2023-05-19

Greece

Candidates make last appeals to voters ahead of elections in Greece

Candidates rally supporters ahead of elections in Greece on Sunday with Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeking a second term under a new system of voting.

19/05/2023

Serbia

Thousands protest against violence in Serbia for third time in a month

Thousands of Serbs angered by the government's handling of recent gun violence that has killed 18 people held a third rally in a month calling for a crackdown.

19/05/2023

World News

Euroviews. Climate change is hurting the Earth. It will hurt your wallet, too

Climate change will endanger financial security, our personal health, and the planet we love living on. Real solutions will only come from governments that require equal participation and collaboration between all, Prof Gary Yohe writes.

19/05/2023

World News

Putin accuses the West of trying to divide Russia

G7 leaders at the summit in Hiroshima announce new sanctions on Moscow while Putin accuses the West of trying to divide the people of Russian whose 'diversity is their strength'

19/05/2023

France

Contending with drought, French golf courses keep heads above water

Faced with a water shortage due to the drought, French golf clubs are finding ways to reduce water consumption

19/05/2023

Economy

Is it possible to move on from growth as our key economic indicator?

For more than a hundred years, economic growth has been a key benchmark for successful societies. But is it the right one? Euronews' final debate on the subject at the Beyond Growth 2023 conference takes a deeper look.

19/05/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Kyiv wants fighter jets, EU economy gets stronger

In a whirlwind tour of major European capitals, President Zelenskyy was trying to forge a “coalition of fighter jets” - something the West was so far unwilling to consider. Until now. This comes on the heels of Germany pledging an additional €2.7 billion of military aid.

19/05/2023

Saudi Arabia

Zelenskyy: Some Arab countries 'turning a blind eye' to invasion

The Ukrainian leader is making his first trip to Saudi Arabia, meeting leaders at the Arab League summit in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

19/05/2023

Russia

Russian prime minister heading to Beijing for talks next week

Since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has become increasingly reliant on China for economic and diplomatic support.

19/05/2023

Health news

This early blood test could uncover the true cause of pregnancy loss

The study, which has had 1,700 women participants so far, is looking to detect the cause behind a lost pregnancy as early as five weeks gestation.

19/05/2023

Greece

Damning evidence of asylum seekers' mistreatment emerges in Greece

A video shared by an activist with The New York Times shows evidence of asylum seekers being put on rafts and abandoned in the middle of the sea after reaching Greece's borders.

19/05/2023

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Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Evening

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19/05/2023

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Watch: Denmark sand sculptures

Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival started as a way to attract more tourists to the tiny Danish seaside town.

19/05/2023

Culture news

Cannes 2023 review: 'Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny'

The new and final Indiana Jones film starring Harrison Ford just got its premiere in Cannes. After ticketing woes, Euronews Culture managed to snag a seat. Was it worth it? Not really, it turns out...

19/05/2023

Culture news

Why is it important for celebrities to wear the Vyshyvanka?

This year's traditional Vyshyvanka Day in Ukraine was a symbol of resistance against Russian aggression - and Hollywood celebrities joined in on supporting the cause.

19/05/2023

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Watch: Spouses of G7 leaders enjoy tea ceremony in Hiroshima

Yuko Kishida hosted German politician Britta Ernst, US First Lady Jill Biden, Indian heiress and businesswoman Akshata Murthy, and German physician Heiko von der Leyen.

19/05/2023

Hacker Hunter

Child hackers: How are kids becoming sophisticated cyber criminals?

A co-production with Kaspersky

In this new series of hacker : HUNTER, we speak to families and cybersecurity experts to find out how children and teenagers are finding themselves caught up in the shadowy world of cybercrime.

19/05/2023

Health news

Scientists find protein that can extend lives and kill cancer cells

The researchers aim to reduce cancer recurrence risks, supercharge cancer-killing cells, and explore the potential for extending human lifespans.

19/05/2023

Slovakia

Slovak tycoon acquitted again over murder of journalist

Slovak tycoon Marián Kočner has been acquitted for his role in conspiring to murder journalist Ján Kuciak. Alena Zsuzsová, his associate, was found guilty of planning and ordering the crime.

19/05/2023

Culture news

A Glasgow museum pays tribute to late designer Mary Quant

The exhibition, featuring over 100 designs from the inventor of the mini skirt, opens on 20 May at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the Scottish city.

19/05/2023

Culture news

Jane Fonda claims director wanted to see her 'orgasm' for a role

The actress claims René Clément made the request during the filming of 1964 thriller Joy House.

19/05/2023

World News

The UN says freedom of expression is being threatened across the globe

The UN says freedom of expression is under threat around the world with journalists being murdered and facing threats, intimidation and violence for trying to report the truth.

19/05/2023

World News

Euroviews. It’s 2023, and Europe and the world continue to overlook Africa

Africa is an amazing, exciting, and challenging continent which will shape our shared destiny, and the sooner we all recognise this, the better, Yaron Tchwella writes.

19/05/2023

Travel News

Let It Go: This Austrian town built a fence to block tourists' selfies

Hallstatt’s Mayor told the Austrian press that the town’s residents just want to be left alone.

19/05/2023

Culture news

A museum in Italy opens its doors to people displaced by deadly floods

Ravenna's Classis museum is offering camp beds and food among its many artefacts to those who lost their homes in the natural disaster.

19/05/2023

Tech News

Apple becomes the latest to ban employees from using ChatGPT

As more companies ban their staff from accessing increasingly intelligent artificial intelligence, Apple is latest to join the fold as it works on developing rival platform.

19/05/2023

Culture news

'Cha Cha Cha' becomes first Finnish song to top Spotify ranking list

Spotify ranked the song in the number one spot ahead of Eurovision winner Sweden's Loreen's 'Tattoo', which took the number two spot.

19/05/2023

China

China's development plan for Central Asia as summit concludes

China's president has presented a plan which would increase its influence in Central Asia as the summit with five former Soviet states concludes.

19/05/2023

Culture news

The late British monarch's funeral cost more than €186 million

The UK treasury revealed the staggering cost of the event in a letter written to Parliament, following the long-reigning monarch's death last September.

19/05/2023

Green News

The world’s biggest lakes and reservoirs are shrinking. Here's why

Satellites were used to track how lakes around the world, from the Caspian Sea to the Great Salt Lake, have changed over the last three decades.

19/05/2023