2024-02-21

Culture news

Completely carparked: Brits have 546 words for getting drunk

In the English language it seems almost any word can be used to describe having one too many alcoholic drinks. There's a simple rule to remember when sober, just '-ed' according to researchers.

21/02/2024

Ukraine

In pictures: Ukraine's cultural landscape significantly damaged by war

Hundreds of Ukrainian cultural sites, from churches to museums, stand damaged by war. These photographs show the devastating toll on Ukraine's cultural heritage.

21/02/2024

Tech News

Commission sets out policy options to ease cross-border operations for telcos

Commission’s digital network plan strongly divides bloc’s telecom companies and industry.

21/02/2024

Tech News

Stop putting your water-damaged iPhone in rice, Apple says

A new Apple support notice advised people not to put their iPhones in rice if they get a liquid-detection alert.

21/02/2024

World News

Gender-based violence tops W20 agenda ahead of G20 summit in Brazil

Representatives from the Women 20 engagement group were invited to Rome this week to participate in talks on violence against women.

21/02/2024

Europe News

WTO sides with bloc against US tariffs on Spanish olives

A final report from the World Trade Organization (WTO) marked a significant win for the EU in its ongoing dispute with the US on Spanish black olives.

21/02/2024

Health news

Spanish priest arrested by police for trafficking Viagra

The clergyman's diocese has expressed regret at his alleged actions. As well as Viagra, the priest was found to have other aphrodisiac substances.

21/02/2024

Health news

Musk says brain chip patient can move computer mouse with their mind

The billionaire's neurotech firm implanted its device into its first human patient in January.

21/02/2024

Earth News

Barcelona looks for 'exceptional solutions' to recurring drought

Critics say unusual solutions doen't solve long-term water management problems.

21/02/2024

Health news

Bloc mulls ‘pooled sovereignty’ to exploit bioscience's untapped potential

A common European approach to attract capital and reduce regulatory red tape is envisaged by key policymakers to boost the bloc’s market for biotechnologies.

21/02/2024

United Kingdom

British nuclear missile test fails and crashes into sea

The submarine-based Trident deterrent fires long-range ballistic missiles that have not been successfully tested in some time.

21/02/2024

Albania

Protests erupt in Albania against alleged government corruption

Angry citizens gathered in front of Albania's government headquarters in Tirana, throwing stones and flares at police officers.

21/02/2024

Greece

Greek protests: farmers say reducing electricity costs not enough

Like many of their European counterparts, farmers in Greece are demanding their government do more to improve their working conditions.

21/02/2024

Travel News

Euroviews. Back-up plans and good governance make tourism more resilient

As we celebrate UN Global Tourism Resilience Day, let us commit to building an industry that thrives in the face of adversity, safeguarding the livelihoods of millions, and ensuring the sustainability of this vital sector for generations to come, Dr Maryam Ali Ficociello writes.

21/02/2024

Lifestyle

French rider gallops to victory in Riyadh's ladies' camel festival

French rider Coralie Viroulaud competed fiercely against local favorite Reem Salem In Riyadh's inaugural 'Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival'.

21/02/2024

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Latest news bulletin | February 21st – Midday

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

21/02/2024

Europe News

Brussels bids to improve citizens’ financial savvy

Poor understanding of personal budgeting and financial markets has both social and economic costs, officials believe.

21/02/2024

Economy

UK public sector net borrowing rises: What does it mean for taxes?

Increases in income tax, corporation tax and national insurance collections contributed to January’s total public sector receipts.

21/02/2024

Markets

Amazon joins Apple and Walt Disney in the 'elite' club of stocks

The e-commerce giant will replace drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance on the Dow, before the opening of trading on Monday.

21/02/2024

Europe News

EU goes after Chinese companies in new sanctions on Russia

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to slap Russia with a new round of sanctions, which for the first time target companies in mainland China suspected of helping the Kremlin get hold of forbidden items.

21/02/2024

Culture news

Berlinale 2024: Inside the Martin Scorsese press conference

Martin Scorsese comes to the Berlin Film Festival to receive his honorary Golden Bear. We were at the press conference...

21/02/2024

Health news

Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression

A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others.

21/02/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

What do hydrogen-powered trucks and cheese have in common?

The concept of trapping pure hydrogen in cells isn't just something out of a sci-fi movie anymore. Engineers are working hard on creating fuel cells for transportation that act like batteries, suitable for all sorts of vehicles like trucks.

21/02/2024

France

UNESCO considers D-Day landing beaches as world heritage site

Normandy's D-Day landing beaches could soon become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

21/02/2024

Ukraine

Only 10% of Europeans believe Ukraine can defeat Russia - poll

Support for Ukraine remains high across the European Union, but authors of the study say politicians should focus on defining an acceptable peace.

21/02/2024

Business

More than 500 companies named for not paying minimum wage

The UK government has pointed the finger at iconic British businesses such as EasyJet, Greggs, Hamleys and Harrods who it says have failed to pay staff members the minimum wage.

21/02/2024

Earth News

'Belief in consent’: UK climate activists could lose key defence

Five XR protesters could be the last to use the statutory defence, after the government asked the Court of Appeal to review it.

21/02/2024

USA

Trump likens his legal troubles to persecution of Navalny

Calling Navalny "a very brave guy", the Republican front-runner compared the criminal charges against himself to what happened to Putin's late rival.

21/02/2024

Culture news

What to know about the bizarre ‘Hotel California’ stolen lyrics trial

The handwritten lyrics to the Eagles’ megahit first went missing in the 1970s. Three men are accused of conspiring to illegally own and sell them in a complex trial that opens Wednesday.

21/02/2024

Art

Madrid exhibition explores Chagall's journey through war and exile

Through more than 160 paintings, letters, and documents, a new exhibition at the Mapfre Foundation in Madrid explores the life and legacy of Belarusian and French artist Marc Chagall.

21/02/2024