Author: Euronews

Napoleon tried to use the guns on himself after defeat, but his grand squire removed the gunpowder. France’s culture ministry recently classified them as national treasures. Source link

The EU’s cohesion funds aim to reduce social and economic disparities between the richest and poorest regions, but both the Commission and member states are failing to adequately oversee their spending, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). ADVERTISEMENTThe EU’s control system over more than a third of its budget has failed in recent years to significantly curb spending errors, auditors in Luxembourg said in a report published today (8 July) – meaning that cohesion money is not being spent according to the EU and national rules. “We see that the Commission’s and member states system checks…

Best attack vs best defence. History says every time Spain and France faced off in a Euro knockout, the winner went on to win the cup. Is it going to happen again? Here are the odds and the records at stake before the 21.00 kick-off in Munich. Source link

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Source link

Authorities plan to relocate nearly 30 bears to the Zărnești Sanctuary following a Euronews report on rising bear encounters. ADVERTISEMENTRomanian authorities are moving 30 bears from Transfăgărășan to Zărnești Sanctuary, following a report by Euronews Romania. This comes as the Environment Minister is planning to issue an order or amend the law to address the safety issue of bears being seen too often.Last year there were over 400 bear sightings in Vidraru-Transfăgărășan and already 120 this year as the tourist season starts. Each sighting means a police intervention, so the situation is getting serious.In a statement to Euronews the Minister…

Video. The World Snail Racing Championships feature snails racing on a damp cloth adorned with three circles. Source link

Updated: 08/07/2024 – 20:10 GMT+2 A health ministry committee proposed relisting cannabis as a narcotic for medical and research purposes, effective January 1 if approved. Cannabis activists and entrepreneurs gathered in Bangkok to oppose the move. Prasitchai Nunuan and Chokwan Chopaka argued for separate regulation by the health ministry and accused the government of favoring certain interest groups. A health ministry committee proposed relisting cannabis as a narcotic for medical and research purposes, effective January 1 if approved. Cannabis activists and entrepreneurs gathered in Bangkok to oppose the move. Prasitchai Nunuan and Chokwan Chopaka argued for separate regulation by the…

France’s shocking snap election has presented a number of twists and turns after the left wing surged to stop the far right taking power at the very last minute. But how will this affect France’s relationship with Germany? Source link

A major Russian missile attack across Ukraine killed at least 31 people and injured nearly 130 on Monday. Source link

In a letter sent to congressional Democrats, US President Joe Biden insisted he was the best person to beat Donald Trump despite increasing questions about his mental fitness. Source link