16 September 2021 | Euronews
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Euronews Debates SpaceX: How safe is the mission launched with an all-civilian crew? Is Space X's latest launch, Inspiration 4, a leap forward in commercial space travel or a risk too far? Euronews talked to two experts to find out. -
Denmark Faroe Islands PM says role of dolphin hunts will be examined after killing sparks outcry The Faroese prime minister has said the role of dolphin hunting will be examined after gruesome footage posted on Sunday showed nearly 1,500 dead sea mammals lying on a beach. -
Russia Polls close in Russia as opposition politicians allege electoral 'violations' This year's parliamentary election was marked by widespread allegations of ballot-stuffing and votes for sale, as well as ennui on the part of many voters after most serious opposition politicians were barred from running. -
Netherlands Second Dutch minister resigns over Afghanistan evacuations Ank Bijleveld is the second minister in the Netherlands' caretaker coalition government to resign over the evacuations, following the foreign minister, Sigrid Kaag. -
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Germany Four indicted in Germany over links to Islamic extremist group Jabhat al-Nusra German citizen Marius A. is alleged to have travelled to Syria in 2013 to fight with the Al-Qaida splinter group, while three other men are accused of collecting funds on his behalf. -
Netherlands Entire Dutch rail network disrupted by communications breakdown The Dutch rail network ground to a halt on Thursday evening due to a communications breakdown between drivers and traffic managers. -
Culture news European Heritage weekend approaches! What are the coolest events across the continent? The programme, which sees up to 20 million visitors every year, generates the greatest value, Euro for Euro, of any European cultural project. Here's how you can get involved where you are. -
Europe News European Commission launches new department for preparing and responding to health emergencies The European Health Emergency preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) will initially start with €30 billion in funding. -
Mobility What is a '15-minute city' and how will it change how we live, work and socialise? In the wake of COVID, municipalities around the world are looking at ways to plan cities centred on human beings rather than cars. -
Climate Why stopping deforestation doesn't just save lives, it revives economies New research has shown that deforestation isn’t just a problem for removing carbon from the atmosphere, it’s also fundamentally changing the climate crucial for Brazil’s agriculture to thrive. -
Cyprus Stolen church doors return to Cyprus Orthodox Church from Japan decades after Turkish invasion The ornately-decorated wooden doors were stolen from a village church after the Turkish invasion in 1974, before resurfacing years later in an art college in Ishikawa. -
Poland Poland discriminated against gay mother in custody battle, says European court A Polish mother has been awarded €10,000 in damages after she lost custody of her children by starting a relationship with another woman. -
Culture news Prosecco v Prošek: origin protection move 'sparkles' tension between Italy and Croatia Italy, the homeland of Prosecco, is not happy with Croatia's attempt to get EU recognition for the Dalmatian wine, 'Prošek'. -
World News European Parliament strongly backs legal rights for digital platform workers Brussels will now draw up plans to protect app-based workers, after MEPs overwhelmingly backed giving them full employment rights under EU law. -
No Comment Baby killer whale rescued in Russia's Far East A baby killer whale that had been stranded in Russia's Far East, was rescued, footage from Russian State TV RU-RTR showed. The rescue took place in the Magadan region, after the killer whale was left stranded when a low tide occurred in the Gertner Bay. -
Work The Great Resignation: Could this one trait help leaders prevent an exodus of workers jumping ship? A new study shows that empathy is a necessity for leaders in today’s workplace and may be key to keeping workers amid “The Great Resignation”. -
Travel News Post-Brexit passport blunder could mean Brits are owed thousands Due to confusion between UK and EU guidelines, British travellers have unfairly been denied on flights to the continent and might be owed compensation. -
Ukraine Ukraine says Russia is violating international law by holding elections in Crimea Russia has distributed over 600,000 passports in pro-separatist eastern Ukraine in recent months to encourage residents to vote. -
Culture news Christo's Arc de Triomphe art project in Paris becomes reality after 60 years First dreamt up in the 1960s, 'L'Arc de Triomphe: Wrapped' will see the world-famous monument blanketed in silvery-blue fabric for three weeks. -
Cult Images of the Fixed Stars: Ancient astronomy manuscript resurrected by Uzbek heritage initiative The first true-to-the-original facsimile copy of the manuscript of Images of the Fixed Stars, an ancient astronomy manuscript by one of the most famous Muslim astronomers of all time has been resurrected by Uzbekistan's heritage initiative. -
Mobility Gearing up to go green: When are Europe's carmakers making the switch to electric cars? Europe-based automakers are pledging to drop petrol and diesel to go all-electric, but how long will it take? -
The Kitchen Chef Nino Mosca’s Parmigiana di Melanzane Napolitana | The Kitchen Nino Mosca, Napolitan chef and maitre de maison of Relais & Chateaux Il Bottaccio in Tuscany, Italy, shares his Parmigiana di Melanzane recipe. -
No Comment London Mayor unveils series of colourful road crossings Mayor of London Sadiq Khan unveils a series of painted road crossings in central London, created by artist Yinka Ilori, as the British capital hopes to transform a dull and grey winter into an explosion of colour and life amid the coronavirus pandemic. -
Germany Yom Kippur synagogue attack plot: Teenager and three others arrested in Germany The interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia said officials had been tipped off about an "Islamist-motivated threat" ahead of the Jewish holiday. -
Climate Fixing the hole in the ozone layer was a success. How can we learn from it to cut carbon emissions? When the hole in the ozone layer was discovered within four years a solution was found, can't we do the same for climate change? -
Slovenia Thousands demonstrate against new health pass measures in Slovenia Around 8,000 gathered in Ljubljana to demonstrate against new COVID-19 restrictions in the largest ever protest in Slovenia. -
Germany Deutsche Bahn: German rail operator agrees pay deal with union to end strikes GDL union said that Deutsche Bahn had agreed to a "good compromise" and that train drivers would receive sufficient pay rises. -
No Comment NKo TV airs footage of missile launch from train North Korea said on Thursday it successfully launched ballistic missiles from a train for the first time and was continuing to bolster its defences, after the two Koreas test-fired missiles hours apart in dueling displays of military might. -
World News EU is failing Afghan refugees trying to flee Taliban, say rights groups Human rights and refugee groups have appealed to the European Union to step up its help for people trying to flee Afghanistan. -
Europe News Von der Leyen pitches European Chips Act in a bid to boost the EU's tech self-reliance Some might say Brussels is pitching the European Chips Act in a bid to Ketchup up with the rest of the world. -
World News The State of the Union speech was a big missed opportunity for Ursula von der Leyen | View In her hour-long speech, the Commission President failed to address the most immediate concerns of EU citizens and companies, argues law professor Alberto Alemanno. -
Ecotech This plant captures CO2 from the air to 'reverse' climate change The Orca plant is expected to capture 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year. -
Health news Sputnik V: WHO suspends approval process for COVID vaccine due to 'manufacturing' concerns A regional WHO official said one manufacturing plant for the vaccine had failed to meet the necessary standards. -
Italy Italy first in Europe to require all employees to have COVID health pass The move aims to improve vaccine uptake and reduce the infection rate amid a potential surge in COVID-19 cases this winter. -
Finland Did Finland do enough to protect its foreign berry pickers from COVID? A probe was sparked after more than 400 pickers from Thailand -- brought into Finland for the season -- were found to have COVID-19. -
Earth News ‘Amazon of Europe’ is first UNESCO biosphere to cover five nations Five European countries have come together to officiate the biggest transnational UNESCO biosphere reserve. -
World News Same-sex civil unions 'good and helpful to many', says Pope Francis The pontiff said marriage is "a sacrament between a man and woman that can't be changed", but he supports civil laws that try to help those who have "a diverse sexual orientation". -
France Marks & Spencer to close more than half its stores in France due to Brexit supply problems The UK retail chain cites "lengthy and complex export procedures" post-Brexit for its decision to close 11 of its 20 French sites. -
Art Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 'not all doom and gloom' says Chief Exec There was certainly a whole group of works dealing, of course, with either COVID and aspects of COVID directly or the period that has been behind us with a lot of dealing with loneliness and with self-reflection," says Axel Rüger. -
Cult Watch back: Cellist virtuoso Mischa Maisky performs Russian repertoire Mischa Maisky is considered to be one of the most important cellists of our time. He performed at the InClassica International Music Festival under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, a renowned expert in the Russian repertoire. -
Money Bitcoin ATMs burn as El Salvador protesters march against President Nayib Bukele Protesters marched against moves by President Nayib Bukele to centralise power, attacking Bitcoin ATMs installed by the government. -
Mobility SpaceX launches 4 amateur astronauts in giant leap for space tourism The Inspiration4 mission will see the four crew orbit the Earth for three days before splashing down in the Atlantic. -
France France suspends 3,000 health workers for failing to get a COVID vaccine French healthcare workers had until Wednesday to get at least one dose of the vaccine after vaccination was made compulsory for them in mid-July. -
World News 'Stab in the back': France blasts new UK-US-Australia security pact in Indo-Pacific The 'AUKUS' pact aimed at countering China's influence in the region will see Australia scrap its Attack Class Submarine Programme with France in favour of a deal with the UK. -
Climate Capturing carbon is almost impossible - but nature could be the answer "The idea of just planting trees everywhere as a solution is fundamentally misguided. We cannot plant a blanket of trees and hope to save the world.” -
Destinations How can ski resorts survive the climate crisis? This village might have the answer When climate change cut the ski season short and visitor numbers dwindled, this tiny Austrian town turned its attention to making the most of the summer. -
World News Leader of Islamic State in Greater Sahara 'neutralised' by French troops, Macron says The French leader described the killing is a "major success" in the fight against terrorist groups in the Sahel. -
How healthcare companies can benefit from AI and IBM POWER driven IT infrastructures It really shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the healthcare industry is considered one of the most promising areas for the use of artificial intelligence. -
Austria The EU promotes the virtues of train travel with the 'Connecting Europe Express' Travelling throughout Europe only by train has its difficulties, but the EU and its members are highlighting the environmental virtues of this form of transport with the 'Connecting Europe Express', a train that is currently crisscrossing the continent.