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France's government may change the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris because of security worries.
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The controversial dress code at sport's biggest party
Paris will welcome the world this summer, but France's distinctive relationship with religion means its own Olympic athletes will have a different dress code.
Watch: Georgia opposition leader punches MP during debate
A scuffle erupted in Georgia's parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP.
Protesters demand Georgia withdraw 'Russian law'
Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in Russia.
Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over controversial media law
A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign influence law, some say follows in the Kremlin's authoritarian footsteps.
Scientists believe they've traced the beans in your morning coffee back 600,000 years
Arabica is likely hundreds of thousands of years old, according to a new genetic study that has built a family tree of the coffee species.
Ukraine war: Blinken assures Black Sea allies of US support, Russian strikes hit Donbas and Kherson
Blinken has told allied countries that border the Black Sea they can rely on Washington's support, as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on.
Want to move to Europe? Here are all the countries where you can apply for a digital nomad visa
All the remote work visas currently available in Europe, including length of stay, application fees and income requirements.
An Arab-Israel axis against the Islamic Republic of Iran is now a reality
The entire region just witnessed the whimper of the Tehran regime and the bang of Israel and its allies. It is time to capitalise on this opportunity for real political gains, Samuel J. Hyde writes.
Survey rates parties on Green Deal - from 'pro' to 'prehistoric'
As European elections loom, a survey has revealed the extent to which the flagship Green Deal agenda of the von der Leyen Commission has divided even the centre ground in EU politics.
Watch: The Nigerian hero creating a safe haven for animals
Chinedu Mogbo is a dedicated conservationist who works tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife
NatCon conference to go ahead at new Brussels venue
A new venue has been announced for the National Conservatism conference on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April in Brussels. The conference will now take place at the Sofitel Brussels Europe on Place Jourdan. The conference had been due to take place in the Concert Noble until the
‘End crippling debt’: Calls mount for global financial reform to tackle debt and climate crisis
The UN Environment Programme estimates that developing nations will need up to €364 trillion each year in public finance for climate adaptation this decade.
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Group of 77 urges leaders to impose progressive taxes for green transition
Mammoth sums needed to deliver EU’s green transition put prosperity at risk, claim NGOs and academics.
Hundreds attend Kosher Food Festival in Berlin
Crowds gathered at the Jewish food festival despite overnight attacks on Israel.
World donors pledge millions in aid for Sudan on anniversary of war
“We cannot let this nightmare slide from view,” warned the UN chief.
Restoring Notre Dame: 5 years of restoration work at Paris' iconic cathedral
After surviving a devastating fire in 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on 8 December 2024, following extensive restoration effort.
EU scrambles to rein in a wider spill-over in the Israel-Iran conflict
As Israel weighs its options for a potential response to Iran's aerial attack on Saturday, its European allies are pleading for restraint to prevent a major regional spillover of the conflict.
Istanbul, Dalaman, Izmir: Where to go with Türkiye’s new digital nomad visa
Applicants are accepted from most EU countries as well as the UK, USA and Canada.
‘Our ocean is not for sale’: Greenpeace calls on leaders to act at Athens ocean conference
More than 100 governments will meet in the Greek capital this week to discuss the challenges facing the world's oceans.
Poo powered planes: Wizz Air wants to make sustainable aviation fuel from human waste
Wizz Air has teamed up with a British company to transform human waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
World's oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die aged 62
The twins, who died aged 62, pursued separate careers, interests, and relationships during lives that defied medical expectations.
'God is the most fantastic designer': Remembering Roberto Cavalli through his fashion
Never afraid of a bold print or a dramatic statement gown, Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, died last week aged 83. He'll be best remembered for delivering some of fashion's most iconic looks.
Is the EU policy approach to tobacco control working?
65% of smokers in the European Union believe that EU decision makers do not consider the impact to smokers when deciding rules and regulations on tobacco and nicotine-containing products. Moreover, 66% of general population adults across Europe agree that organisations like the
Dictatorships have never been closer — it's time for democracies to do the same
A shift in policy towards authoritarian countries, primarily regarding China and Central Asian nations, must be accompanied by a change in the sanctions approach towards Russia and its allies, Carine Kanimba and Natalia Pelevina write.
WATCH: Brawl in Georgian parliament after MP punched
One politician was hit in the face after being accused of being pro-Russian.
Samsung regains top slot as it bites into Apple's phone business
Samsung wins back its crown from Apple as European bargain hunters in particular move away from Apple and towards cheaper Chinese brands.
EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight
The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.
ESA is launching two satellites on a world-first mission to create a man-made solar eclipse
ESA says the "Proba-3" mission will be the first to create an artificial eclipse in a bid to better understand solar weather.
Sewage pollution could jeopardise Olympic swimming events in the River Seine, NGO warns
Only one out of 14 water samples show the river to be safe for swimming, according to analysis by Surfrider Foundation.
Goldman Sachs profits surge ahead to beat analyst forecasts
The Wall Street giant's investment banking and trading business drove the results past analysts' estimates.
Tesla cuts 10% of its workforce in global efficiency drive
Tesla's drastic layoffs may be a response to changes needed in the wake of the disappointing last quarterly delivery report.
EU to blacklist Israeli settlers, after new sanctions on Hamas
EU states are planning to impose, for the first time, visa-bans and asset-freezes on six extremist settlers on Friday (19 April) in a bid to chill Israeli aggression.
[Opinion] Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign
I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.
Iran attack: Middle Eastern airspace closure could see continuing flight delays
The decision to reroute flights travelling through the Middle East comes as Iran’s attack on Israel prompts concern over potential regional escalation.
Hungary boasts the EU's largest geothermal system
Hungary is harnessing the power of geothermal energy - it offers numerous advantages as a sustainable energy source and reduces the demand for fossil fuels.
WATCH: Gazans return home after months of devestating war
Some 1.7 million people in the Palestinian enclave have been displaced since the Israel-Hamas war began.
"Sects - Twisted Beliefs" - Book Review
"Whether we use the term sect or cult, the sects are difficult to define. But with its irrational control on humans, talking about sects is to refer to a human community whose members rigorously follow the same philosophical, religious or political doctrine, in competition with
Berlin Affordable Art Fair: Contemporary works for as little as €100 go up for grabs
The fair holds events in several countries around the world. It was recently hosted in Berlin where all works were on sale for between 100 and 10,000 euro.
Poland ends long wait and gets first payment of EU recovery funds: €6.3 billion
Poland has received €6.3 billion under the European Union's recovery fund, the first payment of its kind.
Legalise abortions in first trimester, German commission says
Opposition parties accused the commission of political bias and threatened to challenge any liberalisation of abortion in court.
Borrell writes his job description
The job of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs is not an easy one. On the one hand, Josip Borrell has been up against the determination of member states to keep the competence for themselves. On the other hand, the Commission and Council Presidents are both eager to step
Leak: EU interior ministers want to exempt themselves from chat control bulk scanning of private messages
According to the latest draft text of the controversial EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation proposal leaked by the French news organisation Contexte, EU interior ministers want to exempt professional accounts of staff of intelligence agencies, police and military from the
Ahead of memoir release, Salman Rushdie opens up about knife attack
Salman Rushdie’s memoir “Knife,” about the attack that almost claimed his life, comes out on Tuesday. He described feeling death had finally come for him: “So it’s you. Here you are.”
Multiple worshippers and bishop stabbed at mass in Sydney
A bishop and worshippers at a church in Australia were attacked during mass by a man wielding a knife.
Macron says Paris Olympics opening could be moved
The French president says the opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if security is compromised.
Exclusive: European industrial strategy needed to compete with US, Letta to tell leaders
The former Italian PM’s report, part of which has been seen by Euronews, calls for stronger rules to unify telecoms, energy and financial markets and a new European business code.
Hungarian opposition demands early election at campaign launch
If by 9 June, the majority of the country declares they do not want to be governed by the Orbán regime, they will fight for early elections, says the Hungarian opposition party.
Brussels venue ditches far-right conference after public pressure
The Concert Noble venue pulled out of the conference featuring far-right figureheads like Eric Zemmour and Viktor Orbán after public pressure from activists