29 February 2024 | Euronews
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Germany Germany to deploy troops in Lithuania, first move of its kind since World War II The base in Lithuania is expected to cost around €30 million per month. -
Culture news French actor Godrèche calls for investigation into sex crimes and sexism in French cinema Judith Godrèche is leading a push for a reckoning about sexual abuse in France's world-renowned cinema industry -
Italy Juventus midfielder Pogba banned for four years after failed anti-doping test “I am sad, shocked and heartbroken," Pogba said in a statement, adding that he believed "the verdict is incorrect". -
Germany Local public transport workers begin 'warning strikes' across Germany, disrupting commuters As contract talks continue, numerous German cities are bracing for additional warning strikes and demonstrations, with climate activists also participating. -
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World News Spain launches terrorism case against former Catalonia president Puigdemont Spain's top court has opened a terrorism investigation into Puigdemont over protests linked to the region's failed independence referendum in 2017. -
Greece Greeks protest and strike in remembrance of deadliest train crash killed 57 The first anniversary of Greece’s train disaster in Tempe on the 28th February was marked by violent protests and widespread strikes across trains, ferries and public transport. -
World News Russia focuses on west of Avdiivka as it consolidates control of area Russian forces have advanced approximately 6km into Avdiivka, according the to UK's Ministry of Defence. -
Europe News The voice of EU citizens 100 days before elections The European elections will take place from 6 to 9 June, when EU citizens will vote for the members of the European Parliament. -
Germany Ukrainians and Russians in Berlin in solidarity against war Last weekend marked the second grim anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Many people around the world commemorated this day by taking to the streets in big cities. -
Football Now Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives: A new era for Manchester United? Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in Manchester United was confirmed on February 16. -
World News Russian rocket successfully puts Iranian satellite into orbit A Russian Soyuz rocket has successfully put an Iranian satellite into orbit, underlying the increasingly close cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. -
No Comment WATCH: Former submarine base offers immersive experience of the great Dutch masters The Bassins des Lumières is a digital exhibition centre dedicated to major historical and contemporary artists. -
Earth News From Sweden to Bulgaria, which European countries are closest to their sustainable energy goals? Researchers found that “systematic progress” has been made across the EU with differences between individual countries “clearly decreasing”. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 29th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France European Parliament adopts resolution against Russian political oppression and the death of Navalny The resolution passed with 506 votes in favour, nine against, and 32 abstentions. -
Earth News Sun blocking technologies a no-go for now after UN countries voice serious concerns There are fears the untested technology could stoke geopolitical tensions or be used by a rogue billionaire. -
Hungary A cinematic feast: Budapest hosts Francophone Film Days festival 14th Francophone Film Days in Budapest feature Oscar & Cesar nominees, celebrating French cinema until Mar 10, expanding to 16 cities -
Vatican Spanish bishop rebukes priests for comments about Pope Francis 'going to heaven soon' Priests from Toledo were chastised for a comment made earlier this month about praying for Pope Francis "so that he can go to heaven as soon as possible." -
Earth News Barcelona gets tough on water rules: 24,000 residents told to use less water amid drought emergency The letters will warn people they could face fines if they are found filling private swimming pools, watering gardens and washing cars. -
Destinations 5 art-filled churches in Europe that will make you want to book a trip to these cities With enthralling histories and artistic splendours, churches have become temples of culture as well as being sacred sites. -
United Kingdom Rishi Sunak says the UK is descending into 'mob rule' because of pro-Palestine protests The British prime minister has been roundly criticised for blaming protests against the war in Gaza for creating an atmosphere of intimidation. -
Nutrition Scientists link ultra-processed foods to 32 health problems A new umbrella review found direct links between ultra-processed foods and bad health outcomes. -
World News Russia targets more Ukrainian towns and villages as Ukraine claims it shot down 2 warplanes Ukraine says it has shot down 11 Russian warplanes in less than two weeks as the Kremlin’s forces push forward. -
Netherlands Dutch government has spent €160 million dealing with the downing of MH17, report finds Despite the Kremlin's denials, overwhelming evidence puts the blame for the 2014 crash on a missile fired by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. -
Business Here's where Britain's biggest EV factory is going to be built Tata has announced it is to set up its first gigafactory outside India in Somerset, with battery production likely to start in 2026. -
Culture news Gang-rape, drugging and assault: The grim allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs Amidst a string of recent sexual misconduct allegations, Sean "Diddy" Combs now faces another damning lawsuit, this time from a producer involved in his 2023 Grammy-nominated album. -
Europe News The latest update of EU clean air standards could benefit Poland greatly The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive is a great tool for the Polish government to swiftly shift from the costly smoggy past to a clear new era, with happier and healthier people in tow, Weronika Michalak -
Tech News Belgium tries to break cybersecurity certificate deadlock Of three certificates proposed since 2019, only one has been approved, two others are still in progress. -
Earth News Half of Denmark's water supplies contaminated with toxins, new report reveals An investigation commissioned by several Danish regional councils says the situation is critical and threatens the country's transition to a green economy. -
Europe Decoded Breaking down the €137 billion in EU funds that Brussels has unfrozen for Poland The European Commission approved on Thursday the release of up to €137 billion in funds for Poland that had been frozen over rule-of-law concerns. Here's what the big number means – and hides. -
This will impact your life Surge in transphobic speech among politicians sparks concern ahead of EU elections, new report warns Transphobic and anti-LGBTI rhetoric is on the rise among politicians in Europe, according to a new report, prompting alarm ahead of the EU elections in June. -
Iran Iranians prepare for elections on Friday amid widespread fear and discontent While Ayatollah Khamenei is urging his people to vote, many might still sit out this week's parliamentary election. -
Sri Lanka Russian organisers of ‘white party’ in Sri Lanka apologise after sparking outrage Hosts of the event said they didn't mean to be racist, but just wanted to meet other long-term expats. -
Home Madrid to convert underused offices into flats Madrid will convert underused office buildings into flats to meet the city's extensive housing needs. -
Tech News Humanoid robot-maker Figure partners with OpenAI and gets backing from Jeff Bezos and tech giants Figure is less than two years old and doesn't have a commercial product but is persuading influential tech industry backers to support its vision of shipping billions of human-like robots to the world's workplaces and homes. -
Culture news MoMA dismisses lawsuit over sexual assault allegations during Marina Abramović nude performance The New York museum argues that it did not exhibit "gender-based animus" and had procedures in place for performers to report concerns during the notorious nude performance -
Space UFOs: Do environmental factors increase or decrease reported sightings? Light pollution, tree canopy cover, and proximity to airports and military installations are among the environmental factors that may influence reported UFO sightings, according to a new study. -
Economy Slower-than-expected inflation decline in France and Spain rattles bonds Inflation rates in France and Spain ease less than expected in February, nudging government bond yields higher as markets anticipate a bumpier road ahead to reach the ECB's 2% target. -
USA Judge orders Trump off Illinois primary ballot but puts ruling on hold The lawsuit is one of dozens seeking to bar Trump from the ballot over his involvement in the 6 January attack on the US Capitol. -
Markets Puma stock slides as German sports brand announces €100m share buyback The buyback programme will launch in March and last for a year, ending in May 2025. -
Culture news Eurovision 2024: Does Israel face disqualification after two songs are reportedly rejected? The tug-of-war between Eurovision and Israel continues, as two songs – ‘October Rain’ and its runner up ‘Dance Forever’ - have reportedly been rejected for their "political" nature. Israel has until 11 March to submit a song that complies with the Eurovision rules. -
Travel News European planes are the safest they’ve ever been - here’s why Good news for nervous fliers: Planes in Europe are the safest they’ve ever been. -
Design IKEA explores ‘Life At Home’ with the help of Annie Leibovitz and six young photographers "We needed a new perspective on how to portray the home." IKEA’s “Life At Home” project is now on display for Paris Fashion Week. -
Iran Iran's upcoming election is a mafia-style tussle of Khamenei's minions The 1 March election is set to be an insider patron-client fight, with various oligarchic clans competing to have the upper-hand insider hand and ultimately a greater slice of the pie in the kleptocratic so-called “holy system” that is the Islamic Republic, Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi write. -
Art Sotheby's unveils masterpieces by Monet, Picasso, and Bacon for landmark London auction In the 150th anniversary since the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, works by the master of Impressionism - Claude Monet - are going under the hammer at Sotheby's. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 29th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Airlines could face more fines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs The Biden administration is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs by making it an automatic violation of a federal law on accessible air travel. -
Russia Early voting in Russian presidential election begins in Far East Early voting in the Russian presidential election has begun in various regions across the country. -
Lifestyle Love, Gloves and Cocktails: What are Leap Year superstitions in Europe? It's 29th February - a date that comes only every 4 years. But why, and what are the traditions and superstitions in Europe surrounding this special day? -
Spain Spanish and French farmers block Catalonia border crossing in protest at EU policies Catalonia's AP-7 motorway will host a demonstration by farmers angry at agricultural policies and non-EU imports. -
Russia Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear conflict The Russian president vowed to fulfil his objectives in Ukraine and claimed his country's citizens are overwhelmingly supportive of the invasion. -
Markets Stocks mixed as Bitcoin jumps over $60,000 for first time since 2021 World shares were mixed on Thursday after a lacklustre day on Wall Street, where selling of technology stocks pulled benchmarks lower - and as Bitcoin jumped above $60,000 for the first time since 2021. -
Economy Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the transport and communication sector by 0.4%. -
USA Boeing given 90 days to produce improved safety and quality control plan The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Boeing 90 days to spell out how it will fix problems with its manufacturing. -
USA Longest-running Republican leader Mitch McConnell to step down McConnell's departure leaves the Senate, and the Republican Party itself, at an uncertain crossroads, -
Culture news Richard Lewis: ‘Robin Hood: Men in Tights’ and Curb Your Enthusiasm comedian dies at 76 Humorously morose US comedian was “one of the funniest people on the planet." -
Healthcare Older US adults should get another COVID shot, health officials recommend US health officials recommend that older adults get another COVID-19 booster shot. -
Tech News Digital outlets The Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet sue OpenAI for unauthorised use of journalism Digital outlets The Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet are the latest organisations to sue OpenAI. -
Tech News Consumer organisations file GDPR complaints against Meta’s subscription model The claims come after privacy organisations and data protection authorities voiced similar concerns in recent months. -
Gaza Gaza: UN and European countries call for probe into Israeli attacks on Gaza convoy All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. -
Culture news Meet Fríði Djurhuus, frontman of the Faroe Islands' first queer vegan punk band Ahead of their third album launch, Euronews Culture spoke to Fríði Djurhuus, frontman of the barnstorming Faroese band Joe & the Shitboys. -
Ecotech Is green hydrogen the future of heating? Inside the first EU school with a clean hydrogen boiler The project has got a warm welcome. But is green hydrogen the solution to decarbonising global heating systems? -
Destinations Cefalù, Praiano, Tropea: Italy’s dreamy coastal villages you should visit this spring From nature-rich hikes to foodie havens, Italy's seaside in the off-season is full of unexpected joys. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 29th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Von der Leyen urges use of Russian assets for Ukraine defence, critics warn of pitfalls EU weighs using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine, a proposal by von der Leyen. Legal, financial, and political hurdles loom large, stirring debate among critics. -
Art Captive rhinos to sacred pilgrimages: The best pictures from Sony World Photography Awards 2024 Over 395,000 images from more than 220 countries and territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2024, with the highest number of entries on record for the professional competition.