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Euroviews. To protect democracy, the EU must improve young people's lives | View

Youth unemployment, poverty and a lack of opportunies are forcing young people to abandon mainstream politics and turn to the allure of populism to make their lives better.

Indonesia

Euroviews. It’s time for the youth to act against climate change | View

The world's population is the youngest it has ever been. Young people are being directly impacted by climate change - and it is their voice that is going to make a difference in the fight to slow it down.

World News

EU gives 12,000 more free Interrail tickets to 18-year-olds

The European Commission is giving away 12,000 free Interrail tickets to 18-year-olds living in the bloc, after thousands benefited from the scheme during the summer.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Watch: Young voices weigh in on pivotal Bosnia-Herzegovina elections

The parliamentary and presidential election is just days away, with the ethnically divisive rhetoric dominating the lead-up.

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World

Meet Adeeb and Dana Alblooshi, two super smart UAE siblings

Emirati brother and sister Adeeb and Dana Alblooshi are two of the UAE’s child prodigies. At just fourteen-years-old, Adeeb, who was named this year as one of world’s smartest teenagers, has already applied for seven scientific patents.

World

The UAE launches its first NASA space camp for young scientists

The UAE is aiming to become a world leader in space technology by 2021 and the country is investing heavily in its young scientists.

USA

What do young people think of the UNGA addresses? | #TheCube

We are hearing from politicians at the United Nations General Assembly, but what do young people think?

Austria

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

How Erasmus gives young entrepreneurs a leg-up in business

In partnership with The European Commission

Discover the European exchange programme for entrepreneurs: unique experiences for young people or future entrepreneurs

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.

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

Earth News

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.