Europe

France

Headscarf dispute in French high school renews debate on secularism

An 18-year-old student assaulted a teacher after being asked to remove her headscarf at a high school Tourcoing, in the latest incident involving France's ban on hijab.

08/10/2024

Europe News

EU looks to sanction Russia for election interference, disinformation

A new sanctions framework unveiled by the European Council focuses on individuals and entities who "undermine the EU's values, security, and the integrity of its member states".

08/10/2024

Water Matters

Circular economy: Can hotels recycle wastewater from tourism?

In partnership with the European Commission

In regions of Europe where water is scarce, hotels are looking for ways to rationalise and recycle the water consumed by tourists. Some initiatives have been highlighted by the European project WAT'SAVEREUSE, led by Pyrenees–Mediterranean Euroregion.

08/10/2024

France

French government to survive no confidence vote with far-right backing

The Tuesday vote comes as Barnier's fragile government faces a major challenge to get next year's budget approved, despite not having a majority in parliament.

08/10/2024

Art

Vive l’impressionnisme! Unseen treasures at the Van Gogh Museum

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, one of the most significant movements in art history. Along with galleries across Europe, the Van Gogh Museum is marking the occasion, spotlighting renowned yet rarely seen works.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Hungary won't change EU sanctions on Russian assets until US elections

The EU's plan to raise a €35 billion loan for Ukraine involves a key change in the sanctions regime that Hungary is so far blocking.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Borrell: Use 'Hezbollah's weakness' to secure Lebanon ceasefire

There’ll be no solution to a conflict that’s cost thousands of lives until Lebanon strengthens its political institutions, the EU’s chief diplomat said.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Russian forces enter Toretsk as battles rage in Donetsk region

The town in the eastern Donetsk region, once home to over 30,000, now has just 1,600 residents.

08/10/2024

Culture news

Thousands of flowers adorn Romanian city of Iași for religious holiday

The feast of St Paraskeva is one of the most significant religious events in Romania, drawing thousands of pilgrims from throughout the country.

08/10/2024

France

France deports Osama Bin Laden's son from Normandy village

France's Interior Minister announced Omar bin Laden was deported over accusations of glorifying terrorism on social media, while bin Laden has claimed his innocence.

08/10/2024

Culture news

Salman Rushdie to publish first fiction work since 2022 knife attack

A new set of three novellas will be published, the first fiction from the author who survived a knife attack in 2022.

08/10/2024

Business

China goes for the slow burn with anti-dumping brandy levy for Europe

China is imposing more restrictions for Europe with its anti-dumping measures for imports of European brandy. This is particularly hard hitting for brands such as Hennessy and Rémy Martin.

08/10/2024

World News

Interpol asks public to help solve 46 cold cases across Europe

Rita Roberts' disappearance in the 1990s remained a mystery until Interpol's Identify Me initiative helped identify her body via a tattoo. Now, the agency is asking for the public's help with dozens more cases.

08/10/2024

Green News

What will Hurricane Kirk’s impact be on mainland Europe? 

Euronews Green spoke to Chartered Meteorologist Lars Lowinski to find out the likely impact of the storm.

08/10/2024

Art

How AI and telekinetic robots are transforming the art world

London's HOFA Gallery has launched a new digital art exhibition in collaboration with Phillips, featuring works created by telekinetic robotic arms and artificial intelligence.

08/10/2024

Economy

Netherlands: Inflation rate slows but remains higher than most

Despite a steep drop in fuel prices, annual inflation in the Netherlands was still 3.5% in September, one of the highest in the eurozone.

08/10/2024

Russia

Italy slams Russia’s arrest warrants for journalists covering Kursk

Moscow issues arrest warrants for RAI journalists Stefania Battistini and Simone Traini after their Ukraine coverage, sparking outrage in Italy over press freedom.

08/10/2024

Europe in Motion

Eurozone jobless rates remain stable, latest Eurostat data shows

The eurozone unemployment rate stayed at 6.4% throughout June, July, and August, down 0.2% from August last year. However, Greece, Spain, and Sweden have the highest rates of unemployment.

08/10/2024

Tech News

Two scientists awarded Nobel prize in physics for AI advancements

The award is the second of six Nobel Prizes to be announced this week and next.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted of separate sexual offence charges

Defence lawyers claimed their client would not have been charged but for the McCann investigation.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Strasbourg court upholds bribery conviction against Romanian ex-MEP

Former Deputy Prime Minister Adrian Severin was convicted of trading in influence after a 2011 media sting led to allegations he’d accepted money to table amendments to EU banking laws.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Pro-Palestinian protest erupts in Frankfurt despite city ban

Germany is treading a line between protecting freedom of speech and maintaining its support for Israel.

08/10/2024

Tech News

Why OpenAI’s Voice Mode, Meta, and Apple’s AI aren’t in Europe yet

Experts say it comes down to EU regulation but could also be a tactic to slow down the rules,

08/10/2024

Albania

Protesters in Tirana clash with police demanding PM Rama's resignation

Later this month, Tirana will start discussions with Brussels on how the country aligns with EU stances on the rule of law, the functioning of democratic institutions and the fight against corruption.

08/10/2024

Tech News

New appeals body to rule on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube complaints

The aim of Appeals Centre Europe is to reduce the burden on regulators in addressing appeals against policy violations on social media platforms.

08/10/2024

Culture news

Avo-cuddle: Plush toy company Jellycat celebrates its 25th anniversary

Connoisseurs of all things cute and cuddly, Jellycat turns 25 this year - and highlights a huge boom in adults collecting fluffy foods with a face.

08/10/2024