Demogra-what? A definitive guide to European Commission portfolios
After the summer, Ursula von der Leyen has some dream jobs to hand out, and some duff ones too. Euronews takes you on a journey from competition to multilingualism. Over…
Not safe to swim: Paris Olympics event cancelled over Seine water quality concerns
The level of faecal bacteria in the Seine was above the World Aquatics standards of 400 colony-forming units of enterococci per 100 millilitres. The women’s marathon swim competition is set…
Commission’s finance chief: EU leaders must do better at bolstering bank mergers, Banking Union
EU leaders should support the cross-border merger of banks to bolster the resilience of the Banking Union, European Commissioner for Financial Services Mairead McGuinness said on Tuesday (25 June), warning…
Norwegian tourism gets boost as weaker Kroner draws visitors
The depreciation of the Norwegian kroner has made the famously expensive Nordic country a more affordable destination for tourists, increasing spending and benefiting local businesses. Nordic tourism has risen significantly…
Majority of Americans say democracy is on the ballot this fall but differ on threat, AP poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses the…
The streets of Israel and Lebanon as both prepare for possible war
What it’s like on the streets of Beirut and Tel Aviv as both sides await retaliation attacks from one another. In Israel, people are holding their breath while they wait…
Euro surges to eight-month high as safe haven currency
The euro is likely to rise further as a safe destination due to the jittery sentiment amid the global market turmoil. The ECB’s September rate decision remains a key factor…
Cruelty Free Europe urges European Commission to speed up animal testing phase-out plans after stats show stalled progress
Animal protection NGO, Cruelty Free Europe, urges Ursula von der Leyen’s incoming European Commission to accelerate plans to phase out animal testing after the release of statistics for 2021 and…
Ukraine will need nearly nine billion US dollars to restore its cultural sites and tourism, according to UNESCO
Ukraine will need almost nine billion US dollars over the next decade to rebuild its cultural sites and tourism industry after the Russian invasion and war, UNESCO has announced, the…
The first Christian Pentecost (I)
Chapter 2, Acts of the Apostles. 1 – 4. The first Christian Pentecost and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. 5 – 13. The astonishment of the…