archives - 04 Aug 2021. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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England lifts quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers from France

The Department for Transport said in a statement that the change — effective from 05:00 CEST on Sunday, August 8 — is because "the proportion of Beta variant cases has fallen".

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Turkey

Turkish power plant 'at risk of being destroyed' by wildfires

Images posted online by the mayor of Milas, Muhammet Tokat, showed the fire at the gates of the plant.

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Belgium

Belgian customs arrest 45, seize million of counterfeit cigarettes

A Belgian official described the operation as the biggest ever conducted in the country which has become a hub for cigarette trafficking to neighbouring countries.

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Tunisia

Tunisia grapples with its biggest political crisis in a decade

Two weeks after President Kais Saied ousted the government and froze the activities of parliament, Tunisia is still facing its biggest crisis in a decade of democracy.

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Experiences

Sport climbing: The best holidays in Europe for beginners

As sport climbing comes to the Tokyo Olympics, we bring you the best destinations in Europe for beginners.

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World News

Euroviews. EU states must do their fair share for bloc to hit climate aims | View

"Each member country must do its fair share through home-grown policies to help achieve a common European objective."

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Health news

Could vibrating shoes improve daily life for the visually impaired?

The new device aims to make navigation safer and easier for people who are visually impaired and travelling alone.

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Belarus

Dissident Belarusian sprinter arrives in Poland

Tsimanouskaya claimed her team tried to force her to return home to Belarus, where she fears reprisal from the government after posting criticism on social media.

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Fire in Athens suburb destroys homes, vehicles

Residents face the aftermath of a savage wildfire that broke out in the northern suburb of Athens

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Free climber scales London skyscraper in climate stunt

A free-climber who was imprisoned two years ago for climbing the U.K.'s tallest skyscraper scaled another building on Tuesday, this time to draw attention to climate change.

04/08/2021

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World News

WHO calls for COVID booster jab moratorium until the end of September

The head of the UN agency stressed that "hundreds of millions" worldwide are still waiting for their first dose.

04/08/2021

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Health news

Full COVID jab protects you 3 times more than no vaccine, study finds

Researchers at London's Imperial College say people who’ve had the full dose of COVID-19 vaccine are three times less likely to test positive for the virus than unvaccinated people.

04/08/2021

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Lebanon

'Politicians hide behind their immunity' Lebanese activist says

A year has passed since a massive port explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, leaving more than 200 civilians killed, over 6,500 injured and hundreds of thousands internally displaced. Not a single official report was issued to tell the people the truth of what happened during the blast.

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France

France promises €100 million to Lebanon at international conference

France will provide an additional €100 million to Lebanon as the country continues to struggle with a financial crisis one year after the Beirut port explosion.

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United Kingdom

UK government clarifies visa rules for British artists touring in EU

Music industry figures say there is "nothing new" in the UK government's claim that British artists can do visa-free, short-term tours in 19 EU countries.

04/08/2021

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Uncovering Europe

Ukraine mulls giving hero status to alleged war criminals

Ukraine is considering giving hero status to controversial figures, including Nazi cooperators Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych, who fought for independence in the 1930s and 1940s.

04/08/2021

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Green News

Why did this free climber scale a 36-storey building in London?

After climbing the Shard two years ago, George King-Thompson is now ascending yet another building to highlight the severe flood warnings in the UK.

04/08/2021

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Focus

DRC's drive to move forward

In partnership with Primature DRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is striving to break from its economic and Covid challenges with dynamic initiatives in education and investment

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Health news

Life in plastic, it's fantastic! COVID vaccine scientist gets Barbie

Barbie created a new "vaccinologist doll" in honour of Sarah Gilbert, the scientist behind the Oxford coronavirus vaccine.

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Greece

'The night was hell': Wildfire destroys homes on outskirts of Athens

More than 100 homes and businesses had been seriously damaged or destroyed, according to authorities.

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Destinations

The 7 best European canal cities that rival Venice

While Venice is famed for its canals, there are many cities in Europe which pride themselves on their waterways. Here's our guide.

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Work

Blizzard president leaves game company amid sexual harassment scandal

One of the world's biggest game studios is rocked by its own #MeToo moment after California officials sue over harassment and discrimination claims.

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Ukraine

Grenade-carrying veteran threatens to blow up Kyiv government building

A video shared online reportedly showed him brandishing an object in his hand and saying: "I will not leave this place alive."

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World News

Spanish woman, 79, arrested for leading drug-trafficking ring

The elderly drug lord was arrested in Portugal on Tuesday over suspicions of smuggling cocaine from Latin America to Europe.

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Mobility

Spurred by the pandemic, Barcelona is embracing a car-free future

The city is doubling down on COVID-inspired moves to reclaim urban spaces from cars. Critics argue it will hurt businesses.

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Living

Anti-vaxxers pretend to be vegan to avoid having the COVID-19 vaccine

As people fake that they are 'ethical vegans' to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine, animal rights activists say everyone eligible should get vaccinated.

04/08/2021

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Climate

Turkey’s climate goals ‘critically insufficient’ amid raging wildfires

A heatwave has turned the region into a tinderbox but this isn't the first time global warming has impacted Turkey this year.

04/08/2021

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World News

Fake COVID-19 certificate sales rise as health passes become mandatory

With COVID-19 certificates becoming mandatory for many people around the world, some anti-vaxxers are turning to social platforms to buy fake health passes, at a cost of around 100€.

04/08/2021

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World News

Today at the Olympics: Dutch teammates tie for cycling record

From cycling to skateboarding, here is a roundup of what's happening today at the Olympics.

04/08/2021

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World News

COVID cases fall in the Netherlands and UK while Romania pushes jabs

Some countries in Europe are seeing their number of COVID-19 cases fall, while others fear a fourth wave of infections is underway.

04/08/2021

Mitsotakis announces pension boosts and wage hike in 2024

Venice Film Festival 2024: Pedro Almodóvar triumphs

Meloni: We must not give up on Ukraine

31 former Ibero-American leaders call for Maduro's arrest

Mitsotakis announces pension boosts and wage hike in 2024

Venice Film Festival 2024: Pedro Almodóvar triumphs

Meloni: We must not give up on Ukraine

31 former Ibero-American leaders call for Maduro's arrest

2021-08-04

Belgian customs arrest 45, seize million of counterfeit cigarettes

Euroviews. EU states must do their fair share for bloc to hit climate aims | View

Fire in Athens suburb destroys homes, vehicles

Free climber scales London skyscraper in climate stunt

UK government clarifies visa rules for British artists touring in EU

Ukraine mulls giving hero status to alleged war criminals

Why did this free climber scale a 36-storey building in London?

Spanish woman, 79, arrested for leading drug-trafficking ring

Anti-vaxxers pretend to be vegan to avoid having the COVID-19 vaccine

Today at the Olympics: Dutch teammates tie for cycling record