27 April 2022 | Euronews
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United Kingdom 'Inappropriate to retain connection': Prince Andrew stripped of Freedom of the City of York honour Local councillors unanimously voted to strip the Duke of York of the honour on Wednesday. -
Italy Italian children should not automatically have father's surname, says court The court ruled that Italy's historical model of the patriarchal family was "discriminatory". -
Spain Spain agrees to prevent toy manufacturers advertising products using gender stereotypes Blue and pink colours can no longer be used to imply that a toy is intended for boys or girls. -
Europe News EU proposes new law to combat 'gag orders' against journalists and activists Press freedom activists have welcomed the move as a "first step". -
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Former Bosniak officials charged with war crimes over 1992 attack Bosnian prosecutors say the victims included military and civilian employees of the JNA, as well as military medical personnel. -
United Kingdom UK investigation after complaint about MP watching porn in parliament Green MP reveals there are currently 56 politicians including three cabinet ministers under investigation for sexual misconduct. -
Earth News Millions in India at risk from severe heatwave, as wheat harvest shrivels The severe heatwave has come unusually early in spring, and will put more than 1 billion people in India and Pakistan at risk. -
Moments Watch: Rio Carnival's colourful parade makes a welcome return to Brazil Locals were delighted to welcome carnival floats back to Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo. -
No Comment Macron targeted by tomato throw during first trip since re-election President Emmanuel Macron was targeted this afternoon by a tomato throw during a walk in the Parisian suburb of Cergy-Pontoise, during his first trip since his re-election. -
Earth News Palm oil exports banned in Indonesia as Ukraine war causes prices to soar The ban comes after shortages have hit consumers already suffering from rising food and fuel costs. -
Sweden Paolo Macchiarini: Disgraced Italian surgeon on trial in Sweden over windpipe transplants Seven of the eight patients treated by the former scientist have since died. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 27th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Myanmar Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to five more years in prison for corruption Analysts say the conviction is an unjust move to legitimise the military junta’s seizure of power in 2021. -
Europe Decoded Poland and Bulgaria might be fine without Russian gas for a few months — until next winter Gazprom's decision to switch off the taps won't hit consumers just yet but industries in Poland and Bulgaria are likely to be hit. -
Money Central African Republic votes to adopt Bitcoin as an official currency The CAR "is the first country in Africa to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender," a presidential spokesman said. -
My Europe Series Transnistria: Why might Moldova's pro-Russian breakaway region be dragged into the Ukraine war? Tensions have increased in the territory bordering Ukraine where Russia has a military presence, and which has long been engaged in a so-called "frozen conflict". -
Denmark Denmark agrees €15 million deal to send 300 foreign prisoners to Kosovo Danish authorities had initially announced plans to rent prison cells in the small Western Balkan country in December. -
Montenegro Montenegro shuts down schools after multiple reports of bomb threats Police have been deployed to schools to check for potential explosives, but none have so far been found. -
Culture news Canada joins Eurovision 2023 competition Canada is not the first country outside of Europe to join the once specifically continental competition. -
No Comment Dutch royal family arrives in Maastricht to celebrate King`s Day The Dutch royal family is in Maastricht, in the southern province of Limburg. The royal family is making its way through the city on a very sunny Wednesday. They arrived by bus at the Sint Servaasbrug. -
Nature This is how to replace 'bullying' invasive plants with 'mild-mannered' plants in your garden Avoid any plant advertised as “vigorous,” “fast-spreading,” “quick-climbing” or a “rapid self-sower,” which are marketers’ code words for invasive. -
Tech News Drone maker DJI halts sales in Russia and Ukraine citing anti-war stance, fears of legal action Its drones have found their way onto the battlefield in Ukraine, against the wishes of the Chinese manufacturer. -
Art Ukrainian artists forced to flee from Russian invasion form community in Berlin The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced millions to flee the country, among them are some of the country's most talented artists. Many fled to Germany, and in Berlin, they've gathered at a workspace where they share ideas and the difficult feelings sparked by the war. -
Earth News What are Europe's energy alternatives now that Russian gas is off the cards? If coal plants are reopened in the EU, we can say goodbye to reaching the net zero targets the bloc has promised to reach. -
Travel News Travel for good: Bid on a holiday and help Ukrainian refugees too Travel companies have donated holidays and the proceeds will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee. -
No Comment New Delhi engulfed in smoke after landfill fire Acrid smoke hung over New Delhi for a second day on Wednesday after a massive landfill caught fire during a scorching heat wave, forcing informal waste workers to endure hazardous conditions. -
Europe News EU accuses Russia of 'blackmail' as it cuts gas tap to Poland and Bulgaria Ursula von der Leyen called Gazprom's decision "yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail" while Charles Michel said it was an "aggressive unilateral move by Russia'. -
No Comment Relief for some, alarm from other as El Salvador rounds up 'gangsters' President Nayib Bukele's "war on gangs" in El Salvador is now in its first month after a crime wave that left 87 people dead last month, with more than 18,000 people arrested under a state of emergency. -
Destinations Is South-East Asia open to tourists? An updated list of 2022 entry rules for every country Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam have recently eased their COVID travel restrictions - just in time for the summer holidays. -
Travel News Poland plans to 'drastically reduce' flights to Warsaw as staff threaten to quit their jobs Air traffic controllers in Poland are threatening to quit their jobs over poor working hours and pay. -
World News Brussels triggers rule of law mechanism for very first time against Hungary The Commission is coming after EU funds Orban and his allies are accused of having funneled away to line their pockets. -
Art Immersive experiences and copyright: teamLab sues MODS for 'copying their artwork' MODS argues that an artwork responding to visitors isn't fixed enough to copyright. How will teamLab protect their intellectual property in an increasingly saturated market for immersive art installations? -
Culture news Kyiv demolishes Soviet monument representing Russia-Ukraine friendship Kyiv authorities demolished a monument symbolising historic ties between ex-Soviet Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv mayor and former boxing champion, Vitali Klitschko said it was a "symbolic" day for the city -
No Comment SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 27th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Electric car rentals: Here's everything you need to know before booking your holiday hire Is 2022 the year of the electric car? A new Skyscanner filter makes it easier to find and compare prices across Europe for green holiday car rentals. -
No Comment Soviet 'friendship monument' taken down in Kyiv Ukrainian authorities dismantled the Monument of People's Friendship on Tuesday, a statue overlooking the Dnieper River in Kyiv, representing Russian-Ukrainian friendship. -
No Comment Russian President Putin holds talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow. -
Europe Decoded Explained: Why the rouble has recovered to pre-war levels despite Western sanctions Russia's national currency appears to have defied international sanctions. But the rebound is highly misleading. -
No Comment Kyiv demolishes historic Ukraine-Russia friendship monument A historic monument of Ukrainian and Russian friendship is being removed from the Kyiv city centre two months after Russia invaded Ukraine. -
Money Crypto will be universally adopted within 10 years and overtake traditional investments - new survey "Talking about survival of digital assets is firmly over - the question is now about evolution," says Julian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 27th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Kyiv expects 'extremely difficult weeks', defence minister says Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov called for "resilience and unity" as the Russian army's build-up of forces for a major offensive in the east was deemed complete.