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Matthew Holroyd

Europe Decoded

Deepfake video shows Zelenskyy's false call for Ukraine to surrender

The manipulated video appears to show Ukraine's President calling on citizens to lay down arms.

Europe Decoded

Debunking the most viral misinformation about Russia's war in Ukraine

Euronews looks at some of the misleading claims that are still being shared online since the start of Russia's invasion.

Lithuania

Russian embassy road in Vilnius to be named 'Ukrainian Heroes Street'

"From now on, the business card of every employee of the Russian Embassy will have to pay tribute to Ukrainian heroes," said Vilnius mayor Remigijus Šimašius.

Ukraine

Snake Island border guards are alive and well, says Ukrainian navy

The 13 border guards were initially reported dead after refusing to surrender to Russian forces and swearing at them.

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Sweden

Swedish filmmakers face second trial for exploring wreck of MS Estonia

A total of 852 people died - it was Europe’s worst peacetime maritime disaster.

Belarus

Skier flees Belarus for Poland after Winter Olympics ban

Her coach and father, Sergei Dolidovich, has been supportive of Belarus' opposition.

Europe Decoded

Fact check: UK police are not investigating COVID-19 vaccine programme

A number of videos have shown anti-vax protesters handing out fake legal documents to medical workers and other professionals claiming that vaccines are an alleged threat to public health.

Germany

'Unacceptable': EU slams Russia's expulsion of Deutsche Welle

Russia has announced retaliatory against broadcaster Deutsche Welle after Germany banned RT over licence issues.

Europe Decoded

Germany mulls banning Telegram app, accused of aiding hate speech

As Germany starts debating whether to make the Covid vaccine mandatory, it is also considering banning the messenger app Telegram, a hotbed for conspiracy theorists.

Europe Decoded

French voting app Elyze sparks concerns over data protection

France's data privacy watchdog says it's examining the Tinder-style app that helps voters decide what candidate to choose.

Sweden

Sweden to deploy more police in Stockholm to tackle violent crime

At least 44 people have died in shooting incidents across Sweden in 2021, according to police figures.

My Europe Series

Was Russia behind the killing of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili?

Russia has always denied any involvement in the killing, which has escalated tensions between Berlin and Moscow

Finland

Finland's PM Sanna Marin responds to Elon Musk's Twitter joke

The Tesla CEO had posted a meme mocking Finland's Prime Minister for her recent nightclub visit after being exposed to COVID-19.

Finland

Finland PM Sanna Marin 'very sorry' for night out after COVID exposure

The Finnish Prime Minister has admitted that she "should have used better judgment" even though she did not break any official rules.

Latvia

Three Latvian MPs suspended from voting after refusing COVID jab

The MPs will also have their pay suspended.

Colombia

Colombia seizes over 300 arachnids being smuggled to Europe

Two German citizens were allegedly found smuggling the arachnids in over 200 plastic containers.

Europe Decoded

Most in North Macedonia think COVID was made to control humans: poll

The poll also found that 46% of citizens in North Macedonia believe the virus is being sprayed by aeroplanes.

Malta

Maltese police union bristles over ban on beards

Officers have been told that they can grow beards, wear nail polish and dye their hair if they want to.

Sport

Norway women’s beach handball team hail uniform policy change

Norway's women's beach handball team said they know “many players have turned down opportunities” because of previous uniform regulations that said female players had to wear bikini bottoms.

Greece

Greek police accused of 'possible racism' over shooting of Roma man

The Hellenic League of Human Rights says the police shooting last month has "highlighted a number of long-standing serious issues".

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