29 November 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News One month after Storm Dana, Valencia begins its recovery Valencia continues to suffer from the effects of one of Spain's most devastating natural disasters in recent years. Nevertheless, the Valencian community has begun its path towards recovery. -
Europe News 'D-Day paper' affair: Can Germany's FDP still be salvaged? FDP Secretary General Bijan Djir-Sarai has resigned from his post in the wake of the "D-Day paper" affair. He stated that he had "unknowingly" provided false information about the internal document. -
Europe News Portugal: State Budget for 2025 approved as Socialist Party abstains Only PSD and CDS, the two parties supporting the government, voted in favour. With the exception of PS, all opposition parties voted against. -
Europe News António Costa takes charge of European Council as Charles Michel steps down António Costa will take office as president of the European Council on 1 December as part of the EU's new institutional cycle. -
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No Comment Cute animals feast on Thanksgiving treats at Oregon Zoo Animals at the Oregon Zoo celebrated Thanksgiving in style on Thursday, enjoying festive treats prepared by their keepers. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 29th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments All aboard the Sicilia Express: Italy's new sleeper train whisking homesick Sicilians home for Xmas Choose the scenic route through Italy on this one-off service, with special entertainment onboard. -
Travel News Paris cracks down on Airbnbs with €100,000 fines and London-style limit on nights per year Paris is one of the most popular places in Europe to rent an Airbnb, with 95,000 rentals available. -
Europe News Trump's health pick RFK Jr might visit Romania to meet 'TikTok Messiah' candidate Robert Kennedy Jr could attend a book launch in Romania, claims far-right nationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu. -
Europe News Can Russia launch an assault on Ukraine's city of Zaporizhzhia? As Russian forces continue to gain momentum in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Moscow could also be planning an imminent push further south, according to Kyiv, with fears rising over Zaporizhzhia. Does Russia have enough resources for this? -
Nigeria More than 100 people missing in Nigeria after boat capsizes on river Niger A vessel carrying more than 200 passengers sank early on Friday morning. At least eight fatalities have already been confirmed. -
No Comment Striking workers in Italy demand wage hikes amid soaring inflation Italy's main unions held a nationwide strike on Friday to protest a proposed budget law. -
Destinations Lower your voice and don’t eat while walking: Top etiquette tips for tourists to Japan Signs in busy areas will advise visitors not to stop suddenly or block walkways, to be aware of surroundings when taking photos and not to queue jump. -
United Kingdom Bulgarian nationals in UK accused of spying and plotting to kidnap and kill Kremlin opponents The prosecution claims that the UK-based trio coordinated espionage activities in several European countries. -
Culture news Belfast rappers Kneecap win discrimination battle against UK government After being denied music funding by the then-Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Northern Irish group Kneecap has won a case against the UK government. -
Economy Swiss GDP grows underwhelmingly as manufacturing remains weak The Swiss economy is expanding slowly, buoyed by trade but hit by weak manufacturing figures. -
Travel News Cruise passengers stage hunger strike after Antarctic stops cancelled due to engine failure The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h. -
Nature The EU wants to lower protection for wolves. Why has the species rebound become a problem? Wolves have made an impressive comeback in Europe in recent decades, but their presence has angered some farmers and led to a hostile backlash. -
Tech News Where is Bluesky? Not here, say Irish, Dutch media regulators The EU Commission is trying to locate where Bluesky set up shop, by asking all 27 national Digital Services Act regulators. -
Syria Insurgents' attack on Assad-controlled Aleppo revives Syrian war after five-year truce As arms have been temporarily laid down in south Lebanon, the Turkish-supported Syrian Salvation Government forces attacked the historic city held by al-Assad's army, reawakening the war in the Middle Eastern country. -
Europe in Motion Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Which European countries spend the most and on what? Germans, Austrians, and the French are expected to spend the most on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with sales predicted to be boosted by an average of 175%. -
Tech News EU Parliament will hear candidates for top privacy job on 16 January The current European Data Protection Supervisor mandate ends next week. -
Europe News Thousands of public sector workers in Italy protest against government budget plan Unions stated that salary raises for public servants included in the budget law are not enough to bridge the gap with high inflation rates in the past three years. -
Economy German unemployment rises less than expected in November The number of unemployed people rose far less than expected this month, reflecting a resilience in the German labour market, despite a surge in job cuts recently by major companies such as Volkswagen and Schaeffler. -
Design In Pictures: First images of France's Notre Dame cathedral's restored interior The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is edging closer to a full re-opening following years of reconstruction work. For the first time since the 2019 fire, the interior is visible to the public. -
Europe News Russian strikes on Ukraine leave one dead and 22 injured in latest attacks Moscow has been launching intensifying attacks against the Ukrainian energy infrastructure amid threats of using cutting-edge missiles against Kyiv. -
Europe News Macron visits Notre Dame as cathedral's interior revealed after five-year restoration One of Paris' most notable tourist venues is scheduled to reopen to the public on 8 December. -
Economy Greek bonds mark historical milestone: Spread erased against France Greek sovereign bonds have achieved a historic milestone, closing their yield gap against France, reflecting Greece's fiscal reforms and economic resilience. Meanwhile, French bonds face pressure from political uncertainty, rising deficits, and structural economic challenges. -
World News UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage campaign Hybrid attacks on Ukraine's Western allies appear to be proliferating, and several high-profile incidents have been blamed on the Kremlin. -
World News EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis We’ve heard the promises. Now it’s time to deliver. Housing is a fundamental right, and cities are ready to work with the EU to ensure every citizen has access to an affordable home, Kathrin Gaál and Renaud Payre write. -
Art Victoria and Albert Museum reveals winner of Jameel Prize Indian artist Khandakar Ohida has been named the winner of the seventh edition of the Jameel Prize, awarded every three years to an artist inspired by Islamic tradition. -
Art Frida Kahlo, dragons and the Taj Mahal shine bright at Sofia’s festive Lumina Park A spectacular park crammed with festive light sculptures has opened in Sofia, Bulgaria. Among the internationally inspired designs are the Taj Mahal, dragons from China and the VW camper van. -
No Comment French President Macron visits Notre Dame ahead of grand reopening After more than five years of reconstruction following the fire in 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris unveils its restored facade on Friday, with French President Emmanuel Macron visiting before it reopens for worship on 8 December. -
Europe News Borrell issues final warning: EU has reached 'breaking point' in Ukraine In an interview before leaving office, Josep Borrell sounds the alarm about Russia's military superiority in its war of aggression in Ukraine and urges EU countries to "do more and quicker" to support Ukraine. "We don't have a sense of urgency." -
Europe News Slovakia detains two over alleged hybrid attacks on infrastructure The arrests come as numerous European governments confront apparent hybrid attacks possibly linked to Russia. -
Europe News UK transport minister resigns over decade-old fraud conviction Louise Haigh said her conviction for claiming her mobile phone was stolen was a "genuine mistake", but risked being a distraction for the government. -
Tech News What is 'pig butchering,' the global financial scam Meta is warning everyone about? Meta says it has shut down 2 million accounts on its platforms that are "pig butchering" people into financial scams. But what does that mean? -
Culture news Beloved Mexican actress Silvia Pinal has died aged 93 One of Mexico's greatest cinema stars, Silvia Pinal has died. -
Tech News Google sued in Canada over alleged 'anti-competitive conduct in online advertising' The legal action is over online web advertising, the watchdog said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 29th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Eurozone's inflation rate rises to 2.3%: Should the ECB be concerned? Annual inflation in the eurozone edged higher in November, matching expectations, while Germany reported its worst retail sales drop in two years, signalling broader economic challenges for the region. -
Economy How Germany is planning to invest €2 billion in its semiconductor sector The German government has said that it would be investing billions into the country’s domestic semiconductor sector, in an attempt to strengthen Germany’s global competitiveness, and reduce dependence on countries such as China and the US. -
Economy Turkey falls into recession as interest rates remain sky-high Analysts believe rate cuts will begin early next year as high borrowing costs stifle investment and production. -
Earth News Black Friday: Amazon workers striking over company's broken climate promises Amazon workers in 20 countries are on strike today over the company's drive to increase overconsumption. -
North Korea Russian and North Korean defence ministers meet to expand military cooperation In recent months, North Korea has prioritised relations with Russia, aiming to break out of isolation and strengthen its global standing while embracing the idea of a “new Cold War”. -
Chad Chad ends defence pact with France nixing its military presence The decision represents growing anti-French sentiment in Chad and the Sahel region, where France has been effectively expelled from several former colonies. -
Culture news Banksy’s Well Hung Lover mural to be sold with Bristol building it’s painted on The mural appeared in 2006 on the wall of a sexual health clinic, though it's believed that Banksy was unaware of the building's function at the time. -
Healthcare Which countries in Europe allow assisted dying and euthanasia? There are just a few European countries that allow some form of assisted suicide. Here’s a look at where they are as the UK considers new legislation. -
Finland As European security architecture turns 50, we need dialogue and leadership Having grown up to be the leader of an international forum of parliamentarians, I am acutely aware that not all opportunities are going to be successful, which is why all opportunities must be seized, Pia Kauma writes. -
EuroVerify TikTok accused of failing to tackle election disinformation in Ireland The Chinese-owned platform is under increasing scrutiny in Europe for its influence over electoral processes. -
Business Volkswagen workers in Germany ready to strike in early December Volkswagen workers are set to strike in Germany in early December and union IG Metall said in a circulated pamphlet that it is "necessary". -
Health news Why does the EU now have two health Commissioners, and what will it mean? How health topics will be divided between two Commissioner for the first time is a poser for the new executive. -
Travel Zagatala: Tour Azerbaijan's abundant Land of Roses A rose-scented region in Azerbaijan’s mountainous northwest, Zagatala attracts travellers seeking a sweet, scenic escape. -
Mobility One of the world's busiest airports is piloting using AI to assist air traffic control The AI engine has already been tested on over 40,000 flights at London Heathrow, but experts warn AI systems have limitations. -
Economy Don't forget the Tiger: Why Ireland’s economy is crucial to the election Unlike many of its European peers, Ireland's coffers are filled to the brim. Economists warn that the state must save - but winning elections doesn't come cheap. -
Healthcare UK MPs vote in favour of historic assisted dying bill as it takes step closer to becoming law A contentious bill allowing terminally ill adults to end their lives has fractured traditional party lines and left some MPs in disagreement with their colleagues. -
Markets Weekly recap: European markets under pressure amid French political jitters The European markets continued to underperform global peers following the French political turmoil, although the euro rebounded from a two-year low against the dollar. -
Kazakhstan Putin threatens to hit Kyiv with intermediate-range ballistic missile and praises Trump Launching multiple Oreshnik missiles in a single attack would have destructive power similar to that of a nuclear weapon, the Russian president claimed. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Rumours' - The 'official' satire of the G7 Gormless global leaders. Masturbating zombies. Giant forest-dwelling brains. Here's the strangest political satire you didn't know you needed. -
Culture news Eagerly awaited Ukrainian videogame finally released despite deadly Russian war After over two years of delays, Ukrainian games studio GSC has finally released the latest edition in the 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R' franchise. -
Business EU and China advance towards alternative solution for EV tariffs The EU and China are expected to continue talks regarding the alternative solution to replace the EU’s newly imposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. -
Europe News Is pro-EU Romania Russia's next target? | Radio Schuman The unexpected victory of far-right leader Calin Georgescu in the first round of the Romania's presidential election has sparked a debate about the level of Russian influence in the country. -
Art Electric Dreams: Tate Modern explores how artists pioneered the digital age before the Internet The exhibition features 150 works by 70 artists from around the world, showcasing the innovative use of tools like LED lights, CRT monitors, and kinetic sculptures. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 29th – 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 Keir Starmer unveils plans to change UK immigration system after record arrivals Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday put net migration at more than 900,000 in the year to June 2023, numbers Starmer blamed on the previous Conservative government. -
Europe News Sweden asks for China's cooperation in probe over damage to Baltic Sea cables The two cables, one running from Finland to Germany and the other from Lithuania to Sweden, were both damaged in Swedish waters last week, in an area where the Yi Peng 3 bulk carrier was seen. -
Europe News Thousands of Georgians march in Tbilisi to protest against suspension of EU bid Thousands of protesters flooded the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to voice their objection to the ruling party's decision to suspend EU-accession talks.