Author: Euronews

Turkish garden designer Nilufer Danis evokes the spirit of a pilgrimage to Spain’s Camino de Santiago at the launch of London’s Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. ADVERTISEMENTNilufer Danis, the Turkish award winning garden designer, has recreated the essence of the world-famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in the grounds of the palace of one England’s most notoriously anti-Catholic monarchs, King Henry VIII.The garden is a star attraction at the annual Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, the mischievous little sibling of the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Over the years Hampton has earned an international reputation for experimentation and cutting-edge design with a…

The far-right, nationalist movement wants to set up a new group in the European Parliament. But it needs at least seven member states on board. ADVERTISEMENTChega, the Portuguese far-right party, has joined “Patriots for Europe,” the new nationalist alliance launched by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.”Chega’s president announced their intent to be part of this sovereignist coalition,” Orbán’s spokesperson said on Monday, announcing the news.Prior to the confirmation, Chega’s André Ventura had described the foundation of the movement as a “historic opportunity” to build a political “alternative” and unite the right.”This group is clearly against Ursula von der Leyen and…

The UK Labour leader expressed willingness to work with any government in Europe. ADVERTISEMENTLabour leader Keir Starmer has said he will press on with plans to re-negotiate part of the post-Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with the European Union, even if the far-right National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen enters government in France.Starmer – whose Labour party is topping opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s general election – told reporters on the campaign trail on Monday that he didn’t think a far-right win in France would change his party’s “overall intention” of negotiating “a better deal with the EU.”The…

Le Pen’s advantage is seen as a positive development for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and ECR’s role in the EU, according to Italian media. ADVERTISEMENTItaly’s Prime Minister Giorgia Melania has yet to make a public comment following Marine Le Pen’s right-wing party’s triumph in the first round of the French elections this weekend. Yet, other officials were quick to express their views.The first to react to the news of the National Rally’s success in Italy was right-wing Matteo Salvini, historically a political ally of Le Pen. He congratulated her while also taking the opportunity to criticise French President Emmanuel Macron.…

Like many children, David Aguilar spent his childhood building Lego. While others made model aeroplanes and miniature toy towns out of the stackable plastic bricks, David built functional lifesize prosthetic arms. ADVERTISEMENTDavid Aguilar was diagnosed with Poland syndrome at birth. The congenital condition is characterised by partially developed muscles. Although David was born without a right forearm, he didn’t feel different until we went to school, where he was bullied. David retreated into his bedroom and buried himself with Lego to escape reality. Engrossed by the endless possibilities the bricks promised, he built his first prosthetic arm.   David tells SCENES that when…

Video. Analysts warn that the far-right National Rally’s success may challenge relations between Paris and Berlin and complicate Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s agenda. Source link

Video. The Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery with a national ceremony in Amsterdam’s Oosterpark. Source link

Video. Le Pen’s advantage is seen as a positive development for Giorgia Meloni and the ECR’s role in the EU, according to Italian media. Source link

Video. A Russian strike on Kharkiv’s Slobid district killed one person and injured nine, including an eight-month-old baby, on June 30. Source link

Updated: 01/07/2024 – 17:15 GMT+2 The storms have caused the tragic loss of four lives. Roads, cellars, and railway services were affected by significant flooding in the Goms region. Emergency services are actively involved in cleaning up affected areas, with a particular focus on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. President Viola Amherd”s visit to the site underscores the gravity of the situation and the ongoing commitment to restoring safety and normalcy in the region. The storms have caused the tragic loss of four lives. Roads, cellars, and railway services were affected by significant flooding in the Goms region. Emergency services are…