Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead
Giulia Carbonaro
These people face 20 years in jail for saving lives at sea
Even as outrage simmers over the hundreds of migrants dying at sea every year off Europe's coast, rescuers are still being persecuted for helping save lives.
Frontex: What would happen if the EU border agency quit Greece?
The agency's fundamental rights officer has recommended Frontex temporarily suspend its activity in Greece over the latest migrant boat tragedy. But the move might not be the best option to keep the Greek authorities in check.
UK Conservative MPs are helping anti-drag sentiment become mainstream
Conservative MPs and peers in the UK are contributing to the growing hostility to all-ages drag events in the country, according to a new report, and lending credibility to the movement.
The UK moves to ban conversion therapy. Which EU countries lag behind?
Only eight countries in Europe have imposed bans on conversion therapy, the controversial practice trying to “cure” LGBTQ+ people of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Pharmacies are closing at an alarming rate in Germany. Why?
More than 120 pharmacies have closed their doors forever in the first three months of the year alone in Germany, as a medicine shortage takes its toll on staff.
Is France's new right-wing dating app for 'patriots' even romantic?
A new dating app for right-wingers only is a sign of how far-right ideology is becoming increasingly mainstream in France, an expert tells Euronews.
Italy: 'Pirate hijackers' were distressed, malnourished migrants
Last weekend, Italy's defence minister said that the country's special forces were rescuing a cargo ship hijacked by armed pirates. The reality was something quite different.
Stockholm deputy mayor protests far-right stance on drag story time
Stockholm Deputy Mayor Jan Jönsson describes himself as a "canvas" to highlight calls from the Sweden Democrats to ban drag queen story hour events.
Germany returns the remains of 95 Indigenous people to New Zealand
The initiative is part of Germany's plan to return Indigenous artefacts looted or improperly acquired during colonial times to their homelands.
Should Germany ban AfD? What impact could this have?
Protests against the far-right party swept through Germany over the weekend. But should the AfD be banned?
Berlusconi’s death: How will Italy’s real-life Succession play out?
Berlusconi had two kids from his first wife, and three from his second. They will all inherit the empire the media tycoon built from scratch.
After yet another murder, Italy moves to boost laws protecting women
After the latest murder of a woman by her partner, Italy is revisiting its laws protecting women from gender-based violence. But experts say new legislative measures are not what the country needs.
How prepared is Europe for an increase in gambling and addiction?
An increasing number of Europeans suffer from gambling addiction, a problem that's expected to grow across the continent as the industry's profits are expected to boom in the coming years.
‘We’re part of society’: Italy’s sex workers fight for new rights
For the first time in almost 20 years, sex workers in Italy have gathered in the city of Bologna to discuss how the legislation around sex work in the country affects their daily lives.
Cancer survivors in Italy and Spain wait for ‘right to be forgotten’
Millions of cancer survivors in Italy and Spain face discrimination when applying for insurance or loans, with their medical history tanking their chances of obtaining long-term deals -- even when they've been cancer-free for decades.
HMPV: What you need to know about the virus with cold-like symptoms
A virus that causes symptoms similar to that of a cold, the flu, and COVID-19 has seen an upsurge in the US. Here's what to know about HMPV.
EU slams Twitter as ‘irresponsible’ for leaving disinformation code
Despite Twitter’s withdrawal, the EU’s anti-disinformation code remains “strong,” said Vera Jourova.
Xylazine: Flesh-rotting ‘zombie’ drug claims first victim in Europe
The first death in the UK linked to the “zombie” drug xylazine raises concerns over the shifting origin of opioid supplies in Europe.
Video of police beating trans woman sparks condemnation in Italy
Many claim the assault on a Brazilian transgender woman in Milan is yet another case of discrimination - set against the anti-LGBT+ rhetoric of Meloni's government.
Italy controversially ends lawsuits against Nazi Germany
By 28 June, any victims of Nazi atrocities in Italy and their relatives must file a compensation claim against Germany -- a deadline which puts an end to a years-long dispute between the two countries.
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