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On the eve of France’s Euro 2024 opener, Kylian Mbappé has urged young voters to oppose the rise of political extremism in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, emphasizing the crucial moment for the nation’s future. Source link

Eurosatory 2024 organisers had previously indicated that Israeli citizens could still attend the arms expo, despite an earlier decision by government authorities in May barring Israeli companies. ADVERTISEMENTIsrael has been barred from participating in the international defence expo in Paris, Eurosatory 2024, after a court ruled on Saturday that all Israeli participants will be excluded.The French district court in Bobigny stated it ruled on the grounds that Israeli companies and their representatives might act “as intermediaries for Israeli arms firms” in one of the world’s largest arms shows. It directed the organisers to display the decision at the entrances of…

The European health agency has published recommendations for health authorities and participants to guard against threats posed by long, mass participation public events Source link

Video. The demonstration in the Ukrainian capital comes with the vast majority of countries represented at a major peace summit in Switzerland, backing a call for a full exchange of captured soldiers. Source link

Updated: 17/06/2024 – 13:02 GMT+2 Thousands of activists marched in Sao Paulo on Sunday in support of the legalisation of marijuana in Brazil, denouncing what they described as violence and abuse of power by security forces. Thousands of activists marched in Sao Paulo on Sunday in support of the legalisation of marijuana in Brazil, denouncing what they described as violence and abuse of power by security forces. With placards, plants, banners, and cigarettes, the protest march took place under the slogan “Rolling a future without war.”It also comes after the Brazilian Congress on Wednesday, June 12 approved the Constitutional reform…

Timed to coincide with global Refugee Week (17-23 June) and World Refugee Day on 20 June, Greece is spotlighting forced migration with a week-long festival of film screenings, workshops and exhibitions. ADVERTISEMENTFew European nations are as impacted by the refugee crisis as Greece – the first port of call for many hoping to reach Europe. Amidst reports of poor treatment of refugees and those seeking asylum, Refugee Week Greece is setting out not only to educate the Greek public, but to “celebrate the contribution, creativity and authenticity” of those who have experienced forced migration.“Greece holds a crucial position as a gateway…

EU leaders are meeting on Monday to discuss who will get the top jobs in the next mandate and the direction the bloc will take. Join Euronews for insight, analysis and reaction in the aftermath of the elections. Source link

Bird flu is highly lethal to some animals, but not to others. Scientists want to know why. Source link

EU head of states will discuss who will lead the EU for the next five years, among other things, over dinner during an informal summit this evening Source link

Global markets shifted to a risk-off mode amid political uncertainties in France. As investor sentiment soured, haven assets saw a surge, while the euro and French stock markets both experienced significant declines. ADVERTISEMENTInvestment sentiment soured amid political uncertainties in France, leading to significant market reactions. The French benchmark, the CAC 40, tumbled 6.23% last week, reaching a nearly five-month low and wiping off approximately €187 billion of market value. The euro also weakened against the US dollar, dropping to just above 1.07 early in the Asian session on June 17, marking its lowest level in six weeks.In contrast, safe-haven assets…