25 November 2021 | Euronews
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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. -
Travel News UK adds Nigeria to red list and will now require pre-arrival tests for all travellers The Omicron variant is believed to be the worst strain of COVID-19 yet, with scientists fearing it is more transmissible. -
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. -
World News Migrant deaths in European waters 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. -
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World News COVID vaccines saved nearly half a million lives in Europe, WHO and ECDC say A WHO and ECDC-run study shows that at least 470,000 lives were saved across 33 European countries due to vaccination rollout. -
No Comment 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. -
Art Luxembourg: does the nation's art help to explain its elusive identity? 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. -
No Comment 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. -
No Comment 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. -
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. -
Travel News Austria in lockdown: Hotels set to open just 12 days before Christmas With the tourism sector shut again, one luxury hotel in Vienna is taking to the streets to sell its world famous Sacher Torte cake. -
Tech News Reddit’s r/antiwork subreddit is boycotting Black Friday and e-commerce giants such as Amazon Reddit’s r/antiwork subreddit is urging people to shop local and take the day off work this Black Friday. -
My Europe Series Finnish Lapland fears Europe's COVID surge could hit its Christmas season Last year’s COVID travel restrictions and lockdowns saw tourist numbers from outside Finland slump by 98% compared with the previous 12 months. -
Mobility Barcelona buses to go green by running on sewage sludge. Could it help the climate crisis? The city of Barcelona plans to generate biomethane from sewage sludge, which its buses will then run on, as part of a greening initiative. -
Cry Like A Boy Podcast | '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. -
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Travel News Travel experts give their verdict on whether skiing holidays will go ahead this season With COVID-19 restrictions coming back across the continent, is your skiing holiday safe or is it best to wait to book? -
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. -
France French fishermen block three ports and Channel Tunnel over post-Brexit licences row "It has been eleven months... the patience of professionals has limits. We hope that this warning shot will be heard." -
Work Dancing mini robots are 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. -
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. -
Football Now Lucy Bronze: Alexia Putellas is the standout candidate for Ballon d’Or prize Former Ballon d'Or Féminin runner-up Lucy Bronze says Barcelona's Alexia Putellas is the favourite for this year's prize. -
Russia Valery Rashkin: 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. -
Bulgaria Human error likely caused Bulgaria's deadly bus crash, say investigators Officials say they have recovered the bodies of 45 victims from the scene. -
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. -
Slovakia Slovakian government 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. -
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. -
France France's left must unite to triumph in presidential election, 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. -
No Comment 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.
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Nature France opens Europe's first retirement home for elephants 52-year-old Asian elephant Gandhi is the first resident of a unique sanctuary. -
Tech News Black Friday: How to avoid being scammed online by cybersecurity criminals Cybercriminals will be jumping at any chance to commit fraud this Black Friday. We spoke to a cybersecurity expert to see how you can protect yourself. -
Ukraine Ukraine sends 8,500 troops to its Belarus border over migrants fear The Belarus-Poland border crisis has sparked fears in Kyiv that migrants will soon be sent Ukraine's way. -
Culture news Get Back: 4 myths about The Beatles answered in Peter Jackson's new doc Four years ago, 'Lord of The Rings' director and Beatlemaniac Peter Jackson was enlisted to look at the band's final years with fresh eyes. Here is what he found. -
Czech Republic Czech President Miloš Zeman back in hospital after positive COVID test Zeman had just been discharged from a Prague hospital where he had been in care for six weeks. -
Mobility Mother and daughter win seats worth nearly $1m on one of Virgin Galactic’s first space flights British billionaire Richard Branson surprised a 44-year-old woman living in Antigua with two tickets for a trip to space. -
Culture news 'NFT' announced as the Collins Dictionary word of the year for 2021 Non-fungible tokens pique interest in list that includes 'metaverse' and 'climate anxiety'. -
Romania Romanian MPs approve coalition that will see rotating prime ministers Under the coalition agreement, Romania will rotate its prime minister every 18 months before the next parliamentary elections. -
Art 'Most exciting Roman mosaic discovery in the UK this century' found under farmland The mosaic is part of what was believed to be an elaborate Roman villa complex between the 3rd and 4th century AD. -
Europe News EU's COVID travel pass will expire nine months after last vaccine dose, says Brussels A booster shot will be required to extend the certificate, which allows cross-border travellers to skip testing and quarantine. -
France France pushes booster vaccines and makes masks mandatory From 15 January, booster vaccines will be required for health passes to be valid. -
Health news This father created a home laboratory to make life-saving medicine for his son The medicine that could help this man’s son is not available in China, while COVID prevented any possibility of travelling abroad for treatment. -
Earth News Investors argue the EU's agricultural subsidies are not green, they are harmful "It is deeply concerning to see a proposal that would count EU agricultural subsidies as green, when we know that many are harmful." -
World News EU medicines agency approves Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5-11-year-olds The European Medicine Agency greenlighted Pfizer’s kids-sized shots on Thursday after concluding that the benefits outweighed the risks for 5-11-year-olds. -
Culture news U2's The Edge helps sell rock memorabilia to support struggling live musicians The guitarist is raising money for his charity Music Rising, set up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. -
No Comment Penguins post Christmas wishes to Santa Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo have been helping their resident penguins post Christmas wishes to Santa this week. -
No Comment New track in Ramallah offers Palestinians safe exercising route away from the traffic Palestinians ride and walk along a new cycling track built by the Ramallah municipality offering locals a peaceful ride away from the traffic. -
Tech News Pentagon is launching a new unit to investigate UFOs sighted by the US military The Pentagon is launching a new unit responsible for investigating UFOs that are observed by branches of the US military. -
Culture news NFTs vs Hollywood: Is blockchain technology about to shakeup entertainment industries? Blockchain technology is slowly seeping into the mainstream, but how will it stand up when it collides with the law? -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | November 25th – Midday edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Sewage pollution is making UK beaches and rivers 'unswimmable', new report reveals Water companies say sewage overflow helps manage heavy rainfall but Surfers Against Sewage have found the practice has risen by 88 per cent in the last year. -
Travel News Travelling to Germany this Christmas? Here’s what you can pack in your suitcase If you're planning on visiting family and friends in Germany this winter, here's what you can pack in your suitcase. -
France UAE general accused of torture elected as Interpol president UAE general Ahmed Al-Raisi, accused of overseeing torture at home, has been elected president of international police organisation Interpol. -
Russia At least 51 miners and rescuers dead after accident in Siberia mine Rescue operations have been halted and the missing are thought to be dead at the mine in the Kemerovo region, local authorities said. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | November 25th – Morning edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.