2023-12-15

Culture news

Stage adaptation for 'Stranger Things' hits London's West End

Netflix is one of the producers of the new theatre show, which premiered at the Phoenix Theatre.

15/12/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine councillor throws grenades in meeting, wounding 26 people

The Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) has opened a terror investigation into the attack.

15/12/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Hungary drama overshadows EU leaders' summit

Poland’s new prime minister Donald Tusk was sworn in this week as he pledged to respect the law and to obey the constitution, something the outgoing Law & Justice Party has been accused of not doing.

15/12/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. The culture of sharing is a virtue of science that must be promoted

Mainstreaming open science will entail making it the norm for every scholarly pursuit. This will demand a cultural shift, Lidia Brito writes.

15/12/2023

Earth News

Here’s what 5 previous climate deals tell us about the COP28 consensus

Some of the most important decisions from previous climate talks tell us a lot about the chances that the agreement to transition away from fossil fuels will be successful

15/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 15th – Evening

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

15/12/2023

Space

Religious site or stargazing haven? The war over a Hawaiian volcano

Both indigenous activists and scientists believe the volcano holds answers to the mysteries of the universe but do not agree on how it should be used.

15/12/2023

Culture news

Prince Harry wins €165,000 in battle against the British tabloids

Britain's Charles III youngest son said the ruling was “vindicating and affirming” and should serve as a warning to other news media that used similar practices.

15/12/2023

Health news

Lawmakers stitch wounds over blood, plasma donations in human substances deal

MEPs and EU ministers have reached a political agreement on new rules to improve safety for donors and recipients of blood, tissue, and cells, updating quality standards set more than 20 years ago.

15/12/2023

Nature

US-Mexico wall ‘severs’ ecosystem of jaguars, mountain lions and lynx

Trump flouted environmental rules, causing "irreparable" damage in nature reserves and on Indigenous lands, a recent report found.

15/12/2023

Belgium

Belgian government announces incoming ban on laughing gas

The ban will impact the recreational use of nitrous oxide, which will still be available for medical and culinary purposes.

15/12/2023

Europe News

No EU call for Gaza ceasefire despite Belgium and Ireland's pleas

EU leaders failed to sharpen their stance on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during talks on Friday, despite Belgium and Ireland's leaders advocating for a ceasefire.

15/12/2023

Lifestyle

2023 study: Which European country watches the most online porn?

What were 2023's hottest trends? Which country watched the most porn this year? And how has Nintendo’s Mario gone from saving princesses to stirring loins?

15/12/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Wonka'

Timothée Chalamet shines as the master chocolatier in the musical of his younger years.

15/12/2023

Travel News

France braces for airport chaos as air traffic controllers call strike

Paris-Orly and Brest airports will be particularly hard hit as airport workers walk out on Monday.

15/12/2023

World News

Euroviews. The polls are clear: While at war with Israel, Hamas defeated Fatah

The challenge to Gaza’s future governance is clear: Israelis are set on destroying Hamas militarily and politically while Palestinians are set on elevating it, Stephan Miller writes.

15/12/2023

Economy

Continued contraction in eurozone services and manufacturing

December marks the seventh month of contraction for services and manufacturing in the eurozone, with the rate of decline picking up since November.

15/12/2023

Euronews Witness

Why does Denmark have one of Europe's lowest rates of bullying?

Denmark, along with Sweden and Finland, has one of the lowest rates of bullying in Europe. We speak to teachers, pupils and parents to find out how this Scandinavian country is managing to stamp out harassment in schools.

15/12/2023

Culture news

Bye Barbie, hey American Girl: Mattel's next movie project announced

The success of Barbie clearly wasn't "kenough" for toy-makers mattel, who want to paint the big screen plastic again with a live-action adaptation about American Girl dolls.

15/12/2023

World

Tennis star Simona Halep: Doping suspension 'worst moment of my life'

Euronews caught up with former world number one tennis star Simona Halep, as she awaits the findings from the Court of Arbitration for Sport over a doping scandal which she admits could spell the end of her illustrious career.

15/12/2023

Explore

Off the beaten path in Japan, where locals live in harmony with nature

In partnership with JNTO

Want an authentic, sustainable travel experience in Japan? Our reporter Anca Ulea explores two Japanese towns where the environment has defined the way of life for generations

15/12/2023

Business

Too easy to steal? UK Range Rovers lose value over security issues

The brand has invested millions of pounds to upgrade the security of its cars while insurance prices have more than doubled for some models.

15/12/2023

Culture news

Mobo Awards 2024: Stormzy and Little Simz dominate nominations

Stormzy and Little Simz lead the nominations for the upcoming Mobo Awards, each up for four top awards.

15/12/2023

Culture news

Curb Your Enthusiasm ends: Our top 5 moments

After 12 seasons and 25 years, David's second hit sitcom after Seinfeld will finally end.

15/12/2023

Russia

Navalny transferred to unknown destination, supporters say

Jailed former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has not been heard from for more than a week.

15/12/2023

Tech News

'Potentially disastrous': Tech sector says the EU AI Act goes too far

The EU AI Act still isn’t set in stone and the European elections could shake things up. For now, the tech industry fears the act may stifle competition.

15/12/2023

Culture news

Belgian home unveils long-lost stolen Pompeii artefact after 50 years

In the quaint Belgian village of Herzele, a father and his son were taken aback when an artefact that had adorned their stairwell for half a century turned out to be a long-lost, highly valuable piece from Pompeii.

15/12/2023

USA

Los Angeles buries unclaimed bodies from COVID pandemic

"These individuals may be homeless or have no next of kin," US officials said.

15/12/2023

Markets

Gazprom hits gold in the North Sea prompting stronger sanction calls

The majority state-owned Russian oil company has clocked in millions worth of profits in the last year across Dutch and UK oil fields.

15/12/2023

Business

Plans to tax Airbnb, Uber stutter

The online holiday rental service has cut a deal with Italian authorities, but a wider reform of EU tax rules is stuck

15/12/2023