2024-05-15

Slovakia

Slovakia 'on the edge of civil war', 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.

15/05/2024

Culture news

Cannes 2024: Coppola accused of alleged bad behaviour 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.

15/05/2024

Slovakia

Why is Slovakia among Europe's most politically polarised countries?

Prominent Slovakian reporter Andrej Matišák tells Euronews about how his country has been engulfed by the wave of political polarisation sweeping across Europe.

15/05/2024

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.

15/05/2024

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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.

15/05/2024

Art

Caught on canvas: King Charles' first official painting unveiled

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.

15/05/2024

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WATCH: Slovak PM 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.

15/05/2024

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.

15/05/2024

Moments

Why are these cafes in Spain cracking down on remote workers?

Some cafes have banned laptops completely while others charge an hourly rate for the privilege of using them.

15/05/2024

Culture news

Over 125 artists exit UK music festival in protest of Israel war 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In the UK, more than 100 artists have now withdrawn from the Great Escape music festival in protest against the event sponsor Barclays Bank because of its investment in arms companies which supply Israel.

15/05/2024

Nature

Euroviews. 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.

15/05/2024

Health news

New dengue vaccine approved by WHO as mosquito-borne virus spreads

Cases of dengue - which is transmitted through bites by infected mosquitos - are expected to rise globally due to climate change.

15/05/2024

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.

15/05/2024

Earth News

Industry backers say Europe needs a carbon capture 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

15/05/2024

Georgia

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".

15/05/2024

Earth News

Mumbai must cut back on billboards as storms intensify, author warns

Cyclones are getting more frequent in the mega city, and the built environment is making matters far worse.

15/05/2024

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.

15/05/2024

Slovakia

'Lone wolf' suspect charged in shooting of Slovakian PM 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.

15/05/2024

Earth News

Montpellier says free public transport has been a success so far

The city made public transport free in December and has now released its first figures showing how the scheme is going.

15/05/2024

Culture news

Cannes Confidential: Talking points from the opening ceremony

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.

15/05/2024

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.

15/05/2024

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.

15/05/2024

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.

15/05/2024

Slovakia

Slovak Prime Minister Fico shot and in 'life threatening' condition

Robert Fico is in a life-threatening condition, the Slovak government office said in an emailed statement.

15/05/2024

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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.

15/05/2024

World News

Mixed breed sensation Nimble wins America’s longest running dog show

Nimble powered through an obstacle course of jumps, tunnels and ramps in record time.

15/05/2024

Qatar 365

Textiles in Qatar: golden silk and ancient weaving craft

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 unveils unique textiles crafted from the silk of golden orb-weavers spiders and focuses on the centuries old art of carpet weaving.

15/05/2024

Real Economy

The EU's unprecedented response to tumultuous times

In partnership with The European Commission

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.

15/05/2024

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Digital nomads are pricing Portuguese workers out of the country

Partner content presented by Jobbio

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.

15/05/2024

Health news

Heat-related deaths rising in Europe as climate change takes hold

Experts say governments across Europe need to make sure their healthcare systems and infrastructures are adapting to cope with drastic climatic change.

15/05/2024