2023-05-17

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Dutch agricultural sector: We face a crisis that we have never faced before

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Climate change poses significant challenges to the Dutch farming industry. As the latest European State of the Climate report shows record-breaking temperatures and rising greenhouse gas concentrations, the urgency to find viable solutions and collaborate across sectors becomes paramount.

17/05/2023

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Argentina obelisk covered with plastic bags for World Recycling Day

Global Recycling Day is a recycling initiative that encourages us to put recycling at the forefront of our responsibilities.

17/05/2023

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WATCH: Firefighters evacuate people from flooded homes in Italy

Italy's Civil Protection Minister confirmed three people had been killed and some 5,000 people evacuated.

17/05/2023

Greece

What you need to know about the Greek elections

As Greeks prepare to vote in a general election on 21 May, we take a look at which parties and candidates are in the running, who is ahead in the polls, and what else to expect.

17/05/2023

Culture news

Oxford University removes Sackler name from buildings over opioid row

Oxford University had been the last major institution to retain visible ties with the Sackler family despite its links to the opioid crisis. The decision follows similar moves by the British Museum and Serpentine Gallery in London, the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

17/05/2023

Romania

'Mission accomplished': Romania says farewell to MiG-21 LanceR fleet

Romania's Air Force has retired the Soviet-era fighter jet to pave the way for the transition to the F-16.

17/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Midday

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

17/05/2023

Poland

Polish citizens struggle to buy or rent with rising cost of living

A two-person flat to rent in Warsaw costs around 3,300zł (or €735.31) today. Currently, the minimum wage is 3,490zł gross (€777.68).

17/05/2023

Italy

Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 9, cancel F1

Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy needs a national plan to combat climate change-induced flooding.

17/05/2023

Uzbekistan

Euroviews. Uzbekistan needs a new economic approach that includes LGBTQ+ people

Countries that have decriminalised homosexuality have 4.5 times higher rates of foreign direct investment (FDI) than countries that criminalise consensual same-sex relationships, M V Lee Badgett writes.

17/05/2023

Sport

Man City and Real Madrid prepare to do battle for a place in the final

Pep Guardiola's side head into the semi-final second-leg tie as slight favourites, but Real Madrid has its sights firmly set on a 15th Champions League trophy.

17/05/2023

Europe News

EU, UK agree to boost cooperation to tackle illegal Channel crossings

The deal, which still needs to be negotiated, comes just months after the two sides resolved the main issue dividing them: trade arrangements in Northern Ireland.

17/05/2023

Health news

Mice: The unsung heroes of scientific discovery

Some people may find the idea of "mice catalogues" horrifying, but genetically modified animal models have dramatically contributed to medical progress.

17/05/2023

Europe News

Next EU elections will be held between 6 and 9 June 2024

The elections to the European Parliament are considered the largest transnational vote in the world.

17/05/2023

Sport

Inter fans ecstatic after reaching Champions League final

Inter Milan have the bragging rights around town after defeating local rivals AC Milan 1-0 in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. Inter had a 2-0 lead from the first leg of the semi-final and Lautaro Martinez's 74th-minute goal ended any hopes for Milan to stage a comeback.

17/05/2023

Culture news

Cannes 2023 review: Opening film 'Jeanne du Barry' is a royal bore

The Cannes Film Festival’s opening film sees controversial French director-actress Maïwenn and equally controversial Johnny Depp star in 'Jeanne du Barry', about the royal affair between Louis XV and the titular courtesan which caused quite the scandal in Versailles...

17/05/2023

France

Nicolas Sarkozy's prison sentence for corruption upheld

The 68-year-old former president was convicted in 2021 of trying to bribe a magistrate in exchange for information about a legal case in which he was implicated.

17/05/2023

Taiwan

'Another Cold War': Former UK PM warns of China threat

Liz Truss praised her successor Rishi Sunak for describing China as “the biggest long-term threat to Britain”.

17/05/2023

Travel News

Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free flight tickets

The scheme launched for Europeans this month. Here's who can still apply.

17/05/2023

Ukraine

Battle for Bakhmut rages on and other news from Ukraine

These are the latest developments from the Ukraine war this Wednesday.

17/05/2023

Culture news

Cannes Film Festival opens with Johnny Depp's return and strike threat

The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry", with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition.

17/05/2023

Culture news

'We’re treated as sexual objects': Trouble dating as a trans person

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Euronews Culture has been talking to trans people about the difficulties they face in the world of dating.

17/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A short history on burned books

16 May 1824: Lord Byron’s memoirs are lost forever

17/05/2023

Spain

Publicly-owned supermarkets? Left-wing party sparks debate in Spain

Food prices in Spain will remain very high throughout the remainder of the year, experts have warned, as Podemos launches an initiative to open publicly-owned grocery stores.

17/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Morning

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

17/05/2023

Iceland

Council of Europe seeks to hold Russia accountable for Ukraine war

Leaders from across Europe are laser-focused on holding Russia to account for its invasion of Ukraine.

17/05/2023

Health news

Smoke free Sweden: Why are Swedes stubbing out?

The Scandinavian country is a trailblazer when it comes to quitting smoking, but other forms of tobacco consumption are still popular.

17/05/2023