28 August 2024 | Euronews
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Croatia Hundreds of Croatian firefighters battle blaze near Split - successfully! Many Balkan countries have faced large blazes over the summer period, including Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia. -
Germany Minority groups in Germany warn of possible far-right success in state elections Minority groups are warning that the AfD’s policies wouldn’t just impact local or national politics. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Turkey Does ecumenicalism threaten the sovereignty of the Republic of Türkiye? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's use of the term "ecumenical" sparked a major debate in Türkiye, but the term doesn't endanger Turkish secular nature, lawyer Kezban Hatemi explained in an opinion article for Euronews. -
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Europe News Economic portfolios are key in talks to choose new EU commissioners All governments must announce their nominees for the European Commission by 30 August. -
Earth News Legislators urged to address mining waste as domestic production quotas loom With targets to ramp up raw material extraction across Europe, policymakers are urged to address the problem of mining waste. -
Travel News Oropouche virus is spreading through travel: What Europeans need to know to stay safe 19 cases have been reported in Europe so far and the travellers had all been to the same two countries. -
Climate 17 European World Heritage Sites named as the most at risk from climate change From prehistoric paintings to Swiss glaciers, these European World Heritage Sites are at risk from flooding and drought. -
Culture news I saw Oasis on their final tour, here's why you should be excited Euronews Culture critic Jonny Walfisz looks back on the life-changing experience of seeing Oasis on their ill-fated 'Dig Out Your Soul' tour in 2009. -
Culture news Venice 2024: Sigourney Weaver talks Kamala Harris and her Plan B if acting was a no-go During a joyful yet emotional press conference, the great Sigourney Weaver teared up when a parallel was drawn between her character of Ripley in the Alien franchise and the rise of Kamala Harris. She also shared she could have been a florist or a baker... -
Culture news Oops! Ancient 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar shattered by young boy at Israeli Museum In response to the accident, the museum has invited the family back for a guided tour to "sweeten" their mortifying experience. -
Business Capri Sun plans plastic return as paper proves final straw for juice pouch Customers in Switzerland will soon see plastic straws back on their Capri Sun packets. In the EU, however, paper straws are here to stay. -
Business Luxury brand Burberry set for relegation from FTSE100 alongside EasyJet Burberry has been facing challenges such as changes in strategy and recently suspended its dividend. EasyJet has been dealing with the fallout of price wars because of last-minute bookings by passengers. -
Climate Italy braces for more intense heat as temperatures set to hit highs of up to 39C More high temperatures come after Italy was battered by heavy rain and intense thunderstorms. -
Tech News Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted on all charges and banned from leaving France In a statement, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the judge found there were grounds to formally investigate Durov on all the charges he was initially arrested for. -
Art Oompa loompas, leopards and Buddhist monks: The best of the iPhone Photography Awards 2024 The first and longest-running iPhone photography competition has returned, showcasing another year of exceptional images from around the world. -
Europe News Will parties in east Germany act to stave off far-right AfD from power? In Thuringia, which has a population of 2.1 million and where the famous Buchenwald concentration camp memorial is located, the fiercely anti-immigration AfD is leading with 30% in the polls for the upcoming 1 September state elections. -
Business GSK: Delaware Supreme Court agrees appeal over Zantac cancer case claim GSK has consistently maintained that the expert testimony which claims that an ingredient in the antacid drug Zantac is linked to cancer cannot be relied upon - Delaware's highest court is allowing its appeal. -
USA What is a 'natural born' US citizen and who is allowed to run for president? Some of Donald Trump's supporters are making false claims that Kamala Harris is not eligible to run for president, echoing Trump's anti-Obama "birther" movement that shot him to political fame. -
No Comment Croatia: Split suburbs under threat as fire rages in nearby hills Large fires broke out on the hills above the Croatian Adriatic hot spot of Split on Tuesday night. -
Tech News Flights grounded and emergency services hampered after major IT outages across the Netherlands Operations at Eindhoven Airport, which also serves as a military installation, were impacted after major IT outages grounded flights on Wednesday. -
Culture news Tim Burton and the stars of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" arrive by boat at Venice FIlm Festival Director Tim Burton arrived in Venice with his "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" cast - including Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega - for the movie's press conference. -
Germany UK PM Starmer pledges 'ambitious' reset of relations with Europe during Berlin visit Keir Starmer announced plans for a new treaty with Germany but insisted it would not mean reversing Brexit. -
Culture news Need a digital detox? This Barbie 'brick' phone claims to beat device addiction The device is technologically stripped back, with no front camera, limited internet access and one game. -
Europe News Venezuela’s Maduro accuses Borrell of complicity in Gaza war as tensions with EU soar Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, has said that publicly available voting records suggest Maduro was defeated in Venezuela's presidential election. -
Tech News Google's plans for major data centre in Dublin rejected over electricity demand concerns The South Dublin County Council rejected Google’s new data centre because it’s not clear how much energy it will take away from the national grid. -
Design UK National Gallery workers discover donor's critical note during demolition UK National Gallery sponsor John Sainsbury criticised the column during its construction in the 1990s. -
Travel News What is West Nile virus and should travellers in Europe be worried following recent deaths in Spain? Five people have died this year from the deadly West Nile virus in Spain. -
Health news Could 'parastronaut' missions in space set an example for better disability inclusion on Earth? As space programmes push for more inclusion for those with disabilities, other Earth-bound fields such as healthcare could follow suit. -
Europe News Saxony business owners fear far left and far right victory in German state elections Young people are leaving Germany's most south-eastern city of Zittau in droves. Houses are also abandoned in the city of Görlitz in Saxony, that sits on the border with Poland. But what impact could the September elections have on residents?
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Tech News White House pressured Meta to remove some COVID content during pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's CEO said the US government urged their teams to take down certain COVID content. -
Israel Hamas claims at least 10 fighters dead as Israel launches West Bank raid An Israeli government spokesperson says several suspected militants were also arrested in its 'counter-terrorism' operation. -
Italy Italian citizenship reform debate heats up as Forza Italia's Tajani breaks coalition line The centre-right Forza Italia leader has reignited political debate by supporting "ius scholae," which would allow children of residents to acquire Italian citizenship after completing formal education in the country. -
Business Leaked report shows half of EIB staff fear reprisals for whistleblowing Staff at the Luxembourg-based EIB are hesitant to report incidents of bullying, harassment or fraud - FT. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Work World's best universities in 2024 have been revealed. These European colleges made the top 10 European and US universities dominated the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), with Harvard University securing the top spot once again. -
Europe News Commission mandarin flags convergence of digital with industry The growing applications of innovative tech pose a challenge for Brussels, an official's new book claims -
Climate Wild horses are dying and mud baths have dried up in drought-hit Greece High tourist numbers and outdated water networks are worsening drought crisis in Greece. -
Europe News Emmanuel Macron's visit to Serbia: Why is it important and what’s at stake? Macron’s visit to Belgrade takes place less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić, in Paris. This trip will be an opportunity for the two heads of state to discuss economic issues, defence, energy, and artificial intelligence. -
Health news ‘Health needs to remain a priority in the EU’, warns lead MEP During the last mandate, the EU's work on health policy took off with the COVID-19 pandemic and the European Health Data Space. Euronews spoke to the EPP's coordinator for public health in the Parliament about the next challenges. -
Europe News At least 24 EU countries struggle with teacher shortages — here's why Most EU member states see a large proportion of their teaching vacancies unfilled at the start of each school year, often thanks to low wages, high workload, and an ageing teacher population. -
Europe News Zelenskyy to present Ukraine's 'victory plan' to US in September The Ukrainian president said the military counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, which hosts a nuclear power plant, is part of the plan. -
Lifestyle Architecture, songwriting, knitting: The surprising creative side passions of actors and celebrities From Brad Pitt to Meryl Streep, some of the world’s biggest stars lead a creative double-life. -
Culture news Meet Valentina Petrillo: The Italian sprinter set to become the first Paralympic transgender athlete Despite facing controversy and claims of unfair advantage, Petrillo is set to compete in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris. -
Business Nvidia: No sign of chips being down as all eyes turn to Blackwell Nvidia releases its quarterly earnings, a month after major tech companies reported second-quarter performance. The spotlight will be on updates regarding its Blackwell chip, viewed as a significant area for growth. -
Europe News Enlargement now matter of European security – Montenegrin President, Austrian minister Security threats to EU from Russia and China have proved a gamechanger for enlargement policy. -
Tech News What’s coming up on EU technology policy? Your back-to-school tech guide -
Tech News Can EU officials continue to use Telegram? The EU Commission does not have restrictions in place, but it banned TikTok in 2023. -
Europe News Should the EU ban its officials from using Telegram? | Radio Schuman What threats might Telegram pose, particularly when used by EU officials? -
Health news West Nile virus: Concerns grow over further cases after two more deaths in Seville According to authorities, the total number of deaths in Andalusia has risen to five, with 10 more people estimated to be infected with the virus. -
Food and Drink Is fish and chips too expensive for Brits? The humble fish and chips has risen in price more than any other UK takeaway in the past five years. -
Economy Back-to-school uniform cost stretches parents' budgets to the limit The average debt for school supplies is reportedly €368, however, 32% of indebted parents say they owe more than €500 for back-to-school costs. -
Sport Did European countries spending more on sports perform better at the Olympics? Euronews conducted a statistical analysis to explore the potential link between the number of medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the government spending and employment rates in sports across Europe. -
Moments Prague, Krakow, Dresden: Easy day hikes from major European cities Want to mix culture and nature? Try these beautiful day hikes from major European cities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Mauritania Spain and Mauritania agree to stem Mediterranean migration flows Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez is on a three-day tour of West Africa to reinforce bilateral relations with Mauritania, Gambia, and Senegal, from which the majority of migrant boats reaching the Canary Islands are being launched.