2021-12-29

Europe News

France to take on EU's rotating presidency

The six-month term will coincide with a presidential election in France. Macron is expected to run.

29/12/2021

Russia

Europe human rights court calls on Russia to suspend Memorial closure

International condemnation has followed the decisions by two Russian courts to shut down the prominent human rights group and its sister organisation.

29/12/2021

World News

Migration back to the forefront of EU politics in 2021

Migration once again became a key issue in the bloc in 2021 as thousands gathered on the EU's border with Belarus. Here's a look back.

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Immersion in the world of fairytales in Hans Christian Andersen museum

Immersion in the world of fairytales in Hans Christian Andersen museum

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Animals at Berlin zoo snack on Christmas trees

Animals living at Zoo Tiergarten in Berlin enjoyed a belated Christmas dinner on Wednesday when they were treated to unsold Christmas trees.

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Vigil in Soweto, bells toll at Cape Town cathedral

Vigil in Soweto, bells toll at Cape Town cathedral

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Cuban youth take refuge in Abakua religion

Cuban youth take refuge in Abakua religion in difficult pandemic year

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New Yorkers say goodbye to their worst 2021 memories

Covid, online uni and masks : New Yorkers say goodbye to their worst 2021 memories

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Culture news

Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - The Actor: Lauryn Redding

Taken out of two plays, major knee surgery, then diagnosed with PTSD. Actor and writer Lauryn Redding spent the best part of 2021 getting back on her feet. Literally.

29/12/2021

Culture news

Breakout US inauguration poet Amanda Gorman releases New Year's poem

The 23-year-old first caught public attention with her impassioned reading of 'The Hill We Climb' at President Joe Biden's inauguration in January. Her latest set of verses touches on the hope and fear many of us have felt in 2021.

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Experiences

Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet delights audiences in Moscow

Because of COVID, the Bolshoi Theatre limited audience capacity to 70%, but those in the house seemed to love what they saw.

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Culture news

The most striking photos of 2021 and the stories behind them

Here are this year's photography highlights - featuring the refugee crisis, sporting triumphs, global disasters and moments of awe-inspiring humanity.

29/12/2021

USA

Biden and Putin to talk on Europe's security before possible meeting

The White House says the two leaders will speak by phone on Thursday, ahead of January talks that Moscow says should be "serious" and not "blah blah "blah".

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World News

WHO chief warns 'tsunami' of COVID cases could collapse health systems

The World Health Organization said in its weekly epidemiological report that the “overall risk” related to the omicron variant “remains very high.”

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Top News Stories Today

Watch top news stories today | December 29th – Evening edition

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

29/12/2021

Culture news

The good, the bad, and the overdue: The celebrity apologies of 2021

They're at it again, which celebrities have apologised for transgressions past and present this year?

29/12/2021

Spain

Belgium to appeal against refusal to extradite Spanish rapper Valtònyc

The musician was sentenced to more than three years in prison in Spain for writing song lyrics that praised the terrorist organisation ETA.

29/12/2021

France

France reports over 200,000 cases in 24 hours in COVID-19 'tidal wave'

Health minister Olivier Véran revealed 208,000 confirmed coronavirus infections over the previous 24 hours, a new record since the start of the pandemic.

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Tech News

The year of the vaccine: Top inventions and innovations of 2021

Euronews Next takes a look at some of the most important innovations and inventions from 2021.

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Culture news

Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - Lily Lindon: Publishing industry

2021. Great for independent bookshops, not so crash hot for new writers. Meet the woman writer who knows the industry from both sides.

29/12/2021

Netherlands

Dutch police seize 1.6 tonnes of cocaine in Rotterdam port

Dutch customs authorities said on Tuesday they had confiscated a record 68 tonnes of cocaine this year, up from 49 tonnes in 2020.

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Culture news

Egyptian scientists 'digitally unwrap' mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep I

The non-invasive research enabled scientists to reveal Amenhotep's face and work out his age and health at the time of his death.

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Eco-Innovation

This family got a 3D printed home in the US for Christmas

NGO Habitat for Humanity has helped the single mother and her son get their first home.

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Hungary

COVID-19 orphans enjoy a day on the track in Budapest

Hungary's Speedy Motorsport Association is offering car races for the over-18s and free driving lessons on a professional car race simulation in Budapest, in the hopes speed and adrenaline will help the children forget their loss for some time.

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Culture news

Immersion in the world of fairytales in Hans Christian Andersen museum

Hans Christian Andersen is being celebrated in his hometown of Odense, with a new museum designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, which combines biographical elements with a fantasy world.

29/12/2021

Italy

Italian police suspend online profiles selling fake COVID passes

The prices of the health certificates ranged from €100 to €500, with discounts offered for those purchasing multiple certificates, such as the "family package".

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Top News Stories Today

Watch top news stories today | December 29th – Midday edition

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

29/12/2021

Czech Republic

Czech Republic and Slovenia report bird flu outbreaks

The Agrarian Chamber of the Czech Republic estimates the damage at CZK 20 million (€802,005).

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Climate

Indigenous community in India offers lessons in climate resilience

The Indigenous food system of the Khasi community in Nongtraw village in Meghalaya offers lessons in climate resilience and sustainable food systems, says a United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation report.

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United Kingdom

English winemakers get creative to beat 'nightmare' labour shortages

Many set up schemes where wine enthusiasts could come and pick grapes voluntarily, often scheduling it around work or dropping the children off at school.

29/12/2021