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Lifestyle

Time to decide: Wei Koh on his first year as GPHG jury president

With just a week to go before the prestigious awards at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, Euronews Culture caught up with one of watchmaking's most charismatic figures, Wei Koh, founder of media company Revolution and, for the first time, jury president of GPHG, the "Oscars of watchmaking".

30 October 2026

Lifestyle

Brand betting: How to pick a winner on the luxury used watch market

After thousands of people queued around the world earlier this year to get their hands on the avant-garde Audemars Piguet x Swatch, Royal Pop collaboration, collectors have been carefully following the second-hand market. Now, two leading watch experts share their secrets of what and when to buy.

Lifestyle

Passing shots: The best wrist watches on show at the US Open

The US Open has become a must-see event for luxury watch fans eager to spot who's wearing what. Quaid Walker, CEO of the watch marketplace Bezel, picks out this year's standout models — from Zverev's Jacob & Co to Alcaraz's Daytona, not forgetting the Patek on Brad Pitt's wrist.

17 September 2026

Lifestyle

Award tour: Our favourite luxury watches from the GPHG 2026 nominees

The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie has revealed its much anticipated official nominations for this year's edition and world tour and here are eight models you should be watching out for.

1 September 2026

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The Alps are drying out: EU-funded project assesses the future of Europe's "water tower"

In partnership with the European Commission

Will the Alps remain Europe's inexhaustible water tower? The Waterwise project is collecting an unprecedented amount of data from across the Alpine peaks to better understand the vulnerability of headwater catchments — the high-altitude streams that feed the continent's major rivers.

Global Japan

How Japan is helping Vietnam build resilience against disasters

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is sharing decades of disaster management expertise with Vietnam through infrastructure, education and early warning projects backed by The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UNESCO.

The Road To Green

Global crackdown on the ‘Eel Mafias’ behind a billion-euro wildlife crime

In partnership with The European Commission

The population of the European eel has collapsed by more than 90% since the 1980s. Yet, dozens of tonnes of juveniles, known as glass eels, are thought to be poached each year and shipped live to aquaculture farms outside Europe.

The Road To Green

Michelin-starred chefs call to stop eating eels: ‘Would You Eat a Panda?’

In partnership with The European Commission

A growing number of international chefs have publicly removed eel from their menus. Fishing and trade of the European eel remain legal within the EU, despite repeated warnings from scientists that the species could soon disappear.

The Road To Green

Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”?

In partnership with The European Commission

High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time.

28 January 2026

The Road To Green

Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives

In partnership with The European Commission

With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain.

28 January 2026

The Road To Green

Making polluters pay: how can we stop environmental criminals?

In partnership with The European Commission

If a hazardous substance is leaking into your tap, you may be an indirect victim of an environmental crime. In this episode of The Road to Green, we meet people in Slovakia and Romania who are working to bring criminals to justice.

17 December 2025

The Road To Green

European enforcers ramp up the fight against environmental criminals

In partnership with The European Commission

One year after the adoption of the updated European Directive on Environmental Crime, Euronews takes stock with Lieutenant Colonel Ondrej Koporec, Slovakian environmental investigator and Chair of the European EnviCrimeNet network.

17 December 2025

The Road To Green

Growing smarter: How farmers can help fix Europe’s broken water cycle

In partnership with The European Commission

Every year, 30% of the EU faces water shortages, while fewer than 40% of watercourses are in good or very good ecological condition. Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to the EU’s broken water cycle — which the Union has pledged to repair.

29 October 2025

The Road To Green

Water-efficient farming: 5 tips to save a drop (and how the EU can help)

In partnership with The European Commission

In southern EU countries such as Greece, Spain and Italy, most freshwater goes to agriculture — and droughts are becoming increasingly common. Here are five concrete ways to make irrigation smarter, and how Europe is supporting this transition.

29 October 2025

The Road To Green

How do you create a truly green city?

In partnership with The European Commission

How green is your city? With the title of European Green Capital 2027 soon to be awarded, The Road to Green takes you to Lisbon, Portugal and Lahti, Finland to discover urban solutions to our environmental challenges.

24 September 2025

The Road To Green

Permeable soils and giant tunnels: Lisbon is becoming a ‘sponge city’

In partnership with The European Commission

Lisbon has invested €250 million in a major drainage plan that combines large-scale infrastructure with green solutions to reduce flood risks and position the city as a European leader in climate resilience.

24 September 2025

The Road To Green

Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap?

In partnership with The European Commission

Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies.

The Road To Green

Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example

In partnership with The European Commission

With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact.

The Road To Green

The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution

In partnership with The European Commission

Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.

The Road To Green

“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria

In partnership with The European Commission

Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.

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