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Police carry out anti-LGBTQ raids on some of Moscow's bars and clubs

The raids come exactly a year since Russia’s Supreme Court ruled that the “LGBTQ+ movement” should be banned as an “extremist organisation."

30/11/2024

Europe News

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz kicks off election campaign

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has positioned the Social Democratic Party as the only one for the people, heavily criticising CDU, who are currently leading the polls.

30/11/2024

Europe News

Poland's prime minister visits beefed up border with Russia

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the border with the Russian region of Kaliningrad to inspect newly constructed military fortifications.

30/11/2024

Europe News

Ukraine under pressure as Russia makes advances on frontline

Ukraine is facing increasing pressure along its roughly 1,000-kilometre frontline, analysts have stated.

30/11/2024

Mobility

Which capitals have Europe's best and worst-rated public transport?

Dissatisfaction with public transport in capital cities was more keenly felt in southern Europe and parts of the Balkans. How does your city compare?

30/11/2024

Europe News

Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city gets new metro

The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago, and the first tunnel was dug in 1986.

30/11/2024

Europe News

Iceland holds parliamentary election

Voting to elect a new parliament began in Iceland on Saturday, which opinion polls suggest is likely to unseat the ruling coalition after seven years in power.

30/11/2024

Europe News

Kosovo blames Serbia for explosion that cut water and power supplies

A powerful explosion damaged a water canal and temporarily cut water and power supply to Kosovo’s cities, the prime minister said on Saturday.

30/11/2024

Cinema

Viggo Mortensen on his return to directing with 'The Dead Don't Hurt'

With an extensive career as an actor, the Danish-American is back behind the camera with a second feature film. He speaks to Euronews about the experience.

30/11/2024

Ukraine

Tens of thousands of soldiers have deserted from Ukraine's army

More than 100,000 soldiers have been charged under Ukraine’s desertion laws since Russia invaded in 2022, according to the country’s General Prosecutor.

30/11/2024

Travel News

Your train in Spain will probably be late: Here’s why

Delays and cancellations have become the norm for train passengers in Spain. Is widening its rail network to blame?

30/11/2024

Culture news

Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Nostalgic digital dreams at London's Tate Modern, a festive light show in Amsterdam and one of the most absurd movies you'll see this year - here's what's cool in Europe this week.

30/11/2024

Green News

New Greenpeace photos show rapid Arctic ice retreat in Svalbard

Greenpeace has released a new series of images illustrating the extent of polar ice retreat in the Arctic.

30/11/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Parliament gives Commission green light to start work

In this edition, we look at how Ursula von der Leyen gained approval for a second term in office by the narrowest of majorities, and dissect Hungary's child protection act.

30/11/2024

Europe News

Exit poll shows three-way split in Irish parliamentary elections

Exit poll suggests Ireland's three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares, suggesting the country is headed for another coalition government.

30/11/2024

Europe News

Over 100 protesters arrested in Georgia during second night of unrest

Protesters again swarmed the parliament, with some trying to break through its gates, in anger over the government's back-tracking on EU negotiations.

30/11/2024

Europe News

'D-Day paper' affair: Can Germany's FDP still be salvaged?

FDP Secretary General Bijan Djir-Sarai has resigned from his post in the wake of the "D-Day paper" affair. He stated that he had "unknowingly" provided false information about the internal document.

29/11/2024

Europe News

António Costa takes charge of European Council as Michel steps down

António Costa will take office as president of the European Council on 1 December as part of the EU's new institutional cycle.

29/11/2024

Travel News

Paris joins Barcelona in Airbnb crackdown: Will it mean less crowds?

Paris is one of the most popular places in Europe to rent an Airbnb, with 95,000 rentals available.

29/11/2024

Europe News

RFK Jr mulls Romania visit to meet 'TikTok Messiah' candidate

Robert Kennedy Jr could attend a book launch in Romania, claims far-right nationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu.

29/11/2024

Europe News

Can Russia launch an assault on Ukraine's city of Zaporizhzhia?

As Russian forces continue to gain momentum in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Moscow could also be planning an imminent push further south, according to Kyiv, with fears rising over Zaporizhzhia. Does Russia have enough resources for this?

29/11/2024

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Striking workers in Italy demand wage hikes amid soaring inflation

Italy's main unions held a nationwide strike on Friday to protest a proposed budget law.

29/11/2024

United Kingdom

Three Bulgarians in UK accused of plotting to murder Kremlin opponents

The prosecution claims that the UK-based trio coordinated espionage activities in several European countries.

29/11/2024

Culture news

Belfast rappers Kneecap win discrimination case against UK government

After being denied music funding by the then-Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Northern Irish group Kneecap has won a case against the UK government.

29/11/2024

Economy

Swiss GDP grows underwhelmingly as manufacturing remains weak

The Swiss economy is expanding slowly, buoyed by trade but hit by weak manufacturing figures.

29/11/2024

Nature

Why does the EU want to downgrade protection of grey wolf?

Wolves have made an impressive comeback in Europe in recent decades, but their presence has angered some farmers and led to a hostile backlash.

29/11/2024