9 May 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Russians celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets Russians to celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets. Ukraine asks authorities to ban events. -
Greece Attica wildfire officials to face retrial Twenty defendants in the 2018 Attica wildfires case will face retrial, after last month's controversial ruling, which saw only six people convicted over their roles in the disaster. -
Ukraine European Parliament president visits Kyiv on Europe Day European Parliament President Robert Metsola addressed the International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv on Thursday. -
Football Now WATCH: Who is the Premier League's greatest team of all time? The Premier League has reigned supreme for decades and featured some outstanding teams. -
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Europe News Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe? The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements. -
Ecotech World’s largest air capture plant opens in Europe. Is it really a ‘misguided scientific experiment’? Climeworks is harnessing Iceland’s geothermal power, while gearing up for megatonne capacity around the world. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations ‘The perfect place to unwind’: Travellers recommend their favourite uncrowded destinations in Europe You might not get to see iconic landmarks or eat in raved-about restaurants, but you’ll find space, peace and a few surprises. -
Tech News TikTok begins labelling AI-generated content The Chinese social media company is trying to add safeguards to AI-generated content. -
Earth News 'We will feed the world in 50 years': Scientists behind giant seed vault win World Food Prize The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened in 2008 and now holds 1.25 million seed samples from nearly every country in the world. -
Culture news Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in May 2024 From devastatingly intimate love songs to hip-hop bangers via lush soundscapes for a Parisian escapade, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. -
Culture news In pictures: Images charting migrants' struggles win Pulitzer prize The images, captured by Associated Press photographers last year, centre migrant experiences in a world increasingly hostile to cross-border travel. -
Earth News Severe flooding leaves at least 100 dead and thousands homeless in Brazil The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has been virtually cut off from the rest of the country as flooding washed away roads and bridges and inundated airports. -
Business Train maker Alstom plans to raise €1bn to get finances back on track As it battles to cut its debt pile, leading train manufacturer Alstom announces plans to raise €1 billion. Euronews looks into Alstom's business across Europe. -
Europe Decoded Europe matters to consumers, and so does your vote What happens in Brussels does have an impact on our daily lives, more than we are aware of, more than we credit them for. Treating it like a second-rate election would not do it right, Els Bruggeman writes. -
Culture news Ibiza's legendary club Amnesia set to celebrate opening of 2024 season The 2024 season in Ibiza is about to kick off and if the strength of the opening parties is anything to go by, it’s going to be another bumper year on the island. -
Health news Mayotte cholera outbreak: 3-year-old child dies in French territory as cases hit 58 A child died of the diarrhoeal disease amid an ongoing outbreak in the French territory of Mayotte. -
Business Why the US is banning Qualcomm and Intel from exporting some chips to China The move would primarily impact Huawei, a major Chinese smartphone and laptop manufacturer, which is suspected of having ties to the Chinese government and military. -
No Comment Huge gas fire rages through industrial estate in Thailand A blaze at a chemical storage tank terminal in eastern Thailand prompted swift evacuation orders, according to the industry ministry. -
Economy BoE holds rates steady and expects inflation below target by mid-2026 The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25%, in a split decision with two members dissenting. Governor Andrew Bailey indicated it's premature to reduce rates. New forecasts project that price pressures will fall below the target within two years. -
wellbeing Phone screens can impact your sleep so how can you stop doomscrolling in bed? Here's what experts suggest to change your bedtime routine, and avoid screens and the inevitable late-night doomscrolling. -
Europe Decoded Mitigating climate change is no longer enough. Europeans need protection Climate change is not merely an environmental predicament — it is a matter of social justice. Our transition to a sustainable future can only succeed if it brings people hope for the future and leaves no one behind, MEPs Iratxe García Pérez and Mohammed Chahim write. -
Culture news Not quite forever? Shirley Bassey auctions her diamonds She once sang 'Diamonds Are Forever' - but Dame Shirley Bassey is now letting hers go. For a good cause. -
No Comment WATCH: Russia celebrates 79th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. -
Europe News Ireland struggles to deal with migrant influx across UK border London's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has many already inside the UK fearing for their safety, leading many to cross the Irish border. -
Kosovo Why the green light for Kosovo joining the Council of Europe is likely to be delayed The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers will not be making a decision on Kosovo membership in mid-May, according to their agenda. In the meantime, Pristina has been asked to fix the constitutional issue related to the Community of Serb Municipalities. -
Europe News Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance' “Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.” -
Economy UK property listings soar - are buyers being put off by high rates? Buyers and renters alike have been plagued with higher living costs, interest rates and economic uncertainty in the last few months, leading to dampened demand in the UK housing market. -
Senegal Boeing skids off runway at Senegal's main airport, injuring at least 10 At least 10 people were reportedly injured on the Air Sénégal flight headed to Bamako. -
Health news What is behind the Malta hospital scandal that has led to charges against former PM Joseph Muscat? A former prime minister has become the first in Malta to have criminal charges brought against him over a corruption scandal. -
Economy Poland keeps rates unchanged despite softening economy Despite a fall in inflation, Poland's central bank governor remains concerned it could reignite because of higher food taxes and the potential removal of energy price limits. -
Culture news Attempted intruder arrested at rap artist Drake's mansion one day after shooting Police have been called to Drake’s Toronto mansion for a second time this week, after an intruder was apprehended by the Canadian rapper’s security. -
Business Telefónica confirms 2024 targets after earnings meet expectations The Spanish telecoms giant says it has started 2024 with "solid growth and profitability rates". -
Israel Axing the Oslo Accords killed the narrative, not just the process Negating the Oslo peace process also rendered the “two peoples” narrative false. Observers were left with the conclusion that if the land “from the river and the sea” did not belong to two peoples, it belonged to one nation, Dr Shlomo Fischer writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Croatia's ruling conservatives embrace far-right party in new government The ruling HDZ party took a major decision on Wednesday to form a coalition with a far-right nationalist party, signalling a shift towards the right as the European elections approach next month. -
Business AstraZeneca stock up despite pulling Covid-19 vaccine from European market The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine be pulled, according to the EU medicines regulator. -
Culture news Eurovision 2024: Added security measures as organisers brace for anti-Israel rallies From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today. -
Europe News North Macedonia elects first woman president as centre-left crumbles On Wednesday, North Macedonia saw a significant political shift to the nationalist right-wing amidst historic losses for the governing SDSM in presidential and parliamentary contests. -
Culture news Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging Days prior to the premiere of his latest film at the Cannes Film Festival, the Iranian court found Rasoulof’s films and documentaries to be “examples of collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the security of the country.” -
Europe News Era-defining elections loom as EU celebrates Europe Day As the bloc's institutions celebrate French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman's presentation of the eponymous declaration 74 years ago, MEPs air their concerns over the union's future political makeup one month before the June elections. -
Business Spanish government rejects new BBVA bid to win over Sabadell shareholders The Spanish government has rejected an offer by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) to Banco Sabadell SA shareholders, sparking renewed discussions on banking consolidation within Europe. -
Europe News Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hungary, final stop of his European tour China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region. -
Business Arm's shares plunge amid concern over future growth prospects Arm Holdings reported the March-quarter earnings that beat market expectations. However, its shares declined due to a disappointing revenue guidance. -
Earth News Why is lithium crucial to the EU's green and digital transition? Lithium is one of the 34 critical raw materials listed by the EU under the Critical Raw Materials Act, and a key component in the EU’s quest to ditch fossil fuels and switch to clean energy. -
Money FTX's collapse: A timeline of how the crypto giant imploded FTX has announced it will be paid back most of its customers two years after it collapsed. Here's how we got to that point. -
Culture news Legendary French actress Isabelle Huppert to lead 2024 Venice Film Festival jury The actress will present the Golden Lion and other awards at the 81st edition of the annual film festival. -
Art An Italian artist is attempting to recreate Picasso’s “Guernica” in less than a fortnight Italian artist Ercole Pignatelli is attempting to recreate Picasso's Guernica in front of a live audience in only 12 days. -
Culture news Legendary Nirvana and Pixies ‘engineer’ Steve Albini dies aged 61 Albini was best known for engineering albums for Pixies, Nirvana and PJ Harvey. He did not take royalties from records he worked on. The rock world says goodbye to a true legend. -
Business UK banks under fire for debanking hundreds of defence firms The wrongful closure of hundreds of bank accounts belonging to defence companies puts national security at risk, claim Conservative MPs. -
Art Where It Began: Artist Osman Yousefzada kicks off countdown to Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 Yousefzada’s show at Cartwright Hall brings marginalised voices – particularly those of immigrants and women – to the surface. -
Earth News What is scrubber water? Ships pollute Baltic Sea to the tune of €680 million in 8 years, study finds Shipping companies have recouped the cost of ‘scrubber’ tech and are now benefiting from dirtier fuel, researchers have revealed. -
Economy What are European businesses expecting from the EU elections? EU businesses have many demands for the new government. Most of all, they want a powerful and resolute message: Europe is open for business and its brightest days are yet to come. -
The Cube Is Russia still using the Crimean Bridge to boost its military in Ukraine? Satellite images suggest that traffic on the bridge has dropped significantly since the Ukrainian attack last year, implying that Moscow may be planning to launch an assault on Ukraine using alternative land routes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Evil chickens and two-tailed dogs: Six weirdest parties you can vote for in European elections Lots of political parties are bending over backwards to win your vote in June; others, not so much. -
This will impact your life What is Europe Day and what does it represent? The origins of the commemorative day date back to 1950, when Europe was still healing from the devastating aftermath of World War II. -
World News US to stop some arms sales to Israel if Rafah offensive goes ahead, says Biden Israel launched a ‘limited’ military operation into Rafah on Tuesday, seizing the crucial border crossing with Egypt.