21 December 2021 | Euronews
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Hungary Orban says Hungary will defy EU court ruling on asylum policy Hungary will not change its immigration policies despite a recent ruling from the EU's top court that found them in contradiction with the bloc's laws, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. -
Israel Israel to begin administering fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine Israel will begin administering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers and people over the age of 60 as the more transmissible omicron variant spreads. -
Germany Germany clamps down on New Year's parties to tame Omicron Germany announced new restrictions that will begin after Christmas to slow the spread of the new omicron variant. -
Slovenia Slovenian locals urge authorities to tackle crime in neglected Roma villages Slovenian authorities have now started to implement intensive controls, with the help of horseback units and Roma police officers. -
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No Comment Final of the UNESCO listed ritual dance of the royal drum in Burundi Listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO since 2014 , the ritual dance of the royal drum is "a practice that shows happiness" and a tradition that Burundians hope to preserve and share with the world. -
Earth News Bottom trawling: Are the UK government's fishing licences illegal? Conservation charity Oceana is calling for stronger restrictions in Marine Protected Areas. -
Russia Putin blames West for tensions, demands security guarantees Vladimir Putin reiterated his demand for guarantees from the US and its allies that NATO will not expand eastwards, blaming the West for tensions. -
Christmas desert: how Dubai celebrates the festive season From a skydiving Santa, to sleighs on water, in this episode of Postcards we find out how people in Dubai are getting wrapped up in the holiday spirit. -
Kazakhstan Astana Peace process: 17th round of talks on Syria begin in Kazakhstan Delegations from Turkey, Russia, and Iran meet in Nur Sultan for the 17th meeting of the Astana Peace process that aims to find a solution to the decade-long crisis in Syria. -
Adventures The call of the wild: on safari in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains Adventures goes on safari to explore the wild beauty and rich biodiversity of Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains. -
Ecotech Vegan inks and no plastic: How are tattoo artists going green? As the world struggles to cope with waste, the tattoo industry is steaming ahead by turning its back on single-use plastics and harmful toxins. -
Culture news What were 2021's highest grossing films worldwide? 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is already the sixth highest grossing film of 2021 after just a week on our screens. Who else is keeping it company? -
USA President Biden to outline measures to tackle Omicron surge Omicron has already become the dominant strain in the US, accounting for nearly three-quarters of new infections last week. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 21st – Evening edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France Volunteers gather to help freezing migrants cross the Alps "Why are we doing this? Because sailors never leave a person to die at sea, same as a mountaineer will never leave a person to die in the mountains," revealed Paquerette Forest, a retired teacher who volunteered to help migrants. -
Culture news ART TRENDS 2022: Video's star rises as immersive displays bring the medium back into reality Given the opportunity, audiences across Europe will be returning in 2022 to view video art in more immersive scenarios than their living rooms, bedrooms and home offices. -
Ocean 'A win-win' - the deals attempting to make global fishing more sustainable In this episode, Ocean explores so-called Sustainable Fishery Partnership Agreements. Deals between the EU and third countries ultimately designed to make fishing practices more sustainable and boost economic growth. -
Ocean Fighting illegal fishing: the deal helping to close 'the black hole in the sea' West Africa has been called "the black hole in the sea" due to the amount of illegal fishing that takes place there. A deal between the EU and Ivory Coast aims to significantly reduce that. To find out more, Ocean spoke to the EU's ambassador to the country. -
Ecotech New energy-saving glass could cut the cost of your household bills This glass coating can adapt to the temperature of your home in hot and cold weather. -
Earth News Cigarettes are destroying the planet - should we ban them in Europe? Cigarette manufacture uses large amounts of water, farmland and released C02, should we put a stop to it? -
World News COVID-19: Booster dose 'most important defence' against Omicron, WHO Europe chief says Dr Kluge stressed warned last week that as Europe goes into the holiday season, it will be dealing "with two highly transmissible variants." -
United Kingdom COVID: New Year's Eve parties in London and Scotland scrapped amid Omicron surge The UK has reported record cases in recent days, with 91,743 in the last 24 hours reported on Monday. -
Earth News China and Germany should work together to form green economies, Xi tells Scholz President Xi says the world's second and fourth-largest economies should realise the growth potential of trade in services. -
Ukraine Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine want stronger sanctions against Russia US intelligence officials say Russia has amassed 70,000 troops near its border with Ukraine and is preparing for a possible invasion early next year. Moscow has denied any intention to attack. -
No Comment Taiwan tank platoons conduct combat firing exercise Taiwan's army battle tanks show off their fighting capability at a combat firing exercise in mid-western Taiwan. Two platoons of M-60 Patton and CM-11 Brave Tiger battle tanks open fire at invading forces in a mock attack. -
Design Ice sculpture festival transforms Russian city into a winter wonderland Working in sub-zero temperatures, ice sculptors have turned the Siberian city of Tomsk into a festive paradise through the city's annual design competition. -
No Comment Cali zoo animals receive gifts to celebrate Christmas Animals at the Cali Zoo in Colombia receive gifts with their favorite foods as part of the traditional Christmas celebration. -
Health news COVID can damage sperm for months making it harder to conceive a baby, a new study finds Researchers in Belgium found some patients who recovered from COVID suffered a drop in sperm count and mobility. -
Residences Italy: Everything you need to know to plan the perfect end-of-year break to Rome For a foodie break with a side of culture, you can't beat Rome. -
France France mulls extending COVID health pass to workplaces One union said the proposal was a covert attempt to impose mandatory vaccination. -
No Comment Santa Claus roams Christian town of Iraq, "putting smiles on children's faces" Locals dressed up as Santa Claus roam the streets of al-Hamdaniya, a Christian town overrun by the Islamic State group in 2014, in the Nineveh governorate of Iraq, distributing sweets to children to "put a smile on their faces". -
Tech News How robots and AI are besting humans at restoring ancient Roman masterpieces A team of researchers in Italy are exploiting an intelligent robotic system to process, match and physically reconstruct frescoes and other shattered artefacts from Pompeii. -
Art Immersive exhibition dedicated to the sinking of the RMS Titanic has docked in London 'Titanic The Exhibition' is taking a fresh look at the tragedy of the ill-fated ocean liner, which sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage -
Kosovo Denmark agrees €15 million deal to rent prison cells in Kosovo The inmates will be sent to a prison in Gjilan – a town located some 50 kilometres from the capital Pristina, starting from 2023. -
United Kingdom Dubai ruler ordered to pay €645 million to his ex-wife and their children Dubai ruler ordered by UK court to pay €645 million to his ex-wife and their children -
Travel News Royal Caribbean says 48 passengers test positive for omicron variant on ship The cruise operator said it had 6,091 guests and crew members on board the ship. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 21st – 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 Series Pants from plants: Meet the women making eco-friendly lingerie sexy “This is what you call slow fashion in its extreme." -
Romania Protest in Romania over bid to extend COVID health pass to workplaces Romania has the EU's second-lowest vaccination rate with just 39.6% of its population fully vaccinated, compared to more than 67% for the rest of the bloc. -
Art Esch-Sur-Alzette: Why you need to visit Europe's Capital of Culture 2022 Luxembourg's industrial town of Esch-Sur-Alzette has been named Europe's Capital of Culture 2022. Here's why you need to visit this fascinating former steel industry centre. -
France Man arrested after taking woman hostage in Paris shop overnight The hostage-taker is a 56-year-old man known to police for having harassed a local doctor at her surgery, according to a police source. -
World 2021: a year when floods and fires made climate change a burning issue for the world Euronews looks back on a year when the scale of devastation fuelled by global warming brought the issue of climate change to the main stage and into people's homes -
Destinations Visiting Bulgaria on business? Here's what you need to know If you're heading to Sofia for a conference or on a business trip, we've got you covered. -
World The dawn of a new age: how 2021 changed our relationship with Space In this Space Review we take a look at the major trends and developments in the world of Space exploration over the last 12 months. -
World The Middle East once again a tale of war and peace in 2021 A look back at some of the most striking images, events and news from across the Middle East in 2021. -
Japan Japan carries out first death row executions since 2019 Public support for capital punishment in Japan remains strong despite criticism from abroad, particularly from human rights organisations. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 21st – Morning edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News COVID: Better to cancel Christmas events than grieve later, warns WHO chief amid Omicron spread "An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday, highlighting data suggesting Omicron spreads "significantly faster" than the Delta variant.