2 May 2024 | Euronews
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Culture news Eurovision organiser vows to remove Palestinian flags or symbols Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they reserve the right to remove any Palestine flags from the competition, due to take place 7-11 May. -
USA US President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' countries in latest gaffe The US president was attempting to contrast the countries with his own on immigration. -
No Comment Holy Thursday highlights Orthodox Easter egg tradition Bulgaria's red Easter eggs and Ukraine's pysanky hold deep spiritual significance, bringing blessings of health and happiness to homes and families as Orthodox Christians in these two countries prepare for Easter Sunday celebrations. -
World News Hybrid war: NATO sounds alarm over 'hostile' Russian activity across Europe The US-led alliance said it was concerned by Moscow's "hybrid activity" in Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the UK. -
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Football Now WATCH: Bayer Leverkusen clinch German Bundesliga title Bayer Leverkusen have emerged victorious, pushing Bayern Munich off the throne after their 11-year reign. -
Europe News The Greens' Reintke vows to keep EU on track towards climate neutrality amid right-wing backlash The Greens' Terry Reintke has pitched her party as the antidote to "right-wing, authoritarian" forces that are trying to water down climate action as she campaigns ahead of June's European elections. -
Europe News European elections: What do voters want? What have candidates pledged? Watch episode one of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. -
Economy New EU fiscal rules in force, what are the next steps? After being suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a long political battle within the euro area, the revised economic governance framework aims to ensure a better balance between debt reduction and investments and reforms across the EU. -
Ecotech Battery costs have dropped 90% in under 15 years giving renewables a boost, new IEA report reveals To hit our 2030 energy goals, global storage capacity needs to increase sixfold. Batteries will do most of the heavy lifting. -
Travel News How exactly will the EU’s new Entry/Exit System work? All your questions answered A new timeline for the EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) has been released after countless postponements. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 2nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Climate It’s time to score a radical climate goal — by slapping sport with green legislation Every competition, race, and medal must justify itself, beyond simply adding to the growing annals of sports history. If not, our failure to act would go down in history as humanity’s most calamitous own goal, Isabel Schatzschneider writes. -
Earth News Copernicus: Switzerland says it can’t afford to take part in EU climate change monitoring programme Launched in 1998 by the European Space Agency, Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth and observation programme. -
Business Flutter takes a punt with move from London to New York listing Flutter Entertainment is the latest of several UK and European companies planning to gamble on a brighter future on Wall Street. -
Azerbaijan Meet the woman breaking down barriers in space industry leadership at Azercosmos Natavan Hasanova of Azercosmos tells us about the power of embracing gender equality and investing in female leaders. -
Travel News ‘Remain vigilant’: Europe’s most heavily pickpocketed tourist spots revealed New research has found that some of the most popular tourist spots in Europe unfortunately go hand-in-hand with some of the worst pickpocketing statistics on the continent. -
Climate ‘Summer is coming and the torment will begin’: Greece readies itself for another record fire season "We’re facing the climate crisis head on," says Greece's minister for climate crisis and civil protection. -
Earth News Green leader sees ‘huge danger’ to climate policy as elections loom A trio of leading Green MEPs have presented a proposal for a Green Industrial Deal supported by a trillion-euro EU fund and preferential interest rates from the European Central Bank, while warning a swing to the right in June could see five years of climate legislation begin to unravel. -
No Comment WATCH: "The For Sale" Pub, Step Inside Budapest's Iconic bar Adorned with hundreds of handwritten notes covering its walls and ceiling, this establishment has been a favorite haunt for foreign tourists since the mid-1990s. -
Business Losses balloon at luxury car maker Aston Martin as SUV sales plunge The luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin reveals it has sunk £139m (€162.52m) into red during opening quarter -
Ukraine Russian missiles strike Odesa again as situation worsens on eastern front Kyiv's struggle has been deepening for months as Ukrainian forces keep waiting for vital new military aid. -
Health news Why US experts are now recommending breast cancer screenings for women in their 40s An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer. -
Business Novo Nordisk plans quantum computing hub in Denmark Novo Holdings, the parent company of the maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is investing millions to create a global innovation hub for quantum technology in Denmark. -
Art Bristol and beyond: Copenhagen exhibition explores early years of street artist Banksy The exhibit, "Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years," at the Masters and Contemporary Art Museum (MACA), covers Banksy's work from 1989 to 2010. -
Culture news Co-op Live calamity: How the grand opening of the UK's biggest indoor venue fell apart Cancelled gigs, falling air conditioning units and resigning directors: the opening of Co-op Live was meant to be a great moment for Manchester. -
Business Finance minister says France will 'fight' TotalEnergies’ New York listing A move to Wall Street is not in the best interest of the French people, says Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. -
Europe Decoded In the upcoming European elections, peace and security matter the most With so many threats on the horizon, we need a union that can navigate the turbulent seas of the future and protect the European dream of peace and prosperity for its people and global neighbours, Alexander Borum writes. -
Euronews Tech Talks Meet Ida Tin, the entrepreneur who coined the term 'femtech' | Europe's Health Tech Pioneers Meet Ida Tin, the founder of the menstrual tracker app Clue, and the woman who coined the term for tech tailored towards women’s health and well-being. -
Tech News Norway's Supreme Court to consider sex offender case calling for social media to be a right The unnamed offender was sentenced last year to 13 months in prison and banned from using Snapchat for two years. -
Culture news Eurovision: Israel contestant Eden Golan warned to stay in her hotel room As protest from Palestinian sympathisers and fellow entrants loom in Eurovision host city Malmö, Eden Golan has been advised to stay out of sight when not performing. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 2nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Novo Nordisk beats Q1 estimates as weight-loss drugs drive growth Danish pharmaceutical titan Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announces a significant year-over-year increase in net profit and sales for the first quarter of 2024. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial after rape conviction overturned US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September. -
Art British Museum explores final decades of Michelangelo's life in new exhibition Among the exhibition's highlights is Michelangelo's sole surviving complete cartoon (Epifania), a full-scale preparatory drawing, which is one of the largest Renaissance works on paper. -
Business OnlyFans faces probe over claims children could access adult content UK watchdog says the video-sharing site used by sex workers lacks robust age-verification checks. -
No Comment WATCH: Police crackdown demonstrations against Georgia's foreign influence bill The final vote for the bill to turn into law is expected for the end of the month. -
USA Biden on pro-Palestine protests: ‘Dissent must never lead to disorder’ Pro-Palestinian protests at universities across the US have turned violent amid face-offs with police and pro-Israel groups this week. -
Europe News EU unveils €1-billion aid package for Lebanon in bid to curb refugee flows The European Union will provide €1 billion in financial aid to Lebanon over three years to prop up the country's economy and help prevent a surge in refugees leaving for Europe. -
Health news New form of mpox that may spread more easily found amid Congo's outbreak Although the mpox epidemics in the West were contained with the help of vaccines and treatments, barely any have been available in Congo. -
Business OECD economic outlook: Steady global growth expected for 2024 and 2025 The OECD has released its latest economic outlook and said it expects steady global growth in 2024 and 2025. -
Czech Republic Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership As the Central European country commemorated 20 years of its EU membership with an event at Prague Castle in the capital, key EU figures reiterated their support for Ukraine, pledging that the continent will not be "divided". -
No Comment Watch: Protesters clash with police in Istanbul on Labour Day Demonstrators in Istanbul clashed with law enforcement on Wednesday as they sought to access the iconic Taksim Square, defying a government prohibition on commemorating Labour Day at this historic site. -
Culture news FKA Twigs develops deepfake ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans FKA Twigs has revealed that she has created an AI clone of herself, while condemning unauthorised deepfakes. -
Space Final preparations for Ariane 6, Europe's newest rocket, underway ahead of inaugural flight The European Space Agency (ESA), Arianespace, and French space agency CNES are in the final stretch of preparations for Ariane 6's inaugural launch. -
Culture news Grammy-winning ‘Peter Gunn’ guitarist Duane Eddy dies aged 86 The pioneering guitarist sold more than 100 million records worldwide and influenced The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and countless others. -
Ocean Calls The ick-effect and lack of investment: the challenges of the European seaweed industry In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving into the world of edible algae. But could seaweed be the next big thing in Europe? And can Europeans get past the initial dislike of it? -
Lifestyle Know your Swift! Class announced for parents needing to keep up A Scottish college is offering a course on Taylor Swift to educate parents accompanying children to the singer's sold-out The Eras Tour. They'll become Swifties in no time. -
Culture news ABBA exhibition opens in Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest: But will the band be performing? Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the complete ABBA experience for the first time ever during the two weeks of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Malmö. -
Economy What is the 30:30:30:10 rule when it comes to finances and how should you use it? The 30:30:30:10 rule can be applied to both income and pension planning and can go a long way in helping you budget, achieve retirement goals and reduce portfolio risk. -
Art Kosovar artist's doodle sculptures take over New York's Met rooftop Petrit Halilaj’s scribble-inspired sculptures are part of the Met’s annual Roof Garden commission. -
Destinations White sand beaches, sharks and seafood: The Isles of Scilly is the UK’s most ‘tropical’ destination If you’re thinking of hitting the beach in Cornwall this summer, why not stretch yourself out to the UK’s southernmost point? -
Israel Israel re-opens Erez crossing to allow more aid to reach northern Gaza The World Food Programme estimates around 1.1 million people across Gaza, around half of the population, are "struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation". -
Europe News Von der Leyen condemns violence as Georgia's parliament passes 'Russian law' Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023. -
No Comment WATCH: Protests around the world on May Day Workers and activists from Argentina to Australia marked 1 May with protests on issues ranging from rising prices to the War in Gaza.