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Ten most iconic moments of Euro 2024 tournament so far

From Riccardo Calafiori's tears to Albania's quickest goal in Euros history and of course the absolutely insane Group E, we take a look at the most iconic moments of Euro 2024 so far.

Sport

Euro 2024: Georgia land historic qualification after 2-0 Portugal win

Georgia have reached a historic qualification in their first-ever Euro championship. Turkey are also through after 2-1 Czech-Republic win.

World News

Workers struggle in Bucharest as temperatures climb

Employers have adjusted working hours as the Romania is hit by a red-alert heatwave in which temperatures will reach 38-39 degrees celsius.

Europe News

Mark Rutte to be next NATO chief after securing Romania's backing

The outgoing Dutch Prime Minister will head the military alliance for the coming years after Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg steps down

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Culture news

Boos for Roma singer at Coldplay show reignite Romania's racism debate

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin personally invited the increasingly popular Romanian musician Babasha for a duet in front of thousands gathered in Bucharest's National Arena on Wednesday. Neither of them expected the crowd to react with such bile.

Europe News

Southern Romania endures the first heatwave of the summer

Temperatures in Bucharest have spiked at 34 degrees Celsius in the shade and the extreme heat is expected to affect 12 counties.

Nature

What is IKEA doing to Romania’s ancient forests?

Greenpeace campaigners say the company’s suppliers are benefitting from a corrupt environment in the country.

Romania

Explosion at store in northeastern Romania injures at least 13

Authorities said the cause of the blast was not yet clear, while a search and rescue operation has been underway.

World News

Ciuca: "We must have a team of Romanian MEPs to represent the country"

Watch the highlights of the Euronews Romania interview with the president of Romania’s National Liberal Party, Nicolae Ciuca.

Lifestyle

Could this Romanian blouse make it to French catwalks?

The Romanian blouse is a key part of the nation’s traditional folk dress and identity, and the government wants Louis Vuitton to feature it.

Europe News

'Overwhelmed' Romanian workers demand lower taxes

Only 69% of Romanians between 20 and 64 are employed, meaning that almost a third of the population struggles with finding work.

World News

EU elections: What do voters want? and what do candidates promise?

Watch episode eight of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Art

Venice Biennale: Our picks of the must-see pavilions and exhibitions

The 60th edition of the event turns the spotlight on the global south and historically marginalised artists.

Europe News

Romania bans gambling in small towns

A unanimous vote by legislators belies divisions over the wisdom and practicality of the policy.

World News

Scholz warns of the rise of right-wing populists ahead of EU elections

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns of the rise of right-wing populists ahead of EU elections.

Culture news

Euronews mourns the death of Rudolf Herbert: 'Theatre was his life'

Rudolf Herbert, the artistic director of the German State Theatre in Timisoara, has died in Romania. Euronews mourns the loss of a very special former colleague.

World News

First Romania-Bulgaria flight takes place after partial Schengen entry

The first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.

Destinations

Bulgaria and Romania open up to more tourists: Here’s what to expect

The Balkan countries started the process of joining the Schengen Area on 31 March.

World News

Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area

A veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.

Tech News

Romanian agency uses AI to help farmers get EU funding

Romania’s Rural Investing Finance Authority (AFIR) is streamlining the grant submission process for farmers by using AI to do their administrative work.