2021-08-23

Cyprus

Cyprus to revoke passports issued to Turkish-Cypriot officials

The decision is linked to Turkey's and the Turkish-Cypriot authorities' plan to reopen the eastern ghost town of Varosha in defiance of UN resolutions.

23/08/2021

Europe News

Could the EU use an old, obscure law to manage a new refugee influx?

Yes, but whether it would get any support in European capitals is another matter.

23/08/2021

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Extinction Rebellion targets central London in new protests

Supporters of the environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion gather on Trafalgar Square outside of the National Gallery in London for the first day of a two-week climate change protest campaign.

23/08/2021

Poland

Poland will build a fence on its border with Belarus to stop migrants

A 2.5-metre-tall fence will be erected along most of the 150-kilometre border, with construction due to begin next week.

23/08/2021

Sport

Afghan flag to fly at opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

The Taliban takeover of the country means the Afghan athletes were not able to make it to Japan to compete.

23/08/2021

Climate

Brazilian beach resort slipping under the water due to human action

The resort, northeast of Rio de Janeiro, is being slowly swallowed by the Atlantic Ocean.

23/08/2021

Money

Is Cardano (ADA) the next big crypto? Here’s all you need to know

What is Cardano and what are the reasons for its success? Here’s everything you need to know.

23/08/2021

Destinations

Welcome to Shitterton: A guide to some of the UK’s rudest place names

We take a look at the UK’s villages, towns and cities with the most unusual namesakes.

23/08/2021

United Kingdom

Rotten ruling: UK judge rules against Sex Pistols singer

Formed in London in 1975, the Sex Pistols energized and scandalized the British music scene with songs such as “God Save the Queen” and “Anarchy in the U.K.”, but today they're arguing about a song for Disney.

23/08/2021

Climate

Why does Greece want to start naming heatwaves?

Greek scientists say that naming and categorising extreme heat events could help the public and policymakers.

23/08/2021

Nature

Which country is planting a tree for every baby that is born?

How a reforesting scheme first launched over a decade ago formed one of the world’s most effective environmental partnerships.

23/08/2021

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New wildfire breaks-out on the fire-stricken island of Evia

A force of 64 firefighters with 26 fire engines, a unit on foot, water-dropping helicopters and an aircraft continued to fight a blaze in southern Evia that broke out on Monday. The Fire Service said the blaze was largely contained but had not been brought under control.

23/08/2021

United Kingdom

Data shows mass events 'can be held safely' in UK amid COVID-19

The pilot scheme monitored COVID-19 infections at major summer events including the British Grand Prix, Wimbledon and EURO 2020.

23/08/2021

My Europe Series

Tsikhanouskaya on peaceful protests and the long wait for change

The hijacking of a Ryan Air Flight and the death of Vitali Shishov, who was found hanged in Kyiv, has kept the pressure on Belarus' exiled opposition. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya talks to Euronews on what has been gained, and what has been lost, one year after the Belarusian uprising.

23/08/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Looking for your next podcast? Here’s what we are listening to

Of course, we suggest you try the Euronews’ award-winning podcast Cry Like a Boy, available in English and in French as Dans la tête des Hommes. If you have already given it a listen, our team suggests their favourite podcasts.

23/08/2021

Greece

Greek firefighters battle two new blazes near Athens and Evia

Greece scrambled firefighting aircraft and ground forces as at least two new blazes including one on the island of Evia, which has already been scarred by wildfires this summer.

23/08/2021

Partner content

How protecting water can avert future global health crises

Partner content presented by Novartis

Every way we interact with the planet stems from how we use water.

23/08/2021

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Afghan refugees in India's New Delhi demand rights outside UNHCR

Around 300 Afghan refugees in New Delhi shout slogans demanding human rights and resettlement by UN Agencies.

23/08/2021

Ukraine

‘Crimea is Ukraine’: Zelenskyy opens inaugural Crimea summit

Representatives of 46 nations and blocs attended the first international summit on the annexation of Crimea in Ukraine, a summit dismissed as an “anti-Russian event” by the Kremlin.

23/08/2021

Russia

Russia arrests Ukrainian on suspicion of trying to steal state secrets

The individual is alleged to have been collecting secret information about "the latest weapons and their secret technical documentation".

23/08/2021

Afghanistan

Euroviews. China isn't interested in a power grab in Afghanistan | View

China doesn't want a power grab in Afghanistan, it's more interested in regional stability, argue Lukas Fiala and Hugo Jones.

23/08/2021

Haiti

Helicopters used in earthquake-hit Haiti as gangs block aid deliveries

The August 14 earthquake killed more than 2,200 people

23/08/2021

No Comment

Street art festival turns Russian city into open-air art gallery

In Russia, east of the Ural mountains, the city of Yekaterinburg turns into an open-air art gallery. The annual street art festival brings in local and international artists and volunteers from all over Russia.

23/08/2021

Work

Swiss start-up rivals Google with '100% secure' smartphone keyboard

Swiss start-up Typewise has developed an AI keyboard for your phone that is better at correcting typos and more secure. Can it rival the US giants?

23/08/2021

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Colombians enjoy the Silleteros parade during the Flowers festival in Medellin

Colombians attend the Silleteros parade in the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellin

23/08/2021

Work

Menopause discrimination: Could a new law protect UK women at work?

UK law doesn't have protections for women being discriminated against because of menopause. That needs to change, says one MP.

23/08/2021

Money

PayPal users in Britain can trade Bitcoin from this week

Following the US last year, the payments provider says UK users will soon be able to buy, sell and hold four cryptos.

23/08/2021

Afghanistan

Taliban say August 31 deadline for troop withdrawals a 'red line'

A Taliban spokesman says no extension will be allowed for the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, otherwise they will be 'extending occupation'.

23/08/2021

Living

Updated: Which fruit and vegetables are in season in Europe right now?

From apricots in Austria to sweetcorn in Sweden, this is the ultimate guide to seasonal produce across Europe.

23/08/2021

France

Nice stadium’s south stand shut for four matches after Marseille brawl

The prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes said the south stand in OGC Nice’s stadium would beclosed for the next four matches after a fan pitch invasion led to an all out brawl during the Nice-Marseille game on the weekend.

23/08/2021