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Ukraine

Organisation helps children cope with horror of wa

In a quiet street of the Ukrainian capital, children try to forget the rumours of war. Every Saturday, group sessions are organised by the Voices of Children NGO.

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Final tribute to children killed by the earthquake in Antakya, Turkey

Dozens of red balloons were released over the rubble of a destroyed building alongside a main road in Turkey's quake-hit south.

World News

Hundreds of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia: EBU Report

A new report has verified hundreds of social media videos of unaccompanied Ukrainian children being taken to Russia.

Culture news

Swedish kids take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

Safety takes on a new dimension for many young Swedes as sub-zero temperatures and the surrounding conditions are a daily danger in winter. Frozen lakes are common playgrounds which means first-aid training and rescue to prepare for the worst is obligatory from a young age.

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Euronews Witness

Poland’s plummeting birth rate: why women think twice about motherhood

The birth rate in Poland has decreased by 40% over the last 30 years. For some, it's a positive sign, but others fear the consequences further down the line.

Ukraine

Ukrainian teacher turns home into a classroom to help shield students

A group of Ukrainian students is studying in their teacher’s living room because their classroom has been destroyed by Russian missiles.

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To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead

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Children with intellectual disabilities routinely encounter ostracism and bullying. They grow up apart and unequal, their gifts and abilities rejected, their vast potential thwarted.

Green News

A third of people might not have kids because of climate concerns

As the climate crisis bites, it can be hard to imagine what the future might look like. This uncertainty is taking its toll - and increasing numbers of people are considering whether or not they should have children.

Portugal

Portuguese birth rate on the rise again after dropping in 2021

Portugal's census reveals the country's birth rate is on the rise again after a historic drop recorded in 2021

Culture news

Oscar-nominee Florian Teichtmeister facing child pornography charges

In a statement, the team behind the film "Corsage", dedicated to the Empress of Sisi, said they were shocked by the revelations concerning the man who plays the Emperor Franz Joseph.

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Rohingya refugees arriving in Aceh

More than 100 weak and hungry Rohingya Muslim refugees were among the latest group to reach ashore in Indonesia on Sunday after a long and dangerous journey aboard a wooden boat.

Health news

New app seeks to decipher what babies want when they cry

Zoundream has created an application that analyses babies’ crying, using machine learning and a bank of data to suggest what a baby wants.

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Epiphany parades draw crowds in Spain

Spanish cities marked Epiphany by hosting parades with floats showing the three kings following a star to the birthplace of Jesus.

Health news

'Extraordinary' cystic fibrosis drug made available to French children

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease diagnosed in more than a 100,000 people worldwide. But new treatments are being developed, including Kaftrio.

Culture news

Nearly 50-years on Rubik's Cube remains an elusive enigma

Practice and persistence usually pay off when seeking results but patience and much more is needed when trying to solve the puzzle that is the Rubik's Cube.

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Santa Claus is coming to Dubai: preparing for christmas in the desert

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As Christmas nears, Dubai's expat and local communities come together to celebrate the holidays. From winter markets to tree light illuminations the festivities are a festive feast, you’re spoilt for choice with Christmas in Dubai.

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Santa Claus delivers presents in the Amazon

A charity aims to give presents to 4,500 children in poor communities along Brazil's Amazon by sending Santa Claus to see them on a river boat.

France

Climate activists break into chemical plant near Lyon

Climate protesters said they wanted "to condemn the pollution of the environment and the poisoning of residents by the chemical compounds produced by the industrial site".

Culture news

France’s Lissandro wins Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022

The French are having one hell of a month...

Europe News

Brussels wants to strengthen cross-border rights of parents

The rules would only apply to children whose parenthood is already established by an EU country.