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France

Aviation tax: Which EU countries charge passengers?

France announced on Tuesday that it will levy an eco-tax on passengers flight. Euronews takes at which other EU countries have implemented a similar tax.

Sport

Sayfutdinov tops leaderboard after win in Swedish Grand Prix

Russian, Emil Sayfutdinov claimed his first victory of the 2019 Speedway season, topping the leaderboard after a win in the Swedish Grand Prix

France

Sweden beat England 2-1 to take third place at Women's World Cup

The action started early in Nice with three goals scored — 2-1 for Sweden — before the referee whistled half time.

Sweden

Cyprus minister rejects claims of high antibiotic levels in halloumi

A Swedish food expert warned Halloumi from Cyprus contains high levels of antibiotics and said it "could be worse than eating meat," but Cypriot Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis hit back calling the claims "defamation".

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Sweden

US rapper ASAP Rocky detained in Sweden over alleged assault

Swedish authorities requested ASAP Rocky be detained for an alleged assault after deeming him high risk of escape.

Netherlands

Dutch defending sends the Oranje through to World Cup Final

Sports Editor Andy Robini explains how good the Dutch defence were to win a spot in Sunday's final. Watch the full interview.

France

The Netherlands through to its first ever Women's World Cup final

The Netherlands will meet reigning champion the USA on Sunday.

Living

Sweden scraps Stockholm Fashion Week due to environmental concerns

The Scandinavian country taking a positive step towards a greener fashion industry, in this shock move to cancel fashion week.

Sport

Resurgent Netherlands face confident in World Cup semi final

Buoyed by their win over Germany in the quarter finals, Sweden will hope to take revenge for their loss to the Dutch at Euro 2017.

France

World Cup Semi Finals: What to look out for in the final four

World Cup Semi Finals: What to look out for in the final four

France

US and Sweden head to the quarter-finals

In the second to last day of the round of 16, the United States and Sweden won their respective matches and progress to the quarter-final round.

World News

Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo to host 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo beat Stockholm for the right to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games after a vote by the International Olympic Committee

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Europe's mining industry: Changing the way mines are excavated

In partnership with The European Commission

A European research project in Kista in Sweden is working on a new instrument. The X-Mine European project hopes to reduce costs and time by using scanners and 3D technology.

Sweden

Explosion hits five-storey building in Linkoping, Sweden

A powerful explosion hit a five-storey building in Linköping, southern Sweden, on Friday morning, authorities said in a press release.

Sweden

New mothers' health improves if fathers can stay home, study claims

The research, conducted by two Stanford economists, studied the effects of a reform in Sweden introducing more flexibility in the parental leave system

United Kingdom

Assange is 'not very well' says lawyer after court no-show

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange missed a scheduled court appearance on Thursday because he is unwell, his lawyer said.

World News

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg addresses climate march in Copenhagen

Greta Thunberg addresses the "People's Climate March" live in front of the Danish Parliament.

USA

The world's smallest McDonald's was built for very special guests

There's a lot of buzz surrounding this adorable little restaurant.

Sweden

Swedish prosecutors file request for Julian Assange's arrest

Swedish prosecutors filed a request for Julian Assange's arrest over rape allegations they are investigating.

Sweden

Watch again: Sweden to reopen investigation into Assange rape case

Sweden's deputy prosecutor announced Monday that she will reopen the preliminary investigation into a rape case against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange.

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