2023-10-23

World News

Migration to OECD countries at a record-high rate

Migration to OECD countries reached unprecedented levels in 2022, according to a new report published on Monday.

23/10/2023

Gaza

Doctor describes relentless struggle to save lives in Gaza’s hospitals

'We [have to] choose who lives and who dies': Euronews spoke to one of the emergency room doctors in Gaza about his harrowing experience.

23/10/2023

Ukraine

Russia funnels additional forces to Avdiivka front line

Moscow is funnelling additional forces to the Avdiivka front line despite ongoing challenges and the failure of a renewed push over the past few days.

23/10/2023

Health news

France issues warning against using nasal decongestant cold medicines

France's medicines agency warned people not to take oral nasal decongestant medicines containing pseudoephedrine over potential risk of strokes.

23/10/2023

Scenes

Filipina duo take spotlight at Princess of the Universe beauty contest

In partnership with Media City

“Hopefully, I'll give my best. I'll have fun and I can bring home any award. It doesn't matter.”

23/10/2023

Green News

France’s football teams to travel by train for trips under 3 hours

Allez les bleus: How are French and English football teams cutting down on carbon emissions?

23/10/2023

Europe News

EU ministers consider Gaza humanitarian 'pause' but divisions remain

European Union foreign ministers mulled calling for a "humanitarian pause" in Gaza during a meeting on Monday, but fell short of considering a full ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

23/10/2023

Health news

Scientists develop eye implants that could treat diabetes

A 3D-printed, microscale implant in the eye that uses pancreatic cells could help to treat diabetes and other diseases.

23/10/2023

Climate

Loss and damage fund: Why haven’t countries worked it out yet?

The US and other developed nations have been accused of ‘playing hard ball’ with climate victims, as talks ended in failure.

23/10/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 23rd – Evening

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

23/10/2023

Turkey

Erdogan submits Sweden's NATO bid to parliament for ratification

Turkey's parliament is set to vote on Sweden's bid to join NATO after President Erdogan submitted a protocol for Stockholm's admission into the military alliance.

23/10/2023

Green News

French police clash with protesters over new motorway construction

Activists say the construction will have disastrous effects on the surrounding environment and biodiversity.

23/10/2023

World News

Euroviews. Europe should build up its animal health arsenal against bird flu

There is no single solution for avian flu. Rather, each country must adopt the appropriate blend of policies and support that best enable poultry farmers to protect both their birds and their livelihoods, Roxanne Feller writes.

23/10/2023

Work

Behind the €100m global scam targeting WhatsApp users with job offers

Thousands of job seekers have been targeted by scammers on WhatsApp. Here is the first part of Euronews Next's investigation into the global shakedown.

23/10/2023

Spain

Spanish police seize illegally exported Ukrainian jewellery

In a police statement on Monday, Spanish authorities released a statement announcing the recovery of 11 pieces of jewelry that had been smuggled from Ukraine, some dating back to the 8th century BC

23/10/2023

Economy

Bank of Israel holds key interest rate despite war

Despite the war-shaken economy, the Central Bank of Israel has held its key interest rate at 4.75%.

23/10/2023

Explore

Estonia: Where the old and the new embrace

In partnership with Visit Estonia

Tartu is Estonia's epicentre of culture and its not afraid to be bold. Setomaa, the Seto people, one of the oldest ethnic groups in the country, seeks to preserve its centuries-old traditions, but invites you to learn more.

23/10/2023

Smart Regions

Tackling social isolation: Northern Europe steps up to the challenge

In partnership with the European Commission

A vast European project is underway in seven countries across the North of Europe, to combat isolation by promoting inclusion. We take a look at the results in Norway.

23/10/2023

Norway

Norway’s King Harald V tests positive for COVID

The king has faced recurring health issues in recent years, and his son Crown Prince Haakon will replace him while he recovers.

23/10/2023

Finland

China cautions Finland and Estonia over pipeline 'sabotage' probe

The Hong Kong-registered vessel NewNew Polar Bear was in the vicinity of two different Baltic Sea pipelines when they were damaged earlier in October, and has now become the focus of the police investigation.

23/10/2023

Food and Drink

Have you been to The World’s Best Bar? (It's in Europe)

In the Top 50 establishments of 2023, a grand total of 22 are in Europe. Spain tops the list while the UK, Italy and Greece are also doing pretty well. Here's the lowdown on the 15th edition of The World's 50 Best Bars. How many have you been to?

23/10/2023

Design

Day care centre in London wins prestigious architecture award

Judges said the John Morden Centre was uplifting, sustainable with a strong social programme – ‘a place of joy and inspiration’.

23/10/2023

Travel News

Bomb hoaxes: What to know if you are travelling to France

France has been on its highest security alert level since 13 October and has seen a spate of false bomb threats and security alerts.

23/10/2023

Germany

New left-wing German party could draw votes from far-right AfD

Sahra Wagenknecht is a veteran of German left-wing politics, and was co-leader of the Left Party's parliamentary group from 2015 to 2019.

23/10/2023

Green News

Milan plans to ban cars from city centre by mid 2024

Levels of pollutants in Milan's air are almost four times the safe amount.

23/10/2023

Business

Chinese tax authorities investigating iPhone manufacturer Foxconn

The probe into the Taiwanese iPhone maker comes less than three months before Taiwan's presidential election and as Foxconn seeks to expand production outside China.

23/10/2023

Culture news

How scientists recreated the smell of an ancient Egyptian mummy

What if you could smell history? Well researchers at Germany's Max Planck Institute have unraveled the ancient scent of mummification used on a prominent Egyptian woman, Senetnay, around 1,450 BC.

23/10/2023

Italy

Meloni took office a year ago as the first far-right premier of Italy

When Meloni took office one year ago, many in Europe worried about the prospect of Italy's democracy backsliding. Euronews correspondent Giorgia Orlandi spoke with one analyst who said Meloni ''has adopted a new way of governing the country that is yet to be analysed''.

23/10/2023

Albania

Former Albanian PM faces charges over corruption scandal

Sali Berisha and his son-in-law face corruption charges related to the alleged misuse of political influence, and Berisha is barred from leaving the country.

23/10/2023

Economy

Russia’s Gazprom to increase gas supplies to Hungary

Gazprom’s CEO Alexey Miller says his company will send more gas to Hungary this winter, despite EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

23/10/2023