7 April 2023 | Euronews
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Vatican Pope Francis misses Good Friday Way of the Cross procession The recently hospitalised Pope Francis will be watching from his home at the Vatican due to unseasonably cold night-time temperatures in Rome, the Holy See said. -
No Comment Thousands of drummers in Spain mark the death of Christ with a Good Friday procession Thousands of drums come together in the village square in Calanda northeast Spain. At midday on Good Friday, they begin to beat in unison, filling the whole village with sound -
World News Two killed in West Bank after Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Gaza Strip Escalation has sparked fears of a broader conflict after days of violence over Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. -
No Comment Good Friday tradition in the Philippines re-enacts crucifixion of Jesus Christ The Good Friday tradition is rejected by the Catholic church but draws huge crowds of devotees and tourists to the Philippines, an Asian bastion of Christianity. -
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My Europe Series What were the top stories in Europe this week? Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen tried to convince Xi Jinping to side with Europe and try to end the conflict in Ukraine. -
No Comment Homeless in Argentina seek refuge in unofficial shelter in Buenos Aires airport The Jorge Berry domestic airport is becoming an unofficial homeless shelter iin a reflection of the rising poverty in Argentina, which also has one of the world’s highest inflation rates. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan' On the strength of this first half, expectations should be tempered for the second part, The Three Musketeers: Milady, out in December... -
Culture news Record breaking "Egyptian Tutankhamun" exhibition is back in Paris after 4 years More than a million people are expected to visit a new Parisian exhibition called "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" which is fast becoming the talk of the town after a landmark Tutankhamun exhibition in 2019. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 7th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Romania Romanian and Bulgarian farmers angry at Ukrainian agricultural imports The farmers are angry at the European Union’s response to a glut of agricultural products from Ukraine that they say are flooding local markets and undercutting prices. -
Health news ‘There’s more out there’: WHO urges China to share information on COVID origins Lab leak or animal origin? More than three years after COVID first surfaced, the origins of the pandemic are still a mystery. -
Culture news Here's what you need to know about the Grease spinoff series "Rise of the Pink Ladies" Get ready to travel back in time to the roots of one of the most beloved musicals of all time! The iconic world of "Grease" is back with a fresh, new 10-episode series: "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies." -
Ukraine War In Ukraine: Has the massive battle for Bakhmut stalled? Britain's Defence Ministry claims in its latest intelligence update that “Russia's assault on the Donbas town of Bakhmut has largely stalled". -
Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov links peace in Ukraine to a 'new world order' Lavrov made the comment while on a trip to Ankara to discuss the Turkey-mediated grain deal from July. -
Culture news Argentina premieres its World Cup winners exhibition Argentine football fans may get a sense of what it feels like to be a world champion in the first official exhibition dedicated to the three titles won by the Albiceleste. -
Culture news 'Man will prevail": Baroque meets Metaverse in new exhibition in Rome Artworks by the likes of Vasarely and De Chirico are paired with Digital, VR and AI creations at a new exhibition in Rome, Italy. -
World News Global food prices drop by a fifth - but still remain too high The Black Sea deal with Russia allowed Ukraine to export more of its grain in the past year. Australia and the EU produced more food than was expected too. -
Mobility SpaceX competitor? A Spanish start-up is ready to launch Europe’s first reusable rocket SpaceX pioneered reusable rockets. Spain’s PLD Space is now hoping to shake up the industry with micro-launchers made in Europe. -
France France's 'war economy' feels distant for French manufacturers Though Macron called for a shift to a “war economy” following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some manufacturers say that wish is yet to be fulfilled. -
World News NATO: Why is spending 2% of GDP on defence so controversial? Only seven of NATO's 30 allied countries met the military spending target of 2% of GDP set by the North Atlantic Alliance in 2022. -
Culture news Bunnies, princes, chocolate & holy buns: A culture guide for Easter Looking for inspiration during Easter? Look no further. Euronews Culture has selected the ideal book, film, series and recipe to make sure your holy weekend is brimming with recommendations. -
Europe News 15 EU countries, including Germany and France, join legal case against Hungary's anti-LGBT law The lawsuit was launched last year by the European Commission, which says the Hungarian bill violates fundamental rights. -
Tech News After Italy blocked access to OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot, will the rest of Europe follow? Italy's data protection watchdog accused the company behind ChatGPT of breaching data privacy rules. Where do other countries stand on restrictions? -
Culture news Putting the E in Easter: Drug bunnies seized in Belgium Chocolate rabbits are a delicious Easter treat for children all around the world. But some bunnies seized in Belgium are far less kid-friendly... -
United Kingdom The elusive promise of 'control' is steering an ever more radical UK migration policy Perhaps the real reason we face a permacrisis is that some people benefit from it, including the politicians who like to present complex and nuanced issues in this simplified way – as problems that they can offer to "control", Rob McNeil writes. -
Finland How Finland's NATO membership will change security in the Baltics Finland has joined NATO. But what does that actually mean? And are there risks that come with NATO membership? Euronews asked the experts to find out. -
France Swim the Seine: Paris plans river cleanup ahead of 2024 Olympics Officials are hoping to reduce pollution levels in the Seine to make it safe to swim in ahead of an Olympic river race in 2024. However high levels of e.coli, sewage and industrial dumping pose huge challenges. -
The Kitchen Meal of the Week: From purgatory to paradise, eggs Neapolitan style In order to really benefit from Euronews Culture's Meal of the Week, treat the instructions as a guide but feel free to get creative! The only ingredient you must use is tender, loving care. Buon appetito ! -
China What are the points of contention in EU-China relations? China is once again opening its doors for business. A delegation from the European Union, with Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron visited to discuss trade and shore up relations. -
Destinations Swimming in sewage? Here are the beaches to avoid in this UK holiday hotspot The beaches of the renowned holiday destination the Isle of Wight are contaminated with human waste. The issue has led to people getting sick. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 7th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Italian land artist pays tribute to Pablo Picasso with a massive field portrait Italian land artist Dario Gambarin has paid tribute to the legendary artist Pablo Picasso on the 50th anniversary of his death by creating a massive portrait of the Spanish painter on a field near Verona. -
Culture news Rap star Coolio died of fentanyl overdose according to coroner 'Gangsta’s Paradise' rapper Coolio suffered an accidental death from the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine last year, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office. -
Tech News Mayor mulls defamation lawsuit after ChatGPT falsely claims he was jailed for bribery He was a whistleblower, but ChatGPT named him a criminal: an Australian mayor could be the first to sue OpenAI for defamation. -
Culture news King Charles III backs research into UK monarchy's slavery ties King Charles III backed research into the UK monarchy's ties to slavery after a document revealed that his ancestor had shares in a slave-trading company. -
France Why are French workers angry about raising retirement age? France on April 6, 2023, braced for another day of protests and strikes to denounce French President's pension reform one day after talks between the government and unions ended in deadlock. -
Culture news Afghan women-run radio Sadai Banowan resumes broadcasts after shutdown by Taliban A women-run radio station in northeastern Afghanistan has resumed its broadcasts, after officials shut it down for a week for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan -
Culture news A look at Northern Ireland's iconic murals - 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement Friday 7 April marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement. Euronews Culture takes a look at some of the most impactful and iconic murals across Northern Ireland. -
Israel Israel stages rare strikes in Lebanon, also hits Gaza Strip Israel launched air strikes before dawn on April 7 in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, saying it was targeting Hamas in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired at Israel from both territories. -
Russia War in Ukraine: Russia's Lavrov meets Turkish counterpart to discuss grain deal to aid world’s poor Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Turkey to discuss the war in Ukraine, as Moscow and Washington discuss a reporter arrested last week on espionage charges. -
Ukraine 'The world needs tranquillity': Ukraine urged to give up Crimea by Brazil's Lula Zelenskyy "cannot want everything", said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday. -
Destinations Albania, Bulgaria, Romania: Europe’s best beaches that you’ve probably never heard of From Albania to Ireland, these are Europe’s best under the radar beach destinations. -
Ecotech Want to go plant-based? It’s easier than ever thanks to these new innovations in food Scientists, food manufacturers, investors, NGOs and governments are applying new inventions and innovations to shape what will be on our plates tomorrow. -
Culture news Apple Music Classical shows Spotify's weakness for the genre Think Spotify is perfect? The launch of Apple Music Classical has shown all the ways the biggest music streamer is lagging behind. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: The day Jesus was crucified and Jackie Chan was born Did you know that Jackie Chan's birthday is on the day historians believe Jesus was crucified? -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia war survivors outraged by plans to turn torture site into army museum The survivors of a concentration and labor camp in Mostar, Bosnia are opposed to plans to turn the site into a museum honoring the army that incarcerated and tortured them. -
Ukraine Heavy fighting continues in Donetsk region, says Ukrainian army The Russian military is repeatedly attempting to take the city of Bakhmut under full control, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces. -
World News Cannabis, cocaine and molly: These are Europe's top drugs hotspots, city by city Detection of cocaine in European cities' wastewater has continued to increase, despite efforts to limit the consumption and smuggling of illicit drugs. -
France France strikes: Has Emmanuel Macron gotten rid of the generous presidential pension? In December 2019, the Elysée announced that it would put a stop to the special retirement system for future presidents. But so far, nothing concrete has been implemented. -
Spain Easter pardon: Controversial centuries-old Spanish tradition frees prisoners "I am grateful for this new opportunity". Antonio Daniel Mira's drug trafficking sentence was cut short by a long-standing tradition of Spanish Holy Week.