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Slovakia hit by wave of bomb threats
Police in Slovakia are investigating more than 1,000 bomb threats to schools and other institutions.
Kazakhstan unites to deal with the flood crisis
At the end of March, Kazakhstan was hit by a series of massive floods, hitting ten of the country’s seventeen regions. Over 119.000 people have since then been evacuated from their homes in what has turned into one of the largest disasters to hit Kazakhstan in the past eighty
Western Europe’s cross-border shopper figures will break records by 2025
Despite the dire effects encountered after Brexit that considerably weighted down on cross-border e-commerce activity within the EU space, the numbers of international purchasers have recently entered an upward trend. Cross-border e-commerce sales in France, Germany, Spain,
Sustainable packaging could delay the effects of Europe’s waste generation
Worldwide waste management has become more complex to handle over the past decade. We produce much more waste than we recycle, which affects our health and surroundings. According to the European Environment Agency, 4.8 tons of debris is generated per European citizen, and only
Is the German government taking the rise of the far right seriously enough?
According to Euronews's latest Superpoll in April, Germany's far-right party AfD are polling in second place for the European elections next month. Is the current government doing enough to counteract the threat from the far-right?
Mackerel and snapper recover as US overfishing list reaches an all-time low
The figures are a sign of healthy fisheries, federal officials said.
No prospect of Gaza truce as Netanyahu wants war to go on: PA minister
There is no possibility for Hamas and Israel to strike a ceasefire deal because Benjamin Netanyahu wants the “killing” in Gaza to continue, the Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki has told Euronews.
Macron invites Chinese leader Xi to visit the French Pyrenees
The meeting of the two leaders at a remote mountain pass follows a high-stakes visit in Paris.
Personalised screening for women in early pregnancy could better predict pre-eclampsia
A new study compared guidelines for who is at risk for dangerous hypertension during pregnancy with a personalised screening algorithm.
Rainfall allows Catalonia to ease water restrictions for first time since drought began
Reservoirs in Catalonia were at extremely low levels but have since risen, meaning the restrictions on water usage will be eased - for now.
Putin fosters nuclear fear as fifth term starts
After nearly 25 years in power, Vladimir Putin begins another six-year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, at a time of growing tension with NATO countries over their support for Ukraine.
Polish security finds cabinet meeting room bugged
Bugging devices are removed from a room in the city of Katowice where ministers were due to meet.
Police break up pro-Palestine university protests in Europe after Israel rejects ceasefire agreement
In recent days, students have held protests or set up encampments in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain following earlier protests in the US.
‘A fun, progressive and playful airline’: Meet the new CEO of Iceland’s low-cost Play Airlines
Play Airlines’ new CEO is determined to see the low-cost Icelandic carrier grow while maintaining its no-frills - but great service - ethos.
Europeans see natural disasters as a bigger threat than armed conflict, study reveals
More than 2,000 people across seven EU member states were quizzed about what they think are the most pressing issues facing the bloc.
Ukrainian children stranded after passport theft
The Buchko children are waiting for new visas to return to Britain after their passports were stolen.
Why is the Chinese president visiting Serbia and Hungary?
Xi Jinping's state visit to Serbia takes place on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese embassy by NATO in 1999.
Six month ‘soft launch’ put in place by UK government after EES confusion
UK government ministers appear to have acknowledged uncertainty around the EES scheme and have put in place a quasi-soft launch to counteract any difficulties.
‘False promises and phantom emissions’: How was Shell able to double its carbon credits in Canada?
Canadian taxpayers covered 93 per cent of the costs of the Quest carbon capture project, a Greenpeace report reveals.
Freelance film festival workers call for a strike at Cannes for first time in over 50 years
A collective representing freelance film festival workers are calling for a strike during the Cannes Film Festival next week, to protest precarious working conditions.
Ferrexpo under continuous pressure in Ukraine
Ukrainian entrepreneurs and anti-corruption advocates have criticized the Prosecutor General's Office audit report, which states that pressure on domestic business has been lessened, and 19% of cases against Ukrainian companies by law enforcement agencies have been dropped.
BP to cut costs as first quarter profits fall below expectations
Energy giant BP is to launch a major cost-cutting programme after Q1 profits were hit by falling gas prices and a refinery outage and earnings fell short of analyst forecasts.
Two Ukrainians detained over alleged plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The alleged Russian plot was intended to be actioned in time for Vladimir Putin's presidential inauguration on Tuesday, Ukrainian authorities say.
EU migration deals with Egypt and Tunisia have to be 'revised,' says Nicolas Schmit
The multi-million deals that Brussels has signed with neighbouring countries to decrease irregular migration have to be "revised," says Nicolas Schmit, the lead candidate of the European socialists for the June elections.
No longer hot air? Will the EU sanction Russia's LNG sector?
Such a move could lead to a crack down on the re-export of Russian LNG from EU countries, but is unlikely to address EU imports of it. That could remain a sore point.
Russian plot to kill Zelensky foiled, Kyiv says
Two Ukrainian security officials are held over a Russian plot to assassinate the president, Ukraine says.
Pulitzer Prize: Winners of the 2024 arts categories address identity, race and war
Since 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes honour the best in journalism and the arts.
¿Cómo evitar los errores comunes de los traders principiantes?
El trading online es una actividad muy atractiva que llama la atención de muchas personas alrededor del mundo por diversas razones. Desde el enorme potencial para generar ganancias adicional a la posibilidad de trabajar horas flexibles, además de muchas otras razones, han
Belgium to monitor Telegram to comply with new EU content moderation law
New EU regulations require online platforms, for instance, to be transparent about their decisions regarding the removal of illegal content.
The future of health: from healthcare to lifecare
Strategic forums such as Abu Dhabi Global Health Week drive much needed innovation in healthcare while fostering international collaboration.
UBS returns to profit for the first time since Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss banking giant's shares were up more than 9% after the earnings report.
Microsoft and Google are Currently Experiencing an AI Talent War
Microsoft has announced they are opening a new AI division in London. The new hub looks to have set the stage as Microsoft and Google battle it out in an AI talent war. The announcement comes just a matter of weeks after Microsoft hired Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of
Germany recalls ambassador to Russia over hacker attack
The German government condemned the hack, which they said was by a state-controlled Russian cyber group.
Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece to go on show at Madrid's Museo del Prado
Madrid’s Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting which almost sold for the price of a Macbook at auction is in fact a long lost work of the Italian master painter worth tens of millions.
Eurozone retail sales for March see biggest surge in 18 months
Eurozone retail sales in March surged, marking the highest increase since September 2022. European stocks reacted positively, buoyed by better-than-expected corporate earnings and hopes of an ECB interest rate cut.
Redirect farming subsidies from meat for climate's sake, World Bank says
EU member states and other high-income countries should shift subsidies from emissions-heavy ‘wasteful’ foods like red meat towards greener fruit and veg, according to the World Bank.
Boeing faces new probe over reports workers faked inspections
The US regulator has launched an investigation into Boeing after the firm reported that workers falsified inspection records on some 787 planes.
EU elections: What do parties want to do on migration and asylum?
As the elections to the European Parliament draw closer, Euronews breaks down what parties want to do with what is arguably the most divisive topic of the political agenda: migration and asylum.
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Five dead in new Italian workplace tragedy
The suspected gas poisoning at a Sicilian sewage plant is the latest in a series of fatal accidents.
Police search offices of far-right MEP over Chinese espionage allegations
Law enforcement on Tuesday morning conducted searches in the Brussels offices of Maximilian Krah, the far-right MEP whose assistant has been arrested for allegedly spying for China.
Rafah push could trigger 'another humanitarian crisis', Borrell warns
The European Commission is reinstating funding for a key UN agency, UNRWA, that was accused of harbouring staff who participated in the 7 October massacre.
Europeans, South Americans gather in Hamburg amid spiraling drug crime
Cocaine seized in the major European port tripled over five years, the German interior ministry said.
Illegal logging plagues Romania
20 million cubic meters of wood are illegally cut every year in Romania according to data provided by National Forest Inventory and confirmed by the Minister of Environment. Romania hosts an estimated of 500.000 hectares of virgin forests nestled in its mountainous areas, the
Disinformation probes - too late to make a difference?
The EU Commission has questions about Facebook’s and Instagram’s disinformation robustness, as do Nordic researchers.
The more rights the EU's mobile citizens have, the stronger we are
The outcome of this year’s European elections could again send ripples beyond its borders. It is paramount that we hold the line for democracy, David Koranyi writes.
Beijing seizes development opportunities of digital economy
While 5G technology is being applied in various industries in China, 6G is also experiencing booming development in the country. It is expected that China will set standards for 6G technology around 2025, and realize the commercialization of the technology around 2030, said
Skeletal remains found at former Hitler base 'too decayed to be identified'
Members of Hitler's chief of staff made an unsuccessful attempt on his life at the Wolf's Lair on July 20, 1944.
'Blood sport' or 'humane and quick'? Controversial whale slaughter begins in Faroe Islands
Critics say the practice is cruel and unnecessary, though defenders claim it is an integral part of island life and resist what they see as meddling by outsiders.