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…
The leaders had been due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the priceless antiquities which Athens wants back. ADVERTISEMENT A diplomatic spat has erupted between Greece and Britain after the UK cancelled a planned meeting of their prime ministers, prompting the Greek premier to accuse his British…
A statement from the victims’ families called on law enforcement to treat the investigation as a hate crime. ADVERTISEMENT Police in the US state of Vermont have arrested a man in connection with the shooting of three Palestinian students. Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ali, and Kenan Abdulhamid were shot on their way to family dinner during…
The storm hit southern Russia and the Crimean peninsula, bringing violent gusts of wind and giant waves breaking over motorways. ADVERTISEMENT One person has been killed and almost half a million people were left without power after a storm in the Black Sea area flooded roads, ripped up trees and took down power lines in Crimea….
Extreme weather has driven UK food bills up by £351 since 2021, leaving some Brits unable to eat. ADVERTISEMENT Extreme weather and rising energy prices have driven UK household food bills up by an average of £605 (€697) since 2021, according to a new study. Rising temperatures – and the droughts, flooding and crop failure…
Michael Stipe finds strength in vulnerability in a new exhibition debuting in Italy next month. ADVERTISEMENT Michael Stipe, the lead vocalist of iconic American band R.E.M., whose hit songs ‘Losing My Religion’, ‘Everybody Hurts’, ‘Man on the Moon’ and ‘Nightswimming’ were all over the airwaves in the 90s, will present his first museum exhibition at…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The new Benelux Police Treaty, which entered into force on 1 October, has given law enforcement in all three countries a plethora of cross-border instruments, making it the finest tool in the…
Under the economic plans, Czechs will pay more tax on alcohol and medicine. Businesses will also pay more corporate tax. ADVERTISEMENT Labour unions staged a day of protests and strikes across the Czech Republic on Monday to voice their opposition to the government’s package of cuts and austerity measures meant to keep the ballooning deficit…
Gom van Strien, a senator for Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom, was appointed last week to discuss possible coalitions with other parties. ADVERTISEMENT A party ally of far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders on Monday quit his role in the building of a new governing coalition over fraud allegations, throwing the process of creating a…
The play, adapted by director Galin Stoev, portrays President Putin in a unique, satirical light and addresses war crimes in Ukraine. ADVERTISEMENT A highly acclaimed satirical play, titled “The Hague,” which explores President Vladimir Putin and his allies facing a war crimes tribunal, making waves in Bulgaria, a country historically close to Russia. Created by Ukrainian…
For our latest Climate Now debate, broadcast live from COP28, we’ll be discussing why extreme weather events are on the rise, and how the climate crisis is impacting global health. ADVERTISEMENT The impact of heat waves on individuals and global communities is immense and only getting worse. Extreme weather events are causing illness and death,…
Turkey’s significant increase in exports of critical goods to Russia sparks fears of sanctions evasion, leading to urgent diplomatic discussions and potential ramifications for Turkey’s relations with NATO. ADVERTISEMENT Turkish exports of essential goods to Russia, crucial for Moscow’s military production, have experienced a significant spike in 2023. This surge has intensified worries about potential…
Thousands of jobs will be created as investors show a “vote of confidence” in the UK economy, says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. ADVERTISEMENT The UK government claims it has earmarked £29.5 billion of funding for “innovative” projects, sealing the UK’s reputation as “one of the best places in the world to do business”. The money…
Billionaire Elon Musk is visiting Israel on Monday to meet with the country’s leaders as accusations mount of antisemitism on X (formerly Twitter). ADVERTISEMENT Tech mogul Elon Musk, who’s been under fire over accusations of antisemitism flourishing on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), paid a visit to Israel on Monday where he toured…
The Vatican says the pontiff does not have pneumonia but may miss “some important commitments expected for the next days.” ADVERTISEMENT Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments, but he doesn’t have pneumonia or fever, the Vatican said Monday. Francis himself on Sunday revealed that…
The tactical move will allow the Law and Justice party to hang on to power for a little longer and make more appointments to state bodies. ADVERTISEMENT Following a national election in October, Poland’s president is swearing in Mateusz Morawiecki, who has held the job of prime minister since late 2017. According to the constitution, Morawiecki…
European stocks started the week on a slightly gloomy note as investors looked forward to key economic data and speeches. ADVERTISEMENT European stocks were dragged down on Monday afternoon by energy prices, as Brent crude oil prices fell to $79.8 per barrel, pressurised by the upcoming OPEC+ meeting later this week. Energy stocks, further bogged…
Sorry, this content is not available in your country Published on 27/11/2023 – 16:00 Share this article The southeastern region of Lankaran is home to natural hot springs and Azerbaijan’s national drink. Come with us as we relax in a luxury resort, test treatments, and discover the process of tea making. ADVERTISEMENT The Lankaran region…
Interpol was founded in 1923 in Vienna as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC). After World War II, the agency was renamed Interpol and adopted a new constitution. ADVERTISEMENT The head of Interpol on Monday called “transnational organised crime” an epidemic so severe that it constitutes a “global security emergency.” Secretary General Jürgen Stock made…
The battle for Avdiivka is continuing, with Russian troops having failed at their latest attempt to block the main roads accessing the strategic Ukrainian city. ADVERTISEMENT According to Ukrainian press agency Euromaiden, Ukrainian troops continue to hold their positions in Avdiivka – a symbol of Ukrainian defence in the eastern Donbass region. British intelligence says…
Strikers have halted the delivery of number plates due to the carmaker’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. ADVERTISEMENT Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency as striking workers in the Scandinavian country halted the delivery of licence plates of new vehicles manufactured by the Texas-based automaker, Sweden’s Dagens Industri reported…
The four-day truce struck between Israel and Hamas should be extended and “evolve into a permanent ceasefire,” the European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT “The pause should be extended to make it sustainable and long-lasting while working for a political solution,” Borrell said during a meeting of Union for the Mediterranean foreign…
The Russian president said AI tools created in the West “simply ignore and cancel Russian culture” and impose Western ethics “which we oppose”. ADVERTISEMENT Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced a plan to endorse a national strategy for the development of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising that it’s essential to prevent a Western monopoly. Speaking at…
“I refuse to endorse this evil scheme,” wrote Hidalgo, who heads the local government in the French capital as it gears up for next summer’s Olympics. ADVERTISEMENT The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris says she is quitting X, accusing Elon Musk’s platform previously known as Twitter of spreading disinformation and hatred and of…
The French Senate has approved measures to subject Airbnb and similar platforms to VAT in an effort to address competition imbalances with the hotel sector. ADVERTISEMENT The French Senate has approved regulatory measures to enhance the taxation of furnished tourist accommodations, such as those offered by Airbnb. The development comes through amendments to the Finance…
Ecological Transition Minister Teresa Ribera said the plan is aimed at encouraging farmers to stop cultivating crops that rely heavily on water. ADVERTISEMENT Authorities in Spain signed an agreement Monday to invest €1.4 billion in areas around the Doñana national park, in a bid to stop the park from drying up. Ecological Transition Minister Teresa…
UK authorities said they had detected a new strain of swine flu in a human. ADVERTISEMENT A new strain of swine flu was detected in a human in the UK, the country’s health security agency said. The strain of Influenza A (H1N2)v is similar to viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK but is…
“I was amazed when I saw ‘Just a Change’ tackle a very big problem in Portugal.” Rundown homes and their occupants are being given much needed tender loving care by the volunteer group which aims to actively involve beneficiaries with repairs and renovations. ADVERTISEMENT SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world who are…
Solar-covered canals are set to generate renewable energy and save water in this notoriously dry area. ADVERTISEMENT The first solar-covered canal in America is set to be completed within a couple of years. Arizona is getting the pioneering renewable project after a historic agreement between leaders of the Gila River Indian Community and the US…
French citizens can double the length of their US visa under this new deal. ADVERTISEMENT French citizens can now apply for a four-year US visa under a new reciprocal deal. The bilateral agreement is aimed at investors and their family members who are looking to relocate between the two countries. It follows negotiations that began…
Hamas confirms an agreement with the Qatari and Egyptian brothers to extend the temporary humanitarian truce for a further two days under the same conditions as the previous truce. ADVERTISEMENT A spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend truce for two more days. Meanwhile, Hamas confirmed on Monday that…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The number of countries with national hydrogen roadmaps has more than tripled over the last two years. This shows that many states are getting ready to produce and use renewable hydrogen and…
Finance is set to be at the heart of COP28, the UN climate summit starting on Thursday in Dubai, with economists saying that around $1 trillion per year is needed to support developing countries in their fight against climate change. ADVERTISEMENT Pakistan is a prime example of a country in dire need of help, given…
Swedish far-right politician Jimmie Åkesson said mosques that spread anti-democratic, anti-Swedish, homophobic and anti-Semitic propaganda should be confiscated and demolished. ADVERTISEMENT Controversial comments made by Swedish far-right politician Jimmie Åkesson over the weekend have inflamed debate both at home and abroad. The leader of the Sweden Democrats (SD) said on Saturday during a speech at…
As if 2023 hasn’t been challenging enough… ADVERTISEMENT It’s nearing the last month of the year, and that means that we’re getting our yearly batch of predictions from the “Nostradamus of the Balkans” – Baba Vanga. For those of you who have never heard of her, Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova, popularly known as Baba Vanga, was…
A 600-year-old relief of Madonna has been moved from the streets of Florence to the Bargello Museum after it was attributed to the Renaissance sculptor Donatello. ADVERTISEMENT In the centre of Florence hangs a terracotta relief of the Madonna that has inspired residents for centuries. The image was created more than 600 years ago. But it…
A fast-growing crypto network called Tron has become the major platform for crypto transfers backing groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. ADVERTISEMENT Quicker and cheaper than its larger rival Bitcoin, Tron has overtaken its rival as a platform for crypto transfers associated with groups designated as terror organisations by the EU, Israel, the US and…
Concerns about ‘organ theft’ by Israel’s forces from dead Palestinians were raised by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. ADVERTISEMENT Israel’s army has been accused of stealing organs from the dead in Gaza by an NGO, which called for an independent international investigation. Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said on Sunday it had “concerns” about possible organ theft…
Pressure is growing on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden’s membership of the US-led military alliance. ADVERTISEMENT NATO’s Secretary General urged Turkey to ratify Sweden’s entry into the military alliance “as soon as possible” on Monday. Stockholm “has kept its promises, the time has now come for Turkey to finalise the accession process,” said Jens…
The Comoros-registered Raptor had a crew of 14. Only one survivor has been rescued so far. ADVERTISEMENT The search continues for 12 crew members missing after a cargo ship sank in rough weather on Sunday. Frontex, the European Union’s border and coastguard agency, has joined rescue efforts near the Greek island of Lesbos. The Comoros-flagged…
French vineyards are in crisis. A government proposal to set minimum pricing on alcohol threatens to make things worse. ADVERTISEMENT Thousands of winemakers gathered in Narbonne, southern France, on 25 November to protest falling incomes and a government proposal for minimum pricing on alcohol. Tensions have been running high across France’s vineyards in the years…
26 years since its release, The Prodigy appear to have changed the lyrics of one of their most controversial songs. WARNING: This article contains language some might deem offensive. ADVERTISEMENT UK electro dance outfit The Prodigy seem to have changed the lyrics to their 1997 song ‘Smack My Bitch Up’. Despite being one of the…
‘Jean Knight’s legacy is not just a musical one; it is a testament to the enduring love between an artist, her hometown, and the fans who adored her,’ her family said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT Jean Knight, best known for her exuberantly funky 1971 hit single, “Mr. Big Stuff” released by Stax Records, has died…
With extreme weather events on the rise, how is the climate crisis impacting global health? And how can we protect ourselves? ADVERTISEMENT The impact of heat waves on individuals and global communities is immense and only getting worse. Extreme weather events are causing illness and death, while heat waves are reducing productivity, damaging crops, and…
The move – which means spokesman Andy Stone now faces charges – comes weeks after Russia classified Meta as a “terrorist and extremist” organisation. ADVERTISEMENT Russian authorities have added the spokesperson for Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – to a wanted list. Meta spokesman Andy Stone is wanted on criminal charges…
The murder of French teacher Samuel Paty by a radicalised 18-year-old shocked the country. Now six teenagers go on trial in Paris for their alleged role. ADVERTISEMENT Six teenagers go on trial in Paris on Monday for their alleged role in the beheading of Samuel Paty, a French teacher who showed cartoons of the Prophet…
New Zealand’s new government plans to repeal restrictions approved last year, a unique initiative that sought to stop the next generation smoking. ADVERTISEMENT New Zealand’s government is planning on repealing a smoking ban approved last year in a move critics denounced as a “win for the tobacco industry”. The country’s new prime minister, Christopher Luxon,…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. At this year’s Lisbon Web Summit, Euroviews talked to Rosalie Mann about the reasons why we are oblivious to the dangers plastic poses to our health and our environment, and the different…
The effectiveness of European sanctions on Moscow has been called into question, as Russia is still able to access European products via its neighbours. ADVERTISEMENT The European Union’s first 11 packages of economic sanctions against Russia have resulted in “limited market loss” for France’s 145,000 exporters, according to an international economics institute. France’s Centre for…
A handwritten lyric sheet from Bowie should break the estimated price tag of £50,000 to £100,000 tomorrow – especially considering the late artist’s handwritten lyrics for ‘Starman’ sold for £165,000 (€190,000) last year. ADVERTISEMENT A hand written lyric sheet penned by the late music icon could fetch up to £100,000 (approx. €115,000) or more when…
A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2023’s main issues: distinguishing between “real” and “fake”… ADVERTISEMENT The Word of the Year reflects the preoccupations of the time… And in an age of post-truth, ChatGPT, and deepfakes run amok, the line between “real” and “fake” has become increasingly blurred. How fitting…
The Booker Prize is one of Britain’s most prestigious awards for fiction and Paul Lynch will receive around €50,000 for winning. ADVERTISEMENT Irish writer Paul Lynch has won Britain’s Booker Prize for fiction with his dystopian novel “Prophet Song”, a work described by judges as “soul-shattering”. It’s a tale about a woman’s struggle to protect her family…
The billionaire tech mogul’s comments came after the Taoiseach revealed new legislation to crack down on hate speech after violent anti-immigrant rioting Dublin. ADVERTISEMENT Tech billionaire Elon Musk says that Ireland’s Taoiseach Leo Varadkar “hates the Irish people.” Musk made the comments on his own social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. It came…
In what was one of Europe’s most religious countries, mass attendance has dropped severely, Irish priests find themselves working far past retirement age, and only a small number of apprentices are committing themselves to the church. ADVERTISEMENT In Ireland, where religion has played such a big place in its past, for better or for worse,…
Hamas told reporters it is in favour of a “two to four” day extension of the deal, which has brought much-needed reprieve to civilians in Gaza. ADVERTISEMENT A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entered its fourth and final day on Monday, against a backdrop of talks to extend it. The truce has secured the…
Gucci employees are striking in Rome over what they claim is “collective dismissal” by the company. But a lot more could be at stake for the Italian luxury brand, including its upcoming fashion show. ADVERTISEMENT Italian fashion powerhouse Gucci has become widely synonymous with luxury and glamour, but it has also been unable to escape…
27 November 2013: Frozen is released. ADVERTISEMENT Happy 10th anniversary to Frozen! It’s been a pretty crazy decade for Disney, the company behind the film. Back when Frozen was first released, it had been nearly three years since the company had acquired Marvel and the joint venture’s latest release was the second Thor film. Less…
Montero, who was hailed on the cover of Time magazine as the saviour of feminism in Spain now faces a completely uncertain political future. But why? ADVERTISEMENT Her jaw clenched as she spoke, Spain’s former Equality Minister Irene Montero last week wished her successor courage – not luck. “Today, Pedro Sánchez is kicking me out…
In 2022, European households save 1/8 of their income, according to latest data. However, in which country do people save the most ? Euronews Business takes a look. ADVERTISEMENT To save or not to save, that is the question. Last year, Europeans chose to save 1/8 of their income, according to the latest data released…
It’s the latest video to have caused outrage online, showing children singing about the “annihilation” of Gaza and its people. The video was even posted and then removed by Kan, an Israeli state-owned news channel. ADVERTISEMENT It’s a three-minute video that has been shared thousands of times on social media. Most of the comments expressed…