archives - 16 May 2024. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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World News

Zelenskyy visits frontline amidst ongoing Russian offensive

The Ukrainian president said the situation in Kharkiv remains under control as Russia pushes into Vovchansk.

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Europe News

Slovakian ministers blame media and opposition for attack on PM Fico

Slovakia's interior minister refrained from specifying the motivation behind the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico but pointed fingers at media outlets and the opposition, urging them to reflect on how they present information.

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EU and UK 'getting closer' to clinching post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar

Lengthy discussions in Brussels failed to yield an agreement following long-standing divisions over border checks and airport management.

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Slovakia

Slovakians condemn attack against Prime Minister Robert Fico

Slovakians denounce the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico while awaiting updates on his health at the hospital's front.

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World News

The Left's Walter Baier slams von der Leyen for overtures to far right

Established parties are abandoning moral principles by embracing the far right's discourse on migration, the lead candidate for The Left told Euronews.

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World News

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to prison over 2014 riots

More than 100 people have faced trial in relation to a notorious incident that left 37 people dead.

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Football Now

WATCH: Are footballers playing too often?

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Player injuries are at an all-time high, but the football calendar is set to get even busier.

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Slovakia

Online toxicity in Slovakia spikes by 60% after attempt on Fico's life

Researchers have long drawn links between hateful online comments and their capacity to push people further towards extreme political stances, beliefs and worldviews.

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Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Heavy floods cause chaos in northern Italy

Torrential rain in northern Italy has prompted the closure of schools and offices, travel services were also severely disrupted.

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Destinations

Europe’s best destinations for first-time solo travellers

Heading off on your first ever solo trip can be intimidating. Head to these European destinations for an easy ride.

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Green News

Data centres have driven Microsoft’s emissions up by 30%

AI has helped increase Microsoft’s emissions almost a third since 2020.

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Georgia

Georgia's president says she will veto 'Russian law'

Salome Zourabichvili has joined public demonstrations against a law that could turn Georgia away from Brussels and towards the Kremlin.

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Business

Travel chaos warning as Boeing safety crisis leads to plane shortage

Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays and safety issues could mean that several airlines might have to cancel flights or push back their summer schedules as many are struggling to secure enough aircraft for the peak season.

16/05/2024

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Business

Economics of nuclear power: The France-Germany divide explained

The European Union's REPowerEU Plan, initiated in May 2022, has put nuclear energy at the forefront of its strategy to secure energy and achieve climate goals. France continues to heavily invest in nuclear power, whereas Germany has largely moved away from it.

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Europe News

German police investigate AfD member Petr Bystron for money-laundering

The Munich public prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into Petr Bystron, a prominent figure on the German far-right party's list for the European elections.

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Green News

Swarms of flies in Spain could be due to climate change

Climate conditions and farming practices may be creating the perfect breeding ground for the insects to multiply.

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Economy

Economics chief cites no regrets despite green deal backlash

With fresh elections looming, senior officials are unrepentant for making climate change a priority of their five-year term.

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EU Liberals chief decries member party’s deal with Dutch far-right

Valérie Hayer says the agreement to form a new government in the Netherlands contravenes the values her political group holds dear.

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WATCH: Maduro joins Caracas evangelicals defending traditional family

In honor of International Families Day, hundreds of evangelical pastors and believers rallied in Caracas to uphold the traditional family model.

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Tech News

As AI tools flourish, trust in scientific papers is being eroded

Experts are warning that the "fingerprints" of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be found in scientific papers, including peer-reviewed ones.

16/05/2024

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Europe Decoded

Euroviews. This is why confiscating my European flag at Eurovision was a mistake

For us, young people from all corners of Europe, the European flag is a unifying symbol that transcends borders, cultures, and languages. It symbolises our collective desire to live in a Europe where freedom, peace, and cooperation reign supreme, Dorin Frăsîneanu writes.

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Culture news

Cannes 2024 review: 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'

Veteran filmmaker George Miller returns to the Wasteland after his action opus 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' However, nine years later, was anyone really aching to find out Furiosa's origins?

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Series

UN COP29 champion Nigar Arpadarai sets scene ahead of vital summit

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What are Azerbaijan's hopes for the upcoming COP29 event in Baku?

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World News

What do voters want? and what do candidates promise?

Watch episode 11 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

16/05/2024

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Business

British tech company Raspberry Pi eyes London float in boost for City

Raspberry Pi’s listing could bring a much needed boost for the UK stock market, which has seen an exodus of companies in the last few months.

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France

French Socialist candidate launches EU elections campaign

The vast left-wing policy programme aims to create a more "sovereign" and "ecological" European Union.

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China

Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China on Thursday could spell trouble for the West.

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WATCH: Aftermath of Israeli strike on residential building in Gaza

Palestinians were seen sifting through the debris, searching for survivors.

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Green News

Do free or cheap tickets encourage people to use public transport?

Public transport is one of the lowest carbon ways to travel but getting people to use it isn't always easy.

16/05/2024

Kosovo closes two border crossings with Serbia

Mitsotakis announces pension boosts and wage hike in 2024

Venice Film Festival 2024: Pedro Almodóvar triumphs

Meloni: We must not give up on Ukraine

Kosovo closes two border crossings with Serbia

Mitsotakis announces pension boosts and wage hike in 2024

Venice Film Festival 2024: Pedro Almodóvar triumphs

Meloni: We must not give up on Ukraine

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Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening

Data centres have driven Microsoft’s emissions up by 30%

Swarms of flies in Spain could be due to climate change

Euroviews. This is why confiscating my European flag at Eurovision was a mistake

UN COP29 champion Nigar Arpadarai sets scene ahead of vital summit