2024-12-19

Europe News

EU leaders agree principles on Syria but caution: 'Jury is still out'

The European Union has opened the door for sanctions relief on Syria after Assad's fall but without providing a specific timeline.

19/12/2024

World News

Italy's Salvini awaits verdict in trial over blocking migrants at sea

A verdict is expected to be reached at Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini's 'Open Arms trial' on Friday. Salvini has been charged with kidnapping for preventing 147 migrants from disembarking in Lampedusa in 2019.

19/12/2024

The Europe Conversation

'If we wish for peace, we have to prepare for war', says Finnish MP for Arctic Circle

Two years ago, Finland was a non-aligned, militarily neutral country.

19/12/2024

Italy

How Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's al-Assad bet in Syria failed

Giorgia Meloni's government tried to reposition itself in the Middle East, betting on the normalisation of relations with Assad in exchange for the protection of Christians and the return of refugees.

19/12/2024

Europe News

Ukraine will no longer allow transit of Russian gas, Zelenskyy says

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out the possibility of allowing the transit of Russian-made gas under the label of Azerbaijan.

19/12/2024

USA

Luigi Mangione agrees to New York extradition

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO will return to New York to face murder charges.

19/12/2024

Tech News

Apple must ensure interoperability of iPhone with rivals, says European Commission

The EC preliminary findings under the DMA indicate that Apple must take steps to enable the operability of devices from other brands with its iPhones. The EC has launched public consultations with interested companies to gather feedback on compliance.

19/12/2024

Europe News

EU Commission reaches for brakes on FI motor deal

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it will investigate Formula One owner Liberty Media's €3.5 billion euro deal for the motorcycle racing league MotoGP World Championship, as the deal risks raising prices for the licensing of broadcasting rights for motorsport events of both brands.

19/12/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls for more arms, dismisses Orbán's Christmas truce idea

The Ukrainian President warned that his brigades are unequipped to face Russia and that only continued US and European unity will enable Kyiv to prevail.

19/12/2024

Football Now

Football in 2024: The year in review

In partnership with Media City

2024 was an exciting year in the world of football, with international tournaments on all continents delighting fans from all across the globe.

19/12/2024

Tech News

German watchdog orders biometric ID project World to delete data

The iris-scanning identity technology World has already been banned in some European countries over privacy concerns.

19/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 19th – Evening

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

19/12/2024

Health news

Race against time for EU’s Critical Medicines Act

Wanted in the first 100 days of the new legislative mandate, doubts linger over whether the European Commission will unveil the Critical Medicines Act on time.

19/12/2024

World News

Mayotte: Amidst criticism, Emmanuel Macron defends the state's actions

France has activated the European Union's civil protection mechanism to assist Mayotte, where many fear that hundreds, if not thousands of people have been killed after storm Chido devastated the island last Saturday.

19/12/2024

Europe in Motion

48% of new cars in the EU for 2023 were hybrid and electric

Despite pure petrol cars maintaining the largest individual share, 48.3% of the total 10.7 million new cars registered in the EU for 2023 were hybrid and electric.

19/12/2024

USA

US pledges 61% emissions cut by 2035 as Biden bows out

The US has become only the fourth country to put a new emissions reduction pledge on the table ahead of a February 2025 deadline under the Paris Agreement to halt global temperature rise – but with president-elect Trump due to take office next month, its impact is questionable.

19/12/2024

Culture Series

Italian iconic fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri dies aged 89

In this special edition of European Lens we revisit the work of the late Gian Paolo Barbieri, the famed Italian photographer whose portraits captured the soul and essence of fashion in the 60s and far beyond.

19/12/2024

Partner content

Under-the-radar Italy: Timeless towns, cultural charm and UNESCO wonders

Partner content presented by ENIT

Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove of lesser-known gems.

19/12/2024

Partner content

Biking in Italy: Exploring green routes and cultural treasures across the country

Partner content presented by ENIT

Discover the best cycling routes in Italy, from Tuscany’s green paths to Sicily’s coastal trails. Explore historic towns, cultural landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes on your Italian biking adventure.

19/12/2024

Europe News

Incoming ECR President Morawiecki: 'We shall defeat Mordor'

Incoming ECR President Mateusz Morawiecki this week stated in a meeting with Giorgia Meloni that he aims to "defeat Mordor". Euronews spoke to him regarding his real-life definition of the fictional evil empire.

19/12/2024

Syria

As thousands revel in al-Assad's fall, Syrian Alawites remain cautious

Following Bashar al-Assad's recent ouster, ethnic Syrian Alawites have found themselves increasingly anxious over the future under HTS rule, while calls for rights protection and inclusive governance continue to rise.

19/12/2024

Green News

Montana’s top court upholds children’s right to a clean environment

The Chief Justice used a classic parental comeback to uphold the ruling, in another blow to state-backed fossil fuel industries.

19/12/2024

Business

Volkswagen majority stakeholder supports German factory closures

Car giant Volkswagen’s biggest owner, the Porsche-Piëch family, has said they are in favour of reducing the number of German plants, as a cost-cutting measure.

19/12/2024

Tech News

The rise of AI therapy: Can chatbots ever truly replace humans?

As vulnerable people increasingly turn to chatbots for mental health support, how can we ensure their safety?

19/12/2024

Culture Series

'Istanbul Awakens' in new retrospective exhibition of Ara Güler

'Istanbul Awakens' exhibition records the transformation of Istanbul from night to day, and day to night through hailed photojournalist Ara Güler's lense.

19/12/2024

Travel News

Mont-Blanc Tunnel re-opens after 15 weeks: But will it close again?

The world’s second deepest tunnel has been reopened after three months of renovations.

19/12/2024

Europe News

Lithuanian President touts 5% of GDP on defence in 'coming years'

EU leaders want to ramp up defence production and capacity but have so far been unable to agree on how to finance it.

19/12/2024

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Taiwanese paratrooper training

Paratroopers in the southern city of Pingtung, Taiwan took part in military exercises on Thursday. They used zip lines and virtual reality simulators to perfect their landing technique.

19/12/2024

Explore

Negros Island: Sugar heritage and marine wonders of the Philippines

In partnership with Tourism Promotions Board Philippines

In this episode of Explore, we visit Negros Island, where sugar heritage meets unparalleled marine biodiversity, and explore the heritage, conservation efforts and cultural cuisine that define the heart of the Philippines.

19/12/2024

Economy

Central and Eastern European clean tech exports on track to triple

Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are on track potentially to rapidly scale up their clean tech exports, which could go a long way in helping the EU meet its net zero 2050 target, as well as increase its global competitiveness.

19/12/2024