24 January 2022 | Euronews
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Ukraine US puts troops on alert for Europe deployment as Ukraine allies mull options 8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature". -
Finland Government parties on top in Finland's first-ever regional elections A shift from municipal to county elections in Finland marked a return of the “big three” Finnish political parties -- the Social Democrats, National Coalition Party, and Centre Party -- but some smaller parties managed to score a victory, too. -
Poland Polish LOT airplane carrying MEPs makes emergency landing due to loss of cabin pressure The LOT flight to Brussels carrying four MEPs was forced to make an emergency landing in Düsseldorf on Monday. -
Health news Omicron survives much longer on plastic and skin than earlier COVID variants, new study finds The Japanese researchers found Omicron can last up to eight days on plastic surfaces and 21 hours on skin. -
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World News COVID-19 in Europe: Germany maintains restrictions as Omicron infections keep rising Several countries in Europe are still registering a record number of COVID-19 infections — here is our summary of the situation across the continent. -
Sport Peng Shuai: Tennis Australia criticised for ban on t-shirts supporting Chinese player China's government has been accused of silencing the 36-year-old player after she made a sexual assault allegation in November. -
No Comment Impressive performances from skiers as the Freeride Tour season begins in Spain Palm wins with series' first double backflip as Freeride Tour season starts in Spain -
Europe News Amid reports of internal division, EU reaffirms 'strong unity' in Ukraine-Russia crisis Josep Borrell said the bloc is "well advanced" in preparing sanctions in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine. -
Culture news Andrew Garfield on how it was fun to lie about his Spider-Man return "It felt like I was part of organising a surprise birthday party for a bunch of people who I knew would appreciate it," said Garfield. -
Tech News French surgeon facing legal action after trying to sell a Bataclan survivor's x-ray as an NFT The woman said she was "extremely shocked" after discovering her surgeon had tried to auction an NFT of her x-ray showing a bullet wound. -
Scenes Meet the rock band shining a light on the people of Gaza's struggles “Rock music worldwide is something that has been always stereotyped: people who scream. That is not rock music, rock music is a philosophy.” -
Travel News Rwanda the 6th safest country for solo travellers, new survey finds Safety while travelling on your own can be a big concern but a new ranking has listed the countries where you won’t have to worry. -
Norway Afghan activists ask about whereabouts of two women as Taliban talks with West continue Tamana Zaryabi Paryani and Parwana Ibrahimkhel were purportedly arrested last week after a protest against the Taliban reinstatement of the compulsory rule on wearing hijab. -
No Comment Security forces fired tear gas to disperse anti-coup protests Hundreds of Sudanese protesters rally in the streets of the capital Khartoum to call for a civilian rule and demand justice for those killed in crackdowns since a military coup nearly three months ago -
Earth News What is pink hydrogen, and why are ‘emancipated young Saudi ladies’ keen to make it? Bin Salman told the World Economic Forum of the petropower’s ambition to become a green and blue hydrogen leader too. -
No Comment Severe weather front hits Greece and Turkey Heavy snow blankets Turkey and Greece -
No Comment Tents collapse as displaced hit hard by winter storm in northern Syria Tents collapse under the snow at a camp for internally displaced people as a heavy storm hit the city of Azaz, in the northern countryside of Aleppo, controlled by Turkey and its Syrian proxies -
No Comment Protesters attack video team filming Belgian march against vaccinations and COVID-19 restrictions A rally by protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions turned violent in the Belgian capital on Sunday -
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World News 'Exceptional conditions': Heavy snowfall cancels flights at major airports in Greece and Turkey Greece's parliament was closed on Monday, while a number of schools in the country also reverted to online classes. -
Europe Decoded What is Nord Stream 2 and how does it link to the Russia-Ukraine crisis? Approval of the natural gas pipeline has been put on hold since last September. -
Conscious Travel A sustainable tourism lab is transforming the island of Rhodes in Greece A decade on from the recession, Greece has launched a sustainability initiative with the help of TUI to regenerate tourism in Rhodes that also keeps sustainability at the top of the agenda. -
Adventures Discover Bansko Bulgaria, a top winter sports destination for 2022 With breathtaking landscapes, magnificent slopes and plenty of activities on offer, in this week's Adventures we go to Bansko, one of Bulgaria's top snow-capped destinations. -
Climate Scientists warn climate change could unleash ‘rivers in the sky’ This widespread weather phenomenon could cause unprecedented rainfall if global temperatures continue to increase. -
Art Gainsborough's Blue Boy is back in town exactly 100 years after it left The painting had hung at the gallery for three weeks in the winter of 1922 before making its way across the Atlantic Ocean after it was bought by a US collector from the Duke of Westminster. -
Finland Päivi Räsänen: Finland's ex-interior minister goes on trial for anti-LGBT+ hate speech Päivi Räsänen is accused of inciting hatred after making the comments on Twitter in 2019. -
Culture news UNESCO places Viking-era 'clinker' boats on heritage list in Nordic triumph Wooden 'Clinker' boats are now represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity through a joint bid made by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden/ -
Sport Delegates from over 20 countries arrive at Winter Olympics villages The Beijing Winter Olympics gets underway on 4 February. -
Vatican Ex-Pope Benedict XVI confesses to attending 1980 Munich meeting about abusive priest The retired Pope had denied attending the meeting to the investigators but says his statement had mistakes in it due to editing "oversight". -
Culture news 'Secrets of Playboy': The docuseries exposing the dark side Hugh Hefner's empire Zeitgeisty and refreshing or dark and manipulative? This 10-part docuseries lifts the lid on the story of Playboy from the women that experienced it. -
My Europe Series Is Spain's far-right Vox Party about to govern for the first time? According to recent polls, the party could win ten seats in regional elections next month and get into power by joining a governing coalition. -
Art Kaunas marks the start of its programme as European Capital of Culture 2022 Around 40,000 spectators attended the event, despite freezing temperatures. -
Italy Secret ballot begins in Italian presidential election amid COVID-19 pandemic Italy's next president will have an important role in acting as a neutral referee among the various parties — as Italy struggles to emerge from the pandemic — and will work to enact reforms to help the recovery and boost economic growth. -
Destinations Portugal: Bookmark these sights for a literary tour to remember With a rich cultural history, there’s more to experience in Portugal than just port and pastéis de nata. -
Travel News UK travel: Post-arrival day 2 tests to be scrapped, Boris Johnson confirms It follows the removal of pre-departure tests, while the rules for unvaccinated travellers will also ease significantly from 11 February. -
Earth News The end of fossil fuels: Germany and the Netherlands at odds over how to move away from gas Germany rejects the EU’s proposal for fuel switch, claiming nuclear power is dangerous and hydrogen power is unrealistic. -
Poland Tourist arrested for giving Nazi salute outside gates of Auschwitz The 29-year-old woman was fined after telling prosecutors that her gesture was a "stupid joke". -
World News COVID: Europe could be moving towards 'a kind of pandemic endgame', says WHO Europe could be moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame, said WHO's Europe director Hans Kluge. But, he added, it is too early to call COVID an endemic. -
United Kingdom UK cost of living crisis: More turn to food banks in England as inflation soars "I normally put something in the foodbank trolley but now it's my turn to need some help," said 45-year-old Heidi, who said she was struggling with price rises on "just everything". -
Germany Germany shooting: Gunman dead after killing 1, injuring 3 at Heidelberg University, police confirm The 18-year-old suspected gunman was a biology student at the university, said Siegfried Kollmar, the regional chief of police. -
Moments Converting a van for summer 2022? Follow these tips from vanlifers We asked experienced vanlifers for the advice they wish they'd been given before converting their vans for life on the road. -
USA Thousands protest COVID measures in Washington, Brussels and Barcelona From health passes to vaccine mandates, protesters were out in force this weekend. -
Netherlands Plane stowaway survives 9,000-km South Africa-Amsterdam flight in wheel section “Most of the time when we find somebody who is in a plane then he does not survive... but this is unique." -
Culture news Oscars 2022: Highly tipped doc portrays 'First Wave' of COVID-19 crisis Emmy-winning Matthew Heineman spent the first three months of the pandemic in one of New York City's most overstretched hospitals. His tale of resilience and despair is now in contention for the biggest accolade in film. -
Money Crypto crash: Bitcoin hits six-month low amid growing fears of a Ukraine-Russia conflict Confidence in crypto - already on edge over fears the US Federal Reserve will introduce new regulations - is jittery as a conflict looms in Ukraine. -
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United Kingdom Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder wins bid to appeal his extradition to the US Britain’s High Court ruled on Monday he could take his case to the UK Supreme Court. -
Culture news 'Wuhan, I Am Here': the documentary following volunteers during China's 2020 lockdown 'Wuhan, I Am Here', a documentary directed by Lan Bo, follows local volunteers helping non-COVID patients, during the early 2020 lockdown in Wuhan -
France COVID-19: France's 'vaccine pass' enters into force amid Omicron surge France will restrict the unvaccinated from leisure activities, restaurants and interregional transportation from Monday. -
Nature How the largest mooring system in the world is saving Egypt’s corals HEPCA, a group of conservationists, says buoys could change the future of our oceans. -
My Europe Series Explained: The mystery and quirks of Italy's presidential election Anyone over the age of 50 with "full civil rights" is eligible to be Italy's president. -
Ukraine NATO to boost military presence in eastern Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions The alliance will deploy more ships and fighter jets to reinforce "deterrence and defence," while the EU will provide Ukraine with a new financial assistance package worth €1.2 billion. -
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Armenia Armenia's president resigns over position's lack of power Armenian President Armen Sarkissian resigned on Sunday, citing his inability to "influence" the political life of his country. -
Culture news Thierry Mugler, French fashion icon known for sculpted designs, dies aged 73 He defined haute couture over several decades, dressing up Diana Ross and Beyonce at galas, on red carpets and runways.