28 July 2023 | Euronews
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Finland Racism in Finland: Government minister embroiled in shocking new row Minister for Economic Affairs Wille Rydman only took up his role recently, after his predecessor quit for his own racist views and links to neo-Nazi groups. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: Spanish stalemate, Frontex scrutiny & heatwave continue With summer well under way around Europe, the sun has started to set on the political season at large. Yet, we still have Spain, after the country’s politics was paralysed following the results of snap parliamentary elections last weekend. -
World News European politicians want to protect forests abroad — but not at home Member states’ double standards on maintaining their own forests threaten not only to undermine the EU’s international credibility on environmental leadership but their very ability to galvanise global climate action, Hannah Mowat writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Hungary European Capital of Culture season: Hungarians come together for music and dance events Locals and visitors are flocking to thousands of events in Veszprém and around Lake Balaton for the European Capital of Culture [ECC] season. -
China A Hong Kong court rejects a government-requested ban on popular protest song after Google's defiance A Hong Kong judge on Friday denied a government request to ban a popular protest song in a landmark decision after Google had resisted official pressure to alter internet search results for the city's anthem. -
Culture news Power Up: London's Science Museum launches interactive exhibit celebrating 50 years of video games Gamers in London can now test their skills against five decades of video games at a new, permanent exhibition in the city's Science Museum. -
Poland Poland passes 'Russian influence' law that could target opposition Critics say Poland's ruling party is creating a mechanism that would allow it to mobilise legal apparatus against political opponents. -
Tech News France suspects advanced chip technology is being smuggled into China and Russia The company's French manager is suspected of having personally delivered chips to Russian clients and of exporting to Chinese armament manufacturers. -
Travel News This US airline has made its flights more accessible with braille signage inside cabins United Airlines expands their accessibility offerings for visually impaired travellers. -
Economy EU fiscal rules weren't able to reduce debt in the last 25 years, says Paolo Gentiloni Paolo Gentiloni, the European Commissioner for the economy, offered on Friday a candid assessment of the European Union's fiscal framework. -
Europe News Niger coup: EU threatens suspending budget support as General Tchiani declares himself leader The EU's top diplomat on Friday warned of "consequences" for the cooperation between the EU and Niger, including the suspension of budget support, after General Abdourahmane Tchiani declared himself leader of the African country. -
No Comment WATCH: Niger ruling party HQ torched by coup supporters Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who said they had overthrown the government, despite a defiant stand by the country's elected president and an outcry from the world community. -
No Comment WATCH: Mourners gather in Dublin to pay tribute to Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor Tributes stream from political leaders to pop stars for singer Sinead O'Connor, who was remembered for her powerful voice and willingness to court controversy. -
No Comment WATCH: 'Happy Dancing' routine boosts fitness in fast-ageing China In China, it's not uncommon to see retirees dancing in city plazas – at dusk or dawn. -
Earth News ‘We will not give up’: How a Turkish forest became the site of fierce coal mine resistance With the world’s eyes on Rhodes, campaigners point out the irony of trees being felled for coal across the Mediterranean Sea in Türkiye. -
Destinations Barcelona, Mallorca, Ibiza: All the beaches in Spain where smoking is banned Beach-goers who break the rules face fines of up to €2,000. -
The Star Ingredient Creating Sitopia: A city built around food to save the world In modern cities, we rarely know the full story behind what ends up on our plates: where food comes from, how it is produced, and how it affects our environment. In this episode, we’re meeting two women who are working to enhance food security by bringing food to the core of our urban centres. -
Tech News Researchers from Switzerland are using drones to monitor the health of the rainforest The team’s project has reached the finals of the global XPRIZE Rainforest competition which encourages the development of technology to measure and monitor the rainforest ecosystem. -
Iran The West turned its gaze away from Iran, but the regime's cruelties are far from over More than 30 years ago, the regime in Tehran tried to silence me. My heart aches for the young women imprisoned and still suffering in Iran today, Nasrin Parvaz writes. -
Earth News Are jellyfish dangerous? Scottish experts issue warning to humans and dogs during ‘bumper year’ Coastal waters around Scotland can expect to see large numbers of jellyfish this summer, MSC reports. -
Health news ‘Swine flu’ strain passed from humans to pigs nearly 400 times since 2009 - new study Transmission of a strain of H1N1 from humans to pigs has occurred frequently, researchers said. -
Taiwan Typhoon Doksuri makes landfall in China afte deadly landslides in the Philippines The storm ploughed into the eastern province of Fujian on Friday morning after heavy rains and gale-force winds in parts of Taiwan, especially the Penghu island group, also known as the Pescadores. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Talk To Me' - The first great horror film of 2023 Let The Wrong One In... -
Travel News Sicily travel warning: Wildfires force evacuation of tourists and transport disruption The heatwave that has been scorching southern Europe has increased the risk of fires and heat-related deaths in Italy. -
Culture news Emmy Awards to be postponed due to strikes The 2023 Emmys are set to be the latest casualty of the enduring SAG-AFTRA strikes that have put Hollywood on standstill. -
Health news A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common in the US Health officials said they are not aware of any confirmed deaths, but people with the allergy have described it as bewildering and terrifying. -
Tech News Changes to social media feeds shapes content but not political views, study finds Researchers tweaked the social media algorithms for tens of thousands of consenting users to see if it impacted their political views during the 2020 US election. -
Culture news Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week For our weekly cultural digest, we list the top things you might have missed to look out for over the next week. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 28th – 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 Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner dies in Los Angeles aged 77 Meisner was in the band when they released 'Hotel California' in 1976, one of the most popular songs in rock history, but left a year later to launch a successful solo career. -
North Korea North Korea shows off new weapons to Russia and China Concerns that China is supplying Russia in its war on Ukraine dovetail with alarm at North Korean missile escalations -
Singapore Singapore executes first woman in 19 years for drug trafficking Human rights groups, international activists and the United Nations have urged Singapore to halt executions for drug offences and say there is increasing evidence it is ineffective as a deterrent. -
China China likely supplying Russia's war in Ukraine, alleges US Beijing has "probably" provided Moscow with key technology, including drones and fighter jet parts, it is using to wage war in Ukraine, a US report claimed. -
Culture news Lost and found! Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered near Vatican The Roman emperor Nero is understood to have had a deep love of drama and the performing arts but the exact location of his theatre has been a mystery until now. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Moscow foils drone strike, Kyiv claims frontline success, UK MoD email slip up All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Portugal Pope Francis to visit Portugal, a country facing a reckoning over child sex abuse in the church The pontiff is expected to meet victims of historic abuse as he visits Lisbon for an international Catholic youth rally. -
Ecotech Vitiforestry: How do trees play a role in protecting vineyards from heatwaves and frosts? This French winemaking commune utilises oak and olive trees to preserve biodiversity and mitigate climate impacts. -
Czech Republic The Czech Republic is suing Russia for unpaid rent on communist-era buildings While Czechoslovakia was a communist satellite, the buildings were given away for free "under the threat of Russian guns and tanks" but are still used today by Moscow diplomats. -
World News How much has the EU given to Ukraine compared to the US? Has the EU provided the same amount of financial aid to Ukraine as the US? That’s what Thierry Breton, the Commissioner for Internal Market of the European Union claims. But is it true? -
Culture news The Barbie effect: World record-breaking doll collector in demand for toy talents With a whopping 18,000 Barbies in her possession, Bettina Dorfmann is already in the world record books. Now, thanks to the new movie, she's in more demand than ever because of her huge collection. -
Culture news Decades-long mystery of ancient Isle of Scilly burial remains finally revealed as a female warrior A decades-long mystery regarding the gender of a warrior buried 2,000-years-ago on the Isles of Scilly - an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England - has finally been solved. -
Earth News International Plastic Overshoot Day: Which countries are best at recycling the polluting material? Today marks International Plastic Overshoot Day, when the world officially exceeds the amount of plastic it can effectively manage in a year. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: A history of the first ever zombie film 28 July 1932: The first zombie feature film is released -
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