2024-04-05

World News

EU's most threatening criminal networks enter legal economy

Crime webs are penetrating legitimate businesses across the 27-nation bloc, relying heavily on corruption to develop their activities.

05/04/2024

Azerbaijan

Amputee event in Baku raises awareness for International Mine Day

"Mines are a huge global problem," said Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of the Board of the Mine Action Agency of Azerbaijan.

05/04/2024

Earth News

Lionel Messi joins fight against climate change

The Argentinian footballer wants to extend his influence beyond the world of sport.

05/04/2024

Poland

Poland's LGBT+ couples travel abroad to tie the knot

Poland's new government has promised a more inclusive law regulating civil partnerships, but this could still be a long way off.

05/04/2024

World News

Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending

Earlier this month, oil-rich Norway said it wants to increase the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 by 2036.

05/04/2024

My Europe Series

State of the Union: NATO's birthday and corruption in Europe

In this edition of State of the Union, we look at NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary against the backdrop of growing Russian hybrid warfare. Another topic is corruption in Europe - did politicians learn their lesson?

05/04/2024

Germany

German synagogue attacked with incendiary device

Antisemitic attacks in Germany and elsewhere have surged since the start of the Israel Hamas war on 7 October.

05/04/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Crane accident kills one in Florida

One person was killed and two others hospitalised on Thursday afternoon when a section of crane fell from a building in downtown Fort Lauderdale, according to officials.

05/04/2024

Russia

Russian officials again try to link Moscow concert attack to Ukraine

The attack on the Crocus venue was claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State terror group, which recruits heavily from former Soviet states in central Asia.

05/04/2024

USA

Earthquake rattles New York and nearby area

The rare 4.8 magnitude quake struck Friday morning.

05/04/2024

Earth News

Will the next presidency improve Mexico’s environmental record?

The leading presidential candidate is not making climate a central part of her campaign ahead of the 2 June election.

05/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 5th – Evening

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

05/04/2024

Health news

ALS drug removed from US market after trial shows it doesn't work

A pharmaceutical company announced its intention to remove a drug for ALS from the US and Canadian markets after a trial showed it did not work.

05/04/2024

Cult

Balkan Trafik! Festival shines spotlight on Moldova

For the past 20 years, the Balkan Trafik! Festival, held every April in Brussels, highlights cultures and music from across the Balkans through workshops, exhibitions, food and wine.

05/04/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen's pick for campaign manager raises eyebrows

Ursula von der Leyen has selected her current chief of staff to run her campaign ahead of the elections to the European Parliament.

05/04/2024

Work

Apple lays off more than 600 workers in wave of post-pandemic cuts

It was the first big wave of job cuts at the tech giant since the COVID pandemic.

05/04/2024

Earth News

Could ‘forever chemicals’ soon be banned in France?

Forever chemicals are the 'health scandal of the century’ on the same level as asbestos, say French politicians.

05/04/2024

Europe News

Exclusive: Von der Leyen cronyism row intensifies with NGO call

NGOs join lawmakers and senior commission officials in questioning the decision to hand a lucrative official role to a political ally.

05/04/2024

Earth News

Is climate change to blame for ‘extremely active’ hurricane forecast?

This is the highest prediction for hurricanes that CSU has ever issued with its April outlook.

05/04/2024

No Comment

‘The place to be’: Art Paris 2024 thrusts the French gallery scene into the spotlight

In its 26th edition, Art Paris stays true to its roots as the annual art fair that puts the French creative scene on an international stage.

05/04/2024

Economy

European consumers reluctant to splash cash despite slowing inflation

Consumers in Europe appear not to want to increase their spending despite the slowing inflation in Europe, the latest retail sales figures suggest.

05/04/2024

Ireland

United Ireland would cost €20 billion for 20 years, new study finds

Brexit, demographic change and political turmoil in Northern Ireland have left many wondering if reunification could come sooner than expected.

05/04/2024

Euronews Witness

Queer in Poland: When can the LGBTQ+ community expect equal rights?

The LGBTQ+ community in Poland has long advocated against the erosion of human rights after years of rule-of-law concerns. Euronews reporter Julian Lopez travels to Warsaw to speak with activists and community members about their hopes - and fears - for the future.

05/04/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Late Night With The Devil' - Satanic Panic - LIVE!

What would you do for fame and TV ratings? While you ponder, seek out this devilish gem that slyly paints the portrait of the Satanic Panic in 1970s US.

05/04/2024

Tech News

Microsoft warns China is using AI content to sway voters' opinions

A new report from Microsoft details China's use of social media and AI-generated content to influence opinion.

05/04/2024

Lifestyle

A reverse book club in Brussels has guests sharing from the soul

Creating a sense of community is perhaps the hardest thing to do when gathering people together but a new, expanding book club in Brussels is succeeding by not asking for too much reading from its members.

05/04/2024

Ocean Calls

Unexploded bombs in the Black Sea and the Baltic

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we discuss the complicated problem of dumped munitions and unexploded bombs in both the Black Sea and the Baltic. What is the environmental impact of these weapons in the water and what can we do about it?

05/04/2024

Climate

Euroviews. To overhaul food production, first we have to convince the farmers

Actors across the food supply chain need to be more open to experimentation and implementation of sustainability-minded farming techniques and practices, Robin Saluoks writes.

05/04/2024

Economy

Weak rise in German factory orders points to continued economic slump

Lower-than-expected demand for German manufacturing suggests dark days may still lie ahead for the country’s industry.

05/04/2024

Economy

Eurozone construction falls on dampened housing activity in March

Reductions in commercial and civil engineering activity, as well as a decline in new business also contributed to this figure.

05/04/2024