Category: 3. Europe
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POWERTY: energising communities to combat poverty
An EU-funded project is helping one of Spain’s poorest neighbourhoods cope with energy costs and the endemic problems of poverty Continue Reading
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Halloween: Our picks of the costumes that celebrate the best (and worst) of 2024
Halloween is nearly here, and if you’re still scrambling for the perfect costume, there’s no need to panic. We’ve got you. ADVERTISEMENT From iconic pop culture moments to cinematic deep cuts and viral references, these are Euronews Culture’s 2024 Halloween costume picks. For… Continue Reading
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Harris or Trump – Who's winning big business backing in the US?
A number of business leaders including Elon Musk have pledged their support for Trump during the 2024 US elections. Others, such as Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn are supporting Kamala Harris. Continue Reading
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Lithuania’s top diplomat Landsbergis to step away from politics after election defeat – POLITICO
Landsbergis, who has been Lithuania’s foreign minister since December 2020, has vocally supported Ukraine’s resistance against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion. Lithuania’s opposition Social Democratic Party (LSDP) won parliamentary elections Sunday, pushing… Continue Reading
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UK’s Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court – POLITICO
However, the Solicitor General for England and Wales issued two contempt claims against Robinson earlier this year, claiming that the activist — who screened a film containing the allegations in London’s Trafalgar Square — “knowingly” breached the order. Robinson, 41, appeared at… Continue Reading
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Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s public art opens in Helsinki
Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, ‘Tove Jansson: Paradise’ focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted. Continue Reading
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Notre-Dame Cathedral's gargoyles undergo makeover for grand reopening
Five years of renovations and the input of more than 1,000 artisans, from sculptors to stained glass glaziers, have brought Notre-Dame back to life following the devastating fire of 15 April 2019. Continue Reading
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EU to spend €900M on expanding critical technologies – POLITICO
With the fund, the European Commission aims to dissuade the bloc’s tech companies from tapping non-EU funds when they want to expand their operations significantly after their initial build-out. The United States, for example, is known to have far larger scale-up funds than Europe. It has… Continue Reading
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Spanish left-wing politician resigns amid sexual abuse allegations
Errejón’s departure is a major setback for Spain’s Sumar coalition, already weakened by declining support, and comes as the country faces heightened awareness around abuse of power in public life. Continue Reading
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VW plans to close 3 German plants as auto industry turmoil grows – POLITICO
Volkswagen last month canceled a 1994 agreement that protected its workers from layoffs until 2029, enabling business-related layoffs from mid-2025. With sales in China declining almost 20 percent in the first half of 2024, Volkswagen — which is heavily invested in the Chinese market —… Continue Reading