Focus Poland's 'Silicon Forest' is shaking up the future of food and health In partnership with Podlaskie Region The Podlaskie region of northeastern Poland is best known for its natural beauty, dairy farming, and vast expanse of forest including Europe’s last ancient forest. It is also growing an innovative agriculture, food and health technology sector. 09/11/2023
Norway Store says 'drama' in Gaza threatens civilians and Israel itself Speaking at the Nordic Council meeting in Oslo, Norwegian leader Jonas Gahr Store said while Israel has the right to defend itself, there is also a 'link' to proportionality and the drama unfolding in Gaza which he believes is a threat to civilians and the region, including Israel. 31/10/2023
France Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature. 31/10/2023
United Kingdom Thousands of protesters denounce Israel's strikes in the Gaza Strip Tens of thousands of people have joined pro-Palestinian rallies in the UK and Europe, as Israel expands its response to the deadly Hamas attack of 7 October. They come after a majority of nations voted on Friday for a United Nations resolution calling for a ''sustained humanitarian truce'' in Gaza. 28/10/2023
Slovakia What are Slovaks expecting from Robert Fico’s new government? Robert Fico has become Slovakia's new Prime Minister. His left-populist Smer party won against the liberal, Western-oriented Progressive Slovakia by nearly 7 percentage points. Euronews Hungary took to the streets of Bratislava to find out what are Slovaks expecting from his new government. 25/10/2023
Belgium Serbia and Kosovo leaders set to resume normalisation talks The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are scheduled to meet with top EU officials on Thursday to try to normalise ties. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti are not expected to meet face-to-face - but the aim is to push forward with new proposals floated last weekend. 25/10/2023
Israel Search and rescue teams find 'mutilated' remains in Be'eri kibbutz Euronews’ Valerie Gauriat was granted access to Be'eri kibbutz in southern Israel where Hamas killed more than 130 people. In addition, the militant group have been accused of torturing, raping and mutilating some of these victims and others. 21/10/2023
Ukraine Kyiv a step closer to banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ukrainian lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that would ban religious organisations and churches with alleged ties to Moscow. 19/10/2023
Gaza Israel has cut electricity, food and fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip Palestinians are facing long queues for essentials including fuel due to Israel's total blockade of the Gaza Strip. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned the Middle East is on ''the verge of the abyss''. 18/10/2023
Poland Poland's PiS predicted to lose majority to Tusk's Civic Coalition Poland's ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) is predicted to lose its majority to the Civic Coalition lead by former European Council president Donald Tusk. 16/10/2023
Belgium US Secretary of Defence joins NATO security discussions The escalating violence between Israel and Hamas has pushed the war to the top of the agenda as NATO allies meet in Brussels. The ministers will also discuss support for Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression and NATO's missions and operations in Kosovo and Iraq. 12/10/2023
World News Rifts in Europe over migration remain after 'success' of new EU deal The world’s largest club of wealthy countries remains split between those that support Brussels’ initiatives focused on distributing migrants between members in an act of solidarity and those countries, like Hungary or Poland, whose far-right governments consider the influx of outsiders a threat. 06/10/2023
Russia Putin says grenade fragments found in bodies of Prigozhin plane crash Vladimir Putin said the head of the investigative committee told him that explosive traces were discovered in the remains of people killed in a plane crash in Russia in August. Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was among the dead. 05/10/2023
Azerbaijan EU Parliament accuses Baku of 'ethnic cleansing' in Nagorno-Karabakh The European Parliament approved a resolution saying it ''considers that the current situation amounts to ethnic cleansing and strongly condemns threats and violence committed by Azerbaijani troops.'' 05/10/2023
Travel News Uncovering lost Egyptian city 'the most important discovery' since King Tut's tomb Archaeologists have found the largest ancient city ever discovered in Egypt, dating back more than 3000 years, just prior to the reign of the most famous pharoah, Tutankhamun. Dubbed 'The Rise of Aten', the city was found during excavation works near the southern city of Luxor. 14/04/2021
Italy Italian PM slams ‘dictator’ Erdogan over von der Leyen chair incident Mario Draghi said he was “very displeased by the humiliation” the EU Commission president suffered during her meeting with the Turkish president. 08/04/2021
Cult Dutch experiment could lead to return of big events The Dutch government wants to investigate whether large events, like music festivals and concerts, can be held safely with proof of a negative COVID-19 test result using a new phone app. 21/03/2021
Cinema Dutch-directed 'Shadow Game' offers insight into plight of refugees 'Shadow Game', by two Dutch directors, follows the trials and tribulations of migrants as young as 14 fleeing war, famine and oppression to start new lives in Europe. It also features a mobile game and an interactive web documentary series. 21/03/2021
United Kingdom Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Tehran court on charges of propaganda British-Iranian charity worker, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who served five years in jail for allegedly working against Tehran's government, is now accused of participating in a demonstration outside the Iranian embassy in London 12 years ago. 14/03/2021
Cult Greek National Opera presents 'Nabucco' One of Verdi's most popular operas will open on Friday at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival. 31/05/2018