2022-06-02

Health news

Dogs can detect COVID as reliably as lab tests: study

With their superior sense of smell, our canine friends were found to be as reliable as PCR tests for detecting COVID-19 cases among hundreds of people.

02/06/2022

Lithuania

Lithuania gets fundraised drone for free, from Turkish manufacturer

Lithuanians crowdfunded €5.9 million recently to buy a Bayraktar drone from Turkey to give to the Ukrainian military.

02/06/2022

Ukraine

How has the war in Ukraine impacted the country’s children?

How has the war in Ukraine impacted the country’s children? Euronews spoke with Paloma Escudero, who is working for UNICEF in Poland, to learn more.

02/06/2022

Indonesia

Euroviews. Letter from Indonesia: The EU and Southeast Asian nations are stronger together | View

Airlangga Hartarto, co-ordinating minister of economic affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, tells us why he believes the EU should forge stronger economic bonds with his country and its neighbours.

02/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Misleading posts claim the Queen's Jubilee cost taxpayers £1 billion

Hundreds of Twitter users have expressed anger that Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign celebration will supposedly cost over £38,000 for each UK household. But is this correct?

02/06/2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia targeted by hundreds of fake bomb threats

More than 400 schools, courts in Sarajevo, the National Electoral Commission and a hospital have been forced to evacuate over 48 hours.

02/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Nature restoration: Why climate activists have high hopes for the EU

The European Commission is scheduled to finally unveil its proposal to restore the bloc's nature later this month. Here's what NGOs said should be the bare minimum.

02/06/2022

Football Now

Can football help the planet's water problem?

In partnership with Media City

As part of Euronews' Green Week, Football Now looks at the world's water problem and whether the sport can do more to help combat the issue.

02/06/2022

No Comment

One of South America's largest cemeteries fumigated for dengue fever

Health brigades spray one of South America's largest cemeteries in Lima to eradicate the dengue-transmitting mosquito and collect larvae in an attempt to control a new outbreak of the endemic disease in Peru, which has killed about 30 people this year.

02/06/2022

Green News

You are what you eat: How industrial chemicals contaminate our bodies

You are what you eat – and what you eat from: How industrial chemicals contaminate our bodies

02/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 2nd – Evening

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

02/06/2022

Europe News

Global alliance pledges to increase prevention of online child abuse

Nearly 100 countries have joined the international alliance to stop the criminal practice, which has increased by 6,000 per cent since 2010.

02/06/2022

Mobility

The classic Buick is shifting gears to become an EV

Buick said it will release its first EV for the North American Market in 2024 and by the end of 2030, will only sell EVs.

02/06/2022

World News

UK and Dutch governments approve new separate North Sea gas projects

European nations are scrambling to tap new sources of natural gas to relieve them of supplies from Russia.

02/06/2022

My Europe Series

Slovakia makes slow progress in tackling corruption

Since 2020 the Slovakian authorities have brought dozens of high-ranking officials to justice, including the former attorney general, and ex-chiefs of police and tax administration but analysts say there's still a long way to go.

02/06/2022

Smart Health

How you'll soon be able to pick up a prescription anywhere in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health looks at the growth of ePrescriptions and how you'll soon be able to pick up your prescribed medicine anywhere in Europe.

02/06/2022

Smart Health

How Estonia has become a pioneer in e-Prescription

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health uncovers the tech behind Estonia's cross-border ePrescription system.

02/06/2022

United Kingdom

In photos: Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne. Follow the events with this selection of pictures.

02/06/2022

Europe News

Patriarch Kirill excluded from EU sanctions after Hungary’s objection

The last-minute move from Budapest angered diplomats, with one calling it "hostage policy."

02/06/2022

United Kingdom

Celebrations under way as Queen marks 70 years on the British throne

Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to Euronews about what will be expected during the four-day holiday.

02/06/2022

Europe News

Explained: Why an EU embargo on Russian gas might be a long way off

Many EU leaders want to cut off Russian gas, but say they just can't see it happening.

02/06/2022

Spain

Spanish army captain suspended after soldiers kneel at Franco memorial

The video showed around 30 soldiers apparently paying homage to the dictator at the mausoleum where he used to be interred.

02/06/2022

Europe News

Turkey asks UN to refer to it as 'Türkiye'

Turkey sent a letter to the UN formally requesting the country be referred to as 'Türkiye', in a bid to avoid associations with the bird.

02/06/2022

Ukraine

Mariupol mayor describes desperate situation in Ukrainian city

Our international correspondent Anelise Borges spoke to the mayor of Mariupol, who described the desperate situation in his city.

02/06/2022

Creators

Meet the artist protecting marine life with underwater sculptures

After witnessing the destruction of coral reefs by a hurricane, Jason deCaires Taylor decided to dedicate his sculpting skills to saving marine life.

02/06/2022

Czech Republic

Two killed and 50 injured in fire at Alzheimer's nursing home

The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening in Roztoky, a town just north of the Czech capital.

02/06/2022

Health news

Got a food allergy? You’re 50% less likely to get COVID, study finds

The US study also confirmed that being overweight or obese increases the risk of coronavirus infection.

02/06/2022

Culture news

France gives Queen horse for Platinum Jubilee

Horse Fabuleu de Maucour, who was previously a standard-bearer for France's Republican Guard, has been presented to Queen Elizabeth to mark her 70 years on the throne.

02/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Russia makes first conviction for 'fake news' over Ukraine posts

Pyotr Mylnikov was fined 1 million rubles (€15,000). A video clip circulated online purporting to show him 'confessing' to fostering 'a negative attitude' about the war.

02/06/2022

Slovenia

New centre-left government takes the reins in Slovenia

With the departure of the populist former prime minister, newcomer Robert Golob said, “I think you can already feel that the mood is more relaxed, that tensions have eased."

02/06/2022