2022-01-07

Norway

Norwegian conscripts asked to return underwear due to supply shortages

Prior to the decision, conscripts were allowed to keep parts of their uniform, including underwear, once their military service was done.

07/01/2022

Culture news

Sex scenes at the Acropolis? I beg your Parthenon?

An erotic scene filmed at the Acropolis showing two men having sex has caught the attention of the Greek Culture Ministry.

07/01/2022

Australia

Novak Djokovic thanks fans for support in Australia entry row

The tennis champion sent a message via Instagram as he awaits a decision on deportation from the country over his COVID vaccination status.

07/01/2022

Serbia

Serbia's Mokra Gora ranked among best tourist villages in the world

Chosen amongst 170 registered places from 75 countries around the world, the people of Mokra Gora already knew that they lived in "the best tourist village in the world" before it was officially confirmed.

07/01/2022

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Ethiopians celebrate Christmas in religious town of Lalibela

Ethiopians celebrate Christmas in religious town of Lalibela

07/01/2022

Europe News

NATO 'must be prepared for failure' of Ukraine-Russia dialogue

Representatives from Moscow will be in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine at the NATO-Russia Council.

07/01/2022

My Europe Series

Novak Djokovic: The tennis superstar, the anti-vaxxer, the nationalist

After the tennis world No. 1 was refused entry into Australia to compete at 2022's first Grand Slam, his conspiracy theorist and nationalist beliefs came to the fore once again.

07/01/2022

Health news

Omicron may be 105% more transmissible than Delta, new research says

The Omicron COVID variant has been spreading rapidly around the world since it was first identified at the end of November.

07/01/2022

Eco-Innovation

These Finnish trainers contain 21 cups of coffee

Recycling your coffee grounds could prevent a global bean shortage

07/01/2022

Culture news

Annual Greek cold water plunge causes a splash on day of Epiphany

Orthodox Christians across Greece came together for Epiphany Day with a dive into cold sea water in the name of retrieving a wooden cross.

07/01/2022

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Nativity ice sculpture festival held in Russia

Nativity ice sculpture festival held in Russia

07/01/2022

Climate

‘Move and pollute less’, car makers must tell prospective buyers

Environmental warnings, like those for junk food, will be included in the adverts in a bid to hit France's climate targets.

07/01/2022

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Russian Orthodox Church hold main midnight Christmas service

The majority of Orthodox believers celebrate Christmas on January 7, with midnight services especially popular.

07/01/2022

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Taliban religious police issue posters ordering women to cover up

Taliban religious police issue posters ordering women to cover up

07/01/2022

Culture news

Balmain toys with NFTs in new Barbie-inspired fashion collection

The collection focuses on garments adorned with Barbie's signature pink shades and is almost entirely unisex.

07/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Watch top news stories today | January 7th – Evening edition

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

07/01/2022

France

Charlie Hebdo attack victims remembered seven years on

On January 7, 2015, brothers Cherif and Said Kouachi, wielding Kalashnikovs, burst into Charlie Hebdo's offices in eastern Paris and killed 12 people.

07/01/2022

Europe News

Europe's week: Macron's mission and Ukraine-Russia tensions continue

The French President said he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated till the 'bitter end', while an EU foreign policy chief visited Ukraine's Donbas region for the first time since the conflict began.

07/01/2022

Europe News

'Gay cake' legal challenge thrown out after seven-year battle

The case centres on a bakery in Northern Ireland that refused to make a cake with 'Support Gay Marriage' written on it.

07/01/2022

Health news

Scientists have made synthetic 'blood' to catch and kill mosquitoes

Scientists claim this cheaper, targeted method of pest control could be an alternative to mass pesticides that impact the entire ecosystem.

07/01/2022

Culture news

Serbia's Orthodox Christians gather for January's Christmas traditions

Though Serbia's COVID-19 figures are at new highs, hundreds attended the traditional Christmas Eve Divine Liturgy in the St. Sava temple in Belgrade, Serbia.

07/01/2022

Tech News

CES 2022: Sustainability a buzzword as new electric vehicles unveiled

One of the keywords at this year's tech fair has been sustainability, with electric vehicle manufacturers being among those who have made it to Las Vegas.

07/01/2022

Culture news

Actor Sidney Poitier, the first black box-office favourite, dies at 94

As racial attitudes evolved during the civil rights era and segregation laws were challenged and fell, Poitier was the performer to whom a cautious industry turned for stories of progress.

07/01/2022

Poland

Poland's Kaczynski admits country bought Pegasus spyware

The ruling party leader has denied that the government used the powerful software to hack its opponents.

07/01/2022

Euronews Debates

How can Europe advance rare diseases innovation? | Euronews Debates

In partnership with Biogen

Euronews has gathered a panel of experts, industry leaders and key players in Brussels to address the issue of how rare disease provision can be advanced in the EU.

07/01/2022

Europe News

French cloud services saw cyberattacks increase by 630% in 2020

French cloud services saw cyberattacks increase by 630% in 2020

07/01/2022

Poland

Poland recalls ambassador to Czech Republic over Turów mine comments

The ambassador said Poland had shown a "lack of empathy, a lack of understanding and a lack of will to open a dialogue" on the matter.

07/01/2022

Money

Why is Kazakhstan’s political upheaval affecting Bitcoin?

The Central Asian nation is the second-biggest Bitcoin mining home after the United States.

07/01/2022

France

French language guardians upset over English on France's new ID cards

"Who has decided to place French and English on an equal footing on this document?" asked Helene Carrere d'Encausse, permanent secretary of the Académie Française.

07/01/2022

Culture news

Michel Houellebecq's new novel Anéantir anticipates France in 2027

Loved and admired by many, certainly, but bring up his name in a French bar and you'll immediately generate a debate. All agree he is provocative.

07/01/2022