16 April 2024 | Euronews
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Culture news And the LUX Audience Award goes to... 'The Teachers' Lounge' German director Ilker Çatak was awarded the 2024 LUX European Audience Film during a ceremony at the EU Parliament. -
Europe News European Union looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier sanctions after Saturday's aerial attack on Israel, the bloc's top diplomat has said. -
No Comment WATCH: Arrests at protest over controversial 'Russian' law in Georgia Tens of thousands protested outside parliament in Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Monday - more unrest is expected. -
No Comment WATCH: Brussels police move to shut down hard-right meeting The National Conservatism Conference (NatCon) was set to welcome Brexit champion Nigel Farage and Hungary's Viktor Orban - authorities in Belgium had other ideas. -
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Travel News Budget sightseeing: The most scenic bus routes in Britain for less than €3 The discount fares can be purchased this week, until 21 April, on journeys up until 12 May. -
Earth News ‘Climate-controlled pig’? Danish Crown admits to misleading people with greenwashing pork claims It follows a ruling in Denmark’s first climate lawsuit last month. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Do we have a plan on how to deal with subsea cables sabotage? Governments around the world must look beyond land and sea to preserve the internet connectivity on which we all depend. Undersea internet cables are at risk. That puts internet access for everyone in Europe and beyond at risk, Jeff Huggins writes. -
Spain Seven boats carrying more than 400 migrants arrive in Canary Islands The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa. -
Tech News Swede Ellsberger elected new head of standards body ETSI Former Ericsson, Huawei manager takes up his role this summer. -
Europe News MEPs query fast-tracking farmer-friendly CAP reform Some political groups appear unwilling to cede Parliament’s lawmaking prerogatives to fast-track eleventh-hour approval of major deregulation of the EU’s agricultural subsidies and soothe protesting farmers. -
Culture news Last painting by Caravaggio going on display for first time in 20 years The National Gallery is preparing to unveil the long-hidden artwork at last. -
World News Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games The countdown to this year's staging of the ultimate world sporting event has begun in earnest. -
World News More homes flooded in Russian region bordering Kazakhstan The devastation continues as water levels in a local river spike again. -
Earth News Brussels picks fight over UK ban on sand eel fishing The European Commission is demanding an explanation from the UK government over a biodiversity protection measure that bans the industrial fishing of sand eels in much of its territorial waters, a move which has upset Denmark, which holds the lion's share of the UK/EU post-Brexit quota. -
Nature Greece becomes the first country in Europe to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was a “historic moment for conservation in Greece”. -
Culture news Why did a blockchain entrepreneur team up with Hans Zimmer? The creator behind a cryptocurrency has teamed up with acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer to release an anthem for the blockchain ecosystem. -
Georgia Fourteen detained as protests continue over 'foreign agent' law in Georgia Tens of thousands of protesters are set to gather on the streets of Tbsili on Tuesday for a second day of protests. -
Earth News 23 member states sign Solar Charter, vow to tackle unfair competition Leaders pledge extended support with new European Solar Charter to back European EU photovoltaic manufacturing. -
Destinations ‘Unique and iconic’: The new Spanish gorge walk set to win tourists over The Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo will let you see Ronda’s iconic gorge from a new perspective. -
Healthcare UK lawmakers vote to approve plans to ban smoking for those born after 2009 The UK government's new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to protect young people from the harms of smoking. -
Art 'Suspended States': Yinka Shonibare challenges colonial narratives in moving London exhibition Historic colonial statues should not be destroyed, but reimagined, according to British artist Yinka Shonibare. A new solo exhibition of his work tackling Britain’s imperialist past has opened in London. -
Economy IMF sees eurozone growth rebounding and ECB cutting rates by the fourth quarter IMF expects the Eurozone to recover from 2023's 0.4% growth, with projected rises to 0.8% in 2024 and 1.5% in 2025. Inflation decline allows central banks to consider rate cuts, but Middle East tensions threaten to hike oil prices and shipping costs, potentially dampening the economic outlook. -
China German chancellor rules out decoupling from China but calls for quality cooperation The three-day visit of Germany's leader to China comes after Beijing slammed the EU as “reckless” following investigations into whether state subsidies are giving Chinese companies an unfair advantage. -
Focus Watches and Wonders 2024: elite of watchmaking unveil their creations in Geneva Delve into the world of watchmaking at Watches and Wonders 2024 and discover the latest trends and technologies driving the industry. -
Israel Erdogan blasts West's double standards over Iran Israel response Turkey's president accused Western nations of double standards for condemning Iran's attack on Israel, but not speaking out when Israel bombed an Iranian consulate. -
Europe Decoded Von der Leyen staffing turbulence plays into EU elections A human resource crisis at the Commission comes ahead of a sensitive changing of the guard in Brussels. -
Nature To save our oceans and our planet, we need leaders ready to challenge the status quo It’s safe to say we put the oceans through a lot. And it takes bold action to counteract these harsh effects. Yet, there is still hope for the oceans and our planet's future, actor Ted Danson writes in a Euronews exclusive. -
Economy Italian inflation steadies as markets await ECB rate cut A drop in energy prices brings monthly inflation to a lower-than-expected rate as price increases also cool on an annual basis. -
Markets European markets slump as investors weigh Middle East developments European markets were all in the red on Tuesday afternoon as traders continued to monitor developments in the Middle East - and digest fresh economic data from China. -
Europe News Brussels police shut down hard-right, nationalist gathering featuring Orbán, Farage and Braverman A Brussels gathering of hard-right, nationalist European politicians was disrupted on Tuesday after police moved in to try to force its shutdown. -
Culture news Israeli artist cancels her Venice Biennale show to demand a cease-fire Following months of public pressure, Ruth Patir, the Israeli artist exhibiting work at this year's Venice Biennale, has closed her country's pavilion until a cease-fire is reached. -
Climate Every time you blame cows for climate change, an oil executive laughs Of all the climate solutions out there, maybe we should concentrate on the 97% of industrial emissions that come from fossil fuels, and leave the cows out of it, Eurof Uppington writes. -
Business Blackstone buys EV gigafactory land, quelling UK net-zero dreams This move could significantly slow down Britain’s ambitious net-zero plans to increase lithium battery production domestically, in order to decrease dependence on China. -
Travel News ‘My misery, your paradise’: Canary Island residents say mass tourism is at breaking point Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. -
Spain Spanish left puts housing front and centre in EU elections campaign June's European Parliament elections will see governments working hard to turn out young voters with promises of change. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Denmark Fire engulfs historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange Flames tore through the historic building in Denmark's capital on Tuesday, toppling its iconic spire. -
Culture news Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says she knows how to save the West after 49 days in office Will the former Prime Minister’s latest offering fly off the shelves in great enough volumes to revive the economy she crashed? Or is it enough to save the Western world as she boasts? We’re not so sure. -
Economy Here's why Germany's economy remains the most distressed in Europe France and Germany's economies are the worst-performing in Europe, while the UK is seen as doing moderately well. On the up side, Spain and Italy are seeing distinctly more positive signs. -
Europe News 'The Europe we want': Italy's Democratic Party launches EU elections manifesto The Italian opposition is trying hard to cut through in an election cycle where the country's ruling right-wing parties are hoping for major gains. -
Greece Greek prime minister announces party candidates for EU elections Mitsotakis is asking voters to look beyond the appeal of famous names on the ballot, but everyday problems like rising prices are more of a concern. -
Climate Climate change forces world’s coral reefs to undergo fourth global mass bleaching event This is the second global coral bleaching event in 10 years due to warming oceans. -
Greece In pictures: Flame-lighting ceremony for the Paris Olympics in Greece The storied torch's 5,000-kilometre journey to this summer's games is about to begin. -
Economy China’s economy grows 5.3% in first quarter as Lunar New Year boosts spending Strong output figures exceeded expectations although the country’s property crisis weighed on growth. -
USA Dozens of jurors dismissed from Trump criminal hush money trial Donald Trump's unprecedented criminal hush money trial has begun, with the former president reportedly starting to fall asleep at an opening court session. -
Space NASA confirms mysterious object that smashed through roof of house was space junk from ISS The object, which weighed nearly a kilogram and tore through the roof of a home in the US, was confirmed to be part of equipment from the ISS. -
Culture news 'Rust' armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison for fatal on-set shooting Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons handler on the set of the Western film "Rust," was sentenced to 18 months in prison over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin. -
Europe News Pieper quits, casting shade on von der Leyen appointment process Markus Pieper won’t be starting work at the European Commission, after his recruitment drew censure from MEPs. -
Ukraine Attacks on Ukraine's nuclear plant put world at risk, IAEA warns "We're getting dangerously close to a nuclear accident," IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said following multiple attacks against the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. -
Tech News Online platforms' ad databases lack clarity as EU election nears - study Most companies do not provide enough details for researchers to understand paid influence. -
Economy Famous names petition G20 in call for debt and climate crisis reform More than 100 signatories, including a number of celebrities, send an open letter to the G20 asking for reform to the global financial system. -
Australia Knife attack in Sydney church treated as 'act of terrorism' Authorities in Sydney have arrested a 16-year-old following a knife attack that injured a bishop and a priest during a church service, declaring the incident an act of terrorism with a suspected religious motive. -
Art British sculptor Antony Gormley unveils new exhibition in English country estate British sculptor Antony Gormley’s latest exhibition, Time Horizon, has taken over the grounds of a Norfolk country estate. -
Economy Inheritance tax across Europe: How do the rules, rates and revenues vary? Some 19 EU countries levy inheritance, gift or estate taxes. Due to the highly preferential tax treatment applying to transfers to close relatives, the majority of estates go untaxed. The percentage of total tax revenue derived from wealth transfer taxes is very low. -
The Cube Fact-check: Is the EU digital identity wallet going to strip away our privacy? The EU's new digital identity wallet, designed to streamline personal information storage and sharing, has raised concerns and conspiracy theories. The Cube takes a look at them. -
Nature War on rats: Could birth control be the antidote to New York’s rodent problem? New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and other rodents. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.