munich during Hungary match LGBTQ+ campaigners are angry after UEFA banned a rainbow display on the Allianz Stadium in Munich. -
No Comment Scorching temperatures across Balkans cause disruption Scorching temperatures across the Balkans caused significant disruptions, as people tired of COVID restrictions finally got a chance to get out of lockdowns and enjoy the summer weather. -
The Exchange How technology is helping airline businesses bounce back from COVID From smart screening helmets that use infrared imaging to carry out thermal checks on passengers to a robot that releases ultraviolet-C light in high traffic zones, Hamad International Airport in Qatar is using cutting-edge technology to fight the pandemic. -
The Cube Painkillers not recommended before getting a COVID-19 vaccine, health experts say Misleading posts online have suggested that people should take antihistamines or painkillers before getting their coronavirus vaccine, but the WHO has warned against this. -
Real Economy InvestEU: The European plan mobilising billions to boost slumping investment The pandemic has caused European investment to slump. But the EU has a plan to mobilise billions in capital and guarantee investments. It’s called InvestEU and it’s also looking to boost investor confidence whilst giving a helping hand to digitalisation and the green transition on the way. -
Travel News A guide to 2021’s most expensive cities for expats to live and work in New data has unveiled the cities expats should avoid if they’re looking to get the most from their money. -
Tech News Third of major investment firms view cryptocurrency as 'rat poison', according to survey Billionaire investor Warren Buffett once said crypto was "rat poison squared". A third of major investment firms agree. -
Nature ‘Wet markets’ are not as bad for health and biodiversity as we think A recent study claims that banning wet markets outright may be a mistake. -
World Five years on, how has Brexit changed Europe? "There was worry that this was the beginning of the end, or that the UK departure would sow division in Europe. In fact, the EU has been very united, very consistent in how it's handled Brexit," says Brigid Laffan, Director of the Robert Schuman Centre at the European University Institute. -
World News Delta variant to account for 90% of new COVID-19 cases in Europe by late August, warns EU agency The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) forecast that the Delta variant will be responsible for 90% of new COVID infections in the EU by the end of August. -
China Last pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily forced to close Hong Kong’s sole remaining pro-democracy newspaper will publish its last edition on Thursday, highlighting China's increasing crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city. -
No Comment Catalan separatist leaders walk free from prison Nine Catalan separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked out of prison on Wednesday to the cheers of supporters, leaving behind their lengthy terms for organizing a bid four years ago to make Catalonia an independent republic. -
Europe News Europe should 'get its act together' on Russia, says Russian ambassador Vladimir Chizhov, Russia's Ambassador to the EU, thinks the bloc should not be guided "by certain slogans or terms carved in stone" because relations with Russia are evolving. -
World News Europeans are losing faith in the EU. Brussels must act now to win them back | View Across Europe, citizens want the EU to be stronger and more assertive in foreign affairs. -
Work Changemakers: Madonna Badger on why the advertising industry must stop objectifying women Madonna Badger, the creative force behind #Womennotobjects campaign, discusses her aims and the legacy she wants to leave behind. -
Mobility Paris air taxis begin test flights in run-up to 2024 Olympic launch The German-made Volocopter set to provide an air taxi solution for the 2024 Paris Olympic games is undergoing test flights at Le Bourget Airport. -
Spain Pardoned Catalan pro-independence leaders leave prison in Spain Nine separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked free from prison on Wednesday, where they were serving lengthy terms for organising a bid for an independent northeastern Catalonia region nearly four years ago.
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Travel News The UK's first space tourism travel agency has opened - and it's a world first Holiday in space anyone? This can be your chance to book a stratospheric and unique trip. -
No Comment Otters in Oregon Zoo cool as ice amid heatwave Otters at Oregon Zoo enjoy an ice bath as the temperature in Portland reached 35°C on Monday. -
United Kingdom Post-Brexit rights: EU citizens given 28 days to apply to stay in UK EU nationals who have not applied for settled status in the UK by the June 30 deadline will be given a formal 28-day warning to do so or risk losing their right to live, work and access free healthcare in the country. -
World News Britain denies Russia fired warning shots at Navy ship near Crimea The Ministry of Defence says that the Russians were conducting exercises in the Black Sea. -
Mobility Could Hopium's hydrogen sports car be Europe's answer to Tesla? French racing driver and Hopium CEO Olivier Lombard unveiled a prototype of the Machina last week. But it won't be delivered until 2025. -
Climate Gabon is the first African country to get paid for reducing carbon emissions The Central African country already has an incredibly low deforestation rate but it has pledged to reduce its CO2 emissions even further. -
Europe News Hungary's anti-LGBT law is a 'shame' says Ursula von der Leyen The European Commission President has asked her team to send a formal letter to the Hungarian government in order to ensure EU law is respected. -
Moments These are some of the most bizarrely themed hotel rooms in the world Ever fancied staying in a hotel room dedicated to your favourite childhood film? These unique stays could be the perfect addition to your next holiday. -
World News Today at EURO 2020: All to play for for Portugal and Germany The "group of death" will today establish its final ranking. Only France has so far booked its place to the knockout stage. -
World News Brexit 5 years on: Europe 'is punishing the UK' for leaving EU: Poll Europeans think that their leaders and Brussels are making Britain's divorce from the EU more difficult than it needs to be. -
World News Brexit 5 years on: 'We would have you back,' says Europe, in new poll Most respondents in France, Germany, Italy and Spain have a message for the UK: We want EU back, we want EU back for good. -
World News COVID-19 gave terrorists new opportunities to spread message, Europol says Jihadist terrorism remains the biggest threat to the EU, Europol found, also flagging that right-wing extremists are increasingly younger. -
Work Abuse, threats and no bathroom breaks. Here's what it was like to work at a clothing factory in 2020 A new report has found the way some fashion retailers reacted to the pandemic left factory workers at increased risk of forced labour, threats and abuse. -
USA Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill The 'For the People Act' bill would strike down hurdles to voting, curb the influence of money in politics and limit partisan influence over the drawing of congressional districts. -
China First trial on national security law opens in Hong Kong Tong Ying-kit was arrested on July 1, 2020, a day after the national security law took effect, for allegedly driving into the crowd of officers while bearing a flag with the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times.”