Anne Fleischmann

Spain

Opera singers on sexual assault allegations facing Placido Domingo

Opera stars tell Euronews about their experiences in the industry amid Plácido Domingo sexual harassment claims

30/08/2019

World News

One year of Greta Thunberg, activist and magnet for hope — and hate

Greta Thunberg has inspired many, but is ridiculed by some who question if her sailing trip to America is as environmentally-friendly as it seems.

20/08/2019

Germany

Berlin moves to greatly reduce ‘solidarity tax’ for eastern Germany

The solidarity surcharge was introduced in 1991, to help reconstruction of the east following the reunification of Germany in the wake of the fall of the Berlin wall.

13/08/2019

Germany

Germany's meat tax: Step forward, or wurst idea?

Germany, famous for its love of sausage, is debating a special tax on meat. The aim? To improve the welfare and conditions of livestock.

12/08/2019

World News

What is the approach across Europe to transgender identity?

In many European countries, people who identify as transgender must have a mental health diagnosis to get their official records changed. This, according to Transgender Europe (TGEU), “violates the right of every person to determine their own gender identity.”

09/08/2019

Switzerland

Ruling the roost: Swiss judge imposes crowing schedule on rooster

The cockerel is now allowed out from 8am to 10pm from Monday to Friday and from 9am to 10 pm on Sundays.

10/07/2019

Botswana

Botswana decriminalising homosexuality sends 'huge and loud message'

Caine Youngman, a human rights activist in Botswana, told Euronews that the Botswana High Court ruling to decriminalise homosexuality sends a 'huge and loud message' to the rest of the country.

15/06/2019

World News

When was homosexuality legalised in European countries?

Germany celebrated this week 25 years of having decriminalised homosexuality. Euronews takes a look at homosexuality laws across other many European countries.

14/06/2019

Germany

German actors lead campaign against AfD government in 'Görliwood'

German actors and Hollywood producers are leading a campaign against AfD government in 'Görliwood'.

11/06/2019

Germany

German inventors develop bracelet to test drinks for date-rape drugs

Inventors in Germany have developed a bracelet aimed at combatting a fear of many clubbers — drink spiking.

11/04/2019

World News

How African citizens protect themselves against Internet shutdowns

The governments of several African countries are using Internet shutdowns more and more to control what people say or do online. How can regular citizens defend themselves?

26/01/2019