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'Hostile' foreign hackers infiltrate Hungary's defence procurement agency
Europe • 4:52 PM
2 min
The Hungarian government confirmed the hack by a non-state group but said that no sensitive data about the country's military was compromised.
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Big Tech not yet complying with EU digital rules - consumer report
Europe • 4:33 PM
2 min
European consumer association BEUC considered that Meta, Apple and Google still have to improve the interoperability of their platform to third party businesses to comply with the Digital Market Act.
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EU slaps Meta with €797 million fine for breaching antitrust rules
Europe • 4:15 PM
2 min
The European Commission slapped a €797, 72 million fine on Facebook’s owner Meta for abusing its dominant position in the market for personal social networks on Thursday, for preferencing its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace.
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NATO completes first large-scale military exercise in Latvia
Europe • 3:54 PM
2 min
Operation "Resolute Warrior" involved thousands of troops from 13 different countries.
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EU SMEs well behind on digitalisation, Eurostat report finds
Europe • 2:57 PM
3 min
Only 58% of EU small and medium enterprises have reached a basic level of digital services, an enormous 32 percentage points behind the goal set by the EU Commission for 2030.
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Monaco's city centre remains in the loop as F1 extends Grand Prix contract
Europe • 2:48 PM
2 min
The F1 market is highly lucrative. Parent company Formula One Group is worth around $17.35bn (€15.94bn), making it the world's 1072th most valuable company, according to companiesmarketcap.com.
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Dutch police under investigation for alleged violence against protesters in Amsterdam
Europe • 1:21 PM
3 min
The city's mayor said that videos of police using violence against pro-Palestinian protesters "looked serious".
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Germany to deliver additional air defence supplies to Ukraine
Europe • 11:27 AM
2 min
The Ukrainian President said "Ukraine is grateful to all our partners who help us with anti-missile and air-defence systems."
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Si vis pacem, para bellum
Europe • 9:38 AM
10 min
Experts warn that Russia will be able to launch a full-scale attack on the EU and NATO within the next five years. Europe must finally take its security into its own hands, Andrzej Halicki and Andrius Kubilius write.
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Euro tumbles to a one-year low as US releases inflation figures
Europe • 7:36 AM
4 min
The euro further declined against the US dollar following the release of US inflation data on Wednesday. Analysts expect that the euro may continue to face downward pressure against the dollar, even if enthusiasm over Trump's policies subsides.
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Ex-Commission president Barroso talks Putin, Trump, Crimea and EU treaties | Radio Schuman
Europe • 6:51 AM
2 min
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, ex-European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso talks Putin, Trump, Crimea and why it’s “not prudent” to change EU treaties.
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Could Donald Trump seek a third term as president?
Europe • 6:45 AM
4 min
Former and incoming President Donald Trump has previously implied that he could run for the White House again in 2028.
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EU deforestation law postponed and diluted by Parliament
Europe • 12:47 AM
7 min
The bill is set to enter into force at the end of 2024, but has now to be renegotiated with member states. A right wing majority pushed for amendments to weaken the provisions, in a contested vote.
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Italy's president criticises Elon Musk for interfering in migration row
Europe • 12:21 AM
4 min
The tech billionaire had waded in on the latest court ruling setback to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship immigration scheme with Albania.
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French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo, Amnesty says
Europe • 12:01 AM
3 min
Military vehicles and tech made by France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being used in Sudan's civil war, Amnesty International says.
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Yesterday
Marine Le Pen: French prosecutor seeks jail sentence and election ban in EU embezzlement trial
Europe • 8:58 PM
7 min
The leader of the far-right National Rally party could be ruled out of France's 2027 presidential election if she is found guilty of misusing public funds.
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Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks over Gaza war
Europe • 7:38 PM
3 min
Josep Borrell's proposal, made in view of alleged human rights violations, is highly likely to be vetoed by member states.
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Germany's Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid
Europe • 6:53 PM
5 min
In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate.
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Italy's coastguard accused of 'multiple manslaughter' over migrant shipwreck deaths
Europe • 5:14 PM
3 min
NGO Sea-Watch alleges that the Italian coastguard's failure to respond immediately to a shipwreck off Lampedusa led to the death of 21 migrants.
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Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal
Europe • 5:12 PM
3 min
The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.
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Political stand-off delays approval of new commissioners in European Parliament
Europe • 4:24 PM
7 min
President von der Leyen steps in to broker a deal among major groups and salvage the new Commission.
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Blinken in Brussels as Ukraine faces uncertainty with Trump’s return
Europe • 4:23 PM
2 min
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Brussels for urgent talks with EU and NATO officials on boosting support for Ukraine, amid concerns over potential policy shifts after Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Commission proposes EU-wide digital tool to cut red tape for cross-border services
Europe • 4:14 PM
5 min
The European Commission is proposing a voluntary single digital portal for companies posting workers to another member state to provide cross-border services. Stakeholders are divided over its 'added value'.
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Pesticides: a health hazard for Europeans ?
Europe • 4:00 PM
4 min
In Charente-Maritime, France, rising child cancer cases are suspected to be linked to pesticide exposure. Local residents are pushing for stricter national and EU regulations on pesticide use.
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Spain floods: Thousands of people evacuated in Málaga as country braces for new storms
Europe • 3:09 PM
7 min
Several regions of Spain are under orange or red weather alerts for heavy rain and storms just weeks after deadly flooding killed at least 220 people.
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Old video from Russia resurfaces as brawl in Amsterdam following clashes
Europe • 3:00 PM
4 min
A misleading video has gone viral on social media, supposedly showing a brawl in Amsterdam during the trouble that took place in the Dutch capital before and after a football match.
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Barroso calls for Ukraine support, but 'nobody believes it will get back Crimea'
Europe • 2:58 PM
7 min
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, José Manuel Durão Barroso recalls how EU leaders struggled to come up with a common response to Russia's invasion of Crimea and what Vladimir Putin told him in private.
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Blocking deforestation law could make EU look ‘ridiculous’, former commissioner warns
Europe • 2:49 PM
3 min
The largest political group in the European Parliament is counting on support from the far right to gut a law that would keep products linked to deforestation off the market, in a move that risks undermining the EU’s position at the COP29 climate talks.
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Is Italy the worst EU country for fresh graduates?
Europe • 2:19 PM
1 min
Only 67.5% of people aged 20 to 34 manage to find a job in Italy within three years of graduation, Eurostat data shows.
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'Everything is possible': German vice chancellor open to dialogue across entire political spectrum
Europe • 2:16 PM
4 min
As Germany prepares for its 2025 elections, Green Party’s Robert Habeck said he is open to talks with all parties for possible post-election coalitions.
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Russian forces advance on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Europe • 2:03 PM
2 min
Russian troops have intensified attacks in multiple sectors of the eastern front, trying to break through Ukraine's defences in the Donetsk region toward the towns of Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.
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Poland's agriculture ministry records 'reservations' over Mercosur deal
Europe • 1:41 PM
3 min
As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which leads the opposition to the deal.
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Spain arrests anti-fraud police chief after €20 million 'found in his home'
Europe • 11:37 AM
3 min
The arrest is linked to Spain's largest-ever cocaine bust after 13 tonnes of the drug were found in a cargo container of bananas shipped from Ecuador.
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‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked, EU court says
Europe • 10:58 AM
2 min
The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said.
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To keep US support on Ukraine under Trump, EU invokes China
Europe • 10:39 AM
4 min
Donald Trump has threatened to slash the US assistance to Ukraine and said he would seek to end the war instigated by Russia within days of taking office.
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Slovakia's draft language law sparks fears over rights of Hungarian minority
Europe • 10:25 AM
5 min
A proposed amendment to Slovakia's language legislation could prove a fresh setback to diplomatic relations between Bratislava and Budapest.
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Deported Ukrainian children are Russia's future army recruits, ombudsman says
Europe • 10:17 AM
6 min
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Moscow has forcefully deported over 19,500 Ukrainian children. They not only have their identities changed but also have to undergo some military education, Ukraine’s human rights commissioner tells Euronews
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New EU tech chief to discuss 5G security measures with national governments
Europe • 9:42 AM
4 min
The European Commission in 2020 adopted 5G security measures to protect telecom networks, but just a handful of countries have banned the Chinese suppliers.
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It's too early to point finger over Spanish flooding - economy minister | Radio Schuman
Europe • 6:58 AM
2 min
Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s economy minister, commented on the recent protests in Valencia, saying that the number one priority is reconstruction, rather than blame apportionment.
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Talk, deal, strengthen: How the EU plans to manage Donald Trump's comeback
Europe • 6:00 AM
10 min
In anticipation of Donald Trump's return to the White House, the European Union is taking the first steps to craft a unified strategy.
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Marine Le Pen denies EU funds misuse as 2027 presidential ambitions remain uncertain
Europe • 12:39 AM
3 min
As the trial nears its conclusion, a guilty verdict could result in fines and prison time and disqualify Le Pen from running for president in 2027.
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Russia launches massive missile and drone assault on Ukrainian capital
Europe • 12:33 AM
3 min
Ukrainian air defences intercepted some of the missiles and drones after Moscow struck Kyiv and several other regions in the country on Wednesday.
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EU DECODED: Will the Digital Euro strengthen financial security?
Europe • 12:00 AM
5 min
In this episode we talk about a new payment method that is being studied by the European Central Bank: the digital euro. Do we need another alternative for online payments and could this project have negative impacts on the banking system?
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Tuesday, november 12, 2024
There is nowhere safe in Gaza, UNRWA affairs director tells Euronews
Europe • 4:37 PM
2 min
UN aid agency's Scott Anderson described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as critical and called on all sides to respect civilian safe zones.
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At least four killed, including three children in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
Europe • 3:55 PM
3 min
Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile smashed into several cities across southern and eastern Ukraine on Monday.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns amid sexual abuse scandal
Europe • 3:51 PM
2 min
Survivors of the abuse, particularly those targeted by John Smyth, a prominent figure who abused young men for decades, expressed relief at Welby's decision, seeing it as a step toward accountability.
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Germany should prepare for cybersecurity threats ahead of election, interior minister says
Europe • 3:20 PM
2 min
Germany needs more protections against cybersecurity threats with a general election coming up, the interior minister said.
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Meloni’s man in Brussels dodges political questions in hearing
Europe • 2:32 PM
6 min
Raffaele Fitto has been nominated by Giorgia Meloni to be Italy's pick for the new Commission. Fitto demonstrated political versatility as he dodged questioning on domestic Italian issues and pledged to serve the EU.
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Survey: Women in the EU read more books than men
Europe • 2:29 PM
3 min
EU residents have a relationship with books on the verge of love and hate: almost half of them cannot read a single complete book in a whole year, and in some countries the average is ten books or more.
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Spain to do ‘whatever it takes’ to aid flood victims: finance minister
Europe • 2:10 PM
2 min
In an interview with Euronews, Carlos Cuerpo said it was too early to point the finger over deadly floods in Valencia, as tens of thousands protest a government response they see as inadequate.
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Unrest erupts in Abkhazia after opponents of Russian 'investments' agreement are detained
Europe • 1:05 PM
2 min
On 15 November, the Abkhazian parliament is set to ratify an agreement on Russian "investments," which would allow Russia to own property and land in the territory. The opposition intends to hold a large rally in Sukhumi on the same day.
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Classes in the metaverse? Meta creates digital ‘metaversities’ in EU and UK schools
Europe • 11:12 AM
2 min
Students at universities in the EU and UK will soon be having courses in the metaverse.
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Germany set to hold snap elections on 23 February, reports claim
Europe • 10:46 AM
3 min
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously suggested new vote could be held in March, following the breakdown of his ruling coalition.
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AstraZeneca beats expectations and raises guidance despite China troubles
Europe • 8:55 AM
3 min
AstraZeneca raises its fiscal 2024 guidance for the second consecutive quarter. This upgrade comes despite ongoing legal challenges in China as it reported robust third-quarter earnings results.
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German MPs highlight China with Trump as president-elect
Europe • 8:07 AM
4 min
As the world is facing a second Donald Trump term, German MPs speak with Euronews about the biggest challenges Europe could face and the future of the transatlantic relationship.
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If Israel bans UNRWA, we can no longer operate in Gaza, says head of operations | Radio Schuman
Europe • 6:56 AM
3 min
Israel is set to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, known as UNRWA, raising concerns over supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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AI-generated image of Vatican 'devil worship' goes viral
Europe • 6:45 AM
8 min
A picture showing priests and cardinals gathered around a Satanic-like figure in a black mass is circulating on social media, shared in various contexts.
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Domestic political crises pose obstacles to Franco-German alliance
Europe • 6:30 AM
3 min
The German and French political crises and the economic challenges that come with them could weaken Franco-German leadership and affect the EU's ability to present a united front in key negotiations.
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Amsterdam reacts: Unravelling days of tensions that rocked the capital
Europe • 6:00 AM
11 min
Tensions erupted last Friday in Amsterdam after a UEFA football match, with European leaders widely condemning the violence. Euronews travelled to the Dutch capital to decipher the story.
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Monday, november 11, 2024
