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Ireland officially recognises the State of Palestine
The Palestinian state is now officially recognised by 146 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.
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Former spy chief expected to be new prime minister of the Netherlands
It has taken months of post-election negotiations to form a right-wing government.
Uganda hospitals see unused yellow fever jabs due to vaccine hesitancy
Experts say vaccine hesitancy may stem from the disease being less well-known compared to others like malaria.
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Germany’s new work permit lets you job seek for a year
The Opportunity Card allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year in order to search for a job.
Caricartoons want you to vote for democratic and vibrant Europe
Ten of Europe's most notable cartoonists have had their work animated to encourage people to vote in the European elections from 6-9 June. Euronews exclusively presents their work in favour of a democratic, plural and vibrant Europe.
Let us strike Russian territory, Zelenskyy asks Western allies
Since the start of the war, Western allies have asked Ukraine to refrain from using their donated weapons to strike deep inside Russia.
Ensuring aid reaches those fleeing Rafah 'not always possible' - UNRWA
Trucks transporting food, medical supplies and other essential aid are becoming increasingly scarce.
Taiwan legislature passes pro-China changes
Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature, led by the Nationalist Party, passed changes increasing its budgetary control, including over defense spending, seen as favoring China.
Northern Armenia assess aftermath of worst flooding in decades
Residents are taking stock of the damage caused by recent flooding, which killed at least four and displaced more than 269 people.
Commission greenlights €1bn cross-border state aid to enhance drug discovery
The EU executive approves investment to fill unmet medical needs with a cross-border state aid scheme to develop and test novel drugs as well as advanced therapy products.
Mexico’s heatwave is causing Howler monkeys to fall dead from trees
Experts expect a ‘lot of casualties’ for the ecosystem if temperature peaks continue.
Seaweed farming: a new lifeline for fishers facing declining catches
In partnership with the European Commission
Seaweed has long been considered a healthy and enriching delicacy in many cultures. But with fish stocks under pressure it's becoming an important alternative source of revenue to traditional fishing and aquaculture in Europe.
Interview: the EU Algae initiative helps fishers become ocean farmers
In partnership with the European Commission
Despite marine management efforts over decades Europe's fish stocks are still under pressure. The EU is supporting fishers turning to seaweed farming as an alternative livelihood.
Commission clinches raw materials deal with Australia
Trade partnership will give access to a vast pool of critical raw minerals to assist the EU aim of diversifying supply.
Inside an old Madrid bank vault full of literary treasures
In the depths of the Caryatid Building in Madrid is a vault containing some of the greatest treasures of Spanish literature.
Rescue effort struggles in Papua New Guinea following deadly landslide
A combination of rainfall, in-fighting and difficult terrain have made rescue operations increasingly difficult after a disaster killed as many as 2,000 people.
Trade unions push Brussels to approve Lufthansa’s €325m ITA buy
EU antitrust officials are worried the takeover of the former Alitalia fleet could raise prices and cut choice on flights to central Europe and the US.
Why are German young people so easily seduced by AfD's ideas?
Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters?
Brussels green lights €1.4bn in state subsidy for hydrogen projects
The European Commission hopes to further boost EU clean energy technology by approving whopping state subsidies for a range of projects aimed at using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in tranport.
Paris' Champs-Élysées transformed into gigantic picnic
The French capital's most famous street was turned into a massive outdoor feast as around 4,000 people sat in the sun enjoying an al fresco meal over the weekend.
Pakistan swelters in over 50C heat: Is climate change to blame?
Residents say the government has done little to help them in the extreme weather.
Farmers protest in Brussels demanding 'fair' milk prices
Dozens of dairy farmers from across Europe demonstrated in Brussels on Monday to demand 'fair' milk prices and income.
OpenAI forms safety committee as it starts training next AI model
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, will lead a new safety committee as training starts on their latest model.
Georgia's EU hopes fade as parliament approves 'Russian law'
The legislation was set in stone despite a final attempt by president Salome Zourabichvili to veto it.
These new night trains are a budget solution to travelling Italy
Tickets are around half the price of the existing sleeper train.
Palma building that suffered deadly collapse 'had illegal terrace'
The city council is set to participate in court proceedings looking into the collapse, which killed four people.
Norway hands over recognition documents to Palestinian PM
Oslo has formalised its support for Palestinian statehood in a largely symbolic move that has infuriated the Israeli government.
Euroviews. Europe's energy sector: Keep the ambition, strengthen cooperation
Let's implement what has been decided in the current mandate, give more visibility to economic actors, strengthen Europe's competitiveness and ensure a fair transition for all citizens, Christine Goubet-Milhaud and Kerstin Andreae write.
Deutsche Bank shuts down Numis US operations post takeover
Deutsche Bank has cut Numis' valuation by about €233 million following the takeover in April 2023, which is believed to be one of the biggest reasons for Numis' US branch shutdown.