30 July 2021 | Euronews
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My Europe Series Europe's week: Vaccination drive and flood cleanup continues The European Commission announced on Wednesday that 70% of people had been vaccinated with at least one dose. -
Russia US mission in Russia 'forced' to let go of over 200 staff Moscow banned the US from hiring or contracting any non-American staff at its diplomatic facilities in the country. -
Tech News US agency rejects Jeff Bezos' protests after SpaceX awarded NASA moon lander contract The Blue Origin founder said NASA was required to make multiple awards after Elon Musk's SpaceX was awarded a €2.5 billion contract. -
Czech Republic Czech workers given extra holiday for having COVID jab Fully vaccinated Czech state workers will be able to claim an additional two days in paid holiday before the end of the year, the Prime Minister has announced. -
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France Armed robbers steal jewellery and €400k from Paris boutique Two men have stolen an estimated €2 million from a Dinh Van boutique in central Paris. -
Japan Vincent Fichot: EU diplomats show support for French father over Tokyo hunger strike Vincent Fichot ended his three-week hunger strike in Tokyo on Friday, demanding access to his two children who he claims have been abducted by his separated Japanese wife. -
Europe News EU and Cuba clash after Brussels slams arrest of protesters Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla says he "strongly rejects" a statement by the EU criticising his country. -
Germany Several injured after Belgrade to Stockholm bus crashes near Berlin Nineteen people have been injured, nine of them seriously, after a bus en route from Belgrade to Stockholm crashed in Germany. -
Poland Poland's president changes tune on judicial reform amid row with EU “Everything indicates that legislative changes will be needed,” President Duda said after a top Polish judge urged him to bring the country's controversial judicial reform into line with EU law. -
Russia One worker dead and six injured after chemical factory fire in Russia One worker has died and six others are injured after a fire at the Kamenski chemical factory in Russia's Rostov region. -
Serbia Multi-billion Rio Tinto mining project sparks protests in Serbia “This project is a danger for our waters, our land, and our future,” said Nebojsa Zelenovic of NGO Action. -
Germany Merkel successor hopeful Armin Laschet apologises for book plagiarism CDU leadership candidate Armin Laschet admitted that he had failed to credit a source in a 2009 book he wrote about immigration. -
Japan Condom used to repair canoe at Tokyo Olympics Australian canoeist Jessica Fox found a perfectly stretchy, waterproof material for a boat repair at the Tokyo Olympics: a condom. -
Ecotech A microclimate has been created to keep these children safe from air pollution There is now so much air pollution that structures are being created purely so that children can play safely. -
Europe News How to save a decimated town: The struggle for Belgium's Doel A struggle of over 20 years between locals and governments about the fate of the Flemish town of Doel could soon come to an end. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria's President pushes for government talks to avoid another election Bulgaria's President Ruman Radev had urged parties to hold coalition talks to avoid a third parliamentary election. -
Senegal European funds for African IDs: migration regulation tool or privacy risk? More people in Africa cannot prove their identity than anywhere else in the world. EU funding is changing that to fight illegal migration — but data protection is a worry -
Libya Libya's detention centre closures: lancing lawlessness or consolidating poltical control? The country's provisional government says it wants to end lawlessness in the camps, but migrants still dream of a life in Europe. -
My Europe Series The Northern Ireland Protocol is stuck in a stalemate. What could be the options for unlocking it? EU-UK talks to solve their post-Brexit trade spat over Northern Ireland have reached an impasse. With both sides digging their heels in, what are the options going forward? -
Cult Mugham, the unique Azerbaijani musical tradition handed down over generations No form of music is more defining of Azerbaijani culture than Mugham, a centuries-old tradition drawing on folklore and oral history. Discover the master craftsmen and talented musicians keeping the tradition alive. -
France Esther Dingley: Remains of missing British hiker found in French Pyrenees Bones found in the French Pyrenees last week belong to missing UK hiker Esther Dingley, her family has confirmed. -
Earth News Three European countries named as best places to be in case of total societal collapse New Zealand came out on top, with the Australian island of Tasmania rounding out the top five. -
France Place des Vosges: Paris moves hundreds of homeless people from central square They will be temporarily housed in gymnasiums. The Paris town hall is calling on the government to provide a "lasting solution". -
Culture news Eurovision winning Italian rock band Maneskin honoured by the mayor of Rome Eurovision winning Italian rock band Maneskin have been honoured by the mayor of Rome. The four members were given a small replica of Lupa, the she-wolf who as legend has it nursed and sheltered the twins Romulus and Remus and became a symbol of the city. -
Oman Mercer Street: Two Europeans killed in incident on board oil tanker off Oman coast Two Europeans have died after an incident off the Oman coast on board the oil tanker Mercer Street, the ship's owners have confirmed. -
Spain Carles Puigdemont loses appeal against loss of MEP immunity The European Court of Justice said there was no reason why Puigdemont could not face extradition and trial in Spain. -
No Comment Japanese city transforms agricultural land into works of art The Gyoda city transforms rice fields into art by planting different colours of rice plants -
Climate Now Climate data could be key for preserving our cultural treasures Equipping heritage managers, governments and the public with the right data will help conserve our past. -
Kosovo Defendant bids to oust Kosovo war crimes judges in new blow for court The move deals another blow to the controversial court, seen by many Albanian Kosovars as an insult to the Kosovo Liberation Army's war against Serb rule. -
No Comment Anti-virus pass demo invades Italian Parliament The demonstration was organised by members of Italy's right-wing political party. They held printed signs saying "NO GREEN PASS". -
Earth News Amazon customers want to be able to recycle packaging. So why isn't the tech giant doing more? Conservationists say the tech company needs to look closely at its environmental impact - and take real action. -
Economy Europe's economy bounces back from a double-dip recession EU countries emerged from a double-dip recession in the second quarter with a growth of 1.9% more than the quarter before, according to figures released by Eurostat -
Climate Four dead as forest fires rage near Turkey's tourist hotspots Authorities have evacuated homes in southern Turkey as forest fires rage near the Mediterranean coastal town of Manavgat. -
Destinations This remote part of the Canary Islands is perfect for rainforest hiking This unspoiled subtropical paradise is the Canary Islands’ most remote isle. -
No Comment Buddhist monks receive AstraZeneca vaccine in Thailand Some 1,000 Buddhist monks and temple staff recieve AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine at Wat Si Sudaram Worawihan, a temple in the western part of Bangkok. -
Italy Parma is again Italy's Capital of Culture after COVID closures in 2020 After coronavirus restrictions shut down many cultural sites in #Parma in 2020, the city has maintained its status as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2021. -
World News There can be no European Health Union without intensive care medicine | View The EU must tear down bureaucratic barriers that prevents ICU professionals from working across member states and learning from one another, write professors Maurizio Cecconi and Elie Azoulay. -
China Hong Kong protester handed nine-year sentence in landmark security law case Tong Ying-kit, 24, was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism for his part during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong in July 2020. -
Japan Today at the Olympics: Europeans take gold in BMX Friday sees the start of track and field events at the Tokyo Olympics, with one medal up for grabs today in the men’s 10,000 meters. -
Health news COVID cure? This robot scientist may help Swedish scientists find better treatments for the virus Eve can take on everyday experiments, freeing up human scientists to take on more creative tasks. -
Japan Japan to expand Tokyo state of emergency amid Olympics infection surge Japan is facing a record-breaking surge in coronavirus infections as it hosts the Olympic Games in the capital. -
Israel Israel to offer coronavirus vaccine booster to people over 60 Israel is leading the world in its vaccination drive, and soon those over 60 who are already vaccinated will be offered a booster jab. -
Mobility Russian module knocks International Space Station out of position A newly arrived Russian science lab briefly knocked the International Space Station out of position when it accidentally fired its thrusters.