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What does voting at 16 change? The case of Austria

Teenagers of 16 and 17 can vote in a couple of European countries. But is it a good thing?

Business Planet

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Sweden

#Europeanheroes: the youth worker who likes surprises

Our fifth #Europeanhero is a youth worker in Sweden. He believes everyone has good in them, and that a smile or a kind word may be all that is required to bring it out.

Culture Series

Photographer Imogen Forte's love for unrepressed movement

Born and raised in busy London, Forte's natural curiosity for the human experience is very present in her work. She likes to document private emotions in public spaces, portraying colourful but honest pictures.

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Sport

Friendship and equality equals Football for Friendship

Five continents one ball: the sixth edition of the Football for Friendship program, implemented by Gazprom, this year got bigger. Young boys and girls, came to Moscow from 211 countries. Young international players were the ambassadors of football promoting values such as friendship, equality

Belgium

EU to give free Interrail pass — but only if you can handle this quiz

The European Commission has set aside a sum of cash to give young Europeans turning 18 this year a free Interrail pass. But first, you have to answer these questions right.

Belgium

Leadership looks like... cleaning up the oceans by 2040

Boyan Slat went diving in Greece aged 16 and saw more plastic bags than fish. Instead of wringing his hands he went on to set up a not-for-profit that aims to rid the oceans of 90% of their plastic by 2040. And he is well on his way to achieving this.

Afghanistan

Friend or foe? Young Afghans talk Taliban, US, war, and the future

What do young Afghans think about their country?

United Kingdom

Financial solution to the generation divide

Generational inequality has become a hot button issue in major economies around the globe

Living

SaloneSatellite: the unmissable appointment for young designers

The SaloneSatellite could be said to be the greatest acceleration initiative there is for promising and young design. It is a door into the future and a revelation of the shape that design will take in the forthcoming years.

World News

Free Interrail pass proposal backed by European actors, politicians

One hundred entertainers, artists, journalists and politicians have signed a letter backing an ambitious European project which aims to give citizens a free Interrail voucher on their 18th birthday.

United Kingdom

Free bus travel is proposed for Britons under 25

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to offer free bus travel for under 25s in England if his party wins the next general election.

World News

Are you a young EU citizen? Here's what you can get for free

Ever wondered what discounts and freebies are available to young people living in or visiting the EU? Euronews has put together a list of offers including free Interrail passes, shopping discounts and public discounts on inner-city travel.

Culture Series

Photographer Jorge Alva's cinematic eye for symmetry: our conversation

Passionate about fine lines, patterns and symmetry, Jorge Alva (@urbanentdecker_) is European Lens' first featured photographer.

Belgium

Young Europeans to get free Interrail pass this summer

Brussels has agreed to set aside €12 million for the scheme, which will be trialled this summer.

Iceland

Tackling the impact of porn on Iceland's youths

Some of Iceland's young claim attitudes to sex are being shaped by pornographic material.

USA

Court hears teens' climate change lawsuit against Trump

A group of 21 teenagers argues the Trump administration's lack of action to prevent global warming violates their constitutional right to life.

World News

Chloe Dahl follows in Roald's footsteps

She may not be Roald Dahl’s most famous grandchild, but she is following in his footsteps.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. View: The modest social initiative that has paid back dividends

The innovative UK scheme that uses private investment to reduce the number of young delinquents reoffending has set an example for the world

Syria

Watch: Syrian youth find freedom in Parkour

"When I jump from a high place I feel free and I enjoy it," 18-year-old Muhannad al-Kadiri said.