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Russia

Russian Dachas: How the humble summer cottage became an institution

Dachas, traditionally a small summer cottages, have through the centuries become a real institution for Russia's mainly urban-dwelling population.

Canada

Bill tabled in Quebec is 'like Tinder for immigration', says minister

Quebec's immigration minister has tabled a bill that seeks to cancel 18,000 pending applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) before August 2, 2018.

USA

U.S. prosecutors subpoena Trump inaugural records

Investigators want documents related to inaugural committee donors and vendors, The Wall Street Journal reported.

United Kingdom

Quirky, antiquated, or just plain silly. How UK Parliament passes laws

You don't get much more old school than the British Parliament. Shouting in the chamber, single file counting, Ayes and Noes - Euronews explains the creaking process.

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World

MEPs vote to sanction countries that flout rule of law

The European Parliament has backed a plan to cut funds to member states that allow corruption.

Ireland

Ireland criminalises emotional and psychological abuse

On Tuesday, the Domestic Violence Act 2018 came into effect and included new protections for victims suffering from various forms of 'coercive control' in intimate relationships. The Act allows victims of abuse to apply for emergency barring orders lasting eight days.

Hungary

Hungary 'slave law': Thousands protest in Budapest

New protests took place in Budapest on Friday night as Hungarians continue to oppose prime minister Viktor Orban's controversial 'slave law'

Hungary

Watch: Hungary's new 'slave law' sparks protests in Budapest

Protests took place inside and outside the Hungarian parliament as anger grows at new labour legislation that some are calling the "slave law".

Netherlands

Man, 69, to appeal after court rejects his request to be 49

Despite the ruling, the sexagenarian told Euronews he was feeling "great".

United Arab Emirates

UAE considers clemency request for jailed Briton Matthew Hedges

The United Arab Emirates is considering a request to grant clemency to British academic Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life in prison this week after being convicted of spying.

Europe News

Poland backtracks on supreme court reforms

Poland backtracks on supreme court reforms

World

Italian town installs speed cameras, catches 58,000 cars in two weeks

One Italian newspaper even said the trial speed camera in Acquetico, near the French border, saw over half of the cars travelling the route doing so over the 50km/h limit.

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Tens of thousands join annual gay pride parade in Taiwan

The parade comes just weeks ahead of a referendum that is set to decide whether same-sex marriages will be recognised on the island.

World News

Does European Parliament want to ban cheap food? | Euronews Answers

Does European Parliament really want to ban cheap food? | Euronews Answers

France

Man removed 'anti-homeless' devices from benches and ended in court

Hippolyte says the authorities, not him, should have been in the dock.

United Kingdom

Assange sues Ecuador government for ‘violating his fundamental rights'

The move comes as Assange is still being sheltered at the country’s UK embassy.

Hungary

Hungary Homeless ban ‘will save lives’

A ban to stop homeless people living on the streets or in wooded areas in Hungary will save lives, a state secretary has said. The new law went into effect on Monday.

Germany

Germany’s AfD tells pupils to report teachers who air political views

The party claims the controversial initiative has been targeted by hackers.

Switzerland

Switzerland bans paedophiles from working with children for life

Switzerland has announced it will ban all convicted paedophiles from working with children for life.

Switzerland

Switzerland imposes lifetime ban on paedophiles from working with children

Judges will be obliged to impose the measure on almost all those convicted of sexual offences against vulnerable victims.

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