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The long battle over Russia's frozen assets heats up
informed Summary
- In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union is considering using the interest generated by frozen Russian central bank reserves to financially support Ukraine. By using this approach, the EU aims to avoid the legal complexities that would arise if the bloc seized the assets itself.
World Affairs1 min read - Euronews
How far are we from paying taxes in cryptocurrencies in Europe?
informed Summary
- Switzerland is leading Europe in integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional banking systems, with some residents already able to pay taxes using digital currencies. The European Union is also making strides in regulating crypto assets, with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation set to come into effect next year.
Economy6 min read - Euronews
Europe by train: Our top tips for an Interrailing holiday
informed Summary
- Train travel is becoming increasingly popular due to its sustainability and the ability to reach destinations inaccessible by plane. Europe has one of the world's best train networks, and Interrailing is becoming an appealing prospect for many -- not just the young and those on a budget.
Culture6 min read - Euronews
Shein ads could soon be banned in France under new fast fashion bill
informed Summary
- France's parliament has voted in favour of a bill to crack down on fast fashion, which includes banning fast fashion adverts and imposing penalties on low-cost clothing for its environmental impact. The bill will now proceed to the Senate for further voting.
Business4 min read - Euronews
Oscars 2024: All the facts and trivia you need to know
informed Summary
- The 96th Academy Awards sees a record-breaking in terms of the average duration of a Best Picture nominee (138 minutes). The longest movie to be nominated was "Killers of the Flower Moon" at 206 minutes.
Culture5 min read - Euronews
Germany's Olaf Scholz has become a major problem for Ukraine
informed Summary
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing criticism for his handling of the Ukrainian conflict, particularly his refusal to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles -- a powerful military asset. Scholz argues that sending the missiles would require deploying German troops to program them, risking escalation.
World Affairs4 min read - Euronews
Europeans dominate the rankings of global cheese lovers
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- A new report by market research agency Mintel has ranked the world's "cheesiest nations" based on imports, production and Google searches for "cheese" in their native language.
Culture4 min read - Euronews
China's Belt and Road Initiative is bringing new risks to Europe
informed Summary
- China's Belt and Road Initiative is in retreat, with infrastructure spending down globally due to issues such as corruption, waste, debt distres and failing projects. However, the policy is being replaced by an authoritarian alliance of security, surveillance and repression, particularly in countries with authoritarian-leaning regimes.
World Affairs3 min read - Euronews
Why is it so hard for spacecraft to successfully land on the moon?
informed Summary
- The SpaceX rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander successfully landed on the Moon on Friday, marking the first successful American landing in recent memory. The lander carried NASA equipment intended to prepare the Moon for further human exploration.
Science4 min read - Euronews
Is Ireland inching closer to being united as one?
informed Summary
- The political landscape in Northern Ireland is shifting, with the vote share for political unionism decreasing and nationalist party Sinn Féin becoming the largest party in both local and national government. This is a reflection of wider demographic changes, with Catholics outnumbering Protestants for the first time in history and a decrease in British identity.
Politics3 min read - Euronews
Why are Europe’s farmers angry?
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- Farmers across Europe, already dealing with the impacts of climate change, are protesting against policies they view as contradictory and unfair. The protests, which began in France, have spread to the Netherlands, Germany, and Eastern Europe. Farmers are frustrated with policies that increase costs, such as removing subsidies for agricultural diesel, and regulations that they say are difficult to understand and follow.
Business4 min read - Euronews
Why I ditched flying for an 18-hour train trip from Budapest to Lyon
informed Summary
- Rita Palfi, a frequent flyer between Hungary and France, decided to try a night train journey after she was inspired by her son's interest in a picture book about trains. The journey from Budapest to Lyon involved multiple train changes and took 18 hours in total. However, Palfi found it a pleasant and more personal experience compared to flying.
Personal growth4 min read - Euronews
Close-up photographer of the year: Take a look at the winning images
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- The Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024 competition, which celebrates macro and micro photography, has announced its winners from nearly 12,000 entries from 67 countries.
Culture1 min read - Euronews
Veganuary turns 10: How plant-based foods took over Europe
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- Veganuary, a U.K.-based initiative encouraging people to reduce their consumption of animal products, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The initiative has grown in popularity, with more than 700,000 people signing up in 2023 from every country except Vatican City and North Korea.
Personal growth5 min read - Euronews
Does Dry January actually work?
informed Summary
- Dry January, a campaign that started in the U.K. in 2013, encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month. The tradition has grown in popularity, with over 8.5 million people planning to participate this year.
Personal growth2 min read - Euronews
Remedies for the morning after: 12 hangover cures from around Europe
informed Summary
- In his article for Euronews. David Mouriquand lists various hangover remedies from around Europe. These include Katerfrühstück from Germany -- a pickled herring wrapped around pickled cucumbers and onions -- and pickle brine from Poland, which is believed to replenish electrolytes due to its high concentration of potassium and sodium.
Personal growth4 min read - Euronews
Why is it so hard to prevent terrorist financing?
informed Summary
- Philippe Vollot, the Chief Financial Economic Crime Officer at Rabobank, highlights the importance of fighting financial crime because it funds activities such as gang crime, drug and human trafficking, terrorism and modern slavery. He explains to Euronews that banks screen every transaction made by accounts held with them to identify suspicious activities.
Finance3 min read - Euronews
How much does a mulled wine cost at Europe’s Christmas markets?
informed Summary
- Prices at Christmas markets across Europe, including Budapest and Edinburgh, have significantly increased this year, with food inflation reaching almost 20% in the EU.
Economy3 min read - Euronews
What’s the best - and worst - train station in Europe?
informed Summary
- The annual European Railway Station Index ranks the 50 largest railway stations in Europe based on factors such as waiting times, delays, ticket offers, accessibility and availability of ride-sharing services. According to the latest ranking, the top three stations are all located in German-speaking cities.
News3 min read - Euronews
How TikTok has shaped the music charts in 2023
informed Summary
- TikTok's annual report reveals that well over half of this year's No. 1 singles in the U.K. and U.S. were linked to engagement on the platform. In the U.K., 13 of the 16 chart-topping songs were associated with viral moments on TikTok, while in the U.S. all but five of the 18 songs that made it to No. 1 followed trends driven by the platform.
Culture2 min read
