Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has finally picked on someone his own size: Finland. His officials have virtually accused the Finns of genocide of Soviet civilians in “concentration camps,” allegedly complete with gas chambers, during the Second World War. It is … Read More
Tensions have been rising between the 27-member bloc and China over a range of issues, including Hong Kong and the coronavirus pandemic. After speaking with Chinese leaders, EU chiefs sent out a stern message to China. Top EU officials struck … Read More
People wearing masks as they pray during a ceremony of Buddha’s birthday at Jogyesa Temple on 30 May 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. Source: Getty South Korean authorities have said for the first time the country is in the midst … Read More
In the long run, the COVID-19 pandemic may change Europe’s economy for the better. People wearing face masks walk in front of a euro sign in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on April, 24. YANN SCHREIBER/AFP/GETTY IMAGES Germany’s fiscal prudence hasn’t made … Read More
FRANKFURT – More than 1,000 employees at German meat processing firm Toennies have tested positive for coronavirus, prompting local health authorities to order all 6,500 employees and their families to go into quarantine. The localized lockdown is a setback for … Read More
President Trump on Monday is expected to sign an executive order that significantly expands current immigration restrictions to include a number of guest worker programs including the H-1B visa — an order the administration says will put Americans first for jobs as the … Read More
The UN refugee agency revealed that the number of people fleeing war and persecution was more than 79 million last year — the highest such figure since the agency was founded 70 years ago. Euronews spoke to the UN High … Read More
It struck 710km north-east of Gisborne early this morning. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck off the coast of Gisborne in the early hours of Friday morning, was felt across New Zealand. The quake was 33km deep, and about 700km … Read More
President Nicolas Maduro accuses opposition leader Juan Guaido of being behind a military raid designed to oust him during an online press conference in Caracas on May 6, 2020. (CNN)Venezuela’s embattled ruler President Nicolas Maduro has made the most of … Read More
