2023-11-09

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Iceland's women went on strike. How does Europe compare for equal pay?

Partner content presented by Jobbio

Iceland's prime minister joined women striking recently for better pay. But the country's gender pay gap is narrower than elsewhere in Europe.

09/11/2023

Lifestyle

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: Audemars Piguet wins Aiguille d’Or

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony is the pinnacle of the Swiss watch industry calendar, where the crème de la crème of watchmakers presents their best timepieces.

09/11/2023

Portugal

Portugal: President announces snap elections after prime minister quit

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said Thursday that he was dissolving the nation’s parliament and calling an early election, the announcement coming two days after Prime Minister António Costa resigned with his government tainted by a corruption scandal.

09/11/2023

Euronews Witness

Israel Hamas war: The point of no return?

Our Senior International Reporter Valérie Gauriat travelled to Israel and the West Bank to hear from members of the Israeli and Palestinian communities which are more divided than ever by the unprecedented conflict.

09/11/2023

Tech News

Can the EU and its allies cooperate with China on AI safety standards?

Euronews asked stakeholders at its International AI Summit in Brussels on Wednesday if Beijing can be trusted when it comes to artificial intelligence.

09/11/2023

Spotlight

Global Cybersecurity Forum calls for unity to keep cyberspace safe

In partnership with Global Cybersecurity Forum

At this year's Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh, collaboration between world leaders and businesses was a universal talking point in a call to action against impending cyber threats.

09/11/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine says trucker queues are building up at Poland border

Kyiv said on Thursday queues were growing at its border with Poland, where Polish truckers blocked crossings for a fourth day over what they see as unfair competition from Ukrainian firms.

09/11/2023

Football Now

Europe's top five leagues: The season so far

In partnership with Media City

There are plenty of talking points from all five of Europe's top leagues.

09/11/2023

World News

German Chancellor pledges to protect Germany's Jews in the rise of anti-Semitism

The German Chancellor has pledged to protect Germany's Jews, in the face of rising anti-Semitism since the start, of the Israel-Hamas war.

09/11/2023

Destinations

The best of Britain: What to see and do in 2024

Visitors to Britain rarely have enough time to take in all its best bits. If they do manage to tour a palace, take afternoon tea, enjoy an ancient monument and whizz around even two of London’s museums, they’re doing well.

09/11/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 9th – Evening

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

09/11/2023

Green News

Forever chemicals: ‘Shocking’ discovery of PFAS in European pesticides

A new report exposes the ‘urgent’ threat of forever chemicals in pesticides, as it calls for tighter EU regulation.

09/11/2023

Travel News

Where are Russian private jet owners flying under travel sanctions?

Russian private jet owners are switching the French Riviera and the Seychelles for Dubai and Turkey.

09/11/2023

Vatican

Pope Francis authorises Catholic church to baptise trans people

The children of gay couples will also be baptised, with trans people permitted to serve as godparents and wedding witnesses.

09/11/2023

Europe News

EU makes progress on new fiscal rules pending Franco-German deal

Economic and finance ministers of the European Union made on Thursday significant progress on the reform of the bloc's fiscal rules. But the final push depends on a Franco-German compromise.

09/11/2023

Focus

Poland's 'Silicon Forest' is shaking up the future of food and health

In partnership with Podlaskie Region

The Podlaskie region of northeastern Poland is best known for its natural beauty, dairy farming, and vast expanse of forest including Europe’s last ancient forest. It is also growing an innovative agriculture, food and health technology sector.

09/11/2023

Economy

Germany unveils costly new plan to cut electricity prices

The scheme is set to run for around five years and will likely cost up to €12 billion in its first year.

09/11/2023

Spain

Former conservative Catalan politician shot in the face in Madrid

The former leader of Spain's Popular Party in the Catalan region has been hospitalised after being shot on Thursday.

09/11/2023

Georgia

Celebrations as Georgia takes first step towards EU membership

Crowds celebrated outside the president's palace in Georgia's capital as Tbilisi took another step towards EU membership.

09/11/2023

Business

Here is why Walt Disney investors could get cheery

The 100-year-old company is promising to deliver - Disney has just released its latest earnings report.

09/11/2023

Nutrition

Eating fish and antioxidants could help lung disease sufferers

Researchers analysed different studies on which diet and vitamins could help reduce the symptoms of lung disease patients.

09/11/2023

Culture news

GTA 6 trailer announced! Everything we know about the upcoming game

The excruciating ten-year wait for devoted Grand Theft Auto fans is finally nearing its end after Rockstar Games have announced the first trailer for GTA 6 will be landing next month.

09/11/2023

France

France pledges €100 million humanitarian aid to help Palestinians

Macron also praised aid initiatives from Jordan, the UAE and Cyprus in his call for more assistance for Gaza.

09/11/2023

Markets

Wizz Air reduces income forecast amid difficult operating conditions

Low-cost airline Wizz Air has reduced its projections to the range of €350–€400 million, in an announcement that sent its share price down 8%.

09/11/2023

United Kingdom

UK's interior minister claims police favour pro-Palestinian protestors

Home Secretary Suella Braverman accused the police of acting more leniently toward pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Black Lives Matter supporters than to right-wing protesters or soccer hooligans.

09/11/2023

Business

Gambling giant Flutter predicts lower earnings

Flutter has adjusted its full-year earnings expectations downwards, as “customer-friendly sports” such as the football World Cup cut into profit margins.

09/11/2023

Work

Euronews Debate: How we can close the digital divide for European SMEs

In partnership with Huawei

When it comes to European SMEs, what challenges and benefits can digital tools bring?

09/11/2023

Belgium

'Crimes are being committed': Belgium deputy PM wants Israel sanctions

“Israel’s bombing increases the Palestinians’ total hopelessness," said Petra De Sutter. "Without a real solution, the violence will continue to repeat itself."

09/11/2023

Spain

Explained: Why violence hit Madrid's streets ahead of Catalan deal

As Spain's Socialists have just signed a pact with the pro-independence Catalan party, we explain why the deal has sparked violent protests on the streets of Madrid.

09/11/2023

Europe News

Moldova to stamp out oligarchs in EU membership push: foreign minister

Moldova will limit the "toxic influence" of Russia-backed oligarchs who use hybrid warfare to undermine the country’s democracy in its push for EU membership, foreign minister Nicu Popescu has told Euronews.

09/11/2023