30 December 2024 | Euronews
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Italy Rome sets up two large tents to shelter the homeless this winter Authorities in Rome have only erected two of the four large tents they'd promised to provide around 250 camp beds for the homeless this winter. -
Lifestyle Top-ranked chess superstar reconciles with federation after dress-code dispute World chess number one Magnus Carlsen announced his return to play in this year’s final World Blitz Championship after the International Chess Federation (FIDE) conceded “elegant minor deviations” during tournaments. -
Afghanistan Afghanistan's Taliban government to shut down NGOs employing women The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in Afghanistan employing women. -
No Comment South Koreans mourn 179 people who died in plane crash Rescue workers and investigators have been combing the site at Muan airport, south of Seoul, where the Boeing 737 that had flown from Bangkok crashed. -
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No Comment Afro-Brazilians pay tribute to their sea goddess to mark the new year Afro-Brazilians paid tribute to their sea goddess Yemanja in a New Year celebration on Rio's famous Copacabana beach. -
South Korea Expert focuses on structure close to runway plane skidded off in South Korea Air safety expert David Learmount said the tragedy did not happen because of the fault of the landing gear, but because of a concrete structure near the runway. -
Europe News Austria boosts security ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations in Vienna After the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg in Germany, authorities in Austria are boosting security at Vienna's New Year's Eve Trail. -
Europe News How does Europe ring in the New Year? Euronews staff tell us how their countries celebrate From Spain's grape-eating tradition to Italy's lucky red underwear, Euronews staff share how they like to see the new year in. -
Mobility Does fast charging damage EV batteries? Your guide on how to charge your electric car efficiently Degrading batteries through frequent fast charging is a concern for new EV owners but there are a lot of factors that determine if it's bad for the battery or not. -
Belarus Catholic priest in Belarus sentenced to 11 years as crackdown tightens 'The harsh sentence is intended to intimidate and silence hundreds of other priests ahead of January's presidential election,' human rights activist Pavel Sapelka said. -
No Comment Massive waves pound Peruvian coast Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life. -
No Comment Hundreds of motorbike Santas in Belgrade in honour of disabled children The Santa motorbikers gathered outside the Municipal Assembly in Serbia's capital on Saturday, before heading to a home for disabled children. -
Europe News Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal negotiated by the United Arab Emirates. -
Travel News Edinburgh's New Year's Eve celebrations cancelled and travel disrupted as UK battered by bad weather The brew of bad weather has caused all outdoor events of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations to be cancelled. -
Europe News Serbian court sentences parents of teenage school shooter The boy’s father received 14 years and six months in prison for child neglect and endangering public safety, while his mother was sentenced to three years for neglect. -
Peru Large waves kill three people and close ports in Ecuador, Chile and Peru Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed. -
Europe in Motion Overworked: Which Europeans have the longest working week? EU citizens work an average of 36 hours a week, but the rate is much higher in some countries. -
Earth News Germany and Spain experienced some of the world’s costliest climate disasters in 2024 A new report by Christian Aid found that Europe accounted for three of the top 10 costliest climate disasters in 2024. -
Europe News Dominique Pelicot will not appeal guilty verdict for drugging and raping wife Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband invited dozens of other men to rape her while she was unconscious and kept recordings of his and their actions. -
Belgium Europe pays tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter Carter's passing has been met with sorrow across Europe, where leaders have paid tribute to his legacy as an ally and advocate for peace, democracy, and human rights. -
France French PM in Mayotte says 'rumours of thousands of deaths are unfounded' Newly appointed prime minister Francois Bayou promises to rebuild the cyclone-devastated French Indian ocean territory in two years. -
Earth News Amazon wildfires and droughts are ‘ominous indicators’ of a long-feared tipping point Governments have historically viewed the Amazon as an area to be exploited, with little regard for sustainability or the rights of its Indigenous peoples. -
No Comment Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group visiting homes and markets in Kyselivka. -
No Comment Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the city’s first panda drone show Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show, as part of a campaign to raise support and awareness of panda conservation. The 10-minute drone show featured 1,000 drones,Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour and forming images of the city’s giant pandas. -
Culture news Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can return to one of the world’s oldest synagogues After 13 years of civil war, Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can return to the Jobar Synagogue in Damascus, one of the world’s oldest, where they once gathered for prayers before the conflict left it partially destroyed. -
Europe News Finnish investigators say Baltic Sea cable damage involved Russia-linked vessel The vessel, part of Russia’s shadow fleet of ageing tankers used to evade sanctions, faces charges including aggravated vandalism and interference with telecommunications. -
Europe News German government accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence upcoming election The tech billionaire and close Trump ally has sent shockwaves through German politics by publicly endorsing the far-right Alternative to Germany party weeks before snap federal elections. -
Tech News Time's running out on AI standardisation process, Dutch watchdog warns The pace needs to pick up on the process of standardisation, the watchdog warns, as the provisions of the EU’s AI Act will soon start to apply. -
Markets French stocks heading for worst annual run in years French stock indices like the CAC 40 have suffered this year, dragged down by a slow down in the luxury sector, as well as increasing fears about France’s political stability. -
Economy Turkish economic prospects show signs of improvement in December The Turkish economic confidence figures for this month pointed towards a brightening outlook for the country's economy, boosted mainly by a growth in confidence among retailers and service providers. -
Cinema Sony boss defends worst films of 2024 - ‘Madame Web’ & ‘Kraven The Hunter’ - takes shots at critics Sony CEO says that critics are to blame for ‘Madame Web’ and ‘Kraven The Hunter’ flopping. Here’s why he’s talking utter nonsense. -
EuroVerify False map shows Germany surrounded by nuclear power plants Some of Germany's neighbours do have operable nuclear plants, but they don't line the borders as the map suggests. -
Europe News Serbian prosecutors indict 13 over deadly canopy collapse that sparked mass protests The suspects face charges of endangering public safety and improper construction practices, with potential prison sentences of up to 12 years. -
Israel Israel has to ‘stop attacks on hospitals’ in Gaza, says WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says medical facilities have once again become 'battlegrounds' in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. -
Europe News Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen Area on New Year's Day The EU voted on 12 December to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, allowing them to join the Schengen Area in the New Year. -
Lifestyle There’s a Squid Game Easter egg on Google – and it’s addictive Google Search has a new 'Squid Game' Easter egg – and it’s more family-friendly than the show! Here’s how to find and play it. -
Healthcare Fertility treatments are becoming more common in Europe. But who can access them? Access to fertility treatments varies across Europe even as these procedures become more common. -
Chad Chad’s parliamentary elections marked by low turnout and opposition boycotts Critics have dismissed the vote as a ploy to allow junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby to entrench his power. -
Moments Frankincense: I uncovered the story behind the traditional Christmas scent on a trip to Oman Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman. -
Economy Spain's inflation surpasses forecasts in December as fuel costs surge Spain's inflation climbed to 2.8% in December, surpassing the 2.6% forecast, propelled by rising fuel prices and increased leisure costs. Core inflation reached 2.6%, signalling persistent pressures, particularly in services. -
South Korea South Korea orders emergency airline safety inspection after fatal crash The country will inspect its entire airline operations as well as all Boeing 737-800s after 179 people died in a crash involving the aircraft model on Sunday. -
Europe News 2024 in review: which European leaders soared, which flopped? A turbulent year has seen voters send a shockwave. Who used it best to secure influence in Europe? -
Culture news HBO founder and cable TV pioneer Charles Dolan dies aged 98 Dolan also created Cablevision and the AMC Network, and later owned Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. -
Earth News Electric wallpaper and carbon-sequestering cows: Positive environmental stories from 2024 Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet. -
South Korea South Korean authorities request arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon A warrant has been requested to detain South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over charges linked to his brief martial law decree, with his fate now dependent on the Constitutional Court's decision. -
Residences What is home-swapping and can it help you find friendship and love while on holiday? Is home-swapping solely for the mad and the brave - or is there more to be found? -
Markets Challenges facing European markets set to persist through 2025 Europe will continue facing challenges in 2025 amid domestic political uncertainties and global events, such as Trump's tariffs threats and China's slowdown. These factors are likely to continue weighing on market performance, particularly in the car manufacturing and banking sectors. -
Destinations How one ski resort in Switzerland has become an unlikely canvas for the world’s street artists Crans-Montana not only sparks art appreciation in skiers - it’s drawing visitors to the Swiss resort year-round. -
The Big Question The barcode was ‘one of the 50 things that made the world economy’ but a new revolution is coming More barcodes are scanned each day than searches on Google. But they won’t be around for much longer, here’s what’s coming next. -
Europe News Presidential election in Croatia likely heading towards January second round With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Milanović won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. -
World News Mourners in South Korea lay flowers after 179 people died in plane crash Jeju Air's plane crashed and burst into flames after skidding off the runway at Muan airport on Sunday when its landing gear apparently failed to deploy. -
World News North Korea vows 'toughest' anti-US policy weeks before Trump enters White House During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party that ended Friday, Kim called the US 'the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.' -
World News 20-day-old baby dies from hypothermia in Gaza as Palestinians seek winter shelter Israel's Health Ministry has released a report detailing what it calls widespread physical, psychological and sexual abuse, based on findings of doctors who treated some of hostages released from Gaza last year. -
World News Syria's de facto leader al-Sharaa says it could take four years to hold elections Ahmad al-Sharaa said he estimated it could up to three years to write a new constitution, adding that 'any valid elections will require a comprehensive population census.'