2024-04-03

Europe News

Exclusive: Commission vanguard turn on von der Leyen envoy pick

The controversial decision to hire Germany’s Markus Pieper may need a second look, fellow Commissioners suggest.

03/04/2024

Ukraine

Finland and Ukraine sign long-term security agreement

The defence aid package provided to Ukraine by Helsinki is worth 188 million euros

03/04/2024

Health news

Could a smartphone app help to detect early signs of dementia?

Researchers say the app could be used to detect early signs of dementia in younger people as well as monitor the effects of treatment.

03/04/2024

Stays

The hotels where guests swim, cycle and tree-climb to their rooms

For the adventurous traveller, the fun can begin before you’ve even checked in.

03/04/2024

Climate

Can artificial snow help Europe’s ski resorts survive climate change?

Warm winters force Europe’s ski resorts to close: Is artificial snow the solution?

03/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 3rd – Evening

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

03/04/2024

Business

How AI is paving the way to cutting your electricity bills

AI and digitalisation are crucial for the necessary energy transition and to lower CO2 emissions, says the CEO of Schneider Electric, which is launching new solutions at its Innovation Summit in Paris.

03/04/2024

Economy

Turkey's inflation figure soars to highest level since November 2022

Turkey's March inflation figure came in lower than analyst estimates, but was still higher than February's, because of higher transport and housing prices.

03/04/2024

Real Economy

What’s the impact of Europe’s RRF fund on the Greek economy?

In partnership with The European Commission

Is the European Recovery and Resilience Facility on track to deliver on its promises three years after its launch? Euronews reporter Fanny Gauret travels to Greece for Real Economy to find out.

03/04/2024

Experiences

Love luxury travel? Fly first class with these airlines

Ranked: First class seating, food and the airport experience.

03/04/2024

Art

Traditional puppet making techniques kept alive at Armenian theatre

In the heart of Gyumri, Armenia, the Stepan Alikhanyan Puppet Theatre stands as a guardian of tradition and creativity. At its core lies the skilled hands of 66-year-old Ashot Edigaryan, a master puppet maker devoted to keeping the art alive.

03/04/2024

Finland

Bullying motive for Finland school shooting

The Finnish government declared Wednesday a nationwide day of mourning, ordering state agencies and institutions to lower the national flag to half-mast.

03/04/2024

Europe News

Exclusive: Lawmakers to call for head of von der Leyen SME envoy

A draft seen by Euronews accuses Ursula von der Leyen of political favouritism in selecting Markus Pieper, from her own party, for the lucrative official post.

03/04/2024

World News

Cause of deadly Istanbul nightclub fire suggested by authorities

Local media reported parts of the under-renovation club were like a “labyrinth,” making it difficult for the victims to escape the blaze.

03/04/2024

Climate

Have recent rains helped with Spain’s ongoing severe drought?

Despite recent rains topping up reservoirs, an unusually warm winter has made water shortages worse and drought is a consequence of a bigger problem.

03/04/2024

Qatar 365

Sports in Qatar, from National Sports Day to Olympic disciplines

In partnership with Media City

Sports is a key element of Qatar’s National vision 2030. In addition to the National Sports Day, the country is keen to develop a great variety of sports from boxing to fencing.

03/04/2024

Tech News

Commission presses governments to appoint AI regulators

By the end of this year, certain provisions of the AI Act will already start to apply.

03/04/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine lowers conscription age ahead of possible Russian offensive

Ukraine lowered its age of conscription on Wednesday to bolster its depleted military after two years of grinding war with Moscow.

03/04/2024

Afghanistan

Euroviews. This Ramadan, Muslim world can end gender apartheid in Afghanistan

The Taliban's authority hinges on their purported adherence to Islamic law. However, that is based on a fundamentally flawed, selective and extreme interpretation of Islamic texts, meaning their policies are against their own stated principles, Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al Issa writes.

03/04/2024

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Buildings crumple as Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in 25 years

Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency said it was a 7.2 magnitude quake.

03/04/2024

Economy

Taiwan quake: Europe trembles over semiconductor supply

Taiwan's 3 April earthquake has led to increased calls for Europe to reduce dependence on Taiwanese semiconductor chips.

03/04/2024

Europe News

EU probes Chinese solar panels over potentially 'distortive' subsidies

The European Commission has launched two investigations into Chinese manufacturers of solar panels suspected of benefitting from "distortive" state subsidies and gaining an "unfair advantage."

03/04/2024

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WATCH: Severe weather rips through US

Significant rain storms and three suspected tornados lashed nine US states on Tuesday.

03/04/2024

World News

NATO mulls long-term military support plan for Ukraine

The debate comes as better armed Russian troops assert dominance on the battlefield.

03/04/2024

Business

How much is Europe making from commercial sexual exploitation?

New research shows countries from the continent racked up an estimated $84.2 million (€78.1) from illegal forced labour per annum – despite there being more than 10 million individuals involved in the practice in Asia.

03/04/2024

Health news

Human brains are increasing in size. Could this reduce dementia risk?

Several brain structures increased in volume between people born in the 1930s and people born in the 1970s which may reduce dementia risk.

03/04/2024

Culture news

Iconic French singer and actor Jean-Paul Vignon dies at 89

The French singer and actor “fulfilled the American image of the romantic, singing Frenchman”, leaving behind him an eight-decade career as a singer and actor in films including ‘Asphalte’, ‘The Devil's Brigade’ and ‘Shrek.’

03/04/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman villa complex in UK

Discoveries within the Roman villa complex include small votive axes, 'Samian' style red-slip pottery, numerous coins, and a puzzling collection of tightly-coiled lead scrolls.

03/04/2024

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WATCH: Warehouse in Taipei crumbles after earthquake

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. Train service was suspended across the island of 23 million people.

03/04/2024

Culture news

Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path

Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway.

03/04/2024