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Here are some of the world's most unusual Valentine's Day traditions

We've scoured the world from Thailand to Serbia to find the unimaginable things people do to share their love on Valentine's Day.

Austria

NFTs representing sections Klimt's The Kiss sold for Valentine's Day

Ten thousand tiny sections of Klimt's iconic painting The Kiss are being sold as virtual gifts ahead of Valentine's Day — and they are not cheap.

Lifestyle

Roses, Chocolates, or deer semen? Valentine's Day is all about choice

“Smell releases hormones in the brain," say the experts. Find out what you're really sniffing.

Tech News

Tinder wants to take you on a blind date with its new feature

Users won't be judged on appearances… just on their habits, lifestyles and values instead.

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Health news

How technology changed love in the time of COVID

You've heard of remote working, but a new survey revealed that remote dating was more popular than ever this year.

Tech News

AI love you: Meet Xiaoice, China's virtual boyfriend

Lonely hearts in China are ditching bad romances and finding comfort in the digital embrace of an AI-powered love bot.

Travel News

Faked travel documents and foreign weddings: Love in the time of COVID

Facing lockdown alone, these couples faked travel documents and got married in foreign countries, all in the name of love.

World News

Lockdown love: How has the world been dating during COVID pandemic?

With the places where people would usually meet or get together closed, singles were forced to reassess dating during the pandemic. Europeans and those from further afield told Euronews their different tales of love during the pandemic.

Earth News

Why I’m shunning Valentine’s Day for the sake of the environment

Frankie Leach explains why boycotting February 14th is the most eco-friendly thing you'll do all year.

Destinations

7 alternatives to a beach honeymoon

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we take a look at our favourite honeymoon destinations that don't include the traditional beach option.

Travel News

Valentine's Day but not as you know it: weird and wonderful traditions

See the funny side of Valentine's Day with this photo gallery of bizarre traditions and events from all over the world

Moments

Valentine’s Day in lockdown: Recreate the best European experiences

Take yourself or your loved one around the world from your living room this Valentine’s Day.

Moments

These are the 6 most romantic cities in Europe

Paris isn't the only city for lovers this Valentine's day. What about visiting lesser known Dubrovnik or Verona?

World News

'Love is not tourism': EU bids to reunite couples split by COVID-19

The European Union is urging member countries to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow unmarried couples to reunite after nearly half a year of separation.

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COVID-19: 'Hug curtain' used in Brazilian nursing homes

Elderly patients in a nursing home in Sao Paulo can hug their loved ones through a plastic 'hug curtain,' a way to bring families together amid the pandemic that is ravaging Brazil, with over 41,000 deaths and more than 800,000 cases

World News

Sex in the age of coronavirus: how to protect yourself in a pandemic

"You are your safest sex partner," NYC's health guide states.

Earth News

The 5 most sustainable florists in London this Valentine’s Day

Did you know most flowers are shipped all the way from Holland, rather than grown in the UK?

Earth News

7 eco-friendly gifts for men on Valentine’s Day

Recycled cufflinks, socks that save orangutans or sustainable trainers? Treat him this year with a sustainable gift.

World News

Which EU countries have the most marriages?

New statistics released in time for Valentine's Day show us which countries in the European Union had the highest marriage rates in 2017.

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Vietnamese singles look for love at Hanoi pagoda

Locals flocked to an ancient pagoda in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi on Thursday to pray for better luck in love on the celebration of Valentine's Day.