Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship medal to German pianist Justus Frantz
Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany’s classical music world over his close relationship with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Now he’s set disapproving tongues wagging again…
‘Saint or Sinner’? British artist Mason Storm crucifies Donald Trump in sculpture on show in Basel
Hero or villain? Martyr or criminal? “Saint or Sinner”? Read More
Japan deploys troops to help stop bear attacks
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces were dispatched to Akita to help control a surge in bear attacks that have left over 100 people injured and at least 12 dead nationwide since April.…
Latest drone sightings force flight cancellations at Belgium’s main airport
The airport operator said that about 400-500 travellers spent the night there after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 diverted to other airports. Read more at Read More
Candidate countries celebrate renewed momentum in EU accession process
Candidate countries to join the European Union showed optimism at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, as new progress reports signaled movement towards membership. Montenegro, Albania and Moldova…
Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen
The European Commission has unveiled its plan to connect Europe’s cities faster, aiming to open up remote regions and boost the economy. The first lines are expected to be running…
Flying to or from the US? Here’s how a potential airspace closure could affect your trip
The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks. Read More
A dolphin has been delighting tourists in Venice’s lagoon. But concerns are growing for its safety
The basin is one of the most trafficked areas of the city, far from an ideal habitat for the mammal.Read More
Poland’s Sejm to vote on stripping former justice minister’s immunity amid fraud claims
Poland’s Sejm committee is considering waiving Zbigniew Ziobro’s parliamentary immunity over allegations of leading a criminal group that misallocated €35 million from the Justice Fund. Read more at Read More
‘On the wrong path’: Which European countries think they’re doomed?
Which European country is the most pessimistic about its future? What are Europe’s top concerns? And which European country worries about war more than Israel? Read More