2 December 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News German Chancellor Scholz defends decision not to deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two of Kyiv's key demands: supplying German and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles and accelerating its NATO membership. -
Business Volkswagen workers worry about future as they stage warning strikes Thousands of workers at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg launched warning strikes on Monday, with the works council accusing shareholders of prioritising billions in profits while workers face job insecurity and potential layoffs. -
No Comment Zagreb lights up for Christmas with Advent Festival Croatia's capital city Zagreb celebrates Christmas with Advent, turning the city into a festive wonderland. Historic buildings dazzle with lights, while markets and pop-up bars bring holiday cheer to the streets. -
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Europe News Hungary's foreign minister visits Moscow again to discuss Ukraine conflict and energy Budapest has maintained close political and economic ties with Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drawing ire from the EU. -
Europe News Pro-Western parties come out on top despite far-right gains in Romania election Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday's parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential runoff. -
Scenes Watch: How a fencing club trains future Paralympians in France Wheelchair fencing is both static and dynamic, and it is gaining popularity in France. -
Food and Drink Architects across London bake up magic at the Gingerbread City exhibition London's Gingerbread City, a festive exhibition by the Museum of Architecture, has transformed iconic landmarks into edible, sustainable art. -
Tech News Intel's CEO steps down amid financial woes at US chipmaker Intel's CEO is stepping down after less than four years, underscoring the turmoil at the computer chipmaking company. -
Europe News French government faces collapse after PM circumvents parliament over budget bill French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Consitution to force the adoption of next year's social security budget plan. In retaliation, opposition parties from the left and far right are threatening his government with a no-confidence vote. -
Europe News Baltic states slap sanctions on Georgian officials. Will the EU follow suit? Georgia has been rocked by four consecutive nights of protests after the government decided to suspend EU accession talks until 2028. -
Europe News Revealed: The first strategic and policy initiatives of the new Commission A leaked copy of Ursula von der Leyen's second EU executive's work programme reveals that clean industry and defence are on the agenda for the first 100 days, but also sets the path for other policy announcements in the months to come. -
Health news Average adult could live 5 extra years with more exercise, study shows The most workout-averse adults had the most to gain. -
Economy France's 2025 budget crisis: Barnier invokes Article 49.3 - what happens now? French PM Michel Barnier has invoked Article 49.3 to pass budget measures without parliamentary approval, risking a no-confidence vote. Opposition, led by Marine Le Pen, demanded the indexation of pensions to inflation. Markets react with bond spreads widening and CAC 40 falling. -
No Comment Storm Bora kills two and causes flash flooding on Greek islands Two people died as Storm Bora swept across the Greek islands over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding to several areas. -
Earth News The world’s ‘biggest’ legal case has just begun - and it is all about climate change The International Court of Justice is due to hear from 98 states and 12 international organisations - including many first-time participants in these kinds of proceedings. -
Destinations Tourists wanted! European destinations that are still welcoming visitors and digital nomads Many travellers now want to avoid contributing to problems of overtourism and are looking for alternative destinations where they still bring benefits. -
No Comment Devilish creatures take over streets of Hollabrunn in Austria Thousands gathered in the Austrian town of Hollabrunn on Saturday to watch the traditional Krampus procession featuring devilish creatures. -
Nature Italy's nature-rich Po Delta saved from offshore drilling by 'crucial' court case win Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions. -
Art Meet the Japanese artist turning leaves into intricate works of art Japanese artist Lito creates intricate leaf art inspired by ukiyo-e, with his focus and creativity fuelled by his late ADHD diagnosis. -
Europe in Motion Have European arms companies increased their profits due to wars? The world's top 100 arms-producing companies recorded profits of almost 600 billion last year, amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine and a generally tense geopolitical situation. -
Economy Spain's manufacturing growth for November hit by Valencia flooding Although manufacturing growth in Spain rose at a slower rate in November because of flooding, it was still above the key 50 level. Turkish manufacturing demand inched up but German and French figures failed to offer seasonal cheer. -
Europe News Green transition Commissioner Ribera to visit ArcelorMittal amid clean steel backtrack European Commission top brass set to visit steel multinational’s Belgian plant this week in the wake of a warning that low-carbon steel projects won’t go ahead without further policy support from Brussels. -
Europe News Sex workers in Belgium gain historic labour rights as new law takes effect The new law in Belgium, which came into force over the weekend, grants sex workers formal employment contracts and legal protections similar to other workers. -
No Comment Squid Game fans bring 'Red Light, Green Light' to Paris's Champs-Elysées Nearly 1,000 "Squid Game" fans took part in a Red Light, Green Light event on Paris's Champs-Elysées on Sunday. After 50,000 people signed up within hours of registration opening on 25 November, 909 were randomly selected to join the event. -
Food and Drink Japan unveils chilled ‘drinkable mayo’ - and the internet is having none of it Japan’s latest viral drink may be too much for palates to handle... -
Art Discover Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s lava-tiled dome on a remote Korean island Comprising 1,200 lava tiles, Eliasson’s ‘Breathing Earth Sphere’ is inspired by the volcanic landscape of Docho Island. -
Italy Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in stable condition after collapsing on pitch The 22-year-old footballer is hospitalised in intensive care. His condition is to be reassessed soon, after he collapsed on the pitch during a match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan on Sunday. -
Europe News ICC president criticises US and Russia over threats and accusations The International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced criticism and pressure over arrest warrants for Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu and Russia's Vladimir Putin. -
China China denounces Lithuania’s expulsion of its diplomats The Chinese foreign ministry accused Lithuania of undermining its sovereignty and warned of potential countermeasures. -
Europe News Volkswagen workers on strike over proposed pay cuts and plant closures The two-hour stoppages included the company's base plant at Wolfsburg, where workers protested against a cost-cutting drive by the car maker's management which includes the threat of plant closures in Germany. -
Health news Women with depression may be more likely to have painful periods, study suggests Researchers used genetic analysis and found that depression could be a causal factor for period pain. -
Health news A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But how can people access it? The drug has been called a profound advancement in medicine but getting it to those who need it is a "missing piece in the puzzle," experts say. -
Culture news Department head resignations rock Slovak National Gallery amid growing staff protest 177 staff members are threatening to quit in frustration over the Ministry of Culture's management of the country's foremost art institution. -
No Comment Protests over halted EU progress grow despite police crackdown Demonstrations on the streets of Tbilisi intensified through the night into early Monday, 2 December. -
No Comment Syrian Civil Defence teams rescue survivors as group says strikes hit Idlib City Government airstrikes in Idlib killed at least three civilians, including two children, and wounded 11 others, said the Syrian Civil Defense. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Roger Waters insults Thom Yorke over stance on Israel-Palestine Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has called Radiohead’s Thom Yorke a "prick" over Palestine stance, adding that he is "very damaged and deeply insecure." -
Markets Church urges El Salvador's president to keep ban on gold mining The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country's water resources from contamination. -
Canada Trump and Trudeau discussed border and trade issues following tariff threats US President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Florida to discuss concerns about drugs and migrant flows. -
Lifestyle Yappy holidays: Dogs in Christmas sweaters parade through London to support rescue charities Dogs dressed in festive Christmas sweaters paraded by Buckingham Palace, spreading holiday cheer while raising funds for rescue charities. -
Europe News France's PM likely to face no-confidence vote after pushing through budget bill The National Rally (RN) could topple the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier over its proposed 2025 social security budget. -
Culture news Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison Salehi’s release comes after he was sentenced to death in April on the capital offence of “corruption on earth”. -
Syria US, Germany, France and UK call for de-escalation in Syria Rebel fighters entered parts of Aleppo on Friday, reigniting violence in the long-standing conflict. -
Markets Hopes that Biden's Angola trip may help lower pressure on oil markets US President Joe Biden is visiting oil-abundant Angola for a three-day trip, aiming to enhance investment activities in the country and countering China's rising influence in the region. -
Culture news ‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024 ‘Brain rot’ refers to the “supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material considered to be trivial or unchallenging.” -
Ocean Storms, droughts, Mediterranean hurricanes: Are marine heatwaves making natural disasters worse? The pace of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005. Marine heatwaves are not only devastating for life under the sea but also on land. -
Earth News 'We should be outraged': Plastics treaty talks collapse as countries disagree on chemicals and money The talks were about phasing out plastic production, improving waste management, design requirements for plastic products and funding the global transition away from plastic. -
Moments Skip Europe's overcrowded Christmas markets for these smaller and friendlier choices These markets spotlight artisans, from candlemakers in Helsinki to jewellery designers in Košice. -
Explore Mauritius: the art of uncovering the unexpected Beyond the lapping shores of its paradise beaches and the blissful quiet of its luxury resorts, lies a hidden Mauritius that whispers secrets of the wild and promises adventure. -
Climate Small island states seek climate change justice in landmark top UN court case A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states. -
Business Stellantis CEO Tavares quits: Why his EV bet sparked his departure Carlos Tavares has resigned as Stellantis CEO after nearly four years, amid plunging electric vehicle sales and rising competition from Chinese car makers. His departure highlights the mounting challenges for legacy carmakers in the EV transition. -
Travel News Going to Spain on holiday? You’ll be asked for new personal data in a crackdown on organised crime Hotels and other tourism operators will have to collect and report over 40 pieces of information for accommodation bookings and over 60 for car rental bookings. -
Markets Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus Market participants will continue to watch the development of the French government crisis and key economic data from major economies this week. -
Europe News Germany's Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv weeks before no-confidence vote The visit comes weeks before the German leader is set to ask his parliament for a vote of no confidence, which he is widely expected to lose. -
Europe News ‘No clue’ how to implement EU’s new AI rules: insurance lobby chief The new von der Leyen Commission must have a radical rethink of laws on climate change, investment and data if Europe is to compete, AXA’s Frédéric de Courtois told Euronews. -
Europe News How will António Costa lead the European Council? | Radio Schuman Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time. -
EuroVerify Portugal's misleading immigration claims fact-checked The issue of immigration is a prime target for misinformation in countries across Europe, and Portugal is no exception. EuroVerify takes a look at some of the claims by the Portuguese far right. -
The Big Question Apple, Ferrari & Jordan: What is the secret to being the best brand on the planet? The world’s biggest brands have missed out on $200bn (€192bn) of revenue in the past year. What could they have done better? -
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Europe News Explainer: Can France block the Mercosur trade agreement? France has fervently opposed the free trade agreement between the EU and five South American nations. -
Europe News Social Democratic Party set to win Romania's parliamentary election Romania’s future parliament and government will continue the country’s strong pro-EU, pro-NATO and pro-Ukraine national strategy, despite a surge by ultra-nationalist contenders. -
Europe News Majority of seats called in Ireland's general election but tough coalition talks lie ahead The results of the election mean Ireland has partly bucked the global trend of incumbents being rejected by disgruntled voters after years of pandemic measures, international instability and cost-of-living pressures. -
USA Democrats frustrated with Biden's decision to pardon son Hunter The move marks a significant reversal for Joe Biden who repeatedly said he would not use presidential authority to benefit his family members. -
Syria Iran FM visits Assad in Damascus, pledges support in countering surprise offensive Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi makes a visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, to meet President Bashar Assad. His visit comes as Syria’s army launched counterattacks to repel insurgents who’ve seized control of Aleppo, and areas in Idlib.