27 February 2024 | Euronews
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World News Italian family back in Rome following two years of captivity in Mali Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the family members were all in good condition. -
World News Central European countries show deep rifts on Ukraine war at V4 meeting The Czech Republic and Poland are providing military aid to Ukraine, while Hungary and Slovakia say they won't send arms to Kyiv but are ready to contribute humanitarian or financial aid. -
Greece Athens taxi drivers launch strike the same day as public transport stoppage Taxi drivers in the Greek capital will strike the same day that public transport comes to a stop nationwide. -
Germany Ex-Red Army Faction member caught after more than 30 years on the run Klette, who is accused of participating in a string of robberies was placed on Europol's "Europe's Most Wanted" list in 2020. -
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France Alessandra Mussolini allegedly attacked in Strasbourg The MEP posted on X that she was verbally and physically assaulted but has decided not to pursue legal action. -
Culture news SXM Festival: The Franco-Dutch luxury party pirates of the Caribbean The French-Dutch island of Saint Martin is about to be taken over by SXM Festival, one of the best new techno and house festivals of recent years. -
Europe News UNRWA funding must continue to avoid 'collective punishment,' warns Commissioner Lenarčič The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) must continue to receive "adequate funding" to avoid a humanitarian disaster in Gaza, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, has said. -
Russia Russia restructures military districts amid warnings of NATO war The Kremlin is apparently in the early stages of an informational campaign against several states on NATO's eastern frontier. -
Health news Medicine to treat asthma could help reduce ‘life-threatening reactions’ to food allergies - study A study highlighted the efficacy of an approved drug for allergic asthma, with nearly 70 per cent of participants showing better tolerance of food allergens. -
Culture news The Tiny Space Initiative: Encouraging Gaza dialogue amid controversy at the Berlinale While the highly politicised 74th edition of the Berlinale ended with the announcement of an investigation and accusations of antisemitism, there was one small location trying to do some good during the festival. Euronews Culture met the people behind the Tiny Space initiative. -
Travel News London’s iconic BT Tower is being turned into a hotel after €321m deal - but don’t book just yet There’s high hopes a revolving restaurant will reopen in the Grade II-listed tower, one of the pointiest landmarks on London's skyline. -
Earth News Germany’s vice chancellor wants to store carbon from ‘hard to abate’ industries under the sea Campaigners have criticised the underground carbon storage plan as 'expensive' and encumbering for future generations. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Romania Romanian taxi drivers threaten hunger strike in protest against ride-sharing companies The drivers will go on hunger strike on Wednesday if their demands for more regulation of alternative transport services aren't met -
Tech News MWC 2024: Here is a look at the mobile phones of the future Bendy phones and satellite connections were among the innovations on display at Mobile World Congress this year. -
Tech News 'Furious': Critics question Microsoft's deal with Mistral AI, as EU set to look into it Some critics in the European Parliament are mad about the deal but there are also questions about what happened and the EU plans to look into it -
Earth News Fruit and veg increasingly tainted by 'forever-chemicals', NGO warns Analysis conducted by Pesticide Action Network Europe revives debate on PFAS ban covering active substances in pesticides. -
Netherlands Dutch court sentences drug lord to life in prison for gangland murders Two other suspects were also sentenced to life for their role in the killings, while 14 others were given different jail terms. -
Earth News Tenerife declares a drought emergency after one of the 'driest winters in recent history' Some areas have introduced water restrictions including a ban on filling swimming pools and using drinking water for irrigation. -
Travel News Plaza de España: Seville’s plan to charge entry fee for iconic square sparks backlash The flamboyant plaza was originally built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and designed to showcase the best of Spain in its architecture and ceramics. -
Markets Iran refuses to recognise national currency’s fall in free markets The Iranian rial has plunged rapidly against the dollar ever since the Israel-Hamas war led to increased worries of a direct US-Iran confrontation. -
Economy Price of olive oil climbs more than 50% in a year in the EU The inflation rate for the liquid gold skyrocketed in the second half of 2023, dwarfing general food inflation across Europe. -
Earth News The European Investment Bank is not a leader in the green transition As president, at a minimum, Calviño must commit to consulting people impacted by EIB projects as part of their design and either ensuring or providing remedies for negative environmental and social impacts of its investments, Sutharee Wannasiri writes. -
Business Sony to cut about 900 PlayStation jobs as gaming layoffs continue The layoffs arrive a month after Microsoft said it would cut nearly 2,000 workers after its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. -
Residences Hospitality haute couture: The hotels using fashion houses to design staff uniforms In the luxury hospitality sector, gone are the days of plain shirts and polyester trousers chosen from catalogues. -
The Road To Green Deforestation-free supply chains: The Ivory Coast’s path to sustainable cocoa Euronews Reporter Cyril Fourneris travels to the Ivory Coast, the Netherlands and Brussels to follow the cocoa supply chain and learn how sustainable and exploration-free chocolate is better for the planet and the livelihoods of producers. -
The Road To Green Deforestation-free cocoa: Will producers in the Ivory Coast pay the price for sustainability? Euronews travels to Adzopé in the Ivory Coast to learn how a cooperative boasting more than 3,000 members has become a pioneer in fair trade and traceable cocoa. -
Russia Foreign diplomats pay tribute to Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov The US ambassador and others laid flowers at the spot where a top critic of Vladimir Putin was killed in broad daylight nine years ago. -
Lifestyle Watch: Croatian Valentina Cafolla breaks freediving under ice record with impressive 140-metre swim Croatian diver Valentina Cafolla reclaimed the apnea ice diving world record with a remarkable 140-metre swim under ice, shortly after Japanese diver Yasuko Ozeki set the previous record just 36 hours earlier. -
Russia Kremlin warns of 'inevitability' of conflict with NATO if military alliance sends troops to Ukraine NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it should not be 'ruled out'. -
Golf Travel Tales Casablanca Greens: A golfing paradise with a cultural edge Explore Casablanca’s developing golf scene and distinct cultural offerings in Golf Travel Tales with Immy Barclay. In this episode, Immy takes us on a golfing adventure at the Tony Jacklin Golf Casablanca, before soaking up the city’s unique creative energy. -
Europe News Lawmakers ban foreign sponsoring of online ads three months before EU election The rules will add to measures already in place for online platforms under the Digital Services Act. -
Focus Euronews Debates: Can Europe electrify quickly to meet its energy and climate targets? Watch highlights from Euronews’ live debate in the European Parliament, where we brought together experts from politics, policy and industry to discuss rolling out renewables, building new smart grids, and hitting net zero by 2050. -
Tech News US celebrities ‘unwittingly recruited’ for Cameo disinformation campaign against Moldovan president A new report outlines an effort to use US celebrities via Cameo to target the president of Moldova. -
Tech News Trade mark office's new patent remit to be decided in next mandate Lawmakers are set to greenlight patent rules, but member states have not yet agreed on their position. -
Culture news An Iranian-born mum is the new Miss Germany, reflecting the pageant's inclusive turn A shift from the superficial beauty pageants of the past, Miss Germany names a new winner - Iranian-born architect Apameh Schönauer. -
Kenya A Trump win would see Africa (and the world) spiral into climate hell Trump's election victory would see a return to policies that led to a whopping 110 million Africans facing humanitarian and environmental crises today. But what happens in Africa will not stay in Africa, Nathaniel Mong’are writes. -
Germany Imprisoned German synagogue attacker convicted of hostage-taking in attempted jailbreak Stephan Baillet live-streamed his 2019 armed assault on a synagogue, in which he killed two. -
Russia Oleg Orlov, co-chair of Nobel Peace Prize winning group, sentenced to 30 months in jail in Russia The 70-year-old human rights advocate was convicted of “repeatedly discrediting” the Russian army in an article where he condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. -
Economy Germany's March consumer sentiment perks up, but France feels blue German income expectations have soared to a more-than two-year high, but French consumers remain worried about their standard of living. -
The Road To Green Supply chain disruptions: Are concerns about the EU's new deforestation regulation justified? While many view the new EU law on deforestation as a milestone, others have raised questions. In this explainer, we take a look at what's in the law and what the biggest concerns are. -
Space Japan's moon lander survives lunar night, beating predictions The Japanese space agency is planning to make contact with the vehicle again. -
Markets Bitcoin soars to two-year high, on its way to breaking a record Crypto investments are on the rise, driving up the price of the original currency. -
Culture news Antisemitism accusations, hacks, and criminal charges: The Berlinale controversy explained A highly politicized edition of the Berlin International Film Festival ended last weekend, but divisions surrounding political messaging are ongoing. The Berlinale is now embroiled in controversy which severely tarnishes its reputation. Here’s why. -
Europe News MEPs approve Nature Restoration Law amid right-wing opposition and farmer protests The European Parliament gave on Tuesday the green-light to the Nature Restoration Law, defying a conservative push to bring down the bill. -
Culture news Andrey Gugnin wins top prize at Classic Piano International Competition The prestigious competition featured 70 pianists from around the world, with finalists performing alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in Dubai. -
Culture news Bridget Jones is returning to the big screen - here's why we'd rather she didn't A fourth Bridget Jones film will begin filming this spring - but does the world really need to meet Miss Jones again? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Economy EIB president backs nuclear power as she outlines new vision Nadia Calviño, the freshly-elected president of the European Investment Bank, shows an appetite for a riskier strategy. -
Economy Mortgages with interest under 1% - a new era in home financing? Own New in the UK has launched a mortgage product that will enable borrowers to take out a loan with an interest rate under 1% for those buying new builds - is this the new era of home financing, and will it catch on in Europe? -
Mobility Flying car model unveiled at Mobile World Congress A working model of a car that can fly at the Mobile World Congress tech show in Barcelona has sky-high ambitions. -
Economy The price of love: Why finding a partner is such a costly affair The average young dater is getting into more than £2,000 (€2,338) of debt, according to financial services company Experian. -
Poland Poland extends Ukrainian refugees right to stay in the country until 30 June Amid concern about reduced aid budgets, humanitarian organisations have joined forces to appeal for continued assistance. -
Health news Peru has declared a health emergency in most of its provinces as dengue cases soar Peru has declared a health emergency in most of its provinces as dengue cases soar. -
Europe News The EU's new Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans still needs fixing EU money shouldn't simply continue to flow, for its own sake or on the force of its own inertia, without the ability to guarantee that that money is making the positive difference intended and indeed required, MEP David Lega writes. -
Culture news Musicians’ muse Pattie Boyd auctions love letters from Eric Clapton and George Harrison The letters, which go on auction at Christie’s next month among other memorabilia, give insight into the love triangle between Pattie Boyd, Beatle George Harrison and his friend Eric Clapton. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria ban two Russians accused of spying for Moscow from entering EU The two Russians were living in Bulgaria under aliases as part of a mission to infiltrate foreign countries. -
Nutrition Living near pubs, bars, and fast-food restaurants linked to higher risk of heart failure - study Participants near the highest density of ready-to-eat food places had a 16 per cent greater risk of heart failure, according to a new study. -
Economy What are the biggest financial regrets among people in Britain? A new survey has revealed some of the biggest financial regrets among people in Britain. -
France Northern French town flooded for fifth time in four months Residents are fed up as the small Pas-de-Calais town of Bourthes floods once again for the fifth time in four months. -
Business Jacob Rothschild, financier from family banking dynasty, dies at 87 The financier was chairman of one of the largest investment trusts on the London Stock Exchange until 2019. -
Space Sideways touchdown cuts short Odysseus lander's moon mission The company says one of the lander's feet caught on the lunar surface causing it to tip over onto its side. -
Gaza Biden says Israel willing to pause war over Ramadan if hostage deal reached All the latest from the Israel-Hamas War. -
Culture news Why is Welsh singer Charlotte Church being accused of antisemitism? “From The River To The Sea” is viewed by many pro-Israel supporters as a way to call for the eradication of the Israeli state. -
Art Ukrainian sculptor's haunting artworks made from war debris go on display in Paris Ukraine's most famous sculptor, spurred by personal tragedy amidst Russia's war, has channeled two years of anguish into transformative artworks. -
Culture news Ancient ruins of Saxon town discovered under London’s National Gallery The site, which was discovered while expanding the National Gallery for its 200th anniversary, suggests that the urban centre of Saxon Lundenwic extended further west than previously thought. -
Europe News Quarter of Romanian youth suffering from severe material and social deprivation Romania also has the highest rate of rate young people not working or in training. -
Earth News ‘Revolutionary’: EU Parliament votes to criminalise most serious cases of ecosystem destruction Countries will have two years to put the updated directive, which covers crimes 'comparable to ecocide', into national law. -
Travel News ‘Hardly any travellers have heard of it’: Spain’s best hidden gems according to a tour guide Timon van Basten explored 40 countries before making Spain his home. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Sending Western troops to Ukraine is not 'ruled out' in the future, Macron says The meeting of allies in Paris was held just two days after Ukraine marked two years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. -
Business What are shadow banks and why are they failing in China? European investment in China is under threat as the country's shadow banks face crisis. -
The Cube Fact-check: Do pets pollute as much as cars? Is man’s best friend the planet’s enemy? There's been an ongoing debate about whether owning a pet is as polluting as owning a car.