Valérie Gauriat
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In Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to claim lives
In Campania, southern Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to bear the scars of decades of criminal pollution. Illegal dumps, toxic fires, and soaring illness: Euronews reporter, Valérie Gauriat, investigated at the heart of this scarred territory, where residents’ anger shows no sign of abating.
Europeans' Stories
Spain bets on migrants to counter labour shortage and boost growth
While the US government is waging an unprecedented deportation campaign against immigrants, combating irregular migration is one of the European Union’s priorities. Amidst the global rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, Spain stands out as an exception.
Cuba
Report: Prisoners in Cuba forced into labour for exports to Europe
Tens of thousands of prisoners are subjected to systemic forced labour, producing goods such as coal and cigars for export markets in conditions close to slavery, according to a new report published on Monday by the NGO Prisoners Defenders.
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World News
Freed Belarus prisoners: Opposition leader refuses forced exile
The 52 prisoners freed last Thursday in a US-brokered deal with Belarus were sent to Vilnius, Lithuania. Among those freed was Mikalai Statkevich, a prominent opposition leader who refused to leave Belarus and is now missing.
Europeans' Stories
Spain’s housing crisis deepens: residents’ anger is rising
Millions across Europe are being priced out of housing, with Spain at the heart of the crisis. Euronews’s international correspondent Valérie Gauriat reports from Barcelona, where skyrocketing rents and property speculation are pushing residents to the brink.
Europeans' Stories
Young Cypriots push for unity amid decades-long partition
Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July.
Europeans' Stories
Denmark’s carbon tax on livestock: a model for Europe?
The European Union wants to become carbon neutral by 2050. But there is no consensus on how to achieve this, especially when it comes to the agricultural sector. Euronews reporter Valerie Gauriat went to Denmark, which wants to introduce a carbon tax on livestock farming from 2030. A world first.
Europeans' Stories
Overcoming obstacles to equality: the battle for disability rights in the EU
Living with a disability in Europe today is still all too often a journey littered with obstacles and discrimination. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have put the issue back on the agenda. But the task ahead is enormous.
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