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Croatia's PM fires health minister arrested in corruption probe

EU prosecutors are investigating eight individuals and two companies in Croatia over alleged bribery, abuse of authority and money laundering.

15/11/2024

Health news

Pfizergate Commission transparency battle kicks off in European Court

The case opposing the New York Times and the EU Commission over its failure to disclose text messages between president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about COVID-19 vaccine contracts has entered the hearing phase.

15/11/2024

Economy

Gas prices jump as Gazprom says it is halting deliveries to Austria

Gazprom Export has announced that it will be halting gas supplies to Austria, following the latter's biggest state-owned fossil fuel company, OMV, winning an arbitral award against it.

15/11/2024

Green News

Three big European countries rely on gas - and plan to use more

Three European countries are especially reliant on fossil gas for electricity generation - Italy, the UK and Germany.

15/11/2024

Climate Now

Hottest day, year, decade: How is Europe facing the climate crisis?

In partnership with Copernicus

2024 has shattered records: the hottest day, the hottest year, and the warmest decade ever. What does it mean for Europeans? Watch our live discussion with climate scientist Carlo Buontempo from Copernicus, live from our Brussels news hub.

15/11/2024

The Europe Conversation

UNRWA: Risk of famine in Gaza without swift action

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews in Brussel, UNRWA Gaza director Scott Anderson drew a devastating picture of the situation in the Palestinian territory, underlining acute food shortages. Without swift action, a full-blown man-made famine could afflict life in Gaza, he claimed.

15/11/2024

Green News

‘Blatant hypocrisy’: Private jets to Baku soared before start of COP29

New flight tracking data adds to a dubious atmosphere around the climate summit, held in the oil-rich state of Azerbaijan.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Scholz calls for peace in Ukraine in phone call with Putin

For the first time in two years, the German chancellor directly spoke with the Russian president.

15/11/2024

Europe News

EU increasingly convinced Russia is producing lethal drones in China

Diplomats in Brussels have received "convincing" evidence showing Russia has built a factory in China to produce lethal drones.

15/11/2024

Tech News

Reporters Without Borders presses charges against X in France

X failed to stop the spread of a pro-Russia video impersonating Reporters Without Borders, the NGO said.

15/11/2024

Travel News

Take a look inside the new Airbus designed like a private jet

Iberia completes its first flight with an extra-long-range aircraft that could change the way our airlines fly.

15/11/2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true?

Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a migrant mocking a white woman over having obtained social housing.

15/11/2024

Destinations

Uncover Armenia’s rich past with a tour of monasteries and wineries

Discover Armenia’s ancient monasteries, vibrant traditions, and the rich history of Yerevan

15/11/2024

Europe in Motion

Alcohol-free beer is becoming more popular in the EU

Alcohol-free and low-alcohol beer production in the EU jumped by 13% from 2022 to 2023, while the share of traditional brews declined. How large is the gap now?

15/11/2024

Business

Cyprus in talks with Gulf energy companies over natural gas licences

Energy companies from Persian Gulf states have expressed interest in searching for natural gas off the southern coast of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Dutch state secretary to quit over racist remarks after riots

The clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters led to international reactions, condemning the violence.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Man suspected of supplying small boats to people smugglers arrested

A joint operation between authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom led to the arrest of a Turkish national in Amsterdam.

15/11/2024

Economy

Irish economy likely to lag in 2024 as multinational sector declines

The European Commission expects the Irish economy to decline in 2024. However, growth is expected to pick up pace again in 2025, before stabilising in 2026.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. Rising antisemitism in Belgium: A call to action

In October 2021, the European Commission called on all member states to develop national strategies against antisemitism.  However, three years later, the Belgian Federal Government still has failed to answer this call. The inertia is indefensible.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Man in Denmark hands in 80 guns and grenade during weapons amnesty

More than 8,400 weapons have been turned in to Danish police this month as part of a nationwide amnesty to tackle violence between criminal gangs.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Parliament majority fractured in stand-off over commissioner hearings

Parliamentary confirmation of Ursula von der Leyen’s new team of Commissioners has spiralled into a political drama, threatening to delay the start of the new EU executive.

15/11/2024

Lifestyle

New study reveals what has changed in French people's sex lives

A wide-ranging French study published this week reveals ‘major changes’ in people's sexuality over the last ten years. Here are the key takeaways.

15/11/2024

Business

Hyundai Motor Company brings in new Spanish co-CEO to boost expansion

Hyundai Motor Company has appointed its first foreign chief executive officer (CEO) in an attempt to expand the company outside of South Korea and solidify its leadership in areas such as electrification.

15/11/2024

Travel News

What are ‘golden visas’ and which EU countries still hand them out?

If you want to move to Europe, golden visas allow you to buy your way to residency.

15/11/2024

Europe News

Bank of England hails warmer EU relations after Starmer’s reset pledge

A shift in trade patterns with Europe has weighed on the UK economy, Governor Andrew Bailey said.

15/11/2024

Culture news

How does Europe protect its heritage?

As Historic England releases its annual report on heritage at risk, we look at the results and how heritage across Europe is analysed.

15/11/2024