6 December 2021 | Euronews
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Germany Incoming German Chancellor Scholz unveils new cabinet members The most closely watched appointment was that of health minister, as Germany struggles to bring down its highest coronavirus infection rates of the pandemic so far. -
Ukraine Biden warns Putin of 'strong' sanctions in case of Ukraine offensive Biden and Putin held a two-hour video summit on Tuesday in which the US president warned of painful sanctions and increased military support for Eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine. -
World News US announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics China threatened to take "firm countermeasures" in response to Washington's plans to stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games over human rights abuses. -
Europe News Far-right divisions on display after parties fail to agree on EU-wide political group Leaders of European far-right and populist parties left their Warsaw summit with a statement pledging "closer cooperation" rather than the creation of a formal alliance. -
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France French PM outlines new virus measures amid spike in infections Nightclubs will close for four weeks but "the time has not come" for curfews or lockdowns, said Prime Minister Jean Castex. -
Belarus Belarus imposes retaliatory sanctions on EU and UK airlines Belarus said it would also ban imports of Western goods from countries that imposed sanctions on Minsk. -
Scenes The ballet dancer inspiring children living in Kenya’s slum "Everybody deserves the right to dance. Everybody deserves the right to be who they are. Ballet was made for the elite because it needed to divide people, but dance is something that is meant to unite." -
Europe Decoded Spain first to receive EU pandemic recovery funds, as other countries lag behind With the Spanish government set to be the first to receive money from NextGeneration EU, the state-of-play for other member states is much different. -
Russia 'The situation in Russia is toxic', says Nobel Prize winner Dmitry Muratov Muratov spoke of the increasing difficulty of being a journalist under Vladimir Putin's presidency. -
Art The world's largest teddy bear exhibition delights visitors in Russia Hundreds of teddy bears, all under one roof and some with a price tag of $700. More than 500 exhibitors brought their cuddy toys to 'Hello Teddy' in Moscow for the annual teddy bear display. -
Culture news Budapest's world-famous orchestra swap concert halls for bar stools in mini-concerts Members of Iván Fischer's ensemble perform masterpieces by Bach, Gershwin and Ferenc Liszt in bars and pubs across the capital. -
Culture news How to produce an award-winning independent film: Bart Ruspoli and 'Boiling Point' Critically-acclaimed and now award-winning one-shot kitchen nightmare, Boiling Point, came after a 2019 short. How did producers make the transition to feature? -
No Comment More than 500 toy makers show off their teddy bear creations The 'Hello Teddy!" exhibition in Moscow is a celebration of the classic cuddly toy. -
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Iceland Grímsvötn: Iceland raises alert level for country's most active volcano Authorities say the remote volcano is likely to erupt after increased seismic activity. -
Nature Rare total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness The last total solar eclipse in Antarctica occurred on November 23, 2003, and the next one will not be until 2039. -
Europe News Belgian unions demand better wages and help with high energy bills Protesters were demonstrating against low pay for workers and rising energy costs. -
Sport Away supporters banned from Belgian football matches after fan violence The Belgian Pro League has condemned incidents that took place at two top-flight football matches over the weekend. -
Moments These travel memberships are the gift that keeps on giving The perfect present for the travel enthusiast who already has everything they could ever need. -
Germany Germany's liberal party approves coalition government in landslide majority The coalition is expected to get the final "all clear" on Monday when the Greens publish the result of their member survey. -
Earth News Which are the best environmental charities to donate to instead of buying a Christmas gift? These 10 environmental and climate action charities need your support to continue their vital work into 2022. -
Culture news 'After Love' comes out tops at the British Independent Film Awards despite underdog status Aleem Khan took to the stage for his Best Director win, announcing that "not in my wildest dreams did I think this would be happening tonight." -
No Comment Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine Over 200 skiers and snowboarders dressed as Santa Claus took to the slopes of Maine on Sunday for charity. -
Culture news Spectacular Chinese lantern festival lights up French town of Blagnac The festival goes back to the time of the Tang Dynasty, between the 7th and 10th centuries. -
Poland Nativity crib contest takes place in Krakow Three years ago, the Krakow cribs were recognised by UNESCO as a cultural treasure. -
Smart Regions Making sure paradise is not lost: protecting Guadeloupe's natural treasures Smart Regions finds out about a European project that is working to protect the natural habitats of a small reserve in the French Caribbean. -
Culture news Medieval manuscripts go on display in Spain to celebrate the legacy of 'Alfonso the Wise' These works gather the ancient knowledge of different cultures which visited the Iberian Peninsula: from texts by Aristotle and Ptolemy to Latin, Arabic and Hebrew works, and of contemporary contributions developed both in the Latin West and the Islamic world -
Bulgaria Bulgaria 'moves closer' to forming coalition to end political crisis The co-leader of We Continue the Change, Kiril Petkov, has said he was ready to assume the post of prime minister. -
World News Ukraine denies Belarusian allegations of repeated airspace violations Belarus' foreign ministry said it had summoned a Ukrainian military official to protest against the alleged airspace violation. -
Travel News Watch this extreme skier take on steep hills and daring jumps in the Italian Alps Markus Eder spent two years planning and filming the ultimate ski run in his homeland of northern Italy. -
Austria Karl Nehammer sworn in as Austria's third chancellor in two months Nehammer's first act as chancellor was to conduct a Cabinet reshuffle, with predecessor Alexander Schallenberg returning as foreign minister. -
Tech News Yusaku Maezawa is set to become the latest billionaire to go to space on a 3-day trip to the ISS In a tough year for the travel industry thanks to COVID travel restrictions, space has never had so many billionaire tourists. -
Travel News US travel restrictions: Pre-departure tests and vaccination rules explained in full The US has tightened its travel rules in response to the omicron variant. Here's what you need to know. -
My Europe Series 'It is hard to live': On Georgia's border with South Ossetia, families are victims of a frozen war Over a decade since the conflict with Russia, the prospects of re-unification appear to be slim. -
Italy Italy tightens restrictions on the unvaccinated with new COVID pass Only people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 or recently recovered from the virus are able to access cinemas, theatres, and other events. -
Nature Taiwan is struggling to contain a mass toad invasion These large and highly toxic amphibians have taken over the town of Chaotun. -
Earth News Would you buy clothes made out of human hair? Tonnes of human hair goes to waste every year. So designer Zsofia Kollar has found a way to use it – as yarn for clothes. -
Tech News How will you buy goods in 2022? Payment trends shaping the future of commerce The growth trends in innovative payment technologies such as buy now, pay later, MarPay and contactless is set to continue in 2022. -
World News Online marketplaces have it too easy. It’s time the EU acts | View Online marketplaces often escape any responsibility for unsafe products and other illegal activities, leaving consumers to pick up the pieces. An important vote in the European Parliament could change that, writes the European Consumer Organisation's Ursula Pachl. -
No Comment Total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness A total solar eclipse plunged Antarctica from summer into darkness early Saturday in a rare astronomical spectacle witnessed by a handful of scientists and thrill-seekers -- and countless penguins. -
No Comment Taiwan rushes to contain sudden cane toad invasion Toads are a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Taiwan, but the unexpected discovery of an invasive species has officials and environmentalists scrambling to contain their spread. -
Culture news Simply the Best: Prince William reveals why Tina Turner reminds him of his mother Diana Speaking to Apple in a mental health podcast, the Prince explored a selection of music memories about family members past and present. -
USA Former US Senator and WWII veteran Bob Dole dies aged 98 Dole had disclosed in February that he was being treated for stage-four lung cancer. -
Money Bitcoin tumbles 5% after a weekend cryptocurrency crash brought on by investors' Omicron fears Bitcoin tumbled almost 5 per cent on Monday as the start of the week offered little respite following the crypto crash over the weekend. -
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Money Euro banknotes are set for their first full redesign in 20 years The European Central Bank will create focus groups to create a shortlist of potential themes for the new euro banknotes. -
Myanmar Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi jail sentence for 'inciting unrest' reduced to two years Myanmar's military seized power on February 1, arresting Suu Kyi and scores of others, and plunging Myanmar into turmoil. -
New Zealand Solomon Islands leader survives no confidence vote after riots Many businesses remained closed in Honiara ahead of the vote over concerns that violence could erupt again, leading to an eerie calm. -
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Germany Olaf Scholz is one step closer to becoming Germany's new chancellor The SPD leader will be voted chancellor on Wednesday providing that Germany's Greens approve a coalition deal in a ballot on Monday. -
Belgium Protesters clash with police in Brussels over COVID-19 restrictions It was the third week in a row that the government has tightened its rules as an avalanche of new cases strains the country’s health services. -
Russia Vladimir Putin confident that WHO will recognise Sputnik V vaccine Russia's president has repeatedly rested the vaccine on himself, and last month he received a booster shot of Sputnik Light, the one-dose version. He also took an experimental nasal version of Sputnik V days after receiving his booster shot. -
Culture news Russian plastics factory becomes popular street art museum A functioning plastics factory in St. Petersburg is the home of a popular street art museum and gallery enticing locals, creatives and tourists from all over the world.