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04.01 / 19:55

Sunak PM Sunak sets out priorities to tackle UK's problems but says there are no 'quick fixes'

After less than three months in power marked by crippling strikes and rising energy bills, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak articulated his vision for the country on Wednesday in a speech announcing the government's priorities in the new year.

04.01 / 16:03

Ukraine 'marshalling' troops for next major offensive: Here's when and where Kyiv could strike

As Russian strikes against Ukraine continue relentlessly and peace hopes seem to fade, a growing number of experts say the war may soon reach a crucial turning point.

03.01 / 21:39

Sport Sweden turns to France as it looks to buy two new nuclear reactors

Sweden and France could be set to join forces to build new nuclear power stations in the Nordic nation, to boost domestic power production and guarantee security of supply.

03.01 / 16:27

Death POPE China criticises 'unacceptable' new Covid rules for passengers flying in from territory

Beijing has slammed the recent decisions of 12 countries requiring passengers flying in from China to have a negative Covid test 48 hours before thier flight.

03.01 / 15:25

dealmaking Credit Suisse hires Gen Oba to co-head dealmaking in France

Credit Suisse has bolstered its European investment bank with a senior hire from Credit Agricole to co-head its dealmaking team in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

03.01 / 13:09

Adoption regulation Africa Framework regulatory Morocco finalized crypto regulatory framework: Central Bank

The Kingdom of Morocco may see its first crypto bill introduced “in the following days.” The document is already written by the Central Bank and will be discussed with the industry stakeholders.

03.01 / 12:13

Digital HSBC IBM Banque de France wholesale Banque de France, HSBC, IBM test interoperability of wholesale CBDC

Around the world, central banks are considering the viability of their own digital currency. Further, the efficiency and security that CBDC affords could bolster payments in developed countries and promote financial inclusion in emerging markets.

03.01 / 01:37

Death Snow shortage in the Alps amid abnormally high temperatures

Much of the Alps does not look right for this time of the year, with sparse snowfall and unseasonably warm weather allowing grass to blanket the European mountain range.

01.01 / 20:43

France urges all EU countries to test Chinese travellers for COVID

France is urging all European Union countries to start testing passengers arriving from China for COVID, amid an outbreak sweeping the Asian nation.

01.01 / 19:47

Nature Croatia's big day: Balkan nation adopts euro and joins Schengen zone

Croatia has officially adopted the euro as its currency, becoming the 20th European Union member state to do so.

29.12 / 13:57

European Union committee COVID-19: EU Health Security Committee to hold emergency meeting over COVID situation in China

The European Union's Health Security Committee is holding an emergency meeting on Thursday in a bid to coordinate COVID-19 measures across member states as China reopens its borders.

29.12 / 09:51

Money Kosovo Serbs start dismantling barricades in bid to defuse military tensions

Kosovo Serbs who have been blocking roads in northern Kosovo for 19 days have agreed to start removing barricades from Thursday morning, bowing to calls by the EU and US to defuse tensions.

29.12 / 01:21

Money Exxon tries to block new EU windfall tax on oil companies

Exxon Mobil is suing the European Union in an attempt to force the bloc to scrap its new windfall tax on oil companies, according to reports on Wednesday.

29.12 / 00:49

Money Kosovo shuts border with Serbia amid worst crisis in years

Kosovo closed its main border with Serbia on Wednesday amid one of the worst regional crises in recent years.

29.12 / 00:49

Money Pope Francis says Benedict XVI is 'very ill' and asks faithful to pray for him

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is “very ill" and being monitored by doctors, the Vatican confirmed on Wednesday.

29.12 / 00:05

Money Support French defence minister promises more military support for Ukraine

France's armed forces minister promised more military support for Kyiv on Wednesday, during his first visit to the country.

27.12 / 15:43

Floods Russia's war, the energy crisis and inflation: These were the top 5 stories in the EU this year

2022 will go down as one of the most challenging years in the EU's history as the bloc grappled with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its humanitarian and financial consequences.

27.12 / 12:43

Year in review: Here are the best stories from Uncovering Europe

In Euronews' Uncovering Europe series, we bring you the best original stories from across Europe every weeknight at 7 pm CET.

27.12 / 12:43

Lavrov threatens with Russian forces as Moscow keeps bombarding Ukraine

A day after President Vladimir Putin said he was open to negotiations over Ukraine, Russia's foreign minister lashed out, saying Kyiv and the West sought to destroy his country and Ukraine must meet Moscow's demands or its army will.

27.12 / 01:49

Kurds hold march of mourning in Paris after shooter kills 3

Members of France’s Kurdish community have led a silent march through Paris, in honour of the three Kurds killed in the capital on Friday.

27.12 / 01:49

foreign peace end Ukraine war: Foreign Minister says Kyiv wants peace summit 'by end of February'

Ukraine's foreign minister said his nation wants a UN-backed peace summit to end the war early in 2023, but only if Russia has faced a war crime tribunal first.

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