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Japan's robotic dog owners celebrate children festival with their Aibos

Owners of the Japanese robot dogs "Aibo" take their robotic companions to the Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo for the children's holiday Shicigosan.

Travel News

Explained: COVID-19 travel rules for children and teenagers

If you're planning to travel with children don't get caught out by the vaccination requirements and other restrictions that are still in place in some countries.

Italy

Treasured toys given new life in Doll Hospital in Naples

In the centre of Naples, there is a special place where emotional well-being is restored and poignant memories saved from oblivion.

Euronews Witness

How will the return of the Taliban affect Afghan children?

Afghanistan is one of the most difficult places in the world to grow up and the crisis caused by the return of the Taliban is adding to the uncertainty. What will the Taliban rule mean for Afghan children? Euronews' international correspondent Anelise Borges gives her insight.

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Germany

German mother given life sentence for murdering five of her children

The bodies of five of her children were found at an apartment in the western city of Solingen in September last year.

Health news

Pfizer's COVID vaccine can now be used on children aged 5-11 in the US

President Joe Biden hailed the move as a "turning point" in the fight against the pandemic.

Syria

'House of the Child' welcomes Syria's abandoned children

In a conservative society where adulterous relationships are not accepted, the deteriorating economic conditions might also be a reason for children being abandoned, according to Younes Abo Amin, manager of "House of the Child".

World

Pre-school education in Uzbekistan goes mobile

In partnership with NAESMI

More children are getting access to preschool education in Uzbekistan. Alternative school models are being introduced, like a bus with a teacher that arrives in some remote villages every morning, empowering children to make their own choices about how they learn.

Sweden

Sweden probes foreign adoptions since 1950s over possible abuses

The inquiry will look into whether some children adopted from China and Chile since the 1950s were legally taken from their parents.

Health news

Pfizer’s COVID vaccine ‘91% effective’ in children aged 5-11

Young children were found to have strong protection from COVID-19 with Pfizer's COVID vaccine according to new data.

Culture news

Dan Brown introduces his book 'Wild Symphony' to Czech readers

Poetry, classical music, and colourful pictures in a children’s book... a rare combination from an author of fascinating mystery novels that draw on history to create breathtaking thrillers.

Climate

Do you know as much about climate change as these kids do?

Kids in Glasgow, UK urged world leaders to 'do their best' at COP26 to halt climate change.

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Little boy steals the scene at Pope's audience

A 10-year-old boy interrupted Pope Francis' weekly audience on Wednesday after he walked on stage asking for the pontiff's white skullcap.

Culture news

Children are mimicking Netflix's Squid Game in the playground

A school in Belgium has warned parents about children playing versions of ‘1,2,3 Piano’ and “beating up” the loser.

Living

Got eco-anxiety? Here's how to raise a child sustainably

We bring you the best ways to raise an environmentally-conscious child.

World News

Euroviews. Child poverty is a burden on Europe’s prosperity and stability | View

Without proper investment to ensure all children are able to reach their full potential, Europe cannot build a sustainable, inclusive recovery, argues Eurochild President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.

Eco-Innovation

These teens are showing politicians up with their simple climate ideas

Five eco-pioneers are in the running for the 2021 Children's Climate Prize, and could get nearly €10,000 for their projects.

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Displaced Syrian children in Idlib compose 'letters of peace'

Syrian children draw and write messages on a paper roll during an event organised by the Shafak NGO.

Germany

Playtime's over: German thief caught after stolen toy reveals location

The stolen Toniebox was returned to the kindergarten on Monday but there was no fairytale ending for the burglar.

Health news

Pfizer says its COVID vaccine works in children aged 5-11

The laboratory said it will be seeking FDA approval in the US to administer its vaccine to children under 12.