2 January 2025 | Euronews
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Syria Volunteers plant trees as Syria's battered Aleppo returns to life Aleppo was the first city where rebels drove out Bashar Al-Assad's troops, and its residents have been living freer lives for a month. -
No Comment Volunteers in Norway knit 950 pairs of mittens for ski championships For the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, volunteers will knit 950 pairs of mittens for the athletes. -
No Comment After the Dragon, China prepares for the Year of the Snake In China, the Year of the Snake will begin on 29 January 2025. -
Europe News Weather warnings as freezing temperatures hit United Kingdom The UK's Meteorological Office said a snap of cold weather will grip the country, with large areas facing snowfall. -
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Football Now What will be the biggest football stories of 2025? The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup is the most anticipated tournament of the year. Despite there being plenty of time until kick-off, there are concerns about fixture congestion. -
Europe in Motion With smoking regulations looming across EU, how does vape consumption compare in Europe? Belgium became the first EU country to ban the sale of disposable vapes, while Luxembourg, Estonia, and Czechia report the highest vaping rates. -
Tech News Tesla posts a sales drop for the first time in 9 years Increased competition and concern from buyers about the price of electric vehicles means lower-than-average sales for the US company behind the Cybertruck. -
Culture news 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints unearthed in astonishing Oxfordshire quarry find The UK’s largest dinosaur trackway has been uncovered in a quarry in Oxfordshire, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the Jurassic past. -
Europe News Elon Musk sparks furore over support for British far-right instigator Tommy Robinson The tech billionaire repeated his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government in a string of posts claiming the UK should hold fresh elections. -
Earth News The UK has the fewest heat pumps in Europe, but the government hopes myth-dispelling can change that Heat pumps are common features in houses in countries like Norway and Sweden but haven’t taken off yet in the UK. -
Travel News Remote working in Asia? Taiwan's digital nomad visa has now launched Digital nomads can now enjoy more time in Asia as the newly-launched Taiwan visa extends to one year validity. -
Europe News Sweden and Austria urge the EU to get tougher on irregular migration At a meeting to mark 30 years of EU membership, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on migrants. -
Europe News Ukraine to further support Syria with humanitarian aid, says Zelenskyy Hundreds of tonnes of grain have been sent to Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian programme launched by the Ukrainian leader. -
No Comment Aid delivery to Gaza hindered by Israeli restrictions and ongoing conflict Aid delivery to Gaza has been severely impacted by Israeli restrictions and fighting, with 90% of the population displaced and over 45,000 killed since October 2023. -
Tech News From a self-driving wheelchair to a chatbot 'granny': How AI impacted us last year How did AI impact our lives last year? Here are some examples of it being used in different areas. -
Europe News Russia's New Year's Day attack on Kyiv kills two prominent scientists Prominent neurobiologist Ihor Zyma and doctor of biological sciences Olesia Sokur were a married couple working for the Taras Shevchenko National University. -
Markets European gas prices soar after Russian gas flow via Ukraine stops European natural gas futures climbed the highest since October 2023 after Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine stopped on New Year's Day. -
Gaza Hamas police chief among at least 18 people killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Three children and three women died in the strike on the so-called humanitarian safe zone of Mawasi in Gaza, according to Palestinian medics. -
Economy German solar panel industry struggles with declining demand German solar panel demand has been hit by dampened consumer and investor sentiment, as the ongoing cost of living crisis and high interest rates have hampered installations. -
Culture news Celebrated museum curator Marie-Claude Beaud dies, aged 78 Marie-Claude Beaud, the curator of multiple prestige galleries in Francophone Europe, has died aged 78. -
United Kingdom British woman who vanished 52 years ago found ‘safe and well’ Sheila Fox, who was reported missing in Coventry in 1972, is living in a different part of the country, according to the West Midlands Police. -
Europe News Slovak PM says end of Russian gas supply via Ukraine will hurt EU rather than Moscow Slovakia's Kremlin-friendly PM Robert Fico said the termination of the gas transit deal between Kyiv and Moscow would have a "drastic impact" on the EU. -
Culture news Brian Friel's plays to return to Irish roots in ambitious cross-border project To mark the centenary of Brian Friel’s birth in 2029, a five-year project will bring his works to the communities, landscapes and even seasons that inspired them. -
Culture news Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion, dies at the age of 103 Five-time Olympic champion gymnast Ágnes Keleti, the most successful competitor in Hungarian gymnastics and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103. -
Tech News France’s artificial intelligence summit aims to put EU on the map as 'leading AI continent' The AI Action Summit in France comes after the UK and South Korea hosted the first events on AI, gathering heads of state, international organisation as well as businesses. -
No Comment Celebrating New Year at stabilisation point on the front line On New Year’s Eve in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, a team of medics worked through the holiday, treating five soldiers wounded in recent attacks. -
Israel Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts in West Bank over 'inciting material' The decision to suspend the Qatar-funded network comes after Israel shuttered two of its offices, claiming it was a "mouthpiece of Hamas". -
No Comment Homs ravaged by destruction, leaving some areas uninhabitable The Syrian civil war has caused widespread devastation in parts of Homs, turning it into a barren and lifeless city. -
Business Who in the world's just got richer? The 500 worth more than $10 trillion Elon Musk's backing of Donald Trump - now President-elect - ahead of the US elections proved to be a triumphant decision for the billionaire whose companies include Tesla Inc, SpaceX and xAI. -
No Comment Inspection of South Korean plane crash site continues Investigators are still combing through the wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in southern South Korea on Sunday, claiming 179 lives. -
Culture news Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over 'corporate control' claims against BBC Canadian rockstar Neil Young has posted a confirmation that he and his Chrome Hearts band will not play the upcoming 2025 Glastonbury. -
Health news Nearly 3 in 5 cancer patients in England are now diagnosed at an early stage, NHS says With more people being screened for cancer than ever, the share of diagnoses made at an early stage has risen, the data shows. -
Fiji Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji Police in the South Pacific island nation say a suspect known to them has been questioned over the alleged sexual assault as investigations continue. -
Tech News Greece announces plans to decrease young people's internet use The Greek government outlined a strategy to protect minors from internet addiction this week, including a new app called "Kids Wallet". -
Europe News French opinion poll names Gisèle Pelicot personality of the year Pelicot edged out Trump and Macron after she waived her anonymity in a highly publicised rape trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men, insisting that "shame should change sides". -
Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara's announcement is a further sign of former colonial power France's fading military influence in West Africa. -
South Korea South Korean police raid Jeju Air offices as crash investigation continues Meanwhile, investigators are continuing to examine the Flight 2216 crash site in South Korea that killed 179 people on Sunday. -
EuroVerify Conflicts surged across the world in 2024, data suggests There was a steep rise in political violence over the past year, with Ukraine and Palestine considered the two major global hotspots of conflict. -
Markets The rise of cryptocurrency: How high could Bitcoin go in 2025? Bitcoin’s stunning gains this year have been attributed to optimism surrounding US regulatory developments. Analysts predict the cryptocurrency may have significantly more room for growth in 2025. -
USA Tesla Cybertruck explosion near Trump Hotel in Las Vegas kills one and injures seven A Tesla Cybertruck explosion near Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel left one dead and seven injured as authorities investigate terrorism links and the identity of the truck's renter. -
Residences Gite, gasthof, agriturismo: Europe’s traditional accommodation options for classic hospitality Make your accommodation not just a place to sleep but a fundamental part of your European holiday experience. -
Nature ‘Whirlwinds of orange’: Inside the rescue centre setting baby orangutans up for life Monkey World has become a renowned rehabilitation centre for baby orangutans to be cared for by their own kind. -
World News Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant resigns from parliament Gallant and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu often clashed over war in Gaza, with Gallant advocating for diplomatic efforts to free Israeli hostages, while Netanyahu insisted on maintaining military pressure against Hamas. -
Europe News Predictions for 2025: Top experts from various fields tell us what they expect from the new year Wim Wenders, Luisa Neubauer, and other figures share their predictions for 2025, stressing the impact of today's decisions on the future and the value of truth. -
Economy Which are the best European countries to invest in property in 2025? From the average rental yield to property taxes, a recent report studied all the elements to find out where the best location is to invest in property in Europe. -
Business Will computer chip maker ASML see a change of fortunes in 2025? Despite a downbeat earnings result in the third quarter, ASML may see an acceleration in its sales growth in 2025 due to the continuous recovery in the semiconductor sector. -
Europe News Turkey's Ballıca Cave captivates visitors with its stalactites and stalagmites The UNESCO World Heritage Site attracted 90,000 tourists in 2024. -
Europe News Montenegrin PM proposes country-wide gun ban after 12 die in shooting spree Shock and dismay across the country after a gunman fatally shot 12 people, including two children, in a western town before killing himself. -
USA New Orleans car attack investigated as 'terrorism' as perpetrator linked to IS At least 15 people were killed and 35 others injured on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday as a driver intentionally hit a crowd of people celebrating the New Year. -
Gaza Palestinian statistics bureau projects Gaza population down by 6% since start of war The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics says Gaza's population has declined by around 160,000, including over 55,000 presumed dead and 100,000 people that have left Gaza since 7 October, 2023.