On this day in 1935: Physicist Erwin Schrödinger published his famous thought experiment ‘Schrödinger’s Cat.’ ADVERTISEMENT You’ve probably heard of Schrödinger’s Cat or perhaps employed the term to impress someone during a social occasion without realising that you possibly sound like a complete and utter nerd, but very few actually get what Schrodinger’s cat is about. Let’s…
Hardline pandemic control measures saw Slovenians sanctioned for breaches as minor as eating a sandwich alone outdoors. ADVERTISEMENT The Slovenian government is repaying thousands of fines issued to citizens who broke masking and social distancing orders during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total amount issued in COVID fines between March 2020 and May…
Numerous social media users and Israeli government accounts have claimed that anti-Hamas demonstrations had been organised in the south of Gaza – a rare and unprecedented event. The Cube took a closer look at those claims. ADVERTISEMENT Multiple social media accounts including Israeli government officials have claimed massive riots have broken out recently against the…
Speaking ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, Jens Stoltenberg also said Ukraine was inflicting major losses on Russia. ADVERTISEMENT Ukraine will become a member of NATO subject to reforms after the war, the military alliance’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, said on Monday. He was speaking ahead of a meeting of foreign ministers in…
Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches? Euronews Business takes a look. ADVERTISEMENT The German GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose to -27.8 heading into December from -27.8 points the month before, suggesting consumers in Europe’s biggest economy are feeling more optimistic as the festive season approaches. The index, which takes willingness to buy,…
Director Rob Reiner revealed that production of the mockumentary sequel begins in February, and features some well-known guests… ADVERTISEMENT Cult classic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap celebrates its 40th anniversary in March 2024. And now we have some exciting news… Rob Reiner, who directed the original 1984 mockumentary film (as well as classics like Stand…
Prosecutors portrayed the YSL crew as a “pack” with Young Thug as its “wolf” in their opening statement. ADVERTISEMENT Famed rapper Young Thug’s trial has commenced, and Georgia prosecutors allege that the Grammy-winner functions as the leader of a criminal gang called YSL (Youth Slime Life). Controversially, the rapper’s lyrics have been recited as evidence…
For the past half year, high-ranking officials of the European Union have raised the alarm about China’s anti-espionage law. ADVERTISEMENT Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commission’s executive vice president in charge of trade relations, described the legislation during his trip to China in late September as a “great concern to our business community” whose “ambiguity allows too…
As talks break down between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles, Evangelos Kyriakidis makes a moral argument instead of a legal one. ADVERTISEMENT What should museums do with antiquities taken during colonial periods? It’s the question at the heart of a fracture between the Greek and British governments. For over 40 years, the Greek…
Several people were arrested at an ‘ultra-right’ march in Lyon on Monday evening. ADVERTISEMENT France’s interior minister announced on Tuesday that he would request the dissolution of three ultra-right-wing groups following an attack by militants last weekend and the arrest of several protesters at a march in Lyon. “I’m going to propose the closure of…
Australia joins an increasing number of countries are trying to crack down on disposable e-cigarettes. ADVERTISEMENT Australia has become the latest country to target vaping, announcing it will implement a ban on imports of disposable single-use vapes from January 1, health minister Mark Butler said. “We’re taking the next steps to stamp out vaping. We’re…
Family turmoil, broken relationships, and whatever “the Cambridge way” means. Omid Scobie’s book “Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival” is out today and already creating a stir. ADVERTISEMENT This year has been a tumultuous one for the British royal family, with the release of Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” to kickstart…
Two countries have launched new public transport passes that allow you to use almost all bus and rail services without having to buy separate tickets. ADVERTISEMENT Earlier this year, Germany introduced a new €49 public transport ticket that is valid on trains, buses and metro systems across the country. Transport Minister Volker Wissing has called…
By more accurately predicting the course of a cancer diagnosis, AI could mean shorter and less severe chemotherapy treatments. ADVERTISEMENT Researchers have found a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool is better at predicting the outcome of breast cancer than expert pathologists – which could mean saving patients from unnecessary treatments. The tool was able to…
Responsibility for humanitarian funding is “not being shared equitably” between economies worldwide, EU Commissioner for humanitarian aid Janez Lenarčič said on Tuesday as he called on rich nations to pay up. ADVERTISEMENT Speaking to reporters in Brussels, Lenarčič said that while humanitarian needs are surging due to conflicts, climate change and other crises, global aid…
The first transatlantic flight by a passenger plane to use exclusively sustainable aviation fuels took off from London this morning. ADVERTISEMENT Among the more than 500 flights coming and going from London’s Heathrow today, one is carrying the hopes of the aviation industry. You’d struggle to pick it out from a line-up of other Boeing…
Huge profits and a major increase in earnings enabled the budget airline to reinstate dividends. However, potential impacts from the Israel-Hamas conflict might temper some future expectations. ADVERTISEMENT EasyJet’s share price was up more than 3% following the strong results in the company’s latest earning report. The British low-cost carrier earned more-than-expected profits of £455…
Vladimir Putin’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, has confirmed he will attend major summit in Skopje. ADVERTISEMENT Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to boycott this week’s meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, or OSCE, after it became clear the Russian foreign minister would be attending. Foreign ministers from the Baltic nations…
Two Australian pension heavyweights have pledged billions for European markets, through government projects as well as their own offices. ADVERTISEMENT IFM Investors, owned by a mammoth collection of 17 Australian pension funds, such as Hesta, Vision Super and CareSuper among others, has pledged $12.6 billion (€11.51 billion) for UK energy and infrastructure projects in a…
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told a press conference in Helsinki that the last remaining border post, in the Arctic, would be closed until 13 December. ADVERTISEMENT Finland will close its entire eastern border with Russia due to concerns over migration. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo made the announcement during a news conference on Tuesday in Helsinki. Finland…
Ocean speaks with Dr Grace Cott from the University College Dublin’s Blue Carbon group and Andrea Fuchs, an environmental scientist about why coastal wetlands are more effective than tropical forests when it comes to fighting climate change. Salt marshes could play a significant role in our efforts to mitigate climate change. They’re not just scenic…
Critics say allegations that the UAE planned to use COP28 to strike fossil fuel deals are “utterly appalling”. ADVERTISEMENT The United Arab Emirates planned to use meetings about the COP28 climate summit to promote deals for its own national oil and gas companies, according to leaked documents obtained by a non-profit investigative journalism organisation. The…
Support for Kyiv in both Europe and the US is starting to wane, in large part driven by hard-right populist forces in both regions. ADVERTISEMENT A change of tone in the statements of NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, on the war in Ukraine ahead of a meeting of the alliance’s foreign affairs ministers could be…
Monique Olivier, the ex-wife of France’s most notorious serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial again as an accomplice in the kidnapping and murder of three other females. ADVERTISEMENT Only the body of one victim was found, 20-year-old Leeds University student Olivia Parrish, who was killed in 1990. The bodies of the remaining two victims,…
The ceasefire has enabled the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It has also allowed more aid to flow into Gaza where the humanitarian situation remains “catastrophic”. ADVERTISEMENT Hamas has handed over ten Israeli and two foreign hostages on the fifth day of a…
Long-term treatment of ADHD may be linked to cardiovascular disease, but many people stop taking these medications in the first year. ADVERTISEMENT People who take medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for long periods of time and at high doses may be at an increased risk of some cardiovascular diseases, new research suggests. ADHD…
The European Commission is seeking to toughen penalties for human traffickers as the bloc struggles to bring down the number of migrants lured in by networks of smugglers. ADVERTISEMENT In the first ten months of 2023, the European Union saw nearly 331,000 irregular border crossings, with the Central Mediterranean route accounting for the vast majority of…
The EU scrapped entry permit requirements for Ukraine to support its war effort against Russia. Polish truck drivers now want these requirements to be reinstated. ADVERTISEMENT Polish truck drivers and farmers extended the blockade to the Medyka border crossing last week, one of the busiest crossings with Ukraine. Four border crossings are now blocked in total,…
Stakeholders met in Vilnius on Tuesday to discuss life after the war. ADVERTISEMENT Despite the conflict in Ukraine still raging on, the EU and the government in Kyiv have started preparations for the post-war reconstruction of the embattled country, with the aim of rebuilding it in a better and greener way once the fighting is…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Originally, Putin was picked as a future puppet because he fit the bill — the strongman persona was exactly what the doctor had ordered. Then he ended up cutting loose from his…
The Niger junta’s decision to repeal an eight-year-old law designed to crack down on migrant smugglers could lead to an influx of migrants into Europe, according to EU home affairs chief Ylva Johansson. ADVERTISEMENT Niger’s military government – which seized power last July – announced on Monday evening that it would revoke a 2015 bill…
Digital nomad visas can vary in terms of taxes, length and minimum income requirements. ADVERTISEMENT Looking to move abroad and give remote working a try? There are dozens of destinations now offering visas to digital nomads. These programmes ensure you have the legal right to live and work in the country for a certain period…
A major study involving two million people has found no clear evidence that the widespread adoption of the internet has harmed people’s well-being. ADVERTISEMENT There is a popular belief that the spread of the use of the internet and social media has had a negative effect on our collective mental health – but a major…
For our latest Climate Now Debate, broadcast live from COP28, we’ll be discussing whether an emissions peak is in sight for greenhouse gases. ADVERTISEMENT Despite repeated warnings from climate scientists, greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are still rising. From wildfires in Europe to floods in Pakistan, the reverberations of our failure to reduce emissions are being felt…
From Ireland’s salt marshes to the Netherlands’ peatlands and Italy’s underwater seagrass; Ocean investigates whether Europe’s coasts could hold the answer to our carbon questions. When it comes to fighting climate change, we often think about planting more trees. But coastal wetlands capture and store carbon even better than tropical forests. In this episode of…
Chinese fashion company Shein, a popular online retailer with European shoppers, has discreetly filed for a US IPO in a major trans-continental move. ADVERTISEMENT Fashion giant Shein, founded in China but headquartered in Singapore, has already successfully made a name for itself on home turf with about 10 brands in its portfolio and over 250…
The workers have been trapped since 12 November when a landslide caused a portion of the 4.5 kilometre tunnel they were building to collapse about 200 metres from the entrance. ADVERTISEMENT The first workers have been pulled from a collapsed tunnel in India. The 41 construction workers have been trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in…
Metro Bank shareholders have voted to back a rescue deal aimed at securing its future as Barclays engages in exclusive negotiations to acquire the group’s residential mortgage book. ADVERTISEMENT Metro Bank shareholders have voted to back a rescue deal aimed at securing its future as Barclays engages in exclusive negotiations to acquire the group’s residential mortgage…
Four in five children have used AI tools online, while adult internet usage is at 56 days every year. ADVERTISEMENT The latest research from the UK’s broadcast and telecommunications regulator Ofcom has revealed the ways Brits’ online habits are changing. AI use among children is the headline topic of the study. The Online Nation research…
The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested on espionage charges in March and will be held until 30 January. ADVERTISEMENT A court in Moscow on Tuesday extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until 30 January. The hearing took place behind closed doors because authorities say details of…
The artifacts were on loan to a Dutch museum in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea, leading to a tug-of-war ownership dispute in which Ukraine fought to keep them. ADVERTISEMENT Stored for years at an Amsterdam museum, several historical treasures from Crimea have finally been returned to Ukraine following a near decade-long legal tug-of-war with Russian-occupied Crimea. …
Tougher consumer protection rules to encourage households to get into the stock market seem set to founder ADVERTISEMENT Brussels wants more Europeans to buy stocks — but their plans to do so may founder given scepticism from lawmakers and governments. Particularly controversial is an EU plan that could potentially end the billions of euros in…
Forecasters say more snow and rain is expected across the country on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT At least 10 people have died and 23 others have been injured in winter storms that have lashed central and southern Ukraine since the weekend. The country’s Ministry of Energy said more than 2,000 towns and villages were without electricity in…
The temporary corridor was established by Kyiv following Russia’s withdrawal from a wartime agreement designed to ensure safe grain exports. ADVERTISEMENT A growing number of ships have been streaming out of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports loaded with grain, metals and other cargo despite the threat of attack and floating explosive mines. The fledgling shipping corridor…
Some 13 of the EU’s 27 member states have reintroduced internal border checks with their neighbours in recent months, a departure from the normal border-free travel enjoyed in the Schengen zone. ADVERTISEMENT Interior ministers from six European Union countries said on Monday their nations had agreed to step up efforts to protect the bloc from…
The decline was mostly due to later-stage companies delaying fundraising, as well as a slower pace of deployment by investors. ADVERTISEMENT Investment in Europe’s start-ups fell to $45 billion (over €40 billion) this year, down 55% from 2021, as investors struggle to raise cash, according to data from venture capital firm Atomico. The decline was…
Festive TV adverts have woven themselves into the fabric of Christmas tradition, and the marketing budgets are only getting bigger. Euronews Business looks at just how lucrative this holiday season is for companies. ADVERTISEMENT Christmas is once again nearly upon us and it’s going to be costly for companies digging into their advertising budgets, with…
The Russian President has approved a record budget increase of around 30% for military spending in 2024, reaching 36.6 trillion rubles (€376.7 billion). ADVERTISEMENT Vladimir Putin has officially endorsed a substantial increase in military spending, approving draft budget plans that allocate approximately 30% of fiscal expenditure to the armed forces in 2024. The signed budget,…
Celine Song’s ‘Past Lives’ wins big, as the Gotham Awards represents award-season kickoff. Here are the winners and the key talking points. ADVERTISEMENT The Gotham Awards, which recognizes the best productions, directors, and actors in independent film, has announced its 2023 winners. This year’s winners once again showcase the best of the best in indie…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act is a great start to ensuring a more sustainable supply, but we must address the challenge of public acceptance, Sinead Kaufman writes. ADVERTISEMENT As the EU…
It marks the second birth a Sumatran rhino in 2023 as Indonesia ramps up conservation efforts. ADVERTISEMENT A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra on Saturday. It is the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer…
Under plans first announced in May, Google says accounts that haven’t been used in at least two years will be deleted before the end of the week. ADVERTISEMENT Have a Google account you haven’t used in a while? If you want to keep it from disappearing, you should sign in before the end of the…
ADVERTISEMENT It’s Letter Writing Day, which is observed annually on 28 November. The celebration came about in 1922, when the first skywriting advertisement was created by Captain Cecil Turner for the Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City. It was a success, resulting in 47,000 phone calls for the hotel. Since we can’t all go out and…
The extension will also mean more aid can flow into Gaza where the humanitarian situation remains “catastrophic”. ADVERTISEMENT A truce between Israel and Hamas was extended on Tuesday with the release of other Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners planned. The agreement – mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States – first came into force…
Euronews spoke to Wladyslaw Grochowski, who has been recognised, along with his wife, by the UN for providing safe accommodation for refugees in Poland. ADVERTISEMENT Wladyslaw Grochowski and his wife, Lena, have been recognised by the United Nations for their work providing safe accommodation for refugees. The Polish couple launched the Lena Grochowska Foundation in…
Romania’s far-right party AUR is growing in popularity and could enter a government coalition next year after the country’s parliamentary election. ADVERTISEMENT Romania, a member of the European Union, will hold local, presidential, parliamentary and European elections next year – making 2024 a crucial time for the country and for Europe, as the far-right is…
Renovated at a cost of €72.2 million, the museum aims to attract 300,000 visitors annually, tripling its previous attendance. ADVERTISEMENT Transformed after six years of renovations, the National Maritime Museum has reopened at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, newly designed to appeal to both marine enthusiasts to the younger generations. Enhanced by a new…
Loss and Damage, equitable representation, justice and concrete action are top of the agenda for many attending COP28. ADVERTISEMENT Alongside hundreds of world leaders, the Pope and King Charles III, thousands of activists, campaigners, community leaders, non-profits and NGOs are heading to COP28 this week. With promises of the “most inclusive UN Climate Change Conference…
Sergei Lavrov will attend an OSCE meeting in the North Macedonian capital Skopje later this week. ADVERTISEMENT Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to travel to North Macedonia later this week to attend a conference, a trip that would mark his first visit to a NATO member country since Moscow sent troops to Ukraine. Russia…
The pet industry – with booming animal healthcare at the forefront – is expected to see considerable growth by 2030. ADVERTISEMENT Brain surgery and nanotechnology are part of the future of healthcare – not just for people, but for animals too: Trends indicate that pets are receiving increasingly premium care, mirroring the treatment given to…