http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:04:16 +0200 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:04:16 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/10/analysis-melanchon-could-be-the-surprise-element-in-france-s-election http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/10/analysis-melanchon-could-be-the-surprise-element-in-france-s-election Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:22:59 +0200 France goes to the polls again this weekend, this time to choose a new parliament. http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/10/dmitry-glukhovsky-russian-novelist-vows-he-won-t-be-silenced-over-opposition-to-war-in-ukr http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/10/dmitry-glukhovsky-russian-novelist-vows-he-won-t-be-silenced-over-opposition-to-war-in-ukr Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:02:59 +0200 "Regardless of what I am accused of, I am ready to fully repeat these words: 'I demand an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and the withdrawal of Russian troops from it'." http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/10/us-capitol-riot-was-a-donald-trump-inspired-attempted-coup-says-panel-probing-january-6-vi http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/10/us-capitol-riot-was-a-donald-trump-inspired-attempted-coup-says-panel-probing-january-6-vi Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:49:27 +0200 Trump, unapologetic, dismissed the investigation anew — and even declared on social media that 6 January "represented the greatest movement in the history of our country”. http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/06/at-least-21-killed-in-gun-and-bomb-attack-at-church-in-nigeria http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/06/at-least-21-killed-in-gun-and-bomb-attack-at-church-in-nigeria Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:02:41 +0200 “No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light," said Nigeria's president, responding to the attack. http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/06/ukraine-war-we-must-live-for-the-children-zelenskyy-says-in-visit-to-east http://www.euronews.com/2022/06/06/ukraine-war-we-must-live-for-the-children-zelenskyy-says-in-visit-to-east Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:58:48 +0200 Ukraine war: 'We must live for the children', Zelenskyy says in visit to east http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/09/pfizer-says-third-covid-19-vaccine-dose-could-provide-greater-immunity http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/09/pfizer-says-third-covid-19-vaccine-dose-could-provide-greater-immunity Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:28:16 +0200 Pfizer has said that a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine could boost immunity. http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/08/mep-says-orban-s-anti-lgbt-law-is-most-homophobic-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/08/mep-says-orban-s-anti-lgbt-law-is-most-homophobic-in-europe Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:19:49 +0200 The law was amended to prohibit portraying homosexuality to underage people. MEPs are calling for the bill’s withdrawal. http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/06/priti-patel-set-to-propose-new-ascension-island-reception-centre-for-uk-asylum-seekers http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/06/priti-patel-set-to-propose-new-ascension-island-reception-centre-for-uk-asylum-seekers Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:39:49 +0200 New ‘nationality and borders bill’ would allow for migrants arriving in UK without permission to be sent off to island in the middle of Atlantic ocean. But critics say new legislation could see thousands of refugees with valid reasons turned away from Britain. http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/05/standing-portion-of-miami-building-demolished-in-controlled-explosion-as-storm-elsa-approa http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/05/standing-portion-of-miami-building-demolished-in-controlled-explosion-as-storm-elsa-approa Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:57:03 +0200 The precarious, still-standing portion of a collapsed South Florida condo building has been demolished in a series of controlled explosions. http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/02/assa-traore-sister-of-black-man-who-died-while-in-custody-in-france-acquitted-of-defamatio http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/02/assa-traore-sister-of-black-man-who-died-while-in-custody-in-france-acquitted-of-defamatio Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:07:48 +0200 The sister of a black French man who died in police custody in 2016, has been acquitted of defamation charges brought against her by police officers. Assa Traoré publicly named three policemen, accusing them of having crushed Adama Traore to death. http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/17/serious-age-gap-between-the-people-who-lead-iran-and-the-population-says-professor http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/17/serious-age-gap-between-the-people-who-lead-iran-and-the-population-says-professor Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:26:47 +0200 Presidential elections are taking place in Iran on Friday. Euronews asked an expert in International Relations what is at stake, and how legitimate this vote is likely to be. http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/15/key-to-preventing-new-covid-variants-is-vaccination-expert-says http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/15/key-to-preventing-new-covid-variants-is-vaccination-expert-says Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:04:30 +0200 Fewer than 1% of people in low-income countries have so far received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/14/bulgaria-prepares-for-second-general-election-in-three-months http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/14/bulgaria-prepares-for-second-general-election-in-three-months Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:21:37 +0200 Political parties failed to form a coalition government after an election earlier this year http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/11/skeletons-of-two-related-viking-men-reunited-in-denmark-for-first-time-in-1000-years http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/11/skeletons-of-two-related-viking-men-reunited-in-denmark-for-first-time-in-1000-years Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:58:24 +0200 The skeletons of two Viking men have been reunited in a Danish museum for the first time in a 1,000 years. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/31/turkey-greece-foreign-ministers-meet-amid-renewed-tensions http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/31/turkey-greece-foreign-ministers-meet-amid-renewed-tensions Mon, 31 May 2021 12:45:06 +0200 Turkey's Foreign Affairs Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, is in Greece for talks with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/26/gibraltar-waits-on-eu-to-determine-post-brexit-future-with-schengen-deal-set-to-expire http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/26/gibraltar-waits-on-eu-to-determine-post-brexit-future-with-schengen-deal-set-to-expire Wed, 26 May 2021 16:36:11 +0200 Last December, the UK struck a deal with the EU to keep Gibraltar in the Schengen area, just hours before Brexit was due to come into force. Now that deal is set to expire by the end of June. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/26/christopher-columbus-dna-testing-underway-to-find-out-where-explorer-was-born http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/26/christopher-columbus-dna-testing-underway-to-find-out-where-explorer-was-born Wed, 26 May 2021 14:46:18 +0200 The voyages of Christopher Columbus helped Europeans discover America, but the famous explorer’s own origins have long been a matter of controversy. But now scientists are hoping to shed light on them thanks to the latest advances in genetic technology. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/24/uk-government-divided-over-possible-trade-deal-with-australia http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/24/uk-government-divided-over-possible-trade-deal-with-australia Mon, 24 May 2021 15:48:15 +0200 It comes amid concern the agreement could undermine the UK's farming industry. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/05/24/french-ministers-consider-stricter-coronavirus-restrictions-for-british-visitors http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/05/24/french-ministers-consider-stricter-coronavirus-restrictions-for-british-visitors Mon, 24 May 2021 13:24:05 +0200 EU countries are considering how to stop the Indian variant being spread by UK visitors. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/21/rethink-or-avoid-international-travel-says-who-despite-vaccinations http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/21/rethink-or-avoid-international-travel-says-who-despite-vaccinations Fri, 21 May 2021 14:47:24 +0200 EU travellers will be allowed to get a travel certificate if they can prove they had been vaccinated, tested negative for the virus or have proof they've recovered from it. But despite the boost given by Brussels, the WHO is warning people to rethink or avoid international travel. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/19/lisbon-s-iconic-old-trams-helping-portugal-fight-climate-change http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/19/lisbon-s-iconic-old-trams-helping-portugal-fight-climate-change Wed, 19 May 2021 14:07:29 +0200 Lisbon is looking to curb carbon emissions and reach its 2050 EU climate-neutrality targets. One answer may be in 'eléctricos', Lisbon's 1920's iconic yellow trams. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/19/lgbt-activists-urge-italian-government-to-approve-anti-homophobia-law http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/19/lgbt-activists-urge-italian-government-to-approve-anti-homophobia-law Wed, 19 May 2021 13:29:25 +0200 Italy is close to approving a law punishing misogyny and hate crimes against LGBT people. But right-wing politicians oppose the measures. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/17/spanish-football-recovery-up-to-5-000-fans-heading-to-la-liga-games http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/17/spanish-football-recovery-up-to-5-000-fans-heading-to-la-liga-games Mon, 17 May 2021 18:18:34 +0200 Crowds are welcome to football stadiums after more than a year of games played closed behind doors due to COVID-19. Fans are back at the venues in Spain, but with restrictions on capacity and social distancing. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/chelsea-and-barcelona-line-up-for-champions-league-final-in-sweden http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/chelsea-and-barcelona-line-up-for-champions-league-final-in-sweden Fri, 14 May 2021 15:51:57 +0200 Barcelona are undefeated this season. But Chelsea can count on the coaching experience of Emma Hayes. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/hungary-first-eu-country-to-allow-covid-19-vaccine-from-age-of-16 http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/hungary-first-eu-country-to-allow-covid-19-vaccine-from-age-of-16 Fri, 14 May 2021 14:17:34 +0200 Teenagers are getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Hungary - the first EU nation to allow it from the age of 16. Children from 12 are getting it in Canada, Israel, UAE and US. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/the-royal-british-legion-commemorates-a-century-of-working-for-forces-rights http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/the-royal-british-legion-commemorates-a-century-of-working-for-forces-rights Fri, 14 May 2021 14:09:00 +0200 The Royal British Legion will recreate the moment of its creation at an event at the Cenotaph. "Since that moment in May 1921, the Legion has been working tirelessly for the rights of the armed forces community in Britain," Royal British Legion spokesman Alex Owen said. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/13/germany-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions-to-be-net-zero-by-2045-as-new-climate-roadmap-approved http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/13/germany-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions-to-be-net-zero-by-2045-as-new-climate-roadmap-approved Thu, 13 May 2021 15:14:40 +0200 The German government has adopted a new ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 'net zero' by 2045, five years earlier than initially planned. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/13/germany-staycation-domestic-tourism-on-the-rise-in-schleswig-holstein http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/13/germany-staycation-domestic-tourism-on-the-rise-in-schleswig-holstein Thu, 13 May 2021 12:31:13 +0200 Several German states are already preparing to reopen to domestic tourists. Four trial projects in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein have already been welcoming them back. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/12/election-candidate-s-headscarf-sows-division-within-macron-s-party http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/12/election-candidate-s-headscarf-sows-division-within-macron-s-party Wed, 12 May 2021 14:39:09 +0200 The head of La République En Marche! has criticised one of its own candidates, Sara Zemmahi, after she was pictured wearing a headscarf in a campaign poster. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/12/kazan-school-shooting-locals-create-makeshift-memorial-for-victims http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/12/kazan-school-shooting-locals-create-makeshift-memorial-for-victims Wed, 12 May 2021 12:57:19 +0200 Many local residents have left candles, flowers and toys at a makeshift memorial set up outside the school gates after Tuesday's horrific incident. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/10/could-equine-therapy-be-the-new-stressbuster-on-the-block-the-spanish-think-so http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/10/could-equine-therapy-be-the-new-stressbuster-on-the-block-the-spanish-think-so Mon, 10 May 2021 12:56:37 +0200 Equine-assisted therapy is on the rise in Spain. For many people, riding a horse improves physical and mental health. And during the pandemic, it has also helped some people combat the stress and anxiety associated with COVID-19. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/10/spain-wants-to-turn-all-public-highways-into-toll-paying-roads-by-2024 http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/10/spain-wants-to-turn-all-public-highways-into-toll-paying-roads-by-2024 Mon, 10 May 2021 12:39:58 +0200 The government in Madrid says every driver should pay for their own usage of the motorways, as opposed to relying on public money for their upkeep. Under the new plans, drivers would have pay to use all of Spain's motorways, as well as other national and regional roads. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/07/sweden-s-recent-infections-spike-in-young-people-could-be-linked-to-increased-testing http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/07/sweden-s-recent-infections-spike-in-young-people-could-be-linked-to-increased-testing Fri, 07 May 2021 16:01:31 +0200 The Swedish Public Health Agency says the rise could be linked to a recent increase in testing. Among the elderly, there was a clear drop in newly reported cases, which the agency believes is largely due to the impact of the vaccination rollout. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/07/eu-leaders-to-focus-on-job-creation-poverty-and-inequality-in-two-day-summit-in-porto http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/07/eu-leaders-to-focus-on-job-creation-poverty-and-inequality-in-two-day-summit-in-porto Fri, 07 May 2021 13:38:17 +0200 The push for social safeguards led by centre-left EU governments has caused some tension within the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/05/space-aged-wine-could-sell-for-1-million-after-spending-14-months-on-international-space-s http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/05/space-aged-wine-could-sell-for-1-million-after-spending-14-months-on-international-space-s Wed, 05 May 2021 14:08:06 +0200 Christie’s, the London auction house, is selling a bottle of French wine that spent more than a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/04/brussels-plans-fresh-drive-to-start-albania-s-eu-membership-talks http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/04/brussels-plans-fresh-drive-to-start-albania-s-eu-membership-talks Tue, 04 May 2021 17:55:44 +0200 EU countries vetoed the latest attempt to begin negotiations. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/30/czech-republic-prague-rocked-with-protests-amid-diplomatic-row-with-moscow http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/30/czech-republic-prague-rocked-with-protests-amid-diplomatic-row-with-moscow Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:28:59 +0200 President Milos Zemen cast doubts over whether the Russian Secret Service was to blame for a deadly explosion in 2014. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/26/austrian-postal-service-tests-delivery-option-where-parcels-are-placed-inside-customers-ho http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/26/austrian-postal-service-tests-delivery-option-where-parcels-are-placed-inside-customers-ho Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:36:51 +0200 With in-home delivery systems, if the customer is not home, the recipient gives the post office worker permission to enter the property and leave the package. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/23/fully-vaccinated-people-meeting-inside-don-t-need-to-wear-masks-ecdc-says http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/23/fully-vaccinated-people-meeting-inside-don-t-need-to-wear-masks-ecdc-says Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:44:46 +0200 Mask-free living? Some restrictions can be relaxed for fully-vaccinated individuals, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/15/uk-brexit-minister-meets-eu-chief-to-discuss-northern-ireland-protocol http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/15/uk-brexit-minister-meets-eu-chief-to-discuss-northern-ireland-protocol Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:45:44 +0200 "There was a lot that was left out, meaning that obviously there will be a need for a practical solution of how to then implement it," a customs and international trade advisor told Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/12/covid-lockdown-easing-eager-drinkers-queue-at-midnight-as-beer-gardens-reopen-in-england http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/12/covid-lockdown-easing-eager-drinkers-queue-at-midnight-as-beer-gardens-reopen-in-england Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:38:50 +0200 A handful of venues in England with 24-hour licences opened their doors to punters at 00:01 am, with customers braving the freezing temperatures to enjoy an outdoor pint for the first time since January. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/07/naples-royal-museum-of-capodimonte-serves-as-covid-vaccine-centre http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/07/naples-royal-museum-of-capodimonte-serves-as-covid-vaccine-centre Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:02:27 +0200 Museums remain closed in Italy due to the coronavirus pandemic, but in Naples people can get their culture fix while getting vaccinated. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/06/french-hospitals-pass-second-wave-peak-in-intensive-care-patients http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/06/french-hospitals-pass-second-wave-peak-in-intensive-care-patients Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:35:03 +0200 France's health minister Olivier Véran warned on Monday that the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care could reach levels seen during the first wave of the crisis a year ago. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/05/talk-show-host-becomes-kingmaker-in-bulgaria-s-election-who-is-slavi http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/05/talk-show-host-becomes-kingmaker-in-bulgaria-s-election-who-is-slavi Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:55:29 +0200 Stanislav Trifonov, known simply as 'Slavi' to most Bulgarians - came second according to exit poll predictions. He's a familiar face in Bulgaria, having hosted a popular late-night talk show, and now leads the new anti-establishment party called 'There Is Such A People.' http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/02/fake-music-festival-organised-via-social-media-in-belgium-turns-out-to-be-april-fool-s-jok http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/02/fake-music-festival-organised-via-social-media-in-belgium-turns-out-to-be-april-fool-s-jok Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:05:08 +0200 A fake music festival organised via social media and marketing itself as restrictions-free turned out to be a April Fool's day practical joke. But after thousands of party-goers turned up to the Brussels venue, defying current lockdown rules, police was forced to disperse the crowds. http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/30/spain-lifts-ban-on-british-tourists-but-regional-covid-restrictions-remain-in-place-over-e http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/30/spain-lifts-ban-on-british-tourists-but-regional-covid-restrictions-remain-in-place-over-e Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:33:55 +0200 Spain is lifting its ban on visitors arriving from the UK, but urging Spaniards to comply with restrictions on travel over Easter, amid rising COVID-19 cases. http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/26/migrants-protesting-in-paris-call-for-safe-housing-while-their-applications-are-processed http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/26/migrants-protesting-in-paris-call-for-safe-housing-while-their-applications-are-processed Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:18 +0100 Migrants in Paris held a protest last night at the heart of the French capital - calling on the government to provide more stable housing while they wait for their applications to be processed. http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/25/greece-commemorates-200th-anniversary-of-its-war-of-independence-from-the-ottoman-empire http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/25/greece-commemorates-200th-anniversary-of-its-war-of-independence-from-the-ottoman-empire Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:20:21 +0100 Iconic landmarks in many countries across the world are being lit in white and blue to mark the occasion. The day’s also being seen as an opportunity to plan for Greece’s future. http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/25/suez-canal-owner-of-wedged-container-ship-apologises http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/25/suez-canal-owner-of-wedged-container-ship-apologises Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:14:28 +0100 12% of global trade passes through the canal and older channels have been opened to try to deal with the backlog of traffic. It is thought that a gust of wind caused the ship to get stuck. http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/23/greece-sends-in-private-sector-doctors-to-help-overwhelmed-hospitals http://www.euronews.com/2021/03/23/greece-sends-in-private-sector-doctors-to-help-overwhelmed-hospitals Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:37:48 +0100 Greece has begun easing restrictions despite the National Health Service coming under increasing strain from high numbers of daily new COVID-19 infections. The government has commandeered the services of private sector doctors to assist in public hospitals.