15 February 2024 | Euronews
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Greece Greek parliament approves legalisation of same-sex civil marriage Greek legislators passed a law to legalise same-sex marriage, positioning Greece as the first Orthodox Christian nation to do so. -
Norway Mass killer Breivik loses second attempt to sue state for alleged breach of his human rights “Breivik has good physical prison conditions and relatively great freedom in everyday life” the court said. -
World News Russian man in Sweden faces deportation and fears forced combat Russian citizen and Ukrainian resident Sergey Poddubnyy is currently living in Sweden with his family. Moscow has sent out two military conscription orders. Poddubnyy now faces deportation and forced to fight against a country he considers his own. -
Space Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, US intelligence says Russia criticised the reports as a ruse for the US government to push through blocked Ukraine military aid. -
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Europe News EU Commissioner Sinkevičius: Hungary's actions blocking Western defence against Russia 'shameful' EU Commissioner Sinkevičius claims the Hungarian prime minister is "isolated" among other EU leaders, and that his actions only serve Europe's enemies in the Kremlin. -
Health news Scientists create new synthetic antibiotic effective against drug-resistant superbugs The new antibiotic was effective against multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria in the lab but further testing is needed to determine if it works in humans. -
Ukraine Women in Ukraine prepare for combat in military training sessions Ukrainian women want to be prepared for the front line in case their country needs them. -
Football Now Asian Cup Review: Was it the best Asian tournament of all time? Qatar seals 2023 AFC Asian Cup repeat, unveiling multiple surprises and historic firsts, as fans bask in the drama of a tournament that was dubbed the best in Asia's football history. -
Hungary Hundreds call on Viktor Orbán to step down over child sex abuse pardon The Hungarian leader is facing the greatest political crisis of his 14-year premiership. -
Culture news Marvel reveals cast for new ‘Fantastic Four’ movie: Will it break the franchise's troubled history? With a nod to the 1960s in the announcement, Marvel aims to revive the beloved comic series, despite its rocky history on the big screen. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 15th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Climate PTSD and hope: Inside the US communities facing storms and flooding worsened by climate change ”I think that retreat is probably the best option,” says one Rhode Island resident. -
Destinations Where was ‘One Day’ filmed? The swoon-worthy filming locations behind the Netflix hit The Netflix hit follows a will-they-wont-they couple for 20 years across dreamy European destinations. -
Ukraine Ukraine repositions troops near Adiivka amid fierce fighting Here's the latest from the frontline in Ukraine as Russia's grinding invasion nears its second year. -
Europe News US gridlock over Ukraine aid is 'already' having consequences on the battlefield, warns Stoltenberg The impasse in the US Congress over new assistance to Ukraine "has already had consequences" on the battlefield, Jens Stoltenberg has warned. -
Earth News Outrage as Commission accused of shelving water resilience plan The European Commission has taken a water resilience intiative, an EU response to increasingly frequent episodes of drought and flooding, off its agenda for the coming months, sparking fears that it has once again caved in to an anti-green backlash ahead of EU elections. -
USA Donald Trump's hush-money trial confirmed to begin in March The former president is accused of having paid to silence stories about his extramartial affairs during his 2016 presidential campaign. -
World News President Aliyev promises to continue peace process with Armenia in his inauguration speech Aliyev promises to continue peace process in his inauguration speech but said it could only be achieved without foreign interference. -
Moments Spain gives its pensioners subsidised holidays and it wants other EU countries to join in Even expats can benefit from the bonus. -
Nature A bison herd in Ukraine is on the brink of extinction - can a matchmaking service save them? WWF is fundraising to transport Europe’s largest herbivore 300km around Kyiv to ensure the herd has a future. -
Europe News Scholz must not surrender to Lindner on the CSDDD Every level of German society recognises this law is a key step towards a fairer and more sustainable world. It is unpopular with one party, run by a man who seems to be attempting to force his way into political relevance by creating needless controversy, Luisa Neubauer writes. -
Food and Drink Fastelavnsboller: Have you tried these delicious Christian cream cakes taking Denmark by storm? Originally created as a traditional Danish pastry filled with cream and jam to celebrate a Christian holiday, the fastelavnsboller has evolved into a trend inspiring a frenzy of innovative cream cake creations. -
Art 'Liquid Becomings' wins €500,000 award to produce The European Pavilion 2024 Four boats on four rivers on a journey to make new stories and help redefine culture across the continent. The European Pavilion 2024 will be produced by a young artistic collective that includes creatives from Austria, Serbia, Poland and Portugal. -
World News Gaza war propels journalist deaths toward annual record – report A leading press freedom NGO has detailed a shocking rise in the killing of reporters on the ground over the last year. -
Germany German minister calls for British and French nuclear weapons to protect Europe The escalating threat from Russia and potential US abandonment of NATO means Europe's security posture is being radically rethought. -
Health news Scientists discover smoking has a harmful impact on the immune system even years after quitting Years after quitting, smoking still has an impact on the body’s defence system, researchers have found. -
Economy Eurozone trade: Here's why imports and exports declined in December Eurozone imports and exports declined in December 2023, according to first estimate data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Euronews Business summarises the data and findings. -
Economy Inflation in Spain climbs as other EU countries see a fall Euronews business breaks down the latest inflation figures from Spain, Poland, Greece, and Ireland. -
Economy Euro area to struggle with 'subdued' activity in coming months: Lagarde The head of the European Central Bank noted that, while economic activity will still be sluggish in the near future, data suggests things will pick up later on in 2024. -
Culture news Helen Mirren, Gene Simmonds and Boy George sign letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision The letter comes in response to calls to ban the country from entry into this year's Eurovision song contest that's set to take place in Sweden. -
Europe News UK and Latvia lead coalition to provide thousands of drones to Ukraine Latvia's defence minister Andris Sprūds said the coalition would set a goal of delivering a million drones to Ukraine. -
Switzerland Switzerland to radically boost defence spending as security threats increase Other European countries have been beefing up their military spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. -
United Kingdom Antisemitic incidents in the UK reach new high, new data shows The war in Gaza appears to have triggered an alarming spike in threats against Jews and Jewish institutions regardless of their relationship to the state of Israel. -
Culture news Berlinale 2024: A politically charged start for Lupita Nyong'o and her jury Day One of the Berlinale, and things are already getting heated, with one of the most politically charged Jury press conferences in recent memory. Here's what happened... -
Earth News MEPs agree to get tough on fast fashion over environmental impact Polluters pay principle at the centre of Waste Framework Directive’s revision that also seeks to tackle food waste. -
Earth News ‘With the smallest error, there are fines’: EU farmers’ frustration grows as paperwork piles up Farmers have many complaints - from insufficiently regulated cheap imports to overbearing environmental rules- but the reams of red tape set everyone off almost instantly. -
World News Russian border city of Belgorod hit by missile strike A missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border on Thursday killed six people, including a child, according to a Russian official. -
Health news What is Alaskapox? What we know about the recently discovered virus after its first fatality The first known fatality of the recently discovered virus, also known as AKPV, was reported in the United States. The disease is similar to smallpox. -
Tech News ChatGPT down? Try these alternative AI tools instead For those who use or rely on ChatGPT’s AI magic on a regular basis, these are other AI apps and chatbots that can help out. -
Lifestyle Giant Care Bear undercover cop busts female drug dealing suspect in Peru In Lima, Peru, a police officer disguised as a Care Bear delivering flowers and chocolates to arrest a suspected cocaine drug dealer before Valentine's Day. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 15th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Israel Israeli forces storm Gaza's Nasser hospital amid rising tensions with Hezbollah All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. -
Business Run by toddlers, based in ancient Egypt: welcome to the bizarre world of shell companies Millions of implausibly registered legal structures pose a risk of money laundering or evasion of tax and sanctions, Euronews was told. -
World News Women's rights group stages flash mob in Rome to protest gender violence Every 14th of February, the women's rights group One Billion Rising stages dance protests to call for an end to gender-based violence and show global solidarity for women and girls. -
Economy European Commission cuts EU growth forecast and expects inflation to fall further The EU's economy entered 2024 with subdued momentum. The European Commission downgraded its growth forecast to 0.9% for the EU and 0.8% for the euro area. Yet while inflation rates are expected to decline more than previously predicted, challenges remain. -
Europe News Norway made a mistake in its decision to move towards deep-sea mining Over and above the environmental risks and the precedent such a decision would set, exploiting the seabed is by no means a good economic deal, MEPs MEP Pascal Canfin and Catherine Chabaud write. -
Russia Putin says he prefers ‘predictable’ Biden over Trump in White House The Russian President said he would be ready to work with whichever candidate the American people choose. -
Business European car imports held up in US over banned Chinese part Thousands of luxury VW cars have been seized by US customs officials over a part linked to allegations of forced labour in China's Xinjiang region. -
Tech News Block on online child sexual abuse material extended until April 2026 More permanent solutions to tackling online crimes have run headlong into privacy concerns. -
Economy UK enters recession as economy shrinks: Will the BoE cut rates sooner? An economy is widely considered to enter a technical recession following two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, which is usually measured by GDP. -
Travel News ‘Absolutely gross’: Maggots raining down on passengers forces Amsterdam flight to make a U-turn A passenger says she had reported an odd smell to the flight crew but they did not take action. -
Space Intuitive Machines' lunar lander blasts off to the Moon in a historic attempt by a private company Intuitive Machines' lander Odysseus is looking to do what no private company has yet managed - to successfully touch down on the Moon's surface. -
Tech News Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps encourage 'compulsive' use, lawsuit claims A new lawsuit says dating apps have addictive features. -
Health news These lab-grown hearts made from human stem cells are used to train AI to detect heart diseases The lab-grown hearts, called organoids, are made from human stem cells, and destroyed after 28 days. -
Economy Germany now world's third largest economy as Japan loses its spot Japan slips into recession, becoming the 4th-largest economy, behind the US, China and now Germany. -
Art Frans Hals: Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum honours the Master of Laughter in new exhibition After celebrated solo exhibitions of Vermeer and Rembrandt, the Rijksmuseum is set to unveil a new exhibition dedicated to the joyous painting of Frans Hals. -
Food and Drink Why Britain is not the only tea-loving nation threatened by Red Sea Houthi attacks Fear is building among tea lovers in Britain this week following news that there could be a shortage in supplies because of US-UK military strikes against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. So how did Europe fall in love with the black stuff? -
Climate 'I feel abandoned': These Spanish towns haven't had clean tap water for 10 months Andalucía residents are afraid to wash their children with the tap water, and say even dogs refuse to drink it. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 15th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Kansas City shooting: At least 8 children shot at Super Bowl parade Some 22 people were hit by gunfire and one person was killed in Kansas on Wednesday. -
Economy Paying your dues in the UK: How to save money on taxes Schemes such as the Married Couple's Allowance and pension tax relief could help UK taxpayers save money. -
Cyprus UK ‘bases of death’ in Cyprus see controversy amid Middle East conflicts Activists claim the UK and US use Cyprus as an "unsinkable warship” as recent conflicts in the Middle East spark renewed controversy over British military bases on the Mediterranean island. -
The Cube Fact-check: Were the two recently liberated Israeli hostages… actually freed more than a month ago? Some social media users are falsely claiming the two recently freed hostages were rescued in December. Certain users accused Israel of using the ‘liberation’ to justify the country's attack on Rafah, southern Gaza.