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Smart Regions

Marais d'Orx: how ospreys live

In partnership with the European Commission

Did you know that ospreys have stable mates? After migration they return to their nests to breed. In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit the Marais d'Orx in the south of France, to discover how this bird of prey has been reintroduced into the wetland that was drained by Napoleon.

The Road To Green

Is honey beekeeping doing more harm than good for other pollinators?

In partnership with The European Commission

As managed honeybee hives multiply, wild bees and butterflies are disappearing. Since honeybees are not endangered, is beekeeping responsible for the decline of other bees?

Qatar 365

New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert

In partnership with Media City

With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.

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.

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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.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan opens Institute to study Caspian Sea

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we turn our focus to the Caspian Sea. Shared by five coastal countries — Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan — the regional treasure faces a critical decline in sea levels.

Europeans' Stories

Is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills?

The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?

Focus

Tajikistan hosts global glacier summit amid climate urgency

In this episode of Focus, we report from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where global leaders, scientists, and climate experts have gathered for the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation to address one of the most pressing water-related challenges of our time - glacier melt.

Europe News

Blue Economy Forum: Macron rebukes climate change deniers

At the Blue Economy Forum's final day in Monaco, leaders urged global action to protect oceans. The Prince of Wales called for 'urgency and optimism', while French President Macron slammed climate deniers, promising 'strong decisions' with other governments soon.

The Europe Conversation

EU: Green transition and competitive economy not contradictory

In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment.

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Everest faces pressure from climate change and overcrowding

Nepal says it must protect Mount Everest as rising climber numbers and climate change put pressure on the world’s highest peak.

Europeans' Stories

Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo

I'm travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants to reduce emissions.

Europe News

Commissioner Hansen presents plan to cut farming bureaucracy in EU

European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen presented his simplification plan to help farmers during a meeting organised by Euronews.

Moments

Hearing whale songs can inspire tourists to help protect oceans

Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.

Art

The Garden of Pythia: Greek oracles, art and artificial intelligence

Greece's Delphi oracle is the inspiration behind an immersive art installation by data artist Charles Sandison that's aimed at encouraging a deeper understanding of history and a greater appreciation of the possibilities of AI. Apostolos Staikos visited the site to find out more.

Travel News

Tourists slammed for damaging Spain’s highest peak

The tension follows hunger strikes in 2024 in protest of mass tourism in Tenerife.

Europe News

European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs

The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite finding no evidence during a year-long probe of any wrongdoing by either NGOs or European Commission officials.

Europe News

Greens, socialists hope centrist alliance will limit EU deregulation

The European Parliament has voted to delay key rules on corporate sustainability pending a reduction of their scope, on the same day the Trump administration appeared to be targeting EU regulatory standards with a punitive 20% import tariff.

Europe News

MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs

In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups.

World News

Lights go out on famous monuments around the world to mark Earth Hour

Major cities around the world marked Earth Hour on Saturday night, shrouding some of humanity's most famous monuments in darkness.