17 April 2023 | Euronews
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No Comment WATCH: Greek youths mark Holy Saturday with petrol bombs The Easter holiday ‒ the most important on the Orthodox religious calendar ‒ is typically celebrated with candlelight midnight church services, spring decorations, coloured eggs and a Sunday meal of spit-roasted lamb. -
France Emmanuel Macron addresses France amid anger over controversial pension reform French President Emmanuel Macron looked to calm public anger, threatening the ambitions of his remaining four years in power with his first televised address to the nation on Monday since he enacted protest-igniting pension reforms. -
Sudan What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future? Tensions have been brewing for weeks between Sudan's two most powerful generals, who just 18 months earlier jointly orchestrated a military coup to derail the nation's transition to democracy. -
Italy Cull or save? Italy wrestles with the fate of rewilded bear that killed a jogger in the Alps The bear had been brought back to the region through a rewilding programme. -
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Russia Could the Russian economy thrive despite Western sanctions? The European Union is already preparing its 11th package of sanctions against Russia. So will Russia be able to compensate for the ties that have been cut with the West through reinforced ties with other countries? -
USA SpaceX calls off first launch attempt of giant new rocket Monday's launch attempt was called off due to a stuck valve in the first-stage booster but there could be another try later this week from South Texas. -
Ukraine Ukraine’s military: defending troops still holding Bakhmut despite bloody battles Ukraine’s announcement follows Russian claims that assault units from the Wagner group have captured two neighbourhoods in the embattled city. -
Europe News Belgian authorities ask for immunity of Greek MEP to be waived over sexual harassment claim Alexis Georgoulis, the popular Greek actor who was elected as a member of the European Parliament with SYRIZA, denies the allegation. -
Scenes Meet the Syrian couple bringing joy to displaced children during Ramadan “We offer many activities like choir, chess, karate, table tennis, storytelling and children’s face painting. These things make children feel happy,” -
Culture news Artist refuses photography award after revealing his picture was AI-generated Sony World Photography Award 2023: Artist refuses photography award after revealing his picture was AI-generated -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Major study sheds light on rare genetic diseases affecting 5,500 children The findings mean many more families could now get answers faster about their children’s conditions. -
Climate Now Are wind droughts a threat to the booming North Sea wind power industry? Several EU countries are implementing ambitious plans to turn the North Sea into a green energy powerhouse. But what will happen if global warming causes wind speeds to drop? -
Culture news Nicolas Cage reveals his Top Five best performances - What are yours? Nicolas Cage recently revealed his Top Five best performances on screen. We took it upon ourselves to suggest five alternatives... -
Moments Orient Express: Historic train service scraps UK section after 41 years due to Brexit The company that offers the service says there is no way to avoid delays at the border. -
France Airbus and Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash The aviation companies Airbus and Air France have been acquitted over the 2009 Rio-Paris crash which led to the death of all 228 people on board. -
Economy Explained: Why the EU economy may be heading for a ‘soft landing’ The economic situation in Europe is better than expected, an economist told Euronews. -
Vatican Missing Vatican girl: Pope slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless One of the Vatican’s enduring mysteries took another twist Friday, April 14, 2023, with the Vatican pushing back hard against “slanderous” insinuations that St. John Paul II was involved in molesting young girls. -
Culture news Watch footage from the first Chinese Water-sprinkling festival since the pandemic Huge crowds gather in China's southwestern province of Yunnan to celebrate the country's annual water sprinkling festival. The event was held for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19. -
World News Europe's green future is in the hands of business leaders, too Consumers' increased expectations of business leaders and brands to behave in a sustainable and circular way are not going to go away. All the research points to the urgency of action, Dr Rodney Collins writes. -
Culture news Fox News defamation trial abruptly delayed as question lingers: Did Fox act with 'actual malice'? The Fox News defamation trial has been abruptly delayed. The channel is being sued for knowingly or recklessly broadcasting lies about voting equipment after Trump lost election. -
Nature How climate change led this popular national park to change its name Brecon Beacons National Park has reclaimed its original Welsh name as part of a new sustainability drive. Here's why. -
Norway Thousands of workers strike in Norway demanding higher pay Mediation attempts broke down over the weekend, with unions sticking to their 5% pay rise demand and criticising managers' bonuses. -
Design Everything you need to know about the 61st edition of Milan Design Week Euronews Culture is heading to Milan Design Week - or Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano - for its 61st edition, which runs from 18 - 23 April. Here's our guide to some of the most exciting exhibits at the iconic event -
Earth News Low sperm count, miscarriages and dementia: How car fumes cause health problems throughout life Researchers say pollution affects our quality of life and impacts our ability to work, learn and contribute to society. -
Lifestyle More sex please, we're Spanish! Spain says 'sí' to open relationships Spain appears to be warming up to the idea of open relationships as almost half of Spaniards say it’s okay to have multiple sexual partners at the same time. -
Tech News Europe’s clean tech companies are eyeing US factories thanks to generous tax breaks The US blindsided the EU when the Inflation Reduction Act became law in August, putting the US on course to eclipse the EU in the race to reduce emissions. -
Earth News Finland’s new nuclear reactor: What does it mean for climate goals and energy security? Olkiluoto 3 is Western Europe’s first new reactor in over 15 years, launching hours after Germany shut down its last three plants. -
Italy Coke floats: Italian authorities seize 'record' cocaine drugs haul in Mediterranean Police suspect that the packages had been dropped at sea by a cargo ship to be recovered later. -
Culture news Anti-monarchy group Republic accuse BBC of lacking impartiality in royal coverage The anti-monarchy group Republic have accused the BBC of lacking impartiality in royal coverage ahead of the May coronation. Who are Republic? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News France sounds the alarm as forest fire season starts early due to climate change Major wildfires in Europe are now starting earlier in the year, becoming more frequent and harder to stop, and doing more damage. -
Cult 'The Phantom of the Opera' bows out of Broadway after 35 years After almost 14,000 performances, the curtain finally fell on the longest-running show in Broadway history amid losses sustained during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
No Comment WATCH: Ukranians celebrate Orthodox Easter During the morning hours of Orthodox Easter, people brought adorned baskets with traditional cakes and painted different colours eggs. -
Europe News 'Not acceptable': EU decries bans on tariff-free Ukrainian grain imposed by neighbouring countries Poland, Hungary and Slovakia has moved to temporarily prohibit the import of tariff-free Ukrainian grain. -
No Comment WATCH: Russian village prepares to celebrate Orthodox Easter "Right now the people of both Russia and Ukraine are in need of compassion," said Andrey Lobaschinsky, the Archpriest of the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary in Karizha. -
Russia Russian opposition activist Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison Vladimir Kara-Murza has rejected the charges against him as political and likened the judicial proceedings against him to the show trials during the rule of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin. -
No Comment WATCH: Peru brings back Inti Raymi ceremony with hopes of reactivating tourism After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peru will welcome back the Inti Raymi celebration this June. Last Friday it marked its return with an official ceremony. -
Mobility Elon Musk’s SpaceX calls off the attempted launch of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket The most powerful rocket ever built was set to go on its first flight on Monday, before shooting for the Moon - and Mars. -
Culture news Acclaimed American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal dies aged 92 American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal has died aged 92 - his work has influenced many of the greats, including Miles Davis, who once said: "All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal." -
Culture news Spain marks end of Easter with Christian Pop Festival Only four out of ten young people claim to be religious in Spain. With the first edition of the Resurrection Festival, organisers hope to revive people's faith through joy and song. -
Hungary Thousands turn out for 'March of the Living' Holocaust remembrance parade in Budapest Thousands took to the streets in Hungary's capital, including survivors and Righteous Among Nations award-winners, to pay tribute to Hungarian Jews killed in the Holocaust. -
China China hails 'new era' of Russia relations The Chinese Defence Minister praised his country's "strong ties" with Moscow on Sunday. -
Japan G7 Foreign Ministers vow tough stance on China, North Korea and Russia at Japan meeting The world is at a “turning point” on the fighting in Ukraine and must “firmly reject unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force, and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine," Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told his colleagues on Sunday. -
Destinations Epic views, sunshine and monkeys: Why you should head to Gibraltar this summer Mingle with monkeys and lounge on beaches on this Mediterranean peninsula. -
Ukraine 'Unprecedented bloody battles' in Bakhmut, reports Ukrainian military Russia's Defence Ministry on Sunday claimed that units from the Wagner mercenary group had captured two neighbourhoods in the embattled eastern city. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: The five best things 'Game of Thrones' gave the world On the anniversary of its broadcast, why is 'Game of Thrones' still one of the greatest shows of all time? -
Tech News Kuwait unveiled its first AI-powered news presenter. Could it be an ethics nightmare? Kuwait News introduced "Fedha," a virtual news presenter. It could read online news bulletins in the future but experts are concerned. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Russia Volcanic eruptions: What are the risks to aircraft? Volcanic ash clouds pose a serious threat to aviation. But why exactly are they so dangerous? What can be done to avoid incidents in the future? -
Malta Faster, higher, smaller: Europe's 'tiny Olympics' you've probably never heard of before This multi-sports event takes place every two years and is only open to athletes from European countries with less than a million inhabitants.