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Expensive electricity and bankruptcies: Does Germany need to go back to nuclear power?
Germany's new minister of economy wants more natural gas power stations and electricity subsidies. But is that enough to boost the economy?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Mendi Mengjiqi β Making music to build countries with
Most national anthems have a martial theme, to put it mildly. Thatβs not the ethos of Mendi Mengjiqi, who composed the anthem for Kosovo, when it declared independence in 2008.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Insect-based pet food, the latest byproduct of EU bureaucracy
Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin β with the environment paying the price.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Europe must learn the art of βunpoweringβ Russia
The EU is far from powerless β it is simply under-leveraged.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:At least 107 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as aid continues to trickle in
Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:9 EU countries ask European court to ease expulsion of foreign criminals
Document spearheaded by Italy and Denmark also calls for an end to the exploitation of migrants by hostile states.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Furious Macron dressed down ministers after botched leak of Muslim Brotherhood report
The tirade was a clear warning to Justice Minister GΓ©rald Darmanin and Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trump's treatment of Ramaphosa disappoints South Africans
US President Donald Trump ambushed his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, with unfounded allegations of a "white genocide." Ramaphosa's calm demeanor and measured responses drew praise.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Court in Italy rules two mothers can register as parents on child's birth certificate
In recent years, some city registrars in Italy had begun to record only the name of the biological mother on birth certificates and not the name of her partner.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Watch: German troops permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border
The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Watch: German troops to be permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border
The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Erdogan denies bid to change Turkey's constitution means he'll run as president again
Erdogan has led Turkey for 22 years, and been president for the past 11, but cannot run again without changing the rules.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Some aid reaches Gaza as Israel lets some trucks through
Aid deliveries to Gaza have resumed, but they are failing to reach civilians, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The stalled relief effort has sparked fears of looting and a deepening crisis.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Botswana calls for deeper trade ties with European Union amid Trump's tariffs
The foreign minister's call for more EU-led investment comes amid a 37% trade tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Botswana, one of the hardest-hit nations in Africa.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Georgia's EU accession is moving 'in a very active way', first deputy prime minister tells Euronews
Since last year, Georgiaβs European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the countryβs First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students
US President Donald Trump's administration has halted Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students. International students at the university will be forced to transfer to another school or leave the country.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Happy birthday to me! Trump's mega-MAGA birthday military parade raises eyebrows
Plans to combine celebrations for the US Army's 250thanniversary with the US president's birthday with a military parade through the centre of Washington DC are raising eyebrows and the hackles of local politicians, who fear for the price tag and damage involved.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Georgia jails opposition leader amid crackdown on dissent
Zurab Japaridze, a leader of the country's largest opposition party, has been placed in pre-trial detention. The government has been clamping down on dissent after massive protests last year.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe
From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Will Thailand's deep south ever see lasting peace?
Conflict in Thailand's deep south has persisted for more than two decades. With violence surging again this year, can lasting peace be achieved?
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:South Africa's land law in the spotlight amid Trump row
Recent South African legislation allows for land expropriation, sometimes without compensation. What's behind the law and why is it so controversial?
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:How marine drones have become essential in the fight against sea mines
The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Why did nationalist parties do so well in the first round of Poland's presidential election?
The nationalist presidential candidates Slawomir Mentzen and Grzegorz Braun won a combined total of almost 21 per cent of the vote.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:How Liverpool secured their historic 2024/25 Premier League title
Liverpool will be officially crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions on the final day of the season.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Restaurant review: Verigoud
Not a very Mexicaneatery βin a very good way.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Don't panic but be aware, experts advise tourists after earthquakes rattle Greece
Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers
The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault in European Parliament
A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay
Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius 120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:European police seize thousands of looted cultural goods
Law enforcement and customs officials from 23 countries took part in an operation called Pandora IX. Authorities recovered thousands of artefacts, including artworks, coins, paintings and archaeological finds.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Rome police catch German tourist carrying ancient marble slab on electric scooter
In Rome, a German tourist was arrested for carrying a 30kg marble base from a Roman column on an electric scooter. The artefact is considered a cultural asset.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 22nd β Evening
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Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UNRWA chief fears Gaza may stop being βland for Palestiniansβ amid Israeli offensive
Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews Israeli plans for Gaza are βdystopianβ after Netanyahu declares intention to control the entirety of the Palestinian territory.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:MEPs agree carve out for 90% of EU-importing firms on carbon levy
EU lawmakers have agreed to exempt 90 percent of importers from the blocβs carbon border adjustment mechanism rules in a move designed to help small businesses.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Serbia's EU membership remains a strategic goal, Kallas says in Belgrade
Serbia's EU membership hinges on its strategic choices, Kallas said after meeting VuΔiΔ and government officials in Belgrade, stressing the need for concrete reforms.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: