20 December 2023 | Euronews
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Culture news Scotland is adding €18 million to its 2024 culture budget. Some arts groups say it's not enough Scotland's government will increase culture funding by £15.8 million (€18.2 million) next year as part of a five-year plan. Industry leaders say it falls short. -
World News Talks on Gaza cease-fire and freeing more hostages as Hamas leader is in Egypt The top leader of Hamas was in Egypt for talks Wednesday on halting the war in Gaza and securing the release of at least some of the estimated 129 Israeli captives held by Palestinian militants. -
Poland New Polish coalition government sacks state TV, radio and news bosses Poland’s new pro-European Union government has begun to wrestle control of the country’s state media and some other state agencies from the conservative party that consolidated its grip on them during their eight years in power. -
Russia Pro-peace candidate applies to run against Putin in election A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine presented documents to register as a candidate for the Russian 2024 presidential election on Wednesday. -
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Tunisia Tunisia must break free from reliance on short-term economic fixes Tunis' political decision to mobilise resources for escalating expenditures without addressing the need to curb spending, downsize the government, and reduce the state's economic footprint is a looming disaster, Sadok Rouai writes. -
Cyprus Israel wants to fast-track humanitarian aid to Gaza via Cyprus says foreign minister Israel wants to fast-track the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza through a maritime corridor from Cyprus, the country's foreign minister said on Wednesday. -
Culture news Fanfiction author who sued Tolkien estate and Amazon over a LOTR sequel loses copyright case Author Demetrious Polychron accused Amazon and the Tolkien estate of copyright infringement of his Lord of the Rings-inspired book. His lawsuit backfired and now he owes $134,000 (€122,000). -
Tech News AI image-generators being trained on explicit photos of children, new report shows In a new study, the Stanford Internet Observatory found more than 3,200 images of suspected child sexual abuse in the giant AI database LAION. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Finance ministers seal reform of EU fiscal rules after Germany and France find compromise Economic and finance ministers of the European Union sealed on Wednesday a deal to reform the bloc's fiscal rules, a breakthrough made only possible after Germany and France found a middle ground. -
wellbeing Scientists believe they've discovered why women suffer morning sickness offering hope for a cure A protein released by the foetus is thought to be linked to severe morning sickness. The discovery could lead to better treatment of the condition. -
Earth News Brussels proposes lighter protection for Europe’s growing wolf population The European Commission has proposed downgrading the protection status of wolves, potentially paving the way for hunting and localised culls. -
Earth News US ends year on environmental high with increased pollution inspections and protection for forests Old-growth forests store large amounts of carbon that can be released during wildfires adding to climate change. -
France French court jails former doctor for 24 years for role in Rwandan genocide Former Rwandan gynecologist Sosthene Munyemana has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide of ethnic Tutsis. -
World News Antisemitic and islamophobic sentiment on the rise in Europe Europe is fearing a “huge risk of terrorist attacks" over the Christmas period, due to the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war. In recent weeks, a disturbing surge of islamophobic and antisemitic incidents has gripped the continent. -
The Exchange Africa: A Continent with huge economic potential Start-up businesses and innovation are soaring across Africa. With the world's second-largest continent looking towards the future, countries across the region are setting their sights on economic prosperity. -
Belgium Russia threatens Moldova and Baltic states, warns Belgian army chief The Chief of Defence used an interview to emphasise that Europe needs to be prepared and vigilant. -
Economy New risk to inflation? Cost of the Red Sea attacks on global trade Higher shipping costs and longer delivery times bring a new risk to global inflation. -
Economy German consumers upbeat for 2024 but geopolitical concerns weigh heavy German consumers feel more optimistic about the new year, but some worries about ongoing geopolitical events continue to dampen sentiment. -
Earth News Repair cafes: Instead of buying a new device this Christmas, take your current one to be fixed As many struggle with the cost of living, keeping your existing electricals working is an easy way to save money. -
Culture news German cultural institutions turn on pro-Palestinian voices Since the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel, which sparked the current Gaza offensive by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), pro-Palestine voices in Germany’s culture sector have been silenced. -
Slovakia Widespread protests in Slovakia continue against proposed penal code changes Slovakia’s streets were again sites of protest on Tuesday, with thousands of people mobilising across major cities to oppose plans by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico’s new government to amend the country’s penal code. -
Europe News The EU has to find energy solutions that go beyond short-term subsidies Brussels wants to extend regulations that permit EU member states to subsidise energy prices. While the sentiment behind this is to be lauded, the reality is that interventionism will ultimately distort the natural behaviour of the EU market and undermine its very future, Szymon Kardaś writes. -
Europe News Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos to be policed under EU’s stringent digital rules Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos will need to abide by the European Union's strictest digital regulations after they were designated "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) by the EU executive on Wednesday. -
Sport Court ruling in Super League case puts sports status in play Much-anticipated final verdicts from the EU’s highest court this week involving the abortive bid to establish a Super League are expected to shed light on the future of European football as well as the ‘constitutional’ position of sports in the EU Treaties. -
Poland Polish nationalists occupy state TV offices in protest against media freedom reforms The sit-in comes as Prime Minister Donald Tusk continues his mission to reform state television and radio in the country. -
Business Chocolate maker Ferrero rakes in €1.76 billion for 2023 Ferrero's yearly earnings saw it make profits of €53.2 million, up from €32.6 million the previous year in the Italian market. -
Tech News Prefer birdsong to sirens? These AI-powered headphones can let you choose which noises to filter out Deep learning technology could help you filter out unwanted background noises while keeping the ones you like. -
Culture news Calls intensify for Iranian authorities to drop charges against 'Ballad of a White Cow' directors Filmmakers are calling on Iranian authorities to drop charges against directors Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghadam, who have been banned from travel. -
Europe News Ex-Ukrainian President Yanukovych removed from sanctions list in court win The news comes as EU courts upheld measures taken against Roman Abramovich as retaliation for Russia’s war -
United Kingdom Drug-related deaths in England and Wales surge to 30-year high Shocking UK-wide surge in fatalities involving drugs marks the 11th consecutive annual increase. -
Culture news Paris Opera Ballerinas to go on strike over Christmas period Ballet dancers at the Paris Opera will put down their pointe shoes between 23 and 31 December over workers rights. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 20th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Do companies discriminate based on age? Here are the findings What's Europe's stance on older people in the workforce? Euronews Business takes a look at the findings of a recent study. -
Culture news Gérard Depardieu's wax statue withdrawn from the Musée Grevin in Paris Disgraced French actor Gérard Depardieu joins the likes of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump as celebrities who have had their waxworks removed from the famous French museum, while his daughter defends him - denouncing an "unprecedented manhunt". -
Economy UK Christmas miracle: Inflation dips to two-year low in November The latest inflation data signals an easing in the cost of living crisis in the UK. -
Travel News Palace of Versailles evacuated after bomb threat The incident happened at 10.30am this morning. -
USA Trump in hot water: Former president banned from Colorado ballot as ‘Nazi’ comments scrutinised The former president has been removed from the Colorado presidential primary ballot in a historic ruling by the state's Supreme Court over his role in the January 2021 Capitol attack. -
Culture news What were the most played wedding songs of 2023? The UK’s most-played wedding song of 2023 has been revealed... and the ginger wonder has done it again... -
Climate Rivers of sewage, dirty water and toxic air: The environmental disaster unfolding in Gaza Those living in Gaza are experiencing acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice and scabies. -
MTN & Huawei power the 5G revolution in South African coal mines MTN’s 5G mining deployment is making waves in South Africa as the coal industry moves towards ground-breaking digitisation. -
Healthcare Sofia in need of 1,500 nurses as Bulgaria faces severe medical staff shortages A recent report by the Bulgarian Council for Economic Analyses has shown that Bulgaria's medical staff shortage is severe with many professionals choosing to move abroad. -
Iceland Iceland volcano eruption: Experts not worried about gas pollution Hundreds of cubic meters of lava per second flowed out in the first two hours of the eruption on Monday, though the activity has significantly subsided. -
My Wildest Prediction Capitalism as we know it is over, so what comes next? Varoufakis argues we're in a new economic era It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers. With Christmas around the corner, shopping soars: groceries and drinks for dinners, toys, electronics for gifts, and clothes for events. It seems wild not to believe that capitalism is in perfect health... -
Nutrition 1 in 6 Europeans are now obese. Which countries are the worst hit by the rising obesity crisis? The data shows one in six Europeans with obese and over 50% of adults overweight. The rates vary from country to country but where is the problem the worst? -
Gaza UN vote on Israel Hamas war resolution postponed again, southern Gaza bombarded All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. -
Europe News 'Historic day': EU strikes major deal to reform migration policy after years of bitter debates Member states and the European Parliament struck on Wednesday a major deal to reform the bloc's migration policy, capping off a three-year-long ambitious effort that at times seemed doomed to fail. -
France Far-right hails 'ideological victory' as France passes hardline immigration bill The strict new law has been condemned by left-wing politicians and seen a top minister resign. -
Economy Cost of living crisis means putting this Christmas ritual on hold This year, Secret Santa might just be the real Grinch for European consumers feeling the cost of living pinch. -
Culture news Barbies, mugshots and babygirls: Here are 2023’s defining memes Warning: This article about memes, no matter how wholesome, does contain language some people may find offensive. -
Moments Spending Christmas abroad? Digital nomads and expats share tips for getting in the festive spirit Is it best to carry your traditions with you or embrace the alternatives? We asked some frequent festive travellers to weigh in. -
Business What are the most valuable global brands? Two are from Europe US companies dominate the global top 20 list, which features just two businesses from one European country. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: How the Brothers Grimm changed fairy tales forever in 1812 20 December 1812: Grimms’ Fairy Tales is first published -
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