15 May 2024 | Euronews
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Slovakia Slovakia 'on the edge of civil war' from political tension, interior minister says Slovakia's Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said his country teetering on the brink of civil war due to political tension. He urged an end to the spread of hateful comments on social media. -
Culture news Francis Ford Coppola controversy breaks as veteran director allegedly kissed extras on set Prior to the premiere of his latest epic 'Megalopolis', veteran filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola ('Apocalypse Now', 'The Godfather') is facing reports that he behaved inappropriately on set. -
Slovakia Q&A: How did Slovakia become one of the most politically polarised countries in Europe? Prominent Slovakian reporter Andrej Matišák tells Euronews about how his country has been engulfed by the wave of political polarisation sweeping across Europe. -
Slovakia What do we know about Robert Fico's alleged shooter? Slovakian media has identified the shooter as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula, a self-described writer who previously worked as a security guard and is allegedly linked to pro-Russian group Slovački branci. -
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No Comment WATCH: Nakba remembrance amidst Gaza's dire situation Palestinians gather across the West Bank to mark the Nakba anniversary, symbolizing their mass expulsion from Israel in 1948. -
Art Buckingham Palace reveals first official portrait painting of King Charles III The first official portrait painting of Britain's King Charles III has been revealed by Buckingham Palace. Artist Jonathan Yeo says the painting, like the subject, has evolved over time. -
No Comment WATCH: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shot and injured after meeting Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured following a government meeting in Handlova, as confirmed by Parliamentary Vice-Chair Lubos Blaha. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 15th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments ‘Laptop squatters’: Cafes in Europe are fed up with space-hogging digital nomads Some cafes have banned laptops completely while others charge an hourly rate for the privilege of using them. -
Culture news Great Escape music festival in doubt over artist exodus in protest of Israel link In the UK, more than 100 artists have now withdrawn from the Great Escape music festival in protest against the event sponsor Barclays Bank because of its investment in arms companies which supply Israel. -
Nature Billions from EU taxpayers damage nature — here’s how it can stop The only way Europe can move forward is by redirecting destructive subsidies towards activities that protect and restore nature and supporting greater citizen participation in policy development, Ester Asin writes. -
Health news New dengue vaccine approved by WHO as 6.7 million cases reported in Americas Cases of dengue - which is transmitted through bites by infected mosquitos - are expected to rise globally due to climate change. -
Earth News Commissioner touts launch of critical raw material joint purchasing EU executive will set a procurement system to secure supply of more than 30 critical raw minerals, similar to that applied to natural gas. -
Earth News Industry backers say Europe needs a carbon capture and storage tsar With real-world development lagging far behind the rhetoric of policy makers in Brussels, industry groups and big oil agree the EU needs a 'CCS tsar' to make the case for a climate solution that still attracts a lot of mistrust -
Georgia Q&A: After years of intimidation, a Georgian pro-democracy NGO faces the ultimate threat A civil society activist tells Euronews how Georgia's ruling party began creating a hostile environment for foreign-funded NGOs long before the passage of the so-called "Russian law". -
Earth News Mumbai should ‘drastically cut back’ on billboards, Indian author says after storm disaster Cyclones are getting more frequent in the mega city, and the built environment is making matters far worse. -
Business Commerzbank notes highest numbers in more than a decade Although the current higher interest rate environment is favourable for Commerzbank, things could change if the European Central Bank decides to cut rates this summer. -
Slovakia 'Lone wolf' suspect charged in shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Authorities have charged a man in connection with the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico who was shot on Wednesday, the country’s interior minister said. -
Earth News Free public transport in Montpellier has led to 20 per cent more journeys The city made public transport free in December and has now released its first figures showing how the scheme is going. -
Culture news From Meryl Streep, Mad Max, #Metoo and Messi the dog: The talk of the town at Cannes Film Festival The 77th Cannes Film Festival has begun with Meryl Streep receiving an honorary Palme D'Or after 35 years away from the croisette. There were also plaudits for highly anticipated return of Messi the dog and the new film from French surrealist Quentin Dupieux. -
Economy German and French economies show first quarter signs of revival Despite Germany's relatively good performance last quarter, the International Monetary Fund believes that structural issues such as aging and lack of investment remain. -
Business EBRD reveals how sanctions on Russia has impacted its economy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled surprising growth forecasts for Russia as it examines the impact of sanctions on the country. -
Europe News Brussels asks EU countries to accept patients evacuated from Gaza The call comes after the World Health Organisation said 9,000 Palestinians need urgent medical evacuation from the war-torn enclave. -
Slovakia Slovak Prime Minister Fico in 'life threatening' condition, next hours decisive Robert Fico is in a life-threatening condition, the Slovak government office said in an emailed statement. -
No Comment WATCH: Westminster Kennel Club, where canine history is made The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show, established in 1877, offers winners a trophy and a place in canine history. -
World News Diversity wins: Mixed breed dog takes top prize at America’s longest running dog show Nimble powered through an obstacle course of jumps, tunnels and ramps in record time. -
Qatar 365 Golden silk and ancient weaving craft showcased in Qatar Qatar 365 unveils unique textiles crafted from the silk of golden orb-weavers spiders and focuses on the centuries old art of carpet weaving. -
Real Economy From crisis to cooperation: how the EU handled the troubled 2019-2024 era The current EU Parliament and Commission had just begun the work of their five-year agenda when it was derailed by Covid-19 and then the Ukraine war. As the institutions' mandate enters a final phase, Real Economy gets the views of key players in Brussels on one of the EU's most difficult chapters. -
Digital tech nomads are pricing Portuguese workers out of the country With 50% of people earning less than €1,000 a month, it’s little surprise that locals struggle to compete with the deep pockets of digital nomads. -
Health news Heat-related deaths are on the rise in Europe as the effects of climate crisis take hold Experts say governments across Europe need to make sure their healthcare systems and infrastructures are adapting to cope with drastic climatic change. -
No Comment Activists disrupt Google conference to protest against ties to Israel The demonstration had no noticeable impact on the conference attendance or on the enthusiasm of the crowd inside the venue. -
Business Allianz, Europe's largest insurer, sees double-digit jump in profits Profits at the German insurance group were driven by its property-casualty segment, which benefited from higher prices and relatively benign claims from natural catastrophes. -
France Hunt for runaway criminal continues after French prison van ambush The inmate who escaped during a prison transfer with the help of four other assailants on Tuesday is yet to be found. -
Euronews Tech Talks How close is quantum computing to revolutionising medicine? | Europe's Health Tech Pioneers Quantum, the smallest amount of something in the universe, could spark the most significant revolution in medicine ever. How? By accelerating the discovery of new drugs through quantum computing. -
World News European elections: What do voters want? and what do candidates promise? Watch episode 10 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. -
Ukraine Kharkiv crisis continues as Russia mounts most intense cross-border incursion to date Over 7,500 residents have been evacuated as the crisis forces Zelenskyy to cancel his Spain and Portugal visit. -
Culture news Switzerland may have won Eurovision, but do streaming figures paint a different picture? What does data from Spotify and TikTok show about the true popularity of winner Switzerland, fan favourites Ireland and Netherlands, and controversial entry Israel? -
Business Decline in luxury spending spells trouble for Burberry's bottom line The British fashion brand announces plummeting profits, with particularly poor sales reported in China. -
World Nicolas Schmit: Socialists and Democrats won't do deals with far right after European elections The S&D's lead candidate in the European elections outlined his views on revising the Migration Pact and opposing the far right to Global Conversation's Isabel da Silva Marques. -
Business European ports turned into car parks as EV makers hunt buyers Sales of electric cars in Europe are relatively low, but it is just one reason why the vehicles are piling up in Europe's major ports. -
No Comment WATCH: Brazilian dance craze created by youths in Rio’s favelas declared cultural heritage Rio’s legislative assembly declared Passinho a state heritage through a law proposed by Rio state legislator Veronica Lima. -
Tech News Google to roll out AI-generated summaries at top of search engine The move is raising hopes for better results and concerns about a decrease in web traffic. -
Netherlands Far-right leader Wilders strikes a deal to form new coalition in the Netherlands Six months after winning the Dutch national elections, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders has agreed to form a four-party coalition. -
Climate Europe needs to triple renewable capacity by 2030, and community buy-in is critical As guidance rolls out to accelerate the energy transition, we must learn from what’s working to engage and empower communities in the process, Elif Gündüzyeli and Sanna Markkanen write. -
Georgia Law passed in Georgia 'step in wrong direction,' says NATO spokesperson The law requires media and NGOs to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. -
Economy Klaas Knot hints at ECB rate cut in June and calls for capital markets union Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, anticipates a June ECB rate cut and has advocated for deeper financial integration through the capital markets union and banking union to enhance Europe's economic resilience and growth potential. -
Europe News Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal The statement came 24 hours after the law passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament. -
Economy Commission forecasts inflation tumbling, despite oil price hike Inflation could be just 2.2% in the EU next year, as voters cite concerns over rising prices. -
Earth News Satirical posters protesting Shell’s ‘lethal legacy’ replace 200 adverts across the UK Activism collective Brandalism claims the fossil fuel company’s tactics are “straight out of Big Tobacco’s playbook”. -
Business German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp fails to cheer investors as sales fall CEO Miguel López says the firm performed "as planned" in the second quarter, although the market remains "gloomy". -
Business Stellantis and Leapmotor to sell electric cars in Europe from September European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year. -
Tech News OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the ChatGPT maker Ilya Sutskever, who co-founded OpenAI with Sam Altman, said he will work on a project that’s "personally meaningful". -
Healthcare Will AI replace radiologists or make them more efficient? Some say AI can perform better than radiologists, but it's not being used widely in radiology practices -
Gaza Palestinians commemorate 'Nakba', marking 76 years of dispossession For Palestinians, 'Nakba' represents their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, an event that is at the core of their struggle. -
World News More than 130 arrested and curfew imposed after riots in New Caledonia At least two people have died, during overnight rioting in New Caledonia whilst authorities announced a two-day curfew and banned gatherings on Tuesday. -
Europe News EBU woes deepen as two political parties slam exclusion from election debate The broadcaster says only parliamentary groups fielding a lead candidate in June's election can be represented at the televised stand-off. -
Culture news Cannes 2024: ‘Le Deuxième Acte’ (‘The Second Act’) – Quentin Dupieux’s loopy take on Pirandello The world’s burning and scandals may be brewing. Time for a comedy, as this year's Cannes Film Festival opens with a meta millefeuille from beloved French absurdist Quentin Dupieux. -
Health news Bloc’s health budget facing uncertain future – EU official An unprecedented funding line for health in the current EU long-term budget will likely be a one-off, said a senior official mulling long-term financing more sustainable than EU funds alone. -
Markets Copper surges towards record highs amid optimistic demand outlook Renewable energy, electric cars, and artificial intelligence (AI) are bolstering the demand outlook for copper, leading to a surge in the price of the industrial metal towards a new record high. -
Culture news 'Rust' armorer appeals conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin Alec Baldwin, who was holding the gun, maintains his innocence, while the weapons armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, faces an 18-month prison sentence. -
Earth News One in eight Europeans now lives in an area at risk of extreme flooding, says new report Many European hospitals were also found to be on flood plains. -
Food and Drink A Michelin-starred chef has space age plans to make dining out of this world Danish chef Rasmus Munk is set to take his Michelin-star quality dining to space with a new project that will take diners up to the stratosphere to enjoy a meal unlike anything on Earth. -
Europe News 8 MEPs who could dominate economic and finance policy after the elections The EU’s 720 lawmakers will spend the next five years pondering issues including a digital euro and capital markets reform – but which MEPs will likely stand out? -
wellbeing Study finds link between the COVID pandemic and lack of physical activity among children A new report from WHO said that the COVID-19 pandemic led to more screen time and less physical activity among European children. -
Business Not such a Yuka idea: The French app that could change the way you shop Yuka is an app developed to help consumers learn more about ingredients in food and cosmetic products that might be harmful. However, it needs to be considered in the context of the complete ingredient list. -
Business President Macron open to takeover of French banks by European rivals Cross-border solidarity is the key to European growth, says Macron, even if it means domestic companies falling into non-French hands. -
Travel News ‘We pay dearly’: Menorcan town fed up with tourists has introduced visiting hours Tourists regularly enter into homes, steal belongings and climb up balconies. -
Europe News Georgia's prime minister says 'Russian law' necessary for peace as protests continue The law requires media and non-governmental organisations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. -
Europe News EU election: French right-wing party launches its campaign French right-wing European election candidate François-Xavier Bellamy is campaigning on physical EU border barriers, more nuclear power, and re-industrialization of Europe. But will these points win over voters?