2022-06-23

Art

Eight men convicted of stealing Banksy artwork from Bataclan

The suspects were handed prison sentences ranging from six months suspended to two years in prison.

23/06/2022

Austria

'No longer necessary': Austria scraps COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Health Minister Johannes Rauch said the measure risked polarising society and could even lead to fewer people getting the jab.

23/06/2022

Europe News

Approved! EU countries endorse Ukraine as official candidate

The 27 leaders also granted Moldova the candidate status, while Georgia was left on the waiting list.

23/06/2022

Denmark

Lithuanian woman jailed for laundering €4 billion through Danske Bank

The 29.5 billion kroner laundered through the bank's Estonian branch is the largest amount in such a case, prosecutors say.

23/06/2022

Ukraine

Five things you need to know about Ukraine war on Thursday

From Ukraine's EU candidacy to Russian army's progress in the east, here are five of the latest developments in the war.

23/06/2022

My Europe Series

Inside Kaliningrad, Russia's exclave at the centre of EU sanctions row

The exclave used to be part of Germany called Köningsburg but was ceded to the Soviets after World War II.

23/06/2022

Football Now

eSports: Could it become more popular than the real thing?

In partnership with Media City

The world of eSports is booming. Its popularity exploded during the pandemic. So, can it compete with the sport that began in the 19th century?

23/06/2022

Art

57 years unseen: Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud goes on sale

The long unseen portrait of artist Lucian Freud by his close friend Francis Bacon, estimated at more than £35 million (€41 million) is the central piece of a Sotheby's art sale on 29 June

23/06/2022

Health news

'National incident' in UK after polio found for first time in 40 years

Parents have been warned to check their children have been vaccinated against the disease after the virus was found in London sewers.

23/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 23rd – Evening

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

23/06/2022

Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to prison, says Myanmar military junta

Human rights experts have accused the army of creating a "digital dictatorship" through internet shutdowns and surveillance since last year's coup.

23/06/2022

World

NATO must stand up to "gangster" Putin, leading opponent says

If NATO does not seize its historic opportunity to stop Vladimir Putin in his tracks, it will face war on its own territory, says long-time Kremlin opponent Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

23/06/2022

Culture news

Are Moscow Fashion Week designers being impacted by the sanctions?

Models and designers have been converging on the Russian capital for Moscow Fashion Week. But how have they been impacted by the wide-ranging sanctions placed on Russia?

23/06/2022

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Australia: Firefighters rescue horse from pit in an industrial estate

Firefighters said they were “saddled with the responsibility” of rescuing a horse that fell into a pit at an industrial estate in Sydney, Australia, on June 20.

23/06/2022

World News

Europol operation targets online trafficking of Ukrainian refugees

Nine suspects and nine possible victims have been identified so far, with suspicious posts found in 14 different countries in one single day.

23/06/2022

Sport

Germany allows transgender footballers to choose men's or women's team

The new regulation will come into effect next season and apply to youth and amateur football and futsal.

23/06/2022

Tech News

The French start-up revolutionising music production through deep tech

Embodme, a French deep-tech company, put on a mini concert at their booth at this year’s Vivatech, displaying their next generation music tech that has already been used by the likes of Coldplay, Flume and Jean-Michel Jarre.

23/06/2022

Culture news

The queer clubs that are about reading rather than drinking

If your life is more ‘early nights in bed reading’ than ‘early mornings staggering home’, then there’s a wealth of book discussion groups – operating in-person and online – for those wanting to meet like-minded queer folk.

23/06/2022

Europe News

Watch: Why Russia is threatening Lithuania over Kaliningrad

The exclave, sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland, is of strategic importance for Russia, which acquired the territory after WWII.

23/06/2022

Travel News

How to avoid missing your flight and other top tips to beat the chaos

Here's why you shouldn’t arrive too early for your flight, and more expert advice to beat airport queues.

23/06/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's political turmoil could sink a deal to solve EU veto row

A deal looked in reach but it was suddenly thrown into doubt by Bulgaria's government losing a confidence vote in parliament.

23/06/2022

Tech News

Working in the metaverse? What brands need to consider now

Deep technologies like AI, meta and Web3 will transform businesses but don’t lose sight of the here and now, OMD’s Chrissie Hanson says.

23/06/2022

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Gaza surfers ride the waves in 'first' Palestinian event

Their surfboards may be old, but that doesn't stop these young Gazans from riding the waves.

23/06/2022

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Israel uncovers rare early mosque in Negev

Workers from Israel's Antiquities Authority excavate a rare ancient mosque in the Bedouin town of Rahat, in the country's southern Negev desert, that officials say sheds light on the region's transition from Christianity to Islam.

23/06/2022

Culture news

London's iconic Time Out magazine publishes its final print edition

A look at the history and legacy of London's beloved Time Out magazine which has released its last ever print edition

23/06/2022

Europe News

'You are a mess guys': Albania PM angry over EU membership delays

"You are a mess guys, you are a big mess and you are a disgrace."

23/06/2022

Europe News

EU Summit: Ukraine and Moldova granted candidate status for membership

Euronews takes you through the day of summits in Brussels as EU leaders discuss Ukraine, its EU candidacy and food security.

23/06/2022

Destinations

Where are the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations in Europe?

One of the world's smallest countries takes the top spot for LGBTQ+ holidaymakers, Could this island nation be your next destination?

23/06/2022

Money

A new stablecoin is ready to hit the UK amid the crypto crash

GBPT will launch in early July and will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.

23/06/2022

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Students in Dakar bang pots, honk horns in protest called for by opposition

Following calls from the Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, students in Dakar bang pots and pans and chant outside the University of Dakar to protest against President Macky Sall, as tensions rise in the run-up to the legislative elections at the end of July.

23/06/2022