Author: Euronews

Watch episode two of Euronews’ guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. ADVERTISEMENTAhead of June’s vote, Euronews asks voters to name one proposal they would make if they were elected to the European Parliament, and asks candidates what they pledge to do if elected or re-elected. Stay tuned as Euronews will publish more statements every day.Watch the video above to find out more. Source link

Novo Holdings, the parent company of the maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is investing millions to create a global innovation hub for quantum technology in Denmark. Source link

Relations between the two European countries were already tense, with Germany providing military support to Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. Source link

Turkey’s inflation accelerated to 69.8% annually for the month of April, according to latest data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. ADVERTISEMENTThe country’s annual consumer price inflation climbed close to 70% last month, just slightly below expectations.However, it marked the highest rate since November 2022 due to strong price increases in education, restaurant and hotels prices.Finance minister, Mehmet Simsek, commented on the data to Reuters and said April’s month-on-month inflation, which was 3.18%, was in line with expectations. In March it was at 3.16%.”After annual inflation reaches its peak in May, it will begin to decline sharply in line with our…

Students from Sciences Po in Paris, who were protesting in support of Palestinians, were peacefully evacuated by French police, echoing similar actions in the US amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. ADVERTISEMENTFrench police peacefully evacuated dozens of students on Friday from a building of the Paris Institute of Political Studies, known as Sciences Po. The students had gathered there in support of Palestinians, echoing similar encampments and solidarity demonstrations across the United States.Protestors waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans in support of residents of Gaza, as Israel continues its offensive following the deadly October 7 Hamas-led attack that triggered the Israel-Hamas…

Recently, Uber has been sued in a number of places, including Paris and in Australia by local cab drivers who say that Uber has led to them losing income. Source link

In the run-up to the European elections in June, Euronews takes a closer look at the Brothers of Italy party leader and the country’s prime minister’s speech in Pescara. ADVERTISEMENTThe Brothers of Italy’s conference in Pescara was more than a party gathering to launch Meloni’s electoral campaign.The event marks a key moment in the run-up to the European elections in June, with the Italian prime minister’s address last Sunday providing crucial insight into her conservative leadership in Europe and her EU goals.At the event, she announced that voters should use just her first name on their ballots. “Call me Giorgia,”…

France’s second largest bank surpasses profit expectations while competitor Société Générale sees earnings dip. ADVERTISEMENTCredit Agricole (CA) announced a 55% year-on-year increase in first-quarter net profits on Friday.Earnings came in at €1.9 billion, outperforming the €1.48 billion average predicted by analysts.In the previous quarter, CA’s sales climbed 11% to €6.81 billion, also beating analysts’ expectation of €6.47 billion.The cost of risk, meaning capital set aside to cover potential losses from loans, was €400 million, €105 million less than expected.The lender said it now plans to meet its 2025 financial targets a year early, boosted by strong performances in its corporate…

Western Balkan institutions and policymakers can play a pivotal role in saving women’s lives — potentially upwards of 50 per year. Yet, today, one woman in the Western Balkans is killed nearly every week, Alex Chen and Tanja Domi write. Source link

Unemployment in the Eurozone remained at a record low of 6.5% in March, the same as February. Source link