Earth News

COP29: Activists gather as progress on finance target slows

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

16 November 2024

Azerbaijan

'Finance Day' at COP29 galvanises debate about numbers

Small Island Developing States call for a new climate financing regime that does not aggravate their debt burden.

14 November 2024

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COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists

While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects.

14 November 2024

Travel News

Lisbon's city airport night flight ban: A win for local residents?

Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.

14 November 2024

Europe News

Police investigated for violence against protesters in Amsterdam

The city's mayor said that videos of police using violence against pro-Palestinian protesters "looked serious".

14 November 2024

Serbia

Thousands march in Serbian capital demanding prime minister resigns

Surveillance camera footage of the collapse showed the massive canopy on the outer wall of the station building crashing down on the people sitting below on benches or going in and out. Government officials have promised full accountability.

11 November 2024

Europe News

Amsterdam bans all protests after attacks on Israeli football fans

Dutch authorities said five were hospitalised and 62 detained after attackers targeted Israeli football fans before and after a match in the country's capital.

8 November 2024

Travel News

London hosts World Travel Market

The event takes place amid growing concerns over the impact of tourism on climate change as well as extreme weather events affecting the sector.

6 November 2024

Europe News

Thousands of Georgians rally again to protest the election results

Thousands of Georgian opposition supporters rallied in Tbilisi once again, demanding new parliamentary elections under international supervision and an investigation of alleged election fraud.

4 November 2024

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest outside Israeli military enlistment office

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protested in Jerusalem against proposals to expand mandatory military service to include their community.

31 October 2024

Art

Poo and neo-Nazi torches: Anti-Trump protest art ahead of elections

Two sculptures have mysteriously appeared in Washington ahead of the elections. Who is behind these satirical and Trump-mocking works of art?

30 October 2024

Europe News

Thousands protest in Georgia to denounce election results

The election campaign in the nation of 3.7 million people, which borders Russia, was marked by a bitter fight for votes and allegations of a smear campaign.

29 October 2024

Italy

Tens of thousands demonstrate for peace across Italy

"Our strongest request is a cease-fire to let governments open a real peace conference, because the new world’s balance can’t be decided by wars,” said leader of the CGIL union Maurizio Landing.

26 October 2024

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Demonstrations for Gazan hostages release in Israel

Hundreds took to the streets of Jerusalem demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Thursday night at the beginning of the Jewish religious holiday of Simchat Torah.

25 October 2024

Earth News

French farmers plan new wave of nationwide protests in November

The nature of the protests has not yet been confirmed but union leaders say they could spread to Brussels.

24 October 2024

Travel News

Overtourism protests come to Greece as workers demand better pay

Unions say staff can not survive on the salaries they are paid.

21 October 2024

Business

Italian car workers go on strike as pressure mounts on Stellantis

Workers in Italy's troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years.

18 October 2024

Europe News

German politicians call for Thunberg to be banned from Gaza protests

The 21-year-old climate activist was invited to a pro-Palestinian protest camp in Dortmund after attending a similar protest in Berlin on Monday.

9 October 2024

Europe News

Truck drivers in Alsace protest against proposed new tax

The new tax comes at a cost of 15 cents per kilometre for heavy goods lorry drivers.

9 October 2024

Europe News

Pro-Palestinian protest erupts in Frankfurt despite city ban

Germany is treading a line between protecting freedom of speech and maintaining its support for Israel.

8 October 2024