2022-06-12

Greece

On Greek island, bees help people with mental health issues

The Leros cooperative employs 13 salaried workers, supervised by specialist beekeepers, in addition to a team of nurses and occupational therapists from the island's psychiatric hospital.

12/06/2022

France

French parliamentary election: Five key takeaways

The French parliamentary election's opening round on Sunday saw President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble coalition take a slight lead, with 25.75% of the popular vote, compared with 25.66% for the leftist bloc of Jean-Luc Melenchon.

12/06/2022

Netherlands

Dutch farmers angry over measures to reduce nitrogen emissions

The Netherlands government unveiled mandate reductions of up to 70% of nitrogen oxides in many places and 95% in other areas to protect nature.

12/06/2022

Finland

NATO's chief meets Finland's president to discuss membership bid

Finland, and its neighbour Sweden, applied to join NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked security concerns.

12/06/2022

Italy

'Life that was': Experts restore historic synagogues in Venice ghetto

Venice’s ghetto dates from 1516 when the republic forced the city's Jewish residents into isolation in the district where the old foundries, or “geti”, had been located.

12/06/2022

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Ducasse, one of Belgium's biggest folk festivals, is back

The Ducasse de Mons, nicknamed "Doudou" is a very popular folk event in Belgium. Based on an ancestral tradition, combining references to the Catholic religion and local folklore, it attracts tens of thousands of people every year.

12/06/2022

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Celebrations at Thai weed festival after steps to legalisation

As night falls, the soft-smelling pungent smoke is unmistakable at the seventh 420 festival outside Bangkok on the weekend, as chilled revellers celebrate Thailand's decision to begin fully legalising cannabis.

12/06/2022

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Tour de no pants: Naked cyclists streak through London

On a sunny day in London, many people can be spotted cycling naked around London.

12/06/2022

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Naked cyclist ride in Mexico demands street safety

A protest for safe cycling in Mexico City sprouted on Saturday, as participants pedaled and marched naked through some of the busiest avenues in the Mexican capital.

12/06/2022

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DRC residents repaint buildings for the arrival of the Belgian king

On a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, King Philippe of Belgium and his wife will spend the day in Bukavu on Sunday 12 June, the last stop on their trip before returning to Brussels on Monday. The authorities have demanded that all houses on the King's route be repainted.

12/06/2022

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Latest news bulletin | June 12th – Evening

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12/06/2022

France

Drought, heat and high winds fan forest fires in southern France

Hundreds of firefighters were still battling forest fires on Sunday that broke out on Saturday in southern France.

12/06/2022

Russia

'Tasty, full stop': Former McDonald's restaurants reopen in Moscow

The restaurants were sold to a Russian owner and have relaunched on Sunday after McDonald's withdrew over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

12/06/2022

Ukraine

Russia said to be increasingly relying on heavy Soviet-era missiles

Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities are accusing Russian troops of using flamethrowers against civilian targets in the Donbas.

12/06/2022

Ukraine

Friends of Moroccan sentenced to death in DNR call on UK to help him

Brahim Saadoun, 21, was sentenced to death for "mercenary activities and terrorism" after being captured in Ukraine fighting against Russian forces.

12/06/2022

Italy

Tens of thousands gather in Rome for the return of Pride celebrations

Colourful displays for the first Pride event since the COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds in support of Italy's LGBTI+ community and the country's minorities.

12/06/2022

Ukraine

Scholz, Macron and Draghi plan Ukraine visit, first since start of war

German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Germany's chancellor, the French president and the Italian PM plan to visit the Ukrainian capital in the upcoming weeks.

12/06/2022

Ukraine

Russian forces blow up key bridge in Sievierodonetsk

Amid street-to-street fighting, Russian bombardment had hit a chemical plant sheltering civilians in the key eastern city, causing a huge fire, regional governor Serhiy Haidai said in a video address on Sunday.

12/06/2022

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Latest news bulletin | June 12th – Midday

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12/06/2022

Cult

Norway's national museum and new home for 'The Scream' opens in Oslo

Norway's new national museum gets a royal opening in Oslo and becomes the Nordic region's largest cultural building.

12/06/2022

Experiences

I flew for the first time since the pandemic: Here’s what it was like

Euronews Journalist Rosie Frost discusses her apprehension around flying for the first time since COVID-19 hit back in March 2020.

12/06/2022

Eco-Innovation

This gorgeous sustainable school keeps students cool in 45 degrees

Deep in the Indian desert, this amazing elliptical school is a sustainable masterpiece.

12/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 12th – Morning

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

12/06/2022

France

France votes in parliamentary elections after Macron presidential win

Voters go to the polls in France on Sunday to choose lawmakers for the National Assembly as President Macron seeks an absolute majority for his centre-right coalition

12/06/2022