20 December 2024 | Euronews
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Tech News Italy's privacy watchdog fines OpenAI €15 million after probe into ChatGPT data collection The Italian Data Protection Authority found OpenAI used personal data to train their AI without "an adequate legal basis" for doing so. -
Netherlands ‘Strictest asylum regime ever’: Dutch cabinet agrees new measures to limit asylum seekers The Dutch government wants to introduce some of the toughest asylum rules in Europe, but it may not be so straightforward. -
Germany Multiple casualties after car drives into crowd at Christmas market in Germany A car has driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. At least two people have died and more than 50 are injured. -
Europe News Italy's Deputy PM Matteo Salvini found not guilty in Open Arms migrants case The leader of Italy's right-wing Lega Party and Giorgia Meloni's ally, Matteo Salvini, had been accused of kidnapping and dereliction of duty over his refusal to let a migrant rescue boat dock in Italy in 2019. -
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Business Union reaches agreement with Volkswagen to avoid plant closures After days of negotiations which looked like they had reached a stalemate, German workers union IG Metall has reached a deal to avoid Volkswagen plant closures as well as redundancies and wage cuts. -
Europe News EU-Swiss single market trade deal faces challenging referendum The EU and Switzerland reached a bilateral agreement on Friday worth an estimated €550 billion in trade. But ratification of the deal is far from a foregone conclusion, as the Swiss have yet to vote on it. -
Russia Russian central bank holds interest rate at 21% despite business backlash The decision has brought criticism from influential business figures, who say high rates are hindering business activity and preventing growth. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Women are saving Ukraine’s wartime economy The women in Ukraine have suffered bitterly in this war, and yet they dream of tomorrow’s country – one in which their daughters are accepted and welcomed into the workforce, Massimo Diana wrote. -
Europe News Poland recalls ambassador to Hungary over fugitive asylum case Poland's ambassador to Budapest has been recalled to Warsaw indefinitely after Hungary granted asylum to former Polish deputy justice minister, Marcin Romanowski. -
Lifestyle League of Legends: French eSport enters a new stadium-sized era A series of friendly matches during the Red Bull League of Its Own brought together the best eSports teams in the world to Paris for one night only. -
Earth News This Pacific nation was hit by a massive earthquake. Is climate change increasing seismic activity? A recent study joins a growing body of evidence that climate influences seismic activity. -
Healthcare Italy unveils plans for a multi-million euro dedicated public fund to fight obesity The creation of the fund is viewed as a small but meaningful step to address Italy’s looming obesity problem but critics remain unconvinced of its impact. -
Health news Nearly half of people in the UK use online health information to self-diagnose, survey finds Minor ailments and mental health conditions were among the most diagnosed, according to the survey. -
Europe News 'Absurd': Fico escalates dispute with Zelenskyy over transit of Russian gas Russian gas has pitted Slovakia's Robert Fico against Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the European Commission caught in between. -
Lifestyle UK singing group breaks Guinness World Record as 'World's Oldest Choir' A UK choir called the Prime Timers, with members aged 87 to 99, set a new Guinness World Record for the "world's oldest choir". -
France 'If this wasn’t France you’d be 10,000 times more in the sh*t': Macron hits out at Mayotte residents The French overseas department is reeling from a devastating cyclone, and residents’ anger boiled over during a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron. -
Business Tesla recalls 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure monitoring system The issue is that the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on the vehicles may not stay on between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tyre pressure. -
Europe in Motion Frugal Europeans turn to second-hand Christmas gifts: Who buys the most in Europe? Second-hand gifts might overtake traditional presents this Christmas, as most people in Europe's largest economies plan to shop for "pre-loved" items this holiday season. Which nations and generations are leading this revolution and which ones are holding back? -
Europe News Portuguese component manufacturers raise concerns over automotive industry crisis impact The Portuguese automotive manufacturing industry's exports are predicted to fall in November and December, as demand for new cars slows across Europe. -
Malaysia Search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume a decade later Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that finding the wreckage of the missing airline would provide "closure for the families of MH370 passengers.” -
Business Trump threatens trade tariffs unless Europe buys a lot more US oil and gas US president-elect keeps the prospect of a transatlantic trade war in the air, exactly a month before he is due to walk back into the White House. -
Sci-Tech 5G-Advanced: Middle East's role in the evolution of smart connectivity at Telecom Review Summit In this episode of Sci Tech, we explore the future of connectivity with 5G-Advanced, as discussed at the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit in Dubai, with experts from Vodafone and TDRA. -
Europe News Bosnia's Sarajevo third most-polluted city in the world as air quality index hits 225 Sarajevo faced severe smog on Thursday, with flights cancelled as the city's air quality index reached 225, the third highest in the world on the day. -
Culture news Oldest-known Ten Commandments tablet fetches €4.8 million at Sotheby’s auction The world’s oldest-known Ten Commandments tablet sold on Wednesday (18 December) for $5 million (€4.8 million) at Sotheby’s, far surpassing expectations. The marble slab, previously used as a paving stone, will be donated to an Israeli institution. -
Health news Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak is officially over after no new cases reported, WHO says No new cases of the highly lethal Ebola-like virus have been reported in Rwanda since late October. -
No Comment Images of destruction in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital on Friday morning as Russia fired several ballistic missiles at the city, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. -
Art Madame Tussauds London recreates iconic Elton John pose for new waxwork The new sculpture of Elton John in his iconic 70s pose has been unveiled today, celebrating the artist’s 50-year career. -
Economy ECB interest rate cuts in 2025: How low could they go? The ECB is expected to cut rates further in 2025 as weak growth and cooling inflation persist. While markets predict a drop to 2%, some analysts suggest deeper cuts could follow if trade risks and global uncertainties escalate. -
Art French painter Claire Tabouret to design Notre-Dame’s stained-glass windows Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to install new stained glass windows by artist Claire Tabouret as part of its €846 million renovation, sparking debate over the removal of historical pieces. -
Germany German woman convicted of murdering her doppelganger in attempt to fake her own death A woman in Germany killed her lookalike in a crime that’s been dubbed the ‘doppelganger murder’. -
Health news Officials say mystery outbreak in Congo could be more than malaria after haemorrhagic fever death Haemorrhagic fever isn’t typically associated with parasite-caused malaria, meaning the outbreak may be caused by more than severe malaria, authorities said. -
Croatia Knife attack at Zagreb school leaves 7-year-old dead, several injured A knife attack at Prečko Elementary School in Zagreb left a 7-year-old girl dead and injured six others. The attacker, said to be a 19-year-old male, has been detained. -
Cinema Tilda Swinton to receive honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale 2025 The award-winning actress will be honoured for her career with this lifetime achievement award. New Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle has said Tilda Swinton brings "humanity, compassion, intelligence, humour and style" to cinema. -
Europe News China pitches for EU friendship amid tariff spat as Trump White House looms China's head of mission to the EU, Cai Run, has called for friendship between EU and China against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop, trade disputes and with Donald Trump poised to begin his second term as US president. -
Europe News Brussels moves to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats as protests continue The Commission's proposal will only apply to Georgian holders of diplomatic and service passports, exempting the general population. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 20th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Romania's ice hotel shapes up early with musical-themed rooms With favourable weather conditions, construction has begun earlier than usual, ensuring the hotel will be ready to host guests at one of Europe’s most unique winter destinations. -
Cinema Strippers, rebellion and figs: Here are the Best Movies of 2024 That’s a wrap for 2024 at the talkies… Here are our favourite movies of the year. How many have you seen? -
Romania Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month. -
Business Volkswagen talks over future of plants and jobs at a 'stalemate' Workers at the car giant have been taking industrial action following VW's revelations about the possibility of closing German plants and axing thousands of jobs. Volkswagen is struggling with falling sales in Europe, high labour costs and excess capacity. -
No Comment Santa sets off on his Christmas gift-giving tour Santa Claus left his office in Korvatunturi, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, and set off on his magical journey to deliver gifts across the world. -
Culture news Why is the BBC refusing to play chart-topping anti-Starmer Christmas song? The parody song ‘Freezing This Christmas’, by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, directly criticises the slashing of winter fuel payments for pensioners. It has hit No. 1 in the download charts and the BBC are facing growing criticism for refusing to play the track. -
Economy Rising butter prices leave European consumers with a sour taste Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste -
China China’s new economic development offers fresh opportunities for China-EU cooperation China is ready to work with the EU to seize opportunities and meet challenges to pave the way for the next 50 years of China-EU relations and contribute our share to global peace, stability and prosperity, Ambassador Cai Run writes in a Euronews exclusive. -
Destinations A tale of two mountains? Traditional ski resorts battle with year-round eco-tourism in the Alps A local resident shares her views on the two opposing visions - Savoie and Haute-Savoie - for the French Alps. -
Mobility Barcelona's metro trains are helping to charge the city's EVs each time they brake. Here's how Regenerative brakes allow metro trains to produce energy rather than heat, which is now being used to supply EV charging points at street level. -
Threads of tradition: a genuine Italian fashion heritage tour Italy’s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry. -
Rome's best parks: green escapes in the Eternal City Discover Rome’s most beautiful parks, from Villa Borghese to the Appian Way. Explore tranquil gardens, sweeping views and hidden green gems in the Eternal City. -
Castle trails and wild tales in northern Italy Northern Italy is a region where history, culture and nature collide, offering travellers a captivating mix of medieval castles and outdoor adventures. From the towering peaks of the Dolomites to the serene lakes of Lombardy, each area has its own historic landmarks and unique story to tell. -
Earth News Thousands of puppies are abandoned just after Christmas: Ethical alternatives for pet lovers Puppies are a terrible Christmas gift idea - but pooches are the most pampered family member, new research reveals. -
Cinema Global box office projected to hit $33billion in 2025 The Avatar, Marvel and Mission: Impossible franchises are projected to be key drivers for 2025, as well as James Gunn's 'Superman' and the 'Wicked' sequel. -
Europe News Portuguese embassy damaged in missile strike on Kyiv hours after Putin's end-of-year speech Russia launched five ballistic missiles against Ukraine's capital on Friday morning. Residential and office buildings, a hotel, and the embassy of Portugal in Kyiv were damaged. -
Europe News Poland summons Hungarian ambassador over fugitive asylum spat Hungary's government granted politicial asylum to opposition lawmaker Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted in Poland on charges of corruption and misuse of public funds. -
No Comment A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say impossible for those who are not able to walk. -
Europe News Zelenskyy calls Putin 'crazy' and seeks further US support in Ukraine | Radio Schuman Zelensky sharply criticised Putin during a Brussels summit but struck a more measured tone towards incoming US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'strong man' and emphasising the need for detailed discussions about Ukraine. -
No Comment In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water. In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again on Thursday December 19, five days after the disaster caused by cyclone Chido. Women hastily dig out basins to collect what they can. Since the cyclone hit, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water. -
Markets Natural gas prices at highest for two years on cold weather concerns Natural gas prices rose to a near two-year high amid concerns of a cold-blast winter in the northern hemisphere. Signs of a US lower supply, as indicated by EIA data, further fuelled the price surge. -
Health news EU bans harmful chemical from materials in contact with food The European Commission has banned the use of bisphenol A, a chemical harmful to human health, in materials that come into contact with food. -
Culture news Holiday tunes: The best Christmas albums to combat the tired radio classics this festive season Sick of hearing Bing Crosby, Band Aid and Mariah during the Christmas season? Fret no more - here are the Christmas albums you need in your life (and ears) during the holidays. -
EuroVerify Viral video of Musk and Meloni kissing is AI-generated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's expressive face has often led to her being romantically paired with other prominent global figures online, and her recent appearance with Elon Musk has prompted the emergence of "Muskloni" fans. -
Markets Global markets in sea of red as the Fed dims hopes of Santa rally Global markets are set to end the week lower following the Fed’s hawkish rate cut on Wednesday, which sent government bond yields soaring, draining liquidities. -
Destinations Dante’s exile and a James Bond set: Culture without the crowds in Italy’s most beautiful villages As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 20th – 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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Europe News Four EU countries inspect Chinese vessel after undersea cables ruptured in November The Yi Peng 3 has been anchored in the Kattegat Sea for a month while diplomats in Stockholm and Beijing discussed access to the vessel. -
Nature An amphibious mouse, a blob-headed fish and a rain frog: Researchers discover 27 new species in Peru Finding four new mammals on just one expedition is rare and ‘exhilarating’ for dedicated conservationists. -
Culture news Berlin's Komische Oper to continue renovations despite cuts to culture budget Berlin's Komische Oper renovations are likely to continue as city of Berlin slashes culture budget by 10%. Director Philip Bröking says that the upcoming budget cuts are extremely painful and, for many, difficult to implement.