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Iceland holds parliamentary election

Voting to elect a new parliament began in Iceland on Saturday, which opinion polls suggest is likely to unseat the ruling coalition after seven years in power.

USA

Trump's comments about Liz Cheney 'must be disqualifying,' Harris says

Vice President Kamala Harris criticised Donald Trump's recent comments about Liz Cheney as disqualifying for his presidential campaign.

Europe News

Uncertain future for Radio Liechtenstein as public funding ends

Initiated by a small opposition party, the decision reflects a push for a more competitive media landscape, with calls for the station’s privatisation.

Bulgaria

Some rural Bulgarians face difficulties getting to polling stations

In the small south-eastern town of Lisitsite, the largely elderly population has no easy way of accessing polling stations for the election on Sunday.

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Economy

Budapest district joins other cities in Airbnb-style rental rebellion

Residents in one of the most popular parts of Hungary's capital, Budapest, have joined other European cities in voting to call time on short-term rentals.

Germany

Hope in fighting the rise of the far-right in Germany

Minority groups are warning that the AfD’s policies wouldn’t just impact local or national politics.

Europe News

European elections saw rise in turnout, but no surge

From 6 to 9 June, 357 million citizens were invited to vote to elect their representatives to the European Parliament. How many answered the call?

Europe News

Who wants to stop people voting in European elections, and why?

European voters are getting discouraged by last-minute social media campaigns. Euronews takes a look at several EU countries where this phenomenon has been observed and examines whether it worked.

Culture news

Major UK music festivals offering free tickets for young voters

Leading music festivals in the UK are joining forces to encourage 18-34-year-olds to vote in next month’s general election.

India

India's Narendra Modi secures third term, despite drop in support

India's 'popular but polarising' Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends his decade in power and vows to continue with his agenda.

Europe Decoded

Caricartoons want you to vote for democratic and vibrant Europe

Ten of Europe's most notable cartoonists have had their work animated to encourage people to vote in the European elections from 6-9 June. Euronews exclusively presents their work in favour of a democratic, plural and vibrant Europe.

Earth News

‘Take back our streets’: Parisians vote to triple SUV parking fees

The vote is part of the French capital's crackdown on 'heavy, bulky, polluting individual cars'.

Culture news

What is Biden’s ‘Taylor Swift Plan’ – and why is MAGA on the warpath?

President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking TayTay’s endorsement once more in order to swing this year’s US presidential election – something which has led to some outrageous conspiracy theories. Here’s the breakdown.

USA

Trump urges voters to vote for him in Iowa caucuses

Voting is set to begin Monday night in Iowa as former President Donald Trump eyes a victory that would send a resounding message that nothing can slow his march toward the Republican Party's 2024 nomination.

USA

Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker in dramatic vote

Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in US history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

Earth News

Swiss voters say ‘no’ to solar parks in the Valais Alps

A vote on Sunday saw Swiss voters reject plans to fund and accelerate large solar power projects on mountainsides.

Travel News

Valencia voted favourite European coastal city by Brits

A 2023 survey reveals which European coastal towns are Brits’ favourites, and the results might not be what you’d expect.

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Watch: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu cast votes in Turkish elections

Erdogan went to his polling station in Istanbul while Kilicdaroglu was in the capital Ankara to cast his vote.

Ireland

Disabilities and politics: Ireland takes a step forward

A paradigm shift is underway in Europe, as more EU countries include people with disabilities in politics. But some are lagging behind.

Earth News

Berlin fails to fast-forward its climate neutrality target to 2030

Residents of the city were asked to decide whether to move the goal 15 years earlier than previously planned.