2024-12-13

Europe News

Austria offers Syrian refugees €1,000 'return bonus'

The EU's executive branch, the European Commission, said that currently 'the conditions are not met for safe, voluntary, dignified returns to Syria.'

13/12/2024

World News

Syrians celebrate al-Assad fall as interim leaders map future

Amid the scenes of jubilation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ interim government.

13/12/2024

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Femen campaign against the war in Ukraine

On Friday morning in Geneva, activists from the Femen group, known for its provocative demonstrations, used a chainsaw to cut up the wooden sculpture known as the "Broken Chair". They were protesting against the UN's failure to act against Russia.

13/12/2024

Europe News

Protests in Georgia continue as new president is about to be elected

For the first time, the president of Georgia is not elected by popular vote.

13/12/2024

Europe News

Pelosi hospitalised in Luxembourg after injury

The former US-House of Representatives Speaker had travelled to Luxembourg to attend commemorations on the 80th anniversary of WW II 'Battle of the Bulge'.

13/12/2024

Europe News

Palestinian president meets with Italian counterpart in Rome

Abbas had met with Pope Francis the day before, who today welcomed Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

13/12/2024

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Jude Law earns his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

British actor Jude Law, celebrated for his roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley and the Sherlock Holmes series, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. The 51-year-old reflected on three decades of acting, crediting collaborators and family for his success.

13/12/2024

USA

Divided US voters hold on to their seats for a second Trump presidency

On a 27-hour train from Florida a month after Donald Trump was voted back into the White House, passengers discussed their hopes and fears for the future.

13/12/2024

Europe News

Half of EU countries missed first deadline to implement migration pact

Only 14 countries have submitted their National Implementation Plans. The Polish government is unwilling to present it.

13/12/2024

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Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

13/12/2024

Europe News

EU sanctions on Georgia coming to the table despite Hungarian veto

Kaja Kallas, the EU's new foreign policy chief, is set to ask member states for a mandate to move forward with sanctions on Georgian officials.

13/12/2024

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WATCH: Families search Saydnaya prison for missing loved ones

Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Saydnaya prison, infamous for mass executions and torture under Assad’s regime, seeking news of missing relatives. Known as the "Human Slaughterhouse," Saydnaya was taken over by rebel forces on 8 December 2024, leading to the release of surviving inmates.

13/12/2024

Climate

What did countries argue at the world’s biggest climate case?

Vanuatu and other vulnerable states gave impassioned evidence - aided by a few European allies. Now they wait for the World Court's opinion.

13/12/2024

Markets

Moldova declares an energy emergency over fears of Russian gas cut-off

Moldovan PM Dorin Recean said his country faces an “exceptional situation” in which Moscow could deliberately weaponise energy.

13/12/2024

Economy

Economists react to ECB’s rate cuts: What’s next for monetary policy?

The ECB cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, dropping its commitment to keep policy “sufficiently restrictive” and signalling confidence in achieving its 2% inflation target. Economists expect gradual cuts to continue, with risks from trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties looming.

13/12/2024

Business

Amazon and Meta set to give whopping sum to Trump’s inauguration fund

Major tech companies are seeking to improve their relationship with the incoming president.

13/12/2024

Travel News

High-speed Paris-Berlin daily train service debuts

The route is the first directly linking the two capitals' city centres.

13/12/2024

Economy

Norway aims to cut energy links with Europe due to soaring prices

“It’s an absolutely sh*t situation,” said Norway’s energy minister Terje Aasland cited by FT, reacting to electricity prices in the country that are six times that of the EU average these days.

13/12/2024

Tech News

EU ministers agree on criminalising online child abuse, but concerns over consent remain

A text addressing the criminalisation of online child sexual abuse is set to enter trilogue negotiations, despite concerns from several member states regarding the lack of ambition in defining consent and the qualification of rape.

13/12/2024

Europe News

EU Parliament political groups strike deal on four new committees

The mandates of the committees - which will scrutinise and report on legislative proposals - will now have to be voted on and given the final green light by the Parliament's plenary next Wednesday in Strasbourg.

13/12/2024

Europe in Motion

Germany tops US as most attractive country for foreign investment

Germany replaced the United States to become the top place to invest in 2023 with foreign direct investment amounting to €410 billion, latest Eurostat figures show.

13/12/2024

Art

Marge Simpson painting discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb goes viral

Ancient Egypt apparently predicted The Simpsons. More seriously though, a discovered tomb features a painting that looks suspiciously like a character from the beloved American sitcom. The internet is loving it.

13/12/2024

Europe News

France’s political instability deepens opposition to Mercosur deal

French opposition to the Mercosur agreement concluded by the European Commission on 6 December has been trenchant, but its domestic political situation is feeding the stance.

13/12/2024

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Commemoration of the Nanjing Massacre in China

In China, 13 December is a national day of remembrance for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.

13/12/2024

France

Who is François Bayrou, France's new prime minister?

After days of deliberation, French President Emmanuel Macron turned to a longtime centrist ally in the hope he could unite the country's divided parliament.

13/12/2024

Travel News

What changes at the border when Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen?

It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries.

13/12/2024

Lifestyle

Matthieu Blazy announced as Chanel's next artistic director

Matthieu Blazy has been named as the new artistic director of French fashion house Chanel.

13/12/2024

Mobility

Is 'range anxiety' real and how do EV drivers overcome it?

Range anxiety - the fear of running out of battery before reaching your destination - has plagued electric vehicles. Is this still a problem?

13/12/2024

Culture news

Oscar winning composer AR Rahman honoured by UK arts conservatory

The legendary Indian composer A R Rahman, also known as ARR, talks to Euronews Culture about the differences between Western and Eastern music, spirituality and education.

13/12/2024

South Korea

South Korean lawmakers set to hold second vote to impeach president

If Yoon is impeached, his powers will be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office and if he is removed, an election to replace him must be held within 60 days.

13/12/2024