archives - 20 Jul 2021. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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Belgium reassesses river flows after deadly floods

Experts in hydrology and river flows are now warning that major research must be conducted in order to know exactly how to rebuild the towns destroyed by the floods.

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Cyprus

'Unacceptable': Cyprus slams Turkish move to open up a part of Varosha

Varosha, a fenced-off derelict area under Turkish control, has been left deserted since the 1974 invasion that split Cyprus.

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Germany

Suspect in Würzburg knife attack sent to psychiatric hospital

German investigators say the suspect in a knife attack in Würzburg has been sent to a psychiatric hospital and may not be held criminally responsible for his actions.

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Europe News

Brussels wants a new EU agency to tackle money laundering

The aim is to have the Anti-Money Laundering Authority set up by 2024.

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Green News

What’s in France's new climate law and is it green enough?

From introducing carbon labels on goods to veggie meals in canteens, the law is meant to overhaul travel, housing and industry to slash carbon emissions. But environmental activists say it doesn’t go far enough.

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Living

Tokyo 2020 Olympic beds: Suitable for both sex and saving the planet

No, the beds in the Olympic village are not designed to be anti-sex - they’re just eco-friendly.

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Netherlands

Two convicted of setting fire to Dutch COVID-19 test centre

A man and a teenager have been convicted of arson in the Netherlands, after setting fire to a coronavirus testing facility in January.

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Ocean

The European fishermen in need of a safety net

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Every year dozens of European fishermen die at sea. Hundreds get injured. What could be done to make this job safer? We take a look at the life of fishermen and what is being done to protect them.

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Russia unveils new war plane, Putin hails air power

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Ocean

Preserving fish stocks to help save fishermen's lives

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Reducing the hours fishermen spend at sea could be beneficial to depleted fishing stocks and help with their fatigue that is often the cause of accidents at sea. Ocean talks to a trade unionist in Emilia-Romagna to see what is being done to protect fishermen and fish.

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India

India's COVID death toll 'could be 10 times the official count'

Researchers estimate the total number of excess deaths may be between 3 and 4.7 million since the start of the pandemic.

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Nature

Meet the endangered baby tapir on an important mission

As part of an international conservation programme, a zoo in the US is trying to raise awareness of threats that face this species.

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France

France rolls out health pass as COVID-19 infections surge

Véran attributed the rise to the Delta variant, which was first detected in India.

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Spain

Spain mulls ban on expressions of support for dictator Franco

The draft bill is another milestone in the government's aim to heal divisions over Franco's place in Spanish history but is likely to re-ignite the debate over freedom of expression.

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Lithuania

Taiwan to open de-facto embassy in Lithuania under own name

China claims the island which is officially known as the Republic of China and rejects any use of the "Taiwan" name on the international stage.

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Uncovering Europe

Could North Macedonia be the graveyard of the EU's ideals?

"If my mother tongue, the Macedonian language, is the reason we can’t move closer to the EU, then the EU is not really what we thought it was – a community of values."

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Blue Origin Launch Return

Jeff Bezos has reached space on his rocket company's first flight with passengers.

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Germany Floods Aftermath

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Tech News

Pegasus spyware scandal: What we know so far

An international group of journalists made explosive allegations about widespread government spying on mobile phones. Here's what they say.

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Anti-vaxx protest in front of UK Parliament

Anti-vaccination protesters demonstrate in front of the British parliament on "Freedom Day" when most Covid restrictions are being lifted despite a surge in cases.

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Nature

Mussels can eat microplastics for breakfast, lab experiment finds

A new project has found that mussels can turn microplastic particles into collectable waste.

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Europe News

Judicial independence is a concern in some EU countries, says Brussels

The European Commission again highlighted Poland and Hungary as being of particular concern.

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Green News

Euroviews. How climate change is at the heart of the Tokyo Olympics

"Recycled medals and podiums, renewable energy and low-carbon technologies - these symbols can have ground-breaking power."

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Sport

Norway fined for not wearing bikini bottoms at beach handball match

Regulations require players to wear "fitted, low-cut bikini bottoms".

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Sweden

Stricter migration rules take effect in Sweden

The new rules see refugees given temporary rather than permanent residency in Sweden as a rule of thumb, while new arrivals must wait at least three years before they can apply to stay permanently in the country.

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Climate

IEA predicts record levels of CO2 emissions within two years

Only 2% of the governments' projected Covid-19 recovery spending is earmarked for clean energy transitions, the International Energy Agency has warned.

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Travel News

Is inflight Wi-Fi safe or could it be leaking your data?

Security experts warn that logging in while up in the air could put your personal information at risk.

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United Kingdom

Record 430 migrants cross English Channel in a single day

In the first six months of the year, 7,999 migrants attempted or successfully crossed the Channel in 399 separate "incidents", according to the French Maritime Prefecture.

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Cyprus

Erdogan tells Turkish Cypriots Ankara supports two-state solution

The President of Turkey threw his weight behind a two-state solution for the Mediterranean island during a controversial visit to mark the 47th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

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Climate

European floods highlight 'gigantic task' in averting climate change

With over 180 people dead, what have the catastrophic floods in Germany and elsewhere in Europe showed us about climate change mitigation?

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Financial support announced after dead fish wash into Greek bay

Locals survey damage after flooding in eastern Romania

Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić denies close links to Vladimir Putin

Austria to work with Germany on joint deportations to Afghanistan

Financial support announced after dead fish wash into Greek bay

Locals survey damage after flooding in eastern Romania

Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić denies close links to Vladimir Putin

Austria to work with Germany on joint deportations to Afghanistan

2021-07-20

Brussels wants a new EU agency to tackle money laundering

Russia unveils new war plane, Putin hails air power

Meet the endangered baby tapir on an important mission

Taiwan to open de-facto embassy in Lithuania under own name

Blue Origin Launch Return

Germany Floods Aftermath

Anti-vaxx protest in front of UK Parliament

Judicial independence is a concern in some EU countries, says Brussels

European floods highlight 'gigantic task' in averting climate change