20 July 2021 | Euronews
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Europe News 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. -
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. -
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. -
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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Earth News France's new climate law has just been approved. So why are activists so unimpressed? 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. -
Earth News 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. -
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. -
Ocean The European fishermen in need of a safety net 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. -
No Comment Russia unveils new war plane, Putin hails air power Russia unveils new war plane, Putin hails air power -
Ocean Preserving fish stocks to help save fishermen's lives 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. -
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. -
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. -
France France rolls out health pass as country sees 'unprecedented' COVID case surge Véran attributed the rise to the Delta variant, which was first detected in India. -
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. -
Lithuania Taiwan to open de-facto embassy in Lithuania under own name, prompting rebuke from China 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. -
My Europe Series 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." -
No Comment Blue Origin Launch Return Jeff Bezos has reached space on his rocket company's first flight with passengers. -
No Comment Germany Floods Aftermath Germany Floods Aftermath -
Tech News What is Pegasus, the Israeli mobile phone spyware used by governments around the world? An international group of journalists made explosive allegations about widespread government spying on mobile phones. Here's what they say. -
No Comment 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. -
Nature Mussel poo could be the secret to removing microplastics from the oceans A new project has found that mussels can turn microplastic particles into collectable waste. -
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. -
Earth News Olympic sailor Hannah Mills on why climate change is at the heart of Tokyo 2020 "Recycled medals and podiums, renewable energy and low-carbon technologies - these symbols can have ground-breaking power." -
Sport Norway fined for not wearing bikini bottoms at European beach handball competition Regulations require players to wear "fitted, low-cut bikini bottoms". -
Sweden New Swedish migration law makes permanent residency harder for refugees and visitors 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. -
Climate Grim CO2 forecast by International Energy Agency puts Paris Agreement targets almost out of reach Only 2% of the governments' projected Covid-19 recovery spending is earmarked for clean energy transitions, the International Energy Agency has warned. -
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. -
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. -
Cyprus Erdogan tells Turkish Cypriots Ankara supports a two-state solution and will open talks with Taliban 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. -
Climate Floods highlight Europe's 'gigantic task' in averting future climate damage With over 180 people dead, what have the catastrophic floods in Germany and elsewhere in Europe showed us about climate change mitigation? -
Travel News European travel demand drives easyJet summer comeback The budget airline plans to reach 60 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity this summer, as demand for travel rises. -
Belgium After devastating floods sweep Europe, a continent mourns its dead Nearly 200 people lost their lives in Germany and Belgium. -
World News Europe must form a united front over climate action. Or the Green Deal will fail | View European nations will not be credible to others if they cannot agree at home, and third countries will instead bank on the proposals being watered down. -
Tech News Paris prosecutor to investigate alleged Pegasus hacking after complaint by French journalists The Israeli-made spyware is believed to have been sold to authoritarian regimes, with French and Hungarian journalists on the potential target list. -
Mobility Everything you need to know about the first manned flight of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket Jeff Bezos and three crew left the Earth for a short flight? Find out more here and rewatch the launch. -
USA Bezos blasts into space on rocket ship's first crewed flight “Best day ever,” Bezos said after the capsule touched down on the desert floor at the end of the 10-minute flight. -
Residences Plan a romantic getaway for you and your partner at one of these idyllic escapes After a year of working from home, home-schooling and daily walks, it's time to reconnect with your partner at some of Europe's most romantic, adult-only destinations. -
United Kingdom First ever extreme weather warning issued in UK as temperatures seen reaching 33°C The UK has been under heatwave conditions in recent days but temperatures will climb further this week, possibly reaching 33°C in some western parts, the Met Office said. -
Israel Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories The announcement was one of the strongest and highest-profile rebukes by a well-known company of Israel’s policy of settling its citizens on war-won lands. -
Peru Leftist teacher and political novice Pedro Castillo is Peru's president-elect Castillo catapulted from unknown to president-elect with the support of the country's poor and rural citizens, many of whom identify with the struggles the teacher has faced.