2024-07-02

World News

Flooding and landslides continue to pummel parts of Europe

Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events to climate change driven by human activity.

02/07/2024

Business

Air France set for €180 million hit as tourists avoid Paris Olympics

Tourists are being put off by the idea of large crowds and hotel price hikes expected in Paris during the 2024 Olympics.

02/07/2024

Culture news

Rupert Murdoch's Tubi enters UK's busy free streaming market

The Fox Corporation has finally brought Tubi to the UK, but will it be able to repeat the success it's had in the US?

02/07/2024

France

Paris hotels struggle with low demand as Olympics approach

Tourism and hotel professionals in Paris are hoping to make up for lost time with the showcase effect that the Olympics will have on their bookings for the coming seasons.

02/07/2024

Europe News

'PET Pirates' remove seven tonnes of rubbish from Hungarian lake

A decades-old clean-up competition has left Hungary's largest artificial lake nearly rubbish-free.

02/07/2024

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Croatia's climate calamity, severe storms leave trail of destruction

A severe storm struck continental Croatia, hitting the easternmost region hardest.

02/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Sustainability vs competitiveness, Europe's key to a prosperous future

It's key to emphasise the imperative for more specific initiatives and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, which is not just a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, Maria van der Heide writes.

02/07/2024

Gaza

Israeli military orders large-scale evacuation from Khan Younis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised the evacuation order on Monday, saying there is now no safe place for Palestinians to flee.

02/07/2024

Business

Revolut CEO hopeful that UK banking licence is coming soon

The fintech company saw record full-year pre-tax profits in 2023, and hopes that will help convince the UK authorities to grant it a banking licence.

02/07/2024

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Super Demiral blasts Turkey off to quarter-finals

Turkey are the last team to make it to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after beating Austria 2-1

02/07/2024

Tech News

AI-generated exam papers go undetected in 94% of cases - study

It’s nearly impossible to detect AI-generated papers submitted for exams, a study has found.

02/07/2024

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Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

02/07/2024

Economy

Eurozone inflation slows to 2.5% in June, boosting ECB rate cut hopes

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.5% in June, in line with expectations. Belgium's inflation hit a 10-month high, while Germany saw a decline.

02/07/2024

France

Could a divided government in France harm EU's stability?

The next French government promises could scramble or slow down the country's commitments on urgent Europe-wide matters.

02/07/2024

Tech News

UN adopts Chinese resolution for equal AI opportunities

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese resolution with US support to close the widening AI gap between rich and poor countries

02/07/2024

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Hurricane Beryl ravages Caribbean with record winds

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in the Caribbean on Monday, fueled by the record warm waters.

02/07/2024

Europe News

Former spy chief Dick Schoof sworn in as new Dutch PM

Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the new ministers and state secretaries at the royal Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Tuesday.

02/07/2024

Business

BYD may overtake Tesla to become the biggest EV seller in Europe

The Chinese carmaker BYD reported record sales in the second quarter, likely overtaking Tesla to become the biggest electric car seller globally, particularly in Europe and China.

02/07/2024

Economy

Macron's party scraps jobless benefit reform ahead of election finale

The controversial reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been put on ice following Sunday’s election result.

02/07/2024

Finland

Finnish PM urges parliament not to water down deportation bill

If passed into law, the legislation would allow Finnish border authorities to refuse to accept asylum applications in certain circumstances.

02/07/2024

Europe News

Orbán makes first trip to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion

The Hungarian PM is said to have held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peacemaking prospects and the status of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

02/07/2024

World News

First same-sex partnership officailly registratered in Latvia

Latvia formally passed the legislation last November, following a successful legal challenge by 46 same-sex couples seeking recognition as family units.

02/07/2024

Europe News

How would a French far-right government influence the EU?

The French are voting in the second round of their election on Sunday, 7 July, after the far-right Rassemblement National won the first round.

02/07/2024

Europe News

Orbán’s EU far-right group woos new members

A bid by Hungary's ruling party to lead Europe’s populists has sparked interest, but may soon clash with rivals from Italy and France.

02/07/2024

Europe Decoded

'MeToo' movement stirs few changes in European Parliament’s groups

In 2018, parliament staff kicked off their own ‘MeToo’ movement to fight harassment, sexism, and abuse in the workplace. However, despite the increase in visibility, Euronews research shows that only one of seven political groups has reinforced internal protocols for the next term.

02/07/2024

Culture news

Evia Film Project mixes cinema and environmental activism

The third edition of the Evia Film Project opens Tuesday, with this year’s festival centring on ‘Water’ in all its forms – from the sea (in this case the azure Aegean) to waterfalls – and humankind’s dependence on it.

02/07/2024

Business

Sanofi eyes €1.3 billion investment in insulin drug plant in Germany

Other healthcare companies such as Daiichi Sankyo have also announced investments in Germany recently, in a positive sign for the ruling coalition government.

02/07/2024

Culture news

Ex-British Museum boss wants foreigners to pay to see UK artefacts

The British Museum, Tate Modern and Science Museum are among the UK cultural institutions being encouraged to charge foreign visitors to see their treasures.

02/07/2024

Travel News

Behind the scenes of Denmark’s record-breaking underwater rail tunnel

Europe is set to welcome the world’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel. Here’s how it’s being built.

02/07/2024

Climate

A look inside the punishing world of India’s garbage pickers

For millions of Indians, the extreme heat of the summer makes their daily lives even harder.

02/07/2024