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Georgia hit by clashes over 'foreign agent' bill
There are reports of injuries and arrests, as protesters clash with riot police in the capital, Tbilisi.
About 100 men and boys have been living in tents outside the council
Aid group Le Revers de la Medaille said the operation was part of a campaign to move migrants from the streets of the French capital in the lead up to the Olympic Games in July, and to ''make room for the beautiful Paris postcard''. It said the asylum seekers have nowhere else
Volunteers Discover Bronze Age Petroglyphs in Kazakhstan During Environmental Campaign
Petroglyphs dating back to the Bronze Age were discovered by volunteers of the nationwide Taza (Clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign in the Zhambyl region, reported Tengrinews. Archeologists and historians examining petroglyphs in the Zhambyl Region. Photo credit:
'It was traumatic': UK parents urge others to vaccinate their children amid rising measles cases
Global measles cases could double in a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam
A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say.
Watch: Israeli air strikes kill dozens in central Gaza and Rafah region
Watch: Israeli air strike kills at least three in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Watch: Swedish city of Malmo opens new ABBA experience
ABBA World celebrates 50 years since the Swedish foursome won the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit song, Waterloo, in 1974. The exhibition fuses aspects of the supergroup, past and present.
Tinder-style app allows voters to swipe for electoral mates
An association of young professionals came up with a solution to boost youth participation in EU elections.
Travelling between Spain and Morocco by train could soon be possible - here's how
The plan was first discussed in 1979 - but Spain’s transport minister is keen to revive it.
Airlines lobby against EU plan to monitor non-CO2 emissions from flights
Contrails or condensation trails are created when ice crystals form around tiny particles of carbon emitted by a plane’s engines.
G7 commits to phasing out coal by mid 2030s following meeting in Turin
The Environment, Energy and Climate summit concluded today at the Palace of Venaria in Turin.
Dreaming of eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant? These are the most affordable places to do it
A new study has found that many of the most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide are in Europe - but there are affordable options on the continent too.
Lufthansa sees losses extend in Q1 after airline figures weighed down by strikes
Despite a disappointing first quarter, the airline expects a record summer boosted by leisure as well as business travellers, leading to more plans to expand the company’s long-haul routes.
UK's King Charles visits cancer charity in first public engagement since announcing illness
The monarch returned to public duties on Tuesday after several months receiving treatment in private.
Swedish police to investigate reports of information leaks to violent gangs
Sweden has struggled with a surge in violence in recent years as gangs fight for control of drug markets.
German Chancellor Scholz says Islamist rally will be met with 'consequences'
More than 1,000 people participated in the demonstration in Hamburg on Saturday, with some calling for the establishment of a caliphate.
EU election candidates face a TikTok conundrum as bloc cracks down on app
Hopefuls in June’s European elections are taking the leap to TikTok in a bid to influence young voters, despite the security and misinformation concerns plaguing the app.
European Union marks 20 years since 'Big Bang' enlargement
One senior analyst said the bloc has prospered overall, but there have been ''bumps on the road, otherwise known as Poland and Hungary and possibly Slovakia''. He warned of the possibility several current EU-hopefuls might also violate the bloc's common values and interests.
Sword-wielding man kills 13-year-old in east London, four others taken to hospital
Violent incident also saw two police officers injured by the armed assailant.
Pinta Malasaña: Street artists turn Madrid into open-air gallery for urban art festival
Over 100 artists were given free rein to create in 100 spaces provided by shopkeepers, institutions, and neighbours in Madrid for the Pinta Malasaña festival.
Is hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic a sign of hope for our oceans?
The hake population in the waters of Northwestern Europe has recovered spectacularly over the past 20 years. What's behind this remarkable rebound and how might this success story be repeated elsewhere?
How close is the world to securing a global treaty to end plastic pollution?
For the first time, negotiators discussed the text of what is supposed to become a global treaty.
Interview: How Europe’s swift action saved commercial hake stocks
Persistent overfishing in European seas led to the decline of many fish species in the 1990s. However, efforts to restore hake populations to sustainable levels in recent decades have proven successful.
ICJ throws out Nicaragua's case asking Germany to halt aid to Israel
Berlin argued that it has barely exported any weapons to Israel since the offensive against Gaza started following Hamas' deadly incursion into southern Israel on 7 October.
Post-Brexit trade laws will drive imported flower prices up 5%, sellers warn
Roughly 80% of cut flowers in the UK are sourced from the Netherlands, according to the British Florist Association, and post-Brexit trade rules are making sellers nervous.
More than 70% of key resources imperilled by climate - report
Global production of crucial raw materials may be at risk of disruption due to climate change and businesses need to find adaptation solutions in order to timely deliver clean technologies for the green transition.
ICJ rules it will not halt German arms to Israel
Nicaragua accused Germany of breaching the UN genocide convention by sending military hardware to Israel.
Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation
The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.
HSBC boss Quinn in surprise decision to retire after five-year overhaul of bank
Noel Quinn is to step down after a tumultuous five years at the helm of the UK-based bank.
Ireland to redesignate UK as 'safe' for asylum
It follows Irish government concerns that the UK's Rwanda policy is fuelling Irish asylum cases.
Volkswagen Group sees first quarter earnings slide as car sales stall
Mercedes-Benz also saw falling profits, as expected, due to changes in models and supply chain issues, while Stellantis also missed earnings expectations due to a poor product mix.
How Europe’s energy crisis is feeding the election campaign
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy was already a central pillar of the European Green Deal before a belligerent Moscow triggered an energy crisis; now the question of how best to ensure secure, affordable energy is dividing political camps as EU citizens head
Japanese businesses are growing a nature-positive economy: here’s how
Around the world, the pressure’s on to better protect nature. Japanese businesses are grasping the challenge, with the support of an international framework that aims to shift financial flows into more nature-positive outcomes.
Hacker jailed for blackmailing therapy patients
Julius Kivimäki threatened thousands of patients he would publish details of their therapy sessions.
Russian bear Putin sharpens his claws to take hold of more European businesses
Moscow puts subsidiaries of German and Italian firms under the control of a Gazprom division, sparking annoyance from Italy and the EU.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister leads Independence and National Day celebration in Brussels together with Bangladesh nationals and foreign friends
The Embassy of Bangladesh and Mission to the European Union in Brussels organized the 2024 Independence and National Day Reception of Bangladesh in the magnificent setting of the capital’s Cercle Royal Gaulois on 29 April 2024. The event was graced by the Foreign Minister of
ICYMI: EU Police arrest Georgians suspected of stealing €2.5 million worth of antique books
In a coordinated operation, law enforcement arrested a group of Georgian nationals suspected of running a criminal operation stealing antique and rare books from European libraries.
Analysis: Von der Leyen's electoral overture to Meloni could pay dividends – or totally backfire
Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest indication yet that she would be willing to work with Giorgia Meloni's hard-right party after the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.
Shuttered coal power plants can find a second life as clean energy hubs
Sites once occupied by coal-fired power stations are ideal locations for renewable generation and energy storage. In fact, it’s already happening, Eric Dresselhuys writes.
Is it love, sex, or tennis? While sometimes fun, 'Challengers' is mostly surface-level
Counter point: While Euronews Culture's resident film critic enjoyed Luca Guadagnino’s new film, some disagree. In 'Challengers', you come expecting a story about love, sex, and relationships and receive one that while sleek, feels empty.
Plato's death revealed from charred remains of Vesuvius eruption scroll
The unknown story of Plato’s death may have been revealed from a newly deciphered ancient scroll.
L’Occitane owner looks for clean sweep to return skin-care brand to private hands
Austrian billionaire Reinold Geiger offers to buy up shares and take the company back into private hands to focus on "rebuilding the foundation for the long-term sustainable growth of our company".
Chinese scientist protests after being locked out of his lab
A collaborator confirmed to AP on Monday the protest was taking place.
Facebook and Instagram probed over disinformation handling
The European Commission says the platforms’ tools to protect the EU elections are not sufficient.
Eurozone growth tops estimates as April inflation holds steady at 2.6%
Eurozone economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2024, beating expectations and marking the strongest growth since Q3 2022. Annual inflation remained stable at 2.4%, while core inflation slowed to 2.7%, likely clearing the path towards the first ECB rate cut in June.
Microsoft to invest in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia
The investment announced on Tuesday will include AI training for 840,000 people, as well as support for Indonesia’s growing community of tech developers.
International Jazz Day: How you can celebrate in Europe
What is International Jazz Day, and which modern European jazz artists should be on your radar?
From Ceausescu's orphanage, to public office – a former orphan now aspires to become mayor of commune in Southern Romania.
From being abandoned at only 2 months old, taken to a communist state-run infant centre in the summer of 1987, to a democratic mayoral candidate 37 years later, Vişinel Balan has had his share of painful memories and pride moments. Vişinel Balan is one of the "decrees"