13 September 2021 | Euronews
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Serbia Letting Balkan countries into EU is in bloc's interests, says Merkel After Serbia, Merkel travelled to Albania where she meet the leaders of five other Western Balkan states that are striving for EU membership. -
Food and Drink Denmark's Noma restaurant finally gets 3 stars as Michelin announces 2021 Nordic ratings Michelin has awarded the world-famous Noma restaurant 3 stars for the first time. 2021 is also the first year the Guide has been published in a digital format only. -
Croatia Croatia counting down to join the Eurozone from 1st January 2023 Croatia is planning to begin using the Euro as its currency on the 1st of July 2023. According to a recent study by the Croatian National Bank, 45% of people in the Western Balkan nation say they support the move. -
Afghanistan 'People of Afghanistan need a lifeline', says UN chief as donor countries pledge millions Antonio Guterres told a donor conference in Geneva the poverty rate is "spiraling", basic public services are nearing collapse, and a severe drought is jeopardising the upcoming harvest. -
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Norway Norway's left-wing opposition wins general election, PM Solberg concedes The left-wing opposition in Norway has won the country's general election, according to projections released as polls closed on Monday. -
Netherlands Dutch authorities investigate images of COVID-19 protesters in Nazi clothing Local authorities have said that the behaviour is "highly reprehensible and extremely inappropriate". -
Europe News Colombia wants EU to recognise its COVID travel pass by end of year Vice President Marta Lucía Ramírez told Euronews her country is committed to restoring freedom of movement to citizens who are fully vaccinated. -
The Cube Fact check: Unvaccinated can vote at polling stations in German election False claims have suggested that citizens need a COVID-19 health pass to vote in this month's federal election. -
Europe News 'Inefficient' EU system for deporting migrants 'encourages illegal migration', audit says Instead of deterring illegal migrants, the EU system actually encourages people to attempt the journey to Europe, says an EU auditors report. -
No Comment Afghans struggle to survive as Taliban face challenges Since the Taliban stormed to power in mid-August, Afghans say job opportunities have dried up and they are only allowed to withdraw $200 per week from their bank accounts, meaning cash is in short supply. -
Health news People not fully vaccinated from COVID '11 times more likely to die' from disease People not fully vaccinated are 11 more times likely to die from COVID than those with full protection, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
France Moulin Rouge set to reopen after 18-month COVID closure Closed for a year and a half due to the pandemic, the feathered cabaret will reopen on September 16, two days before its 75th anniversary. -
Earth News HS2 explained: Why people are fighting the UK’s ‘weak’ and ‘inept’ new railway The UK’s largest infrastructure project in generations faces a debate in parliament tonight. We take a look at the history of HS2 and its profound environmental impacts. -
Money Switzerland to get new digital stock exchange, clearing the way for crypto trading and NFTs Switzerland has become the latest country to clear the way for trading digital assets with a new stock exchange. We break down what it is and what it changes. -
France France to resume champagne exports to Russia as talks bid falls flat Exports stopped because a new law in Russia meant French producers had to remove "champagne" from their bottles and replace it with "sparkling wine". -
Climate Now Scientists sniff for hidden methane leaks to combat global warming The IPCC report last month called for a big effort to reduce methane emissions from industrial sources. Finding them is surprisingly tricky, as we found out when we joined a team sniffing for hidden leaks in the streets of Utrecht. -
Afghanistan 'Credible' claims that Taliban killing Afghan ex-government workers and relatives, says UN UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet cited "multiple" allegations of the Taliban seeking out former government officials and their relatives, who then turn up dead. -
Mobility Eyes on the road: Can e-scooters with cameras protect pedestrians and make cities safer? Are e-scooters equipped with smart cameras the answer to preventing collisions, protecting pedestrians and decluttering pavements? -
World News Ryder Cup: Europe's captain selects final team for 2021 tournament Europe is hoping to retain the Ryder Cup against the United States at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin later this month. -
No Comment Greek and Italian schools reopen for new academic year Schools reopen with new Green Pass. -
Smart Regions ERMIS II - the project helping people with reduced mobility enjoy the beach Thanks to a European project, people with reduced mobility in Cyprus and in Greece can enjoy the sea as many beaches are now equipped with wheelchair ramps, devices to get them into the water and much more. -
Ukraine 'Our great state deserves an Olympics,' says Ukraine's president The next available winter games to bid for are in 2030 -
Sport Who is playing who in this year's Women's Champions League? Holders Barcelona have been drawn in a group with Arsenal, Hoffenheim, and HB Køge. -
France Alexandre Benalla: Macron's former bodyguard goes on trial for violence against protester A former security aide to President Emmanuel Macron has gone on trial on a dozen charges, including voluntary violence, illegally wearing a police badge, and carrying a weapon. -
No Comment Cycling tours are latest trend in Chernobyl Keen cyclists are heading to Chernobyl for an active holiday with scenic routes. It's a new type of tourism for the Exclusion Zone, 35 years after the world's worst nuclear disaster. -
Earth News Passengers on a cruise to the Arctic Circle are cleaning up Svalbard Currents wash up plastic waste from fishing industries in the Northern hemisphere, endangering local wildlife in Svalbard. -
Netherlands Uber loses court battle over whether its drivers are permanent employees Judges in Amsterdam said the legal relationship between Uber and its drivers has "all the characteristics of an employment contract". -
Moments A story that can only be told in Belfast: What are the origins of the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic? Experience the Titanic sinking at this immersive visitor centre in Northern Ireland. -
Ecotech When will flying cars really take off? Flying cars will combine many elements of a light aircraft within the size constraints of a road vehicle. -
No Comment Russia, Belarus continue massive military drills Moscow says 200,000 personnel will take part in the week-long Zapad-2021 military exercise in Belarus, western Russia and the Baltic Sea, one of the country's biggest drills in recent years. -
Earth News More than 200 people were killed defending the environment in 2020 "One day, we hope to report an end to the violence against those defending our planet and their land." -
Iran Iran deal sparks hopes of wider nuclear talks with the US The agreement in 2015 saw world powers promise to end international sanctions in return for Tehran ending some of its nuclear work. But the US, while under President Donald Trump, decided to pull out of the deal in 2018, -
Moments Super-fast, sustainable and accessible: Are trains the future of travel? A look inside the companies fuelling the rise of train travel with their innovative technology. -
No Comment First foreign commercial flight since Taliban takeover lands in Kabul A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane carrying a handful of passengers touched down at Kabul airport, the first international commercial flight to land since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan. -
Greece Greece begins mandatory testing for unvaccinated workers Some 56% of Greece’s residents have been fully vaccinated, while the average rate in the EU is just over 60%. -
Culture news Napoleon and Murat back at Versailles for bicentennial reenactment “It is the biggest and most beautiful event of the year of Napoleon's bicentenary," says Patrice, a civilian firefighter who is playing General Belliard, Prince Murat’s chief of staff. -
Tech News Fortnite creator Epic Games to fight Apple case with appeal after judge's mixed ruling A judge didn’t brand Apple as a monopolist or require it to allow competing stores to offer apps for iPhones, iPads and iPods. -
Culture news Met Gala 2021: Fashion's biggest gig is now two nights A mini version of the celebrated extravaganza will pull in the A listers on Monday night -
Afghanistan Qatar sends highest-ranking delegation to Kabul since Taliban takeover Qatar's foreign minister was in Kabul on Sunday, becoming the first high-ranking government official to meet the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan. -
France Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo launches bid to be France's next president If she's successful she'd be France's first female president -
Earth News Watch thousands of environmentalists protest at a German motor show Almost 25,000 people took part in the rallies. -
Germany German election: Laschet goes on the attack against frontrunner Scholz Merkel's CDU-CSU bloc has been languishing in the polls, currently projected to secure around 21% of the vote— a historically low level. -
Europe News Green bonds: Can the EU really become the world's largest issuer of climate-conscious finance? The European Commission is about to issue its first-ever green bonds to finance the post-coronavirus recovery. The market is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2023. -
Destinations Here's why St Petersburg is the perfect gateway to travel around Russia "Piter" is a fascinating destination in its own right, but it's also a great first destination to explore the rest of Russia. -
Mobility How has COVID impacted our mobility and how will it affect the future of European cities? Our cities are returning to a degree of normalcy in the wake of COVID. But the way we move around them will be forever altered. -
Afghanistan Inside the Afghan jail where ex-inmates are now the prison guards The US had used the complex to hold Taliban fighters and was nicknamed Guantanamo. -
Mobility Autonomous vehicles to cheap spaceflights: How mobility experts think we will travel in 50 years How we move around our cities and the world is changing at break-neck speed. So, how much will change in 50 years? -
United Kingdom UK terminates COVID-19 vaccine contract with Valneva over alleged breach of obligation Britain has ordered 100 million doses of Valneva's vaccine candidate, VLA2001, and had an option to secure an additional 90 million doses. -
Mobility Bilbao hits the brakes to slow down pollution The city of Bilbao and the surrounding urban area have put the maximum driving speed at 30 kms/h instead of 50. It's a pioneering measure for such a big city and now the data is beginning to show environmental improvements. -
Spain Spain deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle blaze as thousands flee A firefighter lost his life earlier this week. -
Norway Norway's election could be the end of Erna Solberg. It could also end the country's oil exploration Norway's two biggest parties have not committed to ending the country's lucrative oil industry and help save the planet. But some of their potential coalition partners have. -
North Korea North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles The North’s resumption of testing activity is likely an attempt at pressuring the Biden administration over the diplomatic freeze.