2022-05-18

Germany

German IS bride given two-year suspended prison sentence

The court found her guilty of being a member of a terrorist organisation but cleared her of crimes against humanity.

18/05/2022

Switzerland

Swiss woman charged over 'jihadist-motivated' knife attack in Lugano

Two people were injured in the attack at a department store in November 2020.

18/05/2022

Austria

Four employees sentenced over deadly 2017 gas explosion in Austria

The court found that the workers had "failed to comply with their safety obligations".

18/05/2022

Italy

Florence bar fined €1,000 after police called over 'expensive' coffee

The customer had been annoyed at having to pay €2 for an espresso.

18/05/2022

Europe News

Brussels wants to help EU countries with defence spending

The EU treaties forbid the Commission from financing military projects.

18/05/2022

Germany

German town orders cats to be kept indoors to save rare birds

Walldorf has ordered pet owners to keep their cats indoors during the crested lark's breeding season.

18/05/2022

Cyprus

Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection

Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough.

18/05/2022

Green News

New menu at the chicken shop as fake meat brand launches in the UK

Which restaurants in the UK will soon be serving up Impossible Foods fake meat?

18/05/2022

Kosovo

Two Kosovo war veterans imprisoned for witness intimidation

It is the first verdict handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers after it was established in 2015.

18/05/2022

Italy

Cyclist out of Giro d'Italia after injuring eye with prosecco cork

Girmay had been celebrating after becoming the first black African cyclist to win a Grand Tour stage.

18/05/2022

Europe Decoded

Five things to know about EU's big plan to cut Russian fossil fuels

The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious plan which will require an extra €210 billion in investments by 2027.

18/05/2022

Art

Michelangelo sketch fetches record-breaking sum at Paris auction

The A4 sized drawing by the Italian Renaissance artist fetched €23 million - surpassing previous records for his works.

18/05/2022

Culture news

8 unique European music traditions that are protected by UNESCO

Italy wants opera to be protected by UNESCO, what other European musical traditions are recognised?

18/05/2022

Culture news

Meet the Ukrainian artist painting molotovs in the streets of Kharkiv

International street artist Hamlet Zinkivsky is back in his hometown of Ukraine to fill the war-torn streets of Kharkiv with his artwork. He hopes to inspire the local residents to "fight and defend".

18/05/2022

Green News

New and existing fossil fuel projects must end now, says new study

Will ending new fossil fuel projects be enough? These scientists say no.

18/05/2022

Real Economy

How Europe is finding the money to host millions of Ukrainian refugees

In partnership with The European Commission

With almost 6 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries, governments dealing with the cost of this humanitarian emergency are relying on EU funds to help those in most need, but are they enough?

18/05/2022

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18/05/2022

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Mass arrests in Armenia during anti-government protests

In Armenia, police is arresting hundreds of anti-government protesters who want the prime minister to resign.

18/05/2022

Culture news

Activist Malala Yousafzai wins 2022 Cannes LionHeart Award

The award is given to recognise people harnessing their position to make a positive change in the world.

18/05/2022

Culture news

112-year-old Venezuelan named 'world's oldest man'

Juan Vincente Mora is the world's oldest man at 112. He has 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

18/05/2022

My Europe Series

Crisis, culls and curfews: Rome's rubbish triggers wild boar problem

Uncollected rubbish is said to be fuelling the problem.

18/05/2022

Qatar 365

From whale sharks to sea turtles: protecting Qatar’s sea life

In partnership with Media City

The waters off Qatar have a rich and varied marine life. But this is a delicate ecosystem and some species are in need of protection.

18/05/2022

Norway

Man charged over Norway bow-and-arrow attack pleads guilty to murder

Five people were killed in the attack in Kongsberg in October.

18/05/2022

Green News

How is Japan releasing Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea?

Japan is seeking to reassure neighbours that there is no serious risk to fish and people, 12 years on from the nuclear disaster.

18/05/2022

Health news

This AI tool predicts whether COVID patients will live or die

The scientists behind the tool say it could be especially valuable to resource-limited countries.

18/05/2022

Sport

Russian gymnast given one-year ban for wearing pro-war Z symbol

The 20-year-old has been told to return the bronze medal he won at the World Cup event.

18/05/2022

Sport

Footballers coming out: What's the situation elsewhere in Europe?

As footballer Jake Daniels, 17, admits he is gay, Euronews looks at the situation elsewhere in Europe.

18/05/2022

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Middle school student in Afghanistan makes model vehicles from waste

Shakirullah, a secondary school student in the city of Khōst, Afghanistan, collects waste materials in his district and builds model vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers.

18/05/2022

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Jewish pilgrimage begins at the Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia

Pilgrims have arrived for the annual Ghriba pilgrimage on the tourist island of Djerba in southern Tunisia.

18/05/2022

Sport

Football fans gather in Seville ahead of Europa League final

Fans of Eintracht Frankfurt and Glasgow Rangers are gathering in the Spanish city of Seville ahead of Wednesday's final of the Europa League

18/05/2022