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Europe

Why some fight to use paper in a paperless world

As our society goes digital, paper is disappearing - and with it, access for millions. A campaign group is fighting to protect the right to choose to get information either by post or email in the EU.

Travel News

Meet the first people to cross the Alps by wheelchair

The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.

Healthcare

How is a messaging app improving public health in China?

Tencent Health has deployed AI-powered features on the popular WeChat app to improve public health in China.

Travel News

AI and accessibility are hot topics as travel industry meets in Dubai

The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.

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Travel News

Disabled users left ‘frustrated’ by inaccessible travel websites

Travel companies have been identified as one of the worst offenders when it comes to website accessibility, and it’s costing them dearly.

My Wildest Prediction

AI recruiters will make work more accessible, Nancy Xu says

How will AI agents reshape work and transform hiring processes? My Wildest Prediction explores the topic with Nancy Xu, founder and CEO of Moonhub, a company specialising in AI-driven recruitment.

Travel News

Regenerative tourism and AI discussed at London travel conference

This year’s event will be the largest to date with over 80 new exhibitors.

Europe

Could Europe's beaches become more open to people with disabilities?

Although there have been some improvements, people with disabilities still face challenges in accessing beaches in Europe. Meet the people fighting to make beaches accessible to all.

Europe

Paralympics: Challenges for people with disabilities in Paris persist

Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers' key promise ahead of the sporting event was improved accessibility. But non-profit organisations say not enough has been done to make navigating the French capital easier for people with disabilities.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How can AI help you climb the career ladder?

KPMG’s Global Head of AI speaks to Euronews Business about his optimistic outlook on the applications of AI.

Culture news

Plans revealed for major Pompidou Centre overhaul

The iconic Pompidou Centre in Paris will close next year for up to five years of renovations – what can we expect from the overhaul?

Design

Newcastle United introduces groundbreaking sound shirts for deaf fans

Developed by CuteCircuit, the innovative shirt uses advanced haptic technology to translate stadium sounds into immersive physical sensations.

Culture news

El Prado Museum pushes for more inclusive and respectful language

One of the world's most renowned art museums is changing the language in the descriptions attached to its paintings in a bid to increase inclusion and promote equality.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Disability rights in Ukraine are a litmus test for democracy

When Ukraine emerges from conflict, the country has the promise to rebuild itself as a model for a free, fair, and inclusive society. Ensuring that the rights of people with disabilities are respected will be a major test of how well it succeeds, Virginia Atkinson and Yuliia Sachuk write.

Spain

Spain changes constitution language on disabilities

The Spanish parliament voted to remove the term 'handicapped' and replace it with 'persons with a disability'.

Design

Sony to launch groundbreaking Access Controller for disabled gamers

Sony has developed an innovative controller in collaboration with disabled gamers to address accessibility challenges in traditional gaming.