2021-11-25

Art

Uffizi Gallery exhibition highlights violence against women

Titled 'Lo sfregio' ("The scar") the exhibition opened in advance for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It will be on view through December 19 at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence.

25/11/2021

Travel News

UK travel changes: Testing, quarantine and a red list addition

The Omicron variant is believed to be the worst strain of COVID-19 yet, with scientists fearing it is more transmissible.

25/11/2021

World News

UN begins 16-day activism campaign highlighting female abuse

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 is the occasion to highlight the many struggles women from around the world continue to face, including domestic abuse, genital mutilation, online violence, and femicide.

25/11/2021

World News

Migrant deaths in Europe not new, over 1,600 have died this year - IOM

The IOM estimates that 23,000 people have died in the Mediterranean Sea trying to reach Europe since 2014.

25/11/2021

World News

COVID vaccines saved nearly half a million lives in Europe

A WHO and ECDC-run study shows that at least 470,000 lives were saved across 33 European countries due to vaccination rollout.

25/11/2021

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Paris inaugurates square in tribute to female victims of domestic violence

A square dedicated to female victims of domestic violence has been inaugurated by the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris.

25/11/2021

Art

Luxembourg: a nation with no identity or a blank canvas for ideas?

The art and craft spectacular 'De Mains De Maitres' is spread across Luxembourg's capital city in various non-art venues. Its focus is on exhibits created from disparate materials, and perhaps this is the best metaphor for the country itself. Euronews talks to the Minister for Culture to learn more.

25/11/2021

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Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC

There are 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, 800-plus clowns, 10 marching bands, nine performance groups.

25/11/2021

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Thousands protest in Khartoum against military takeover

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Thursday at thousands of protesters who rallied against a deal that saw the prime minister reinstated after his ouster in a military coup last month.

25/11/2021

Europe News

Brussels bids to make online political adverts more transparent

Big tech companies would have to reveal what data was used and refrain from using sensitive data to target people with political ads.

25/11/2021

Travel News

Austrian hotel selling drive-thru chocolate as fourth lockdown bites

With the tourism sector shut again, one luxury hotel in Vienna is taking to the streets to sell its world famous Sacher Torte cake.

25/11/2021

Tech News

Why is this Reddit group calling for a Black Friday boycott?

Reddit’s r/antiwork subreddit is urging people to shop local and take the day off work this Black Friday.

25/11/2021

My Europe Series

Finnish Lapland fears Europe's COVID surge could hit it hard

Last year’s COVID travel restrictions and lockdowns saw tourist numbers from outside Finland slump by 98% compared with the previous 12 months.

25/11/2021

Mobility

Is sewage slush the key to making Barcelona's buses green?

The city of Barcelona plans to generate biomethane from sewage sludge, which its buses will then run on, as part of a greening initiative.

25/11/2021

Cry Like A Boy

UN Adama Dieng: 'Men, too, have been victims of rape during genocides'

In Cry Like Boy, we have spoken about the trauma caused by Liberia’s civil war. But conflict is a global issue. In this new episode, we ask UN's Adama Dieng about what the impact of such a violent act as genocide can have on men, women or victims of rape.

25/11/2021

Top News Stories Today

Watch top news stories today | November 25th – Evening edition

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

25/11/2021

Travel News

Will European ski slopes stay open this winter?

With COVID-19 restrictions coming back across the continent, is your skiing holiday safe or is it best to wait to book?

25/11/2021

Republic of North Macedonia

Euroscepticism rises in North Macedonia amid EU membership delays

Greece, Bulgaria and EU leaders have all prevented EU membership talks beginning with North Macedonia.

25/11/2021

France

French fishermen block ports and Channel Tunnel over licences row

"It has been eleven months... the patience of professionals has limits. We hope that this warning shot will be heard."

25/11/2021

Work

Dancing mini robots helping to teach children in Seoul kindergartens

Alpha Mini is a 24.5 centimetre-tall robot, who can dance, tell stories, and practice kung fu and other forms of exercise.

25/11/2021

Art

This Russian Exhibition is encouraging people to touch its art

Russia's Hermitage Museum's 'Invisible Art' exhibition is considered a milestone in the St. Petersburg museum's quest to include visually impaired art lovers.

25/11/2021

Football Now

Lucy Bronze: Alexia Putellas is Ballon d'Or favourite

In partnership with Media City

Former Ballon d'Or Féminin runner-up Lucy Bronze says Barcelona's Alexia Putellas is the favourite for this year's prize.

25/11/2021

Russia

Russian parliament lifts immunity of MP accused of illegal elk hunting

The carcass of an elk was found by police in Valery Rashkin's car last month. The Communist Party member last week admitted to shooting the animal.

25/11/2021

Bulgaria

Human error likely caused Bulgaria's deadly bus crash - investigators

Officials say they have recovered the bodies of 45 victims from the scene.

25/11/2021

Belgium

Uber drivers protest after court bans app in Brussels

About 2,000 drivers who use the Uber app will be required to cease their activity in the Belgian capital by Friday evening.

25/11/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia apologises for forced sterilisations of Roma women

Thousands of Roma women were forced into sterilisation in Slovakia dating back to the Communist rule of 1966.

25/11/2021

France

Interpol plays down controversy over new president Ahmed Al-Raisi

Al-Raisi, who has been accused of overseeing torture, was today chosen as the new president of international police organisation Interpol.

25/11/2021

France

France's left should unite to win presidency, say activists

All three major left-leaning candidates are polling below 8 per cent and with two far-right candidates likely to throw their hat into the race, activists are calling for the left to unite.

25/11/2021

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Seoul trials robot teaching assistants in nursery schools

The "Alpha Mini" is just 24.5 centimetres tall and can dance, lead sing-a-longs, recite stories and even teach kung-fu moves as children mimic its push-ups and one-legged balances.

25/11/2021

Nature

France opens Europe's first retirement home for elephants

52-year-old Asian elephant Gandhi is the first resident of a unique sanctuary.

25/11/2021