2023-11-27

Tech News

Elon Musk in Israel visit to meet leaders as X antisemitism row grows

Billionaire Elon Musk is visiting Israel on Monday to meet with the country's leaders as accusations mount of antisemitism on X (formerly Twitter).

27/11/2023

Business

UK welcomes almost £30bn of investment ahead of Global Summit

Thousands of jobs will be created as investors show a “vote of confidence” in the UK economy, says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

27/11/2023

Business

Turkey faces scrutiny as exports to Russia surge

Turkey's significant increase in exports of critical goods to Russia sparks fears of sanctions evasion, leading to urgent diplomatic discussions and potential ramifications for Turkey's relations with NATO.

27/11/2023

Climate Now

Climate Now: How can we survive the heatwaves to come?

In partnership with Copernicus

For the first in our series of COP28 debates, we discussed why extreme weather events are on the rise, and how the climate crisis is impacting global health.

27/11/2023

Culture news

Satirical Putin play defies pro-Kremlin sentiment in Bulgaria

The play, adapted by director Galin Stoev, portrays President Putin in a unique, satirical light and addresses war crimes in Ukraine.

27/11/2023

Netherlands

Wilders ally overseeing first stage of Dutch coalition-building quits

Gom van Strien, a senator for Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom, was appointed last week to discuss possible coalitions with other parties.

27/11/2023

Economy

Czech Republic sees 'biggest protest in its history' over austerity

Under the economic plans, Czechs will pay more tax on alcohol and medicine. Businesses will also pay more corporate tax.

27/11/2023

World News

Euroviews. Amid escalating drug wars, Benelux police is striking back — together

The new Benelux Police Treaty, which entered into force on 1 October, has given law enforcement in all three countries a plethora of cross-border instruments, making it the finest tool in the fight against organised crime in Europe, Frans Weekers and Jochen Stöger write.

27/11/2023

Tech News

Russia adds the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta to a wanted list

The move - which means spokesman Andy Stone now faces charges - comes weeks after Russia classified Meta as a "terrorist and extremist" organisation.

27/11/2023

Culture news

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe to stage museum exhibition in Italy

Michael Stipe finds strength in vulnerability in a new exhibition debuting in Italy next month.

27/11/2023

Living

Food is becoming unaffordable in the UK as extreme weather bites

Extreme weather has driven UK food bills up by £351 since 2021, leaving some Brits unable to eat.

27/11/2023

Crimea

Crimea: Almost half a million people left without power after Black Sea storm

The storm hit southern Russia and the Crimean peninsula, bringing violent gusts of wind and giant waves breaking over motorways.

27/11/2023

France

Six teenagers on trial for their role in French teacher's beheading

The murder of French teacher Samuel Paty by a radicalised 18-year-old shocked the country. Now six teenagers go on trial in Paris for their alleged role.

27/11/2023

USA

Suspect in the shooting of three Palestinian men in Vermont arrested

A statement from the victims' families called on law enforcement to treat the investigation as a hate crime.

27/11/2023

Healthcare

New Zealand's new government plans to ditch radical smoking ban law

New Zealand's incoming government plans to repeal restrictions approved last year, an initiative that sought to stop the next generation smoking.

27/11/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 27th – Midday

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

27/11/2023

Markets

French exporters see only limited market loss from Russian sanctions

The effectiveness of European sanctions on Moscow has been called into question, as Russia is still able to access European products via its neighbours.

27/11/2023

Green News

Euroviews. Q&A: Our addiction to plastic has to end, No More Plastic founder says

At this year's Lisbon Web Summit, Euroviews talked to Rosalie Mann about the reasons why we are oblivious to the dangers plastic poses to our health and our environment, and the different ways to reduce the hazards we face almost unknowingly.

27/11/2023

Culture news

David Bowie's handwritten lyric sheet to go under the hammer

A handwritten lyric sheet from Bowie should break the estimated price tag of £50,000 to £100,000 tomorrow - especially considering the late artist's handwritten lyrics for 'Starman' sold for £165,000 (€190,000) last year.

27/11/2023

Culture news

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with 'Prophet Song'

The Booker Prize is one of Britain's most prestigious awards for fiction and Paul Lynch will receive around €50,000 for winning.

27/11/2023

Culture news

What is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2023?

A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2023's main issues: distinguishing between "real" and "fake"...

27/11/2023

Culture news

France's Zoe Clauzure triumphs at Junior Eurovision Song Contest

France has won the junior version of the Eurovision song contest with Zoe Clauzure and her song 'Coeur'.

27/11/2023

Gaza

Hamas offered 'option' to extend truce, says Israel

The Palestinian militant group previously told reporters it was in favour of a "two to four" day extension of the deal.

27/11/2023

Culture news

A 'stitch-up': What's at stake for Gucci as Rome workers strike

Gucci employees are striking in Rome over what they claim is "collective dismissal" by the company. But a lot more could be at stake for the Italian luxury brand, including its upcoming fashion show.

27/11/2023

Spain

How did Spain's Equality Minister fall from grace?

Montero, who was hailed on the cover of Time magazine as the saviour of feminism in Spain now faces a completely uncertain political future. But why?

27/11/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Frozen 10 years on - was it the end of an era?

27 November 2013: Frozen is released.

27/11/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 27th – Morning

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

27/11/2023

Economy

How much are Europeans left with at the end of the month?

In 2022, European households saved 1/8 of their income, according to latest data. However, in which country do people save the most? Euronews Business takes a look.

27/11/2023

Ireland

A Catholic crisis: Why priests in Ireland are fading into history

In what was one of Europe's most religious countries, mass attendance has dropped severely, Irish priests find themselves working far past retirement age, and only a small number of apprentices are committing themselves to the church.

27/11/2023

Economy

Euroviews. Here’s what Germany’s economic health depends on

The German economy faces an uphill challenge as recent economic data has revealed that its health is dependent on a few pending factors, Osama Rizvi writes.

27/11/2023