22 October 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News 'Give Ukraine an invitation to join NATO,' Lithuanian defence minister says Lithuania's Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas told Euronews that letting Ukraine into NATO is the only way to prevent Russian aggression, as Ukraine's Western allies are hesitant about allowing the war-torn country in the alliance. -
Turkey Hardline Turkish politician offers Öcalan parole if PKK is disbanded This surprising suggestion comes as President Erdoğan is reportedly seeking support from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) to push for constitutional changes. -
Europe News Hungary asks European Parliament to lift immunity of Italian MEP Ilaria Salis Ilaria Salis spent 15 months in a Budapest cell on charges of assaulting far-right demonstrators before being granted immunity following her election to the European Parliament last June. -
Europe News Seoul weighs sending arms to Ukraine as North Korean troops join Russia South Korea may deploy military staff to Ukraine and provide armed support after reports of North Korean troops aiding Russia, Yonhap reported. -
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Europe News Bulgarian authorities dismantle major counterfeit money-printing operation Investigators said the euro, dollar and lev-printing scheme represents a severe attack on Bulgaria's and the European Union's financial systems. -
USA Opponents question Donald Trump's mental health as US presidential race heats up Now the oldest presidential nominee in history, the ex-president is proving unable to dispel speculation about his wellbeing and stability. -
Slovakia Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia plot a win for Europe's anti-migration camp Camps in third countries, fences and strict border controls have become the "new normal" in some countries on the continent, claiming to deliver citizens more security. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 22nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Mobility This French start-up can turn your petrol car into an electric hybrid in a day The company's kit can convert old petrol cars into electric hybrids in just one day. But experts say retrofitting old cars isn't the catch-all solution. -
No Comment Alexei Navalny's posthumous memoir released in Germany Alexei Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin's most prominent opponents, died this year in an Arctic prison colony at the age of 47. -
Art V&A’s new East Storehouse to display over 90,000 David Bowie items Costumes, handwritten lyrics and instruments among the 90,000+ items that will go on display in V&A’s new East Storehouse venue next year. -
Europe News These seven countries aren’t respecting EU minimum wage rules, according to trade unions Member states are dragging their feet implementing EU laws intended to ensure workers get a decent salary, as a key deadline looms, the European Trade Union Confederation said. -
Moments DJs, disco balls and all-night raves: Inside Europe’s party trains where you dance the journey away Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying. -
EU Decoded EU DECODED: Pros and cons of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles The first episode of this programme that aims to decode the European Union (EU) legislative process explains why the European automotive industry is at a critical crossroads. Will tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles help competitiveness or trigger a trade war? -
No Comment Woman trapped under rubble rescued after 5 days A woman trapped under the rubble of her home in Gaza City for five days after an Israeli air strike has been rescued by the Palestinian Civil Defence. -
Armenia Has the war in Ukraine affected Armenia’s strategic position? Armenia's relations with Russia are no doubt complex. Yet, Armenia’s stance during the invasion of Ukraine exemplifies the difficult decisions smaller countries must face when stuck between major powers, Vlad Olteanu writes. -
Business US-Europe economic growth divergences to widen further, IMF warns The IMF warns of widening US-Europe growth divergences, calling for increased public investment in Europe. While US growth forecasts have been upgraded, the eurozone faces downgrades, with key economies like Germany and Italy struggling to keep pace. -
Earth News ‘Environmental nonsense’: Here’s why France wants to ban bottled water France has various schemes in place to lessen plastic usage, but the proposed bill would go further still. -
Europe News Austrian president asks conservative Nehammer to form government as FPÖ fails to find partners FPÖ's controversial leader Hebert Kickl has "no coalition partners" according to reports from Vienna, with incumbent Chancellor Karl Nehammer asked to form the new government instead. -
Nature ‘An achievement for the Azoreans’: EU makes leap towards 30x30 with massive ocean protection project An estimated 190,000 small MPAs in coastal regions and 300 large MPAs are needed to reach the UN target of protecting 30% of oceans and land by 2030. -
Europe News Elon Musk accuses German magazine of encouraging his and Donald Trump's assassination In an article arguing the tech billionaire is a threat to democracy in the US, Der Spiegel drew a parallel between the X owner and Nazi-era media mogul Alfred Hugenberg. -
Business Paddington producer hoping for tasty result with listing on LSE The producer of the Paddington Bear franchise Canal+, the pay-TV broadcaster owned by French media company Vivendi, is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange. -
Europe News Will Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe see their budgets slashed? The two programmes could face significant budget cuts in 2025 if lawmakers in Brussels approve the proposal. -
Travel News ‘Max hug time three minutes’: New Zealand airport goes viral for limiting goodbyes The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”. -
Culture news Chanel dips its oar into sports sponsorship with Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Sponsoring a sports event for the first time, Chanel will become the top-name sponsor of the Boat Race. -
Tech News OpenAI’s advanced voice mode is now available in Europe. Here’s what you can do with it The ChatGPT maker ran into controversy after one of its voices resembled the voice of actor Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film “Her.” -
Europe News EU ministers set cautious Baltic fish quotas amid fear over Russian hauls Fisheries ministers have agreed to maintain low fishing quotas for most fish stocks in the highly polluted Baltic Sea but concerns grow over the presence of Russian vessels, which might exploit the reduced opportunities for EU fishers. -
Business HSBC shake-up sees operations split between East and West As part of the re-organisation, HSBC also announced the first-ever female finance chief in the bank's 159-year history. Pam Kau, currently the chief risk and compliance officer, has worked for the bank for more than a decade. -
No Comment Rolex Middle Sea Race kicks off for the 45th time 112 yachts from 30 countries set off from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, for the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. -
Water Matters The cultural heritage of water: reconnecting with rivers through art As the European Pavilion 2024 floating arts programme prepares to head for Lisbon after sailing across four of the continent's largest rivers, Water Matters looks at examples of floating cultural projects aimed at reconnecting citizens with rivers. -
Road To Pre-COP29: Global leaders meet in Baku to tackle climate change and scale up finance solutions In this episode of Road To COP29, world leaders gather at Pre-COP29 in Baku to address urgent climate issues and promote global cooperation. -
Tech News Ireland announces new online safety rules for video-sharing platforms like TikTok A new online safety code restricts certain harmful content, like pornography, child sex abuse, and cyberbullying. -
Europe in Motion Spain's Canary and Balearic islands were the top tourist destinations last year, new data shows Spain's Canary and Balearic islands top the list of EU regions with 83.2 and 61.7 million nights spent in 2023 by foreign tourists, while the Greek island of Zakyinthos and Croatia's Istrian peninsula are those suffering the highest pressure compared to the number of residents. -
Europe News MEPs demand more climate finance for COP, but balk at fossil fuel phase-out date A cross-party compromise saw MEPs agree weak wording on the future of coal, oil and gas, but strong support for getting major polluters like China to contribute to a global support scheme for poorer nations, and sharp criticism of the choice of Azerbaijan as host country. -
Culture news Why are environmentalists going up against the Guggenheim? The museum’s plans for two new sites – one in Guernica and another within the Urdaibai reserve – have drawn ire from activists who warn of environmental degradation. -
Markets The gold rush: Why Iranians are paying up to 30% more for their gold coins Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the threat of Israeli retaliation, Iranians are scrambling to protect their wealth by investing in gold. -
Cinema Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office Paddington gets his official travel documents... But the bear-y nice gesture from the Home Office is not to everyone's liking. -
USA As the race between Harris and Trump tightens, other candidates could disrupt the status quo Third-party and independent candidates could siphon off votes from either major candidate in key swing states. -
Europe News MEPs approve €35 billion loan for Ukraine with some far-right support The proposed loan for Ukraine split the far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) group, with some of its members voting in favour and others against. -
Europe News What does Russia's hybrid war playbook plan for Moldova? Moldova's President Maia Sandu said the authorities have clear evidence of malign interference and "fraud of unprecedented proportions" at the vote on October 20. With the presidential elections now going into the second round, what can the Kremlin do within the next 10 days to influence the vote? -
Culture news 'Unprecedented' Norman coin hoard bought by UK trust for over €5 million A remarkable collection of 2,584 silver pennies dating back to the Norman Conquest has been acquired for £4.3 million (around €5.16 million), setting a record as the most valuable treasure ever discovered in the UK. -
Gaza UN report: Gaza faces seven-decade setback and acute hunger crisis amid ongoing conflict Gaza has been under closure by land, sea and air since 2007. Restrictions on the movement of people, goods and technology imports have long impacted its economy before the intensification of Israeli strikes. -
Tech News An AI tool is making the European Parliament’s history easier to understand in all EU languages The European Parliament and OpenAI rival Anthropic have teamed up to make exploring the continent’s archives faster. -
Germany Order pizza number 40, get a side of cocaine: German pizzeria busted for drug scheme The pizzeria manager and several other suspects were arrested, with police seizing drugs, weapons, and cash. The operation also uncovered two cannabis plantations. -
Design NYC's Vessel structure with tragic history of suicides reopens to public with new safety measures Manhattan's Vessel has reopened with enhanced safety features, including steel mesh nets, after a series of suicides led to its 2021 closure. -
Europe News Berlin WWII sexual abuse memorial leads to international row A Korean NGO says it will sue the German capital's district, which ordered the removal of a statue memorialising sexual abuse victims during World War II after calls from Japan. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone cancer Harvey Weinstein's cancer diagnosis comes as he awaits retrial from jail. -
Tech News AI employees? Microsoft launches autonomous agents to onboard workers or manage help desk Microsoft users will be able to build artificial intelligence agents starting next month that can onboard employees or answer help desk questions. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 22nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Sumy kills at least three amid onslaught of overnight attacks The attack was part of a mass overnight strike on Ukraine targeting several parts of the country. -
Travel News Sicily and mainland Italy could be linked by the world’s longest suspension bridge in 2031 Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s. -
Culture news Why are ‘Blade Runner 2049’ producers suing Elon Musk? The production company behind 'Blade Runner 2049' has sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk, as well as Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging that AI-generated images depicting scenes from the film were used for the launch of Tesla’s self-driving Robotaxi. -
No Comment Mourners take cover at cemetery in northern Israel during rocket attack from Lebanon People were gathered for the funeral of Alexei Popov, an Israeli man who was killed on Saturday in Acre after a rocket attack from Lebanon. -
Business Disney looks for fairy-tale outcome as it names new chair and sets out CEO timeline As Disney appoints a new chairman, the struggle continues to find a suitable replacement for CEO Bob Iger. A successor must be named in 2026. -
Lebanon Why the survival of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon matters for Europe As the Israeli army continues to pressure the UN peacekeepers to abandon southern Lebanon, the international community remains seemingly hesitant in its response, turning UNIFIL into a should-I-stay-or-should-I-go mission. -
USA US election: Middle East conflict becomes key issue for Harris and Trump Harris and Trump are targeting key battleground states with large Arab American and Jewish populations, as the conflict's impact shapes their campaigns and could influence the outcome of the election. -
Culture news Arts and Humanities Medals: Spielberg and Queen Latifah among artists honoured by President Biden President Biden honoured “the masters of your craft that have made us a better America”, and took a brief detour to give a shout-out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for the White House. ““I know the power of the women in this room to get things done,” he said. -
Lebanon IDF claims to have found Hezbollah bunker full of 'cash and gold' under Beirut hospital The hospital's director insists the facility has not been used by Hezbollah, and that the only subterranean areas there are underground operating theatres. -
Culture news Original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dies aged 66 Iron Maiden released a statement saying that Di'Anno's contributions to their early sound “helped set us on the path we have been travelling as a band for almost five decades." -
Cuba Cuba: Hurricane Oscar causes havoc amid massive power outage in Havana Cuba's capital is facing massive blackouts and protests after Hurricane Oscar left six dead and worsened the nation's energy crisis, causing widespread unrest. -
Business German tech giant SAP raises full-year outlook on cloud hopes Europe's largest software company, SAP, has reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations and raised its full-year outlook for key metrics. -
Markets Bitcoin approaches a three-month high ahead of US election Bitcoin's price has seen a significant surge since September, driven by central banks' easing monetary policies and the so-called "Trump trade" in the lead-up to the US presidential election. -
Health news Leaked budget plans spark fears for EU health funding Stakeholders and lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the fate of the EU budget pot dedicated to health, which may either be merged with other funds or worse, disappear, according to a leaked early blueprint. -
Europe News How should EU react to North Korean involvement in Ukraine war? | Radio Schuman Authorities in Seoul say that North Korea has already deployed 1,500 special forces troops to Russia. What should the EU do in response to this development? -
Culture news Full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex to go on show in New York The immersive installation will form part of the upcoming "Anne Frank The Exhibition" show at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan. -
Business AIB bucks the online trend with plans to invest in branch upgrades AIB, one of the largest Irish banks, is planning a multi-million euro refit of its branches as it seeks to reiterate its commitment to maintaining its strong branch network in Ireland. -
Europe News All the thorny questions the EU needs to answer to make 'return hubs' a reality The project of establishing "return hubs" for rejected asylum seekers faces a myriad of challenges, including potential conflicts with international law. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 22nd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News French transport minister promises concrete action after meeting cycling associations François Durovray met with cycling associations following the tragic death of 27-year-old Paul Varry. -
Europe News Former Albanian President Ilir Meta arrested on corruption charges Meta says he has full faith in his complete innocence following his arrest by the Special Prosecutors for Corruption (SPAK). -
Health news People of colour in UK struggling to access mental health services to deal with racism trauma UK mental health services should address racial inequality, charities and young people say in a new report.