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75 years on, a look at the identifying tattoos in Auschwitz

Prisoners were tattooed with identification numbers at the Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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Spain debates bill to scrap forced sterilisation of disabled people

As the Spanish Parliament debates a bill to scrap forced sterilisation of women and girls with disability, Euronews spoke to a survivor.

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EU countries will 'refocus' Libya mission to respect arms embargo

European Union countries have agreed to “refocus'' the mission of the bloc's anti-migrant smuggler naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea so that it concentrates on upholding the U.N. arms embargo against Libya, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

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EU trade chief says US-China trade deal is political stunt

Commissioner Phil Hogan said the deal was all about November's Presidential election.

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Hungary

Can sticking flags in sausages boost domestic consumption?

Hungarian farmers have praised the new policy but supermarkets are sceptical.

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EU condemns Putin's attempt to 'rewrite history' in dispute over WWII

"The EU commission fully rejects any false claims that attempt to distort the history of the Second World War or paint the victims like Poland as perpetrators," said EU commissioner Věra Jourová.

United Kingdom

Lessons for Meghxit: How Europe's royals mix work and duties

While many members of European royal families pursue careers, some of their experiences offer up valuable lessons for Harry and Meghan as they seek to step away from their traditional duties.

Norway

Grindr, OKCupid and Tinder dating apps 'leak personnal data'

There are "serious privacy infringements", according to a consumer association.

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2019 sets record for Europe's hottest December - Copernicus

The global record set in December 2015 was also matched, says the EU's climate change monitoring agency.

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Croatia urged to push EU enlargement during presidential term

Western Balkan countries want the EU's newest member, Croatia, to push enlargement of the bloc during its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union

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Fireworks as the new decade sweeps in across Europe

Moscow, Athens, Berlin, Paris and London saw in the new year in style.

France

Macron talks pension reform plan in New Year's message

Macron said that he hopes that there will be a compromise but that he would not give up.

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Cities Galway and Rijeka prepare for a year of EU cultural events

Galway, Ireland and Rijeka, Croatia will each host a year-long programme of cultural events.

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10 stories that changed Europe in the last decade

Europe, you've changed. Here are the 10 events that have changed Europe in the last 10 years.

United Kingdom

UK government accidentally publishes addresses of honours recipients

The honours list includes over 1,000 names this year including Sir Elton John and conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith.

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Putin dons skates to play ice hockey in Moscow

The team of Russian president Vladimir Putin emerged victorious from the December 25 encounter in Moscow.

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Hannukah: Germany's Jews celebrate start of Festival of Lights

Berlin's Jewish community on Sunday celebrated the start of Hannukah, the Festival of Lights.

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Santa Claus gets ready for his busiest time of year

At peak times, Santa Claus gets 32,000 letters every day

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Protesting French workers invade Gare de Lyon station in Paris

In Paris, half metro lines were announced to be running as normal, while many stations remained closed.

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Eight killed as storm Elsa batters southern Europe

Storm Elsa has brought strong gusts of wind up to 160 kph, causing floods, roadblocks, falling trees, persistent blackouts and flight diversions.