25 October 2024 | Euronews
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Georgia Georgia votes in critical election regarded as referendum on whether to join EU The iliberal ruling Georgian Dream party has also vowed to change the constitution and ban opposition parties if it secures 75% of the seats in parliament. -
Europe News President of EU Parliament Metsola praises Pope for promoting peace European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with Pope Francis on Friday to discuss key issues on the European agenda and emphasised the shared commitment to reconciliation and peace. -
Europe News Former Lithuanian president: If West gives in, Putin will have space to prepare new aggression In an interview with Euronews, former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said that Russia remains a constant threat to Europe under Vladimir Putin and called for greater investment in the defence industry. -
Europe News 'We will do our best to accelerate our European path,' Serbia's Vučić says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Belgrade as part of her Balkan tour, where she reaffirmed Europe's commitment to Serbia's progress toward EU membership. -
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World News The year of elections: What can Trump learn from Europe as he fights for Gen-Z voters? National Rally and AfD, once unacceptable to young voters, have managed to reach them and win them over with savvy social media strategies. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 25th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Prosecutors seek new sentence for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 double murder of their parents A Netflix true crime drama has revived interest in the three-decade-old case, with supporters of the convicted brothers arguing the defence would be heard differently today. -
No Comment Retired couple escape death as Russian rocket hits their home in Kherson A Russian rocket struck the apartment of a couple in Kherson on Friday while they were at home, injuring the man in the head and wounding the woman in the legs. -
No Comment Acrobatic aircraft defy gravity in world-first loop under Montenegro’s tallest bridge The Czech Flying Bulls aerobatic team made history by performing the world’s first inverted tuck under Montenegro's 500-metre-high Mala Rijeka viaduct, Europe’s tallest railway bridge. -
Earth News Microplastics trigger major concern as EU governments prepare for UN treaty talks As officials from nearly 200 countries convened in Colombia this week to discuss implementing a global pact to reverse biodiversity loss, and prepare for crunch climate talks in Azerbaijan in November, yet another major environmental threat – plastic pollution – is the focus of a separate UN summit. -
Economy French lawmakers vote in favour of new tax on wealth of billionaires A majority of lawmakers supported the proposition from the far-left LFI party, despite warnings from the incumbent government. -
Earth News EU taxpayers fork out €42bn a year on subsidies for fossil fuel company cars, study finds Subsidies for petrol and diesel company cars cost EU taxpayers €42bn a year, study finds. -
Europe News 'We're being held hostage': French cognac industry angry over EU-China trade war French brandy is at the heart of a commercial dispute between Beijing and Brussels over Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). -
Tech News French town offers ChatGPT subscriptions to its older population to bridge the digital divide A French town announced that it was providing free access to ChatGPT Premium to its 12,000 inhabitants. Will it help them? -
Economy DAX rises as German business sentiment surges: Is it the end of the crisis? The DAX index rose during the end of the week as improved German business sentiment and positive private sector data rescued investor confidence. The Ifo Business Climate Index increased for the first time in six months, offering a light at the end of the tunnel. -
Economy Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21% to fight inflation Russia's central bank has hiked the key interest rate by 200 basis points to a record-high 21% in a bid to fight inflation, fuelled by military spending. -
Healthcare When it comes to being ready for the next health threat, Europe has a clear east-west divide The regional divides between health systems are significant, a new report shows. -
Culture news Laura Marling's 'Patterns in Repeat': Euronews Culture's Verdict On ‘Patterns in Repeat’, with a quiet grace, Laura Marling revisits her life’s work of explicating the inner and outer worlds of womanhood, now from the dizzying heights of parenthood. -
No Comment Stunning footage of huge dust tornado swirling near Sharjah in UAE A dust tornado was captured on camera in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, showing a large vortex extending into the sky. -
World News Israeli airstrikes kill at least 38 people in Khan Younis Dozens of people in Gaza lost their lives on Friday due to a series of Israeli attacks, while three journalists were killed in Lebanon. -
Earth News Green hydrogen and offshore wind: UK and Australia to collaborate on climate and energy It comes after Pacific leaders called on both countries to do more to tackle the climate crisis. -
Moments Epic New Year train journey rides Europe’s highest railway and winds through 5 countries Visit a rotating mountain restaurant and Europe’s highest station on this epic winter railway tour. -
Europe News Is incoming EU agri-food Commissioner all ‘farm’ and no ‘fork’? A ‘farmer-centric’ approach of incoming EU agriculture and food Commission Christophe Hansen has drawn criticism from stakeholders sitting on the final side of the food value chain. -
Europe News 'Act prudently': China slams EU Parliament over Taiwan resolution, warns of red lines Beijing has warned the European Parliament to "act prudently" on the issue of Taiwan, saying "it is a red line that must not be crossed." -
Culture news Kate Bush ‘very keen’ to work on new album The iconic and elusive British artist has said in a recent interview that she has "lots of ideas" and is "really looking forward to getting back into that creative space." -
India Germany backs India-EU free trade agreement as Scholz visits New Delhi Modi and Scholz held talks to strengthen India-Germany ties, signing agreements on defence, trade, and clean energy. -
Europe News Zelenskyy rejects UN chief's visit to Ukraine over Russia trip, report claims Guterres’ trip to the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan drew criticism from Kyiv after the UN chief refused to participate in the Ukrainian president's Peace Formula summit. -
Culture news 'Aura' is Germany’s ‘Youth Word of the Year’ for 2024 Every year, Germany selects their annual "Youth Word of the Year", which is voted for by youngsters around the country. -
Europe News The clocks are going back this weekend – but could this be the last time ever? A group of MEPs is calling for daylight saving time to be abolished given its negative impact on health. -
Business Coca-Cola HBC Austria recalls millions of plastic bottles over safety concerns Coca-Cola HBC Austria has issued a recall for millions of plastic bottles, following concerns that some products may contain metal. -
Hungary Viktor Orbán claims EU installed 'puppet government' in Poland The Hungarian PM currently holds the rotating EU presidency, much to the consternation of many in Brussels. -
Business Mercedes profit driven down as demand slows in Chinese market The German automaker is pledging to cut costs through 'efficiency increases' after weak Chinese demand hits profits. -
Economy Europeans forced to cut back on food to pay mortgages as costs soar A large number of Europeans have no other way to cover their mounting housing costs other than to cut back on food, according to a new study. -
No Comment NO COMMENT: Aftermath of Israeli airstrike on Al-Maghazi refugee camp that killed at least four There were desperate scenes as people tried to extinguish the flames following an Israeli airstrike in the al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Thursday, October 24. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Three Kilometres to the End of the World' A well-observed and brilliantly acted indictment of homophobia and fundamentalism in rural Romania, which shows that while the decriminalisation of homosexuality can be enshrined by the law, hostile attitudes and tyrannous religious beliefs prevail. -
Tech News TikTok rolls out more European content oversight but lacks Maltese and Irish experts The number of English, French and German moderators was reduced, but TikTok added more non-language specific human moderators to its team. -
Culture news The Vinyl Paradox: Why independent record stores are struggling despite the boom in physical media Despite the growing demand for vinyl, many independent music stores across Europe are closing due to rising rent prices and the impact of tourism. -
Georgia Georgia stands at a crossroads between EU and Russia in pivotal, tense election Georgia's parliamentary elections have been framed as an existential moment for democracy by activists who want to see the pro-Russian Georgian Dream ousted from power. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 25th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Design Warsaw's new modern art museum is a stunning post-Soviet statement Built beside one of the Polish capital's most formidable architectural sites, the new Museum of Modern Art Warsaw is a statement of Poland's forward-looking gaze. -
Space SpaceX crew returns to Earth after facing delay due to Boeing capsule trouble and hurricane The crew members completed more than 3,700 orbits around Earth. -
No Comment NO COMMENT: Hundreds demonstrate in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for release of hostages in Gaza Hundreds took to the streets of Jerusalem demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Thursday night at the beginning of the Jewish religious holiday of Simchat Torah. -
Georgia Georgian PM Kobakhidze rejects Russian influence and embraces Europe ahead of elections In an in-depth interview with Euronews, Georgia's PM Irakli Kobakhidze emphasizes the upcoming elections as crucial for EU integration and distancing from Russian influence, amid economic growth and political polarisation. -
Ukraine Ukraine calls on North Korean soldiers to surrender and promises safety, food and medical care Kyiv’s project "I Want to Live" calls on North Korean soldiers to surrender to Ukrainian forces in the new video in Korean language, as the first Pyongyang troops have arrived in the combat zone in Russia's border region of Kursk. -
Culture news Springsteen blasts Trump while Beyoncé expected at today’s Democrat rally in Texas Beyoncé is reportedly heading to Houston to take part in today's rally for Kamala Harris. Last night, Bruce Springsteen played at a Harris rally in Atlanta, and called Trump a tyrant - echoing the recent comments made by General John Kelly, who said that Trump fits the definition of a fascist. -
Unraveling the art of silk production in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s tradition of silk production has been a hallmark of its cultural and economic landscape for millennia, with deep roots tracing back to the ancient Silk Road. -
Tech News Google's partnership with AI company Anthropic faces UK watchdog investigation The UK competition authority has scrutinised multiple tech companies' partnerships with AI companies. -
USA Kamala Harris and Barack Obama target black voters in key battleground state of Georgia Polls show a state that gave Joe Biden one of his most dramatic wins in 2020 is now neck-and-neck. -
Europe in Motion Where on the continent do Europeans live with their parents the longest? Young adults in southern and eastern European countries tend to stick around longer with their parents, OECD and Eurostat data shows. -
Markets Weekly recap: Uncertainty moves markets into retreat from all-time highs Global markets are set to finish the week lower due to uncertainties surrounding the economic and political landscape ahead of the US presidential election and the Japanese general election. Risk-off sentiment shaped market trends as precious metal prices surged. -
Culture news Rare copy of Antoine de Saint-Eupéry's 'Le Petit Prince' to go on sale for €1.15 million A rare carbon typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s "Le Petit Prince" is going up for sale next month. It is one of only three known copies and marks the first time a typescript of the classic story has been offered for public sale. -
EuroVerify What is Turkish's 'gossip tense' and what does it mean for disinformation? The Turkish language has gone viral on social media for a particular trait: a tense that you can supposedly use specifically for gossip. -
Europe News Georgia's future is in the EU, says Prime Minister Kobakhidze | Radio Schuman Georgians head to the polls on Saturday for parliamentary elections that will shape the country's future direction - whether towards the EU, or Russia's orbit. -
No Comment Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, displaced people seek shelter An Israeli airstrike, which targeted an office belonging to a Beirut-based TV station, left hollowed-out buildings, broken windows and rubble in a neighbourhood in the Lebanese capital. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 25th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Business Barclays reports strong earnings on robust investment bank revenue Barclays shares surged to a nine-year high on the NYSE following strong third-quarter earnings, primarily driven by growth in its investment bank. CEO Venkatakrishnan expressed confidence in meeting the three-year targets set earlier this year. -
Economy Will the European Central Bank opt for a large rate cut in December? Money markets see an increased likelihood of the European Central Bank (ECB) deepening its rate cuts in December following weak economic data. However, analysts expect the bank to maintain a gradual approach to rate reductions due to the persistent upside risks in inflation. -
Georgia Georgia prepares for a bitterly divided election which could determine its future in Europe Many Georgians fear if the ruling 'Georgian Dream' party is re-elected, it could kill off aspirations to EU membership entirely. -
Culture news Arctic climate change impact documented in Budapest photography exhibition Climate change is often associated with numbers and scientific reports, but through her photos, Esther Horvath wants to portray the humans who are collecting the data in Arctic expeditions. -
Gaza Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 17, Palestinian officials say Israel says the site was used by Hamas for planning terrorist attacks. -
Serbia Von der Leyen tours Western Balkans in latest EU enlargement drive European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kicked off a four-day trip to the Western Balkans, where she will meet with the leaders of Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro to discuss their progress toward joining the EU.