2022-06-16

Belgium

NATO to boost military forces and equipment on its eastern flank

NATO defence ministers on Thursday discussed ways to bolster forces and deterrence along the military alliance's eastern borders.

16/06/2022

Ukraine

'Durable' truce needed for Sievierodonetsk evacuation — refugee chief

Thousands of civilians remain trapped in Ukraine's devastated eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, with supplies of food and clean water running low.

16/06/2022

The Cube

Misleading document says majority of Mariupol population is pro-Russia

A "top secret" document supposedly written by the Azov Battalion states that over 70% of Mariupol's population is loyal to Moscow.

16/06/2022

The Cube

EU strengthens its code of practice to tackle online disinformation

EU leaders have been concerned about disinformation flourishing online during the COVID-19 pandemic and Russian propaganda amid the war in Ukraine.

16/06/2022

Netherlands

Russian spy caught trying to infiltrate war crimes court, Dutch say

Dutch authorities say Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov had planned an elaborate cover story to hide his identity and penetrate the International Criminal Court (ICC).

16/06/2022

Football Now

Meet the final three teams to qualify for the 2022 World Cup

In partnership with Media City

The World Cup's 32-team line-up is complete. We're with the fans in Qatar as Wales, Australia and Costa Rica join football's biggest party.

16/06/2022

Creators

Meet the man designing massive mechanical creatures for cities

François Delarozière designs immense mechanical creatures that interact with people in French cities and beyond. His Grand Elephant in Nantes draws thousands of tourists each year to the city's former shipyards.

16/06/2022

Musica

The Vienna Philharmonic: the secret of its unique sound

Velvet, rich and homogeneous, the Viennese sound is distinctive. But what is its secret? How is it created? Musica goes in search of clues with musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic.

16/06/2022

Travel News

Monkeypox: Will it stop travel and other questions answered

Europe has recorded over 1,000 monkeypox cases so far. Here’s how it might impact your summer holiday plans.

16/06/2022

Turkey

Turkey detains 16 Kurdish journalists over alleged 'terrorist' links

The media workers are all accused of working for a mouthpiece of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

16/06/2022

Europe News

Hungary ready for compromises with Brussels to unblock recovery funds

National minister Tibor Navracsics told Euronews that Budapest is ready to "speed up negotiations as much as possible."

16/06/2022

Syria

US-led military coalition captures senior IS leader in northern Syria

Media reports have identified the suspect as Syrian national Ahmad Hani al-Kurdi.

16/06/2022

Algeria

Cycling comes to the Mediterranean games in Oran

In partnership with Oran 2022

Two cycling contests at the Mediterranean games offer an opportunity to explore the magnificent countryside around Oran, Algeria's second city

16/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 16th – Evening

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

16/06/2022

Austria

Austria’s benefit cuts scheme for migrants was illegal, rules EU court

The country's government had withheld social benefits from migrants if their children still lived in their home country.

16/06/2022

Sweden

Italian surgeon convicted over windpipe transplants

"There is nothing to suggest that he was unaware that the operation would cause severe bodily harm and long and severe suffering," the court said in a statement.

16/06/2022

Spain

Wildfires rage in Catalonia amid soaring heatwave temperatures

Spanish authorities say forest fires have destroyed around 1,100 hectares in the region.

16/06/2022

United Kingdom

More bother for Boris as ethics advisor quits over 'odious' orders

Christopher Geidt stepped down saying the government had put him in an “impossible and odious position”.

16/06/2022

Smart Health

Rare diseases in Europe: does data sharing hold the key to progress?

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health looks at how the EU's new European Health Data Space aims to improve care and treatment for patients suffering from rare diseases through better data and information sharing.

16/06/2022

Smart Health

Rare diseases: "Recognition of a disability is still complicated"

In partnership with The European Commission

Diagnosis and treatment of rare illnesses can often be complicated due to the condition's very nature. Caroline suffers from a rare genetic disease called Stargardt Syndrome. Smart Health spoke to her about what it's like to live with a rare disease.

16/06/2022

Culture news

Spears and earwax removers found in newly-excavated Anglo-Saxon graves

A previously unknown era of history comes into the limelight as the UK builds its high-speed rail link.

16/06/2022

Culture news

Stolen artefacts recovered by police go on display in new Rome museum

Italy has been so successful in regaining ancient artworks and artefacts illegally exported from the country that it has now created a museum just for them.

16/06/2022

No Comment

Young entrepreneur sets up vending machines offering edible insects

A vending machine selling edible insects has been set up at a camping facility in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Its menu consists of 18 types of deep-fried insects, including crickets and grasshoppers. Fancy a snack?

16/06/2022

Europe News

Europeans divided over how Ukraine war should play out, reveals poll

There is a split between those who are eager for immediate peace and those who want "justice".

16/06/2022

Travel News

Amalfi Coast: What new driving rules mean for your Italian road trip

The Amalfi Coast is beautiful - but tourists and residents spend hours in agonising traffic jams. Here’s how the region is tackling the problem.

16/06/2022

Ukraine

Back on track: Ukraine uses sleeper trains to rehouse war-hit locals

Dubbed the "Iron City", the former sleeper train is composed of five wagons, which can accommodate up to 25 families

16/06/2022

Earth News

Is tap water safe to drink in the US?

Scientists have linked some toxic chemicals to cancers, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems.

16/06/2022

Europe News

MEPs denounce fresh reports of migrant pushbacks in Greece

MEPs on the Civil Liberties Committee are calling on the Commission to ensure that the rule of law is respected at the bloc's external border.

16/06/2022

Culture news

Cast of Jimi Hendrix's penis goes on show in Iceland

The museum has had a plaster cast of the guitarist's member donated 52 years after his death.

16/06/2022

My Europe Series

Could Finland break with Sweden on NATO membership?

Despite Finland's president and prime minister calling for a lock-step approach to joining NATO for Finland and Sweden, some people want to see Finland proceed on their own.

16/06/2022