2023-08-16

Poland

Why is Poland increasing military presence on its streets?

Some experts say it is all part of a political campaign, others say it is a question of national security.

16/08/2023

Economy

Eurozone GDP grows by 0.3% in second quarter of the year

The 20 countries that use the euro currency and their 346 million people saw modest economic growth of 0.3% growth in the second quarter of the year but the outlook remains relatively weak.

16/08/2023

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Remote working is making employees angry. Here’s why

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Working from home gives workers flexibility, autonomy and time. So, why are people feeling frustrated?

16/08/2023

Culture news

Scientists name new species of serpent after Harrison Ford

Indiana Jones: "Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

16/08/2023

USA

Death toll from Hawaii wildfires surpasses 100, more victims expected

Authorities in Hawaii are trying to establish how the deadliest US wildfires in over a century started as the number of fatalities rises to over 100 with many more victims expected in the coming days.

16/08/2023

North Korea

North Korea said Travis King defected to escape mistreatment in the US

The country's official news agency said the defecting soldier had become disillusioned with American "unequal society." Fews in the US believe this account.

16/08/2023

Poland

Poland: Heat warning as temperatures set to exceed 30°C

Forecast models indicate that a heatwave will persist across much of Poland through this week, with temperatures reaching 30 °C across much of the country.

16/08/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Grain depots in Ukraine hit again, rouble stabilises

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

16/08/2023

Travel News

Want to explore Europe by train? 2024 routes, prices and journey times

Go to sleep in one country and wake up in another thanks to Nightjet, European Sleeper, Midnight Trains and other new and modern train companies.

16/08/2023

Culture news

Remembering Pierre Seel, gay Holocaust survivor and LGBTQ pioneer

On what would have been Pierre Seel's 100th birthday, Euronews Culture commemorates the incredible life of the French Holocaust survivor who defied social conventions to reveal an uncomfortable truth: the experience of Nazi Germany's gay victims.

16/08/2023

Climate

Rising seas and high temperatures threaten Europe’s speciality foods

From the mountain pastures of Savoy to the Rhone delta and undergrowths of Andalusia, climate change is having a serious impact on agriculture.

16/08/2023

Travel News

Flights cancelled due to strikes in Belgium next week

Ryanair pilots in Belgium are walking out next week over pay and working conditions.

16/08/2023

Climate

El Niño's biggest impacts likely to be felt in 2024

Heat-trapping greenhouse gases and El Niño could see the world’s climate move ever further from what we are used to.

16/08/2023

Culture news

Goodbye wife beaters: Say hello to 'wife pleasers'

Gen Z have earned their title as the 'woke' generation once again, this time turning their attention to the garment named after an act of domestic violence. It's the wife beater no more - meet the far less 'triggering' wife pleaser.

16/08/2023

Europe Decoded

Why do dozens of Hungarian women have abortions in Austria each week?

Abortions are legal in Hungary but humiliating treatment and waiting lists prompt women to terminate their pregnancies outside of the country, women and experts told Euronews. Their main destination is Austria.

16/08/2023

Russia

Do Russian oligarchs condemning the war make any difference for Putin?

Only a handful of Russian oligarchs have spoken out against the invasion of Ukraine since February 2022. Has their public condemnation of the war reached the Russian public, and the Kremlin?

16/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Anniversary of Elvis' death - the 5 songs he inspired

16 August 1977: The King of Rock and Roll dies

16/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Morning

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

16/08/2023

United Kingdom

Bulgarians suspected of spying for Russia charged in London

The three had reportedly lived in the UK for a number of years, at different locations.

16/08/2023

Italy

Wild boar 'invasion': Another Italian city faces a porcine problem

Italy's long-standing troubles with wild boars are far from over, despite previous efforts to curb their presence in the country's cities

16/08/2023

Health news

Staying fit while young linked with 40% lower risk of cancer

Analysis of data from more than a million men revealed a strong association between good cardiorespiratory fitness and lower risk of developing cancer.

16/08/2023