2024-02-02

Sport

French Judoka Shine In Paris

With the Olympic Games just around the corner, a host of big names battled it out at the The AccorHotels Arena on the opening day of the Paris Grand Slam

02/02/2024

Sport

Azerbaijan Hosts Historic Inauguration of the International Chovqan Federation

In a significant stride for the ancient sport of Chovqan, Azerbaijan has become the birthplace of its first-ever International Federation

02/02/2024

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Orbán backs down as farmers carry on

Against the backdrop of massive farmers' protests in Brussels, a special EU summit approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine. The deal was possible after the last hold-out, Hungary, was pressured into submission.

02/02/2024

Montenegro

Russian and Ukrainian migrants live happily side-by-side in Montenegro

The small Balkan nation is home to thousands of people from two warring countries, and many of them are not only co-existing but doing so happily.

02/02/2024

Netherlands

ICJ says it has jurisdiction in part of Ukraine's genocide case

Kyiv attempted to bring a sweeping case against Moscow, a part of which will now be considered at the International Court of Justice.

02/02/2024

Tech News

Latest Google AI model Gemini Pro is now available in Europe

Google's Gemini Pro was delayed but it's now available for European users, a month after its US launch.

02/02/2024

Health news

New COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms

The first US study on the latest COVID-19 vaccines to be developed found that they are 54 per cent effective in preventing symptoms of the disease in adults.

02/02/2024

Climate

Why Ireland would remain in ‘debt’ if it met its climate finance goal

Campaigners say it is still falling millions short, while richer countries have just missed a deadline for the new loss and damage fund.

02/02/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 2nd – Evening

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

02/02/2024

Earth News

Euroviews. This is why green activists joined farmers protests in Brussels

Governments need to address the real issues faced by farmers: fair incomes, workers’ rights, and the shift towards local and agroecological food systems, Clara Bourgin writes.

02/02/2024

Business

Tesla recalls millions of cars over warning light glitch

Tesla has been forced to recall some 2.2 million cars in the US, because of its warning lights' font sizes not being correct.

02/02/2024

Culture news

Italian junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi resigns

Art critic and junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi has resigned. He was under investigation for laundering stolen goods.

02/02/2024

Earth News

Why is air pollution in Hanoi causing flight diversions?

More than 100 flights were diverted or delayed this morning as smog enveloped the Vietnamese capital.

02/02/2024

Europe News

Sister of EU diplomat captive in Iran calls for his release

The sister of Johan Floderus, the 33-year-old Swedish EU diplomat who has been held captive in Iran's notorious Evin prison for more than 600 days, has said her brother is being used as a "pawn" in a "political game."

02/02/2024

Work

Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial amid labour shortage

Germany is hoping that a shorter workweek will make workers more productive at a time when the country is experiencing a chronic labour shortage.

02/02/2024

Culture news

British documentary producer Isabelle Lawrence Thomas dies aged 39

The British born producer was found at a LA hotel. Reports state that she took her own life.

02/02/2024

Earth News

New market rules to promote repair over replacement

Consumers moving to buy a new smartphone or washing machine would think twice if new EU rules are effective.

02/02/2024

Euronews Witness

Germany's U-turn on migration: Is it necessary or just politics?

Germany has taken a sharp turn in its migration policy compared to the 'welcoming measures' associated with the 'Merkel era'. Euronews reporter Monica Pinna went to Berlin to discover what has changed and why.

02/02/2024

Europe News

EU countries approve technical details of AI Act

EU countries today agreed on the technical details of the AI Act, the world's first attempt to regulate the technology according to a risk-based approach, following a political agreement in December. It now needs a sign-off from EU lawmakers before the rules enter into force.

02/02/2024

Art

Venice Biennale 2024 lineup celebrates Queer and Indigenous art

This year's Venice Biennale is divided into two sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo, spotlighting contemporary foreign and indigenous artists, and Nucleo Storico, exploring global modernism.

02/02/2024

Culture news

Berlin Film Festival appeals for travel ban lift for Iranian directors

Calls are intensifying for Iranian authorities to drop all charges against two filmmakers and for their travel ban to be lifted.

02/02/2024

Earth News

Drought-stricken villages in Spain are bringing in water in tankers

Thousands living in small communities that depend on wells which are now running dry are experiencing difficulties getting water fit for consumption.

02/02/2024

Economy

EU frowns upon Kosovo phasing out dinar without transition period

The European Commission urges Kosovo to give more time to Serb minorities using the dinar before phasing out the currency completely from the country's monetary system.

02/02/2024

Culture news

Polish director Agnieszka Holland: 'We need courageous films'

Euronews Culture sits down with celebrated director Agnieszka Holland to talk about her powerful new film 'Green Border', the European refugee crisis, and the limits of cinema in facing human tragedy.

02/02/2024

Tech News

Euroviews. UK crypto regulation patchwork is too complex to bring real benefit

While there are benefits to each of the existing regulations, they are part and parcel of a system of rules that is too complex and therefore does a disservice to UK citizens, Dr Paolo Tasca writes.

02/02/2024

Economy

Why is Spain struggling with increasing unemployment?

Spain’s unemployment inched up by 2.2% (60,404 people) in January as the country continues to deal with lower productivity.

02/02/2024

Food and Drink

Yorkshire Pudding, a flaky British pastry that caught a runaway monkey

It took a search party, drones and a host of helpful neighbours to catch an escaped monkey in the Scottish Highlands. But the real hero was Yorkshire Pudding.

02/02/2024

Tech News

The 10 most popular AI tools - and yes, ChatGPT is still number 1

ChatGPT remains by far the most popular AI tool, trailed by these less-famous but still widely used chatbots, image generators, and writing tools.

02/02/2024

Economy

French industry receives a boost after slow GDP growth

Industrial production in France has shifted at its most dramatic rate since May, showing a 1.1% jump in December.

02/02/2024

Work

Which countries are embracing a 4-day workweek and how is it going?

Germany has become the latest testing ground for a four-day week with a new pilot project involving 45 companies starting in February. Where else has tried it?

02/02/2024