Sorry, this content is not available in your country Copyright euronews By Cinzia Rizzi Published on 11/12/2023 - 16:00 Share this article Kelaghayis are one of the most famous headdresses in the world. And they are still handmade by the few skilled masters who live in Basgal. Another stop on the Silk Road is the historic gem of Sheki, with its … [Περισσότερα...]
America is failing Africa by not taking COP28 seriously
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Washington's decisions still largely signal the status quo to other nations in the Global North — and if the US is not willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate finance, then it’s very possible other wealthy nations … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek PM: Christmas basket another tool that would help us keep prices down
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday chaired a meeting at the Interagency Market Control Unit headquarters and was briefed on the market inspections that have been carried out, as well as other measures to discourage unfair practices in the market, ANA reports."The Christmas basket will be another tool which will help us to keep the price of Christmas dinner down," the prime minister … [Περισσότερα...]
Central banks in the spotlight: Why this week is crucial for world markets
Monetary policy decisions from some of the world's biggest central banks will take centre stage this week, against a backdrop of global speculation that they are finished with lifting key interest rates. The major European stock indexes were flat at around 11:00 CET on Monday morning, with investors closely monitoring market developments for the week: At the top of the agenda are the latest US … [Περισσότερα...]
From Barbie to Eurovision, here’s what people Googled most this year
Cultural phenomenon ‘Barbenheimer’ topped the global list of Google searches this year, while Eurovision and ChatGPT drew attention across Europe. What’s the state of your Google search history?The US tech giant has just released its “Year in Search,” an annual roundup of what people are searching for most on the internet’s top search engine.As usual, it’s been a sobering snapshot of the state … [Περισσότερα...]
Brussels welcomes Austria's proposal of 'Air Schengen' for Romania and Bulgaria
Austria has softened its veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria by proposing the abolition of border checks at airports. The idea, colloquially known as "Air Schengen," would amount to partial membership in the passport-free area, which currently encompasses 27 countries, including 23 European Union states, and over 423 million citizens.Border checks at land borders with other … [Περισσότερα...]
Iran accuses jailed Swedish EU employee of crime punishable by death
Iran has accused Swedish EU employee Johan Floderus of spying for Israel and "corruption on earth", a crime that carries the death penalty under Tehran's islamic laws. According to the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan news agency, during his first hearing on Sunday, Floderus was charged with "corruption on earth, extensive measures against the security of Iran" and "intelligence cooperation" with … [Περισσότερα...]
Missing €750k ring found inside vaccuum cleaner at Ritz Paris hotel
The guest had reported the msising ring to the police, suspecting it had been stolen. A ring worth €750,000 which went missing at the Ritz hotel in Paris has been found in a vacuum cleaner.The owner, a Malaysian businesswoman who was a guest at the hotel, had filed a complain with the police on Friday after suspecting it had been stolen.Luckily, Ritz security guards found the ring lying among … [Περισσότερα...]
French AI start-up Mistral reaches unicorn status, marking its place as Europe’s rival to OpenAI
Mistral offers companies open-source language models that can be used to launch chatbots and other AI products such as search engines. The French generative artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Mistral AI has reached unicorn status after its latest funding round.The company said it raised €385, valuing the company at about €2 billion, surpassing the €1 billion unicorn threshold.The … [Περισσότερα...]
Iran accuses Swedish EU diplomat of conspiring with Israel
Floderus is on trial for "corruption on earth", one of the most serious charges in Iran, which carries the death penalty. Iran's judiciary has accused the Swede Johan Floderus, a European Union (EU) diplomat detained in Iran for more than 600 days, of collaborating with Israel "against the security" of the Islamic Republic.Dressed in the pale blue uniform worn by prisoners and handcuffed, the … [Περισσότερα...]
The far right is already part of the European mainstream — it’s just high time to finally admit it
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The far right is not ascendant in the sense that it is banging on the door. It is already in the room and occupying part of the furniture, Tom Junes writes. In late November, Geert Wilders and his far-right PVV’s victory in the snap Dutch … [Περισσότερα...]
Anguish grows over 'effective ban' on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals
"The government is willing to sacrifice the rights of British citizens who happen to fall in love across borders," one rights advocate told Euronews. "The whole thing has made me incredibly angry," said Katharine Ward. "These are the most private things in people's lives: Who you love, where you live... Then you have a government announcement pop up that removes all of those things from your … [Περισσότερα...]
Athens-Thessaloniki railway connection is being restored in Greece
The railway connection on the central Athens-Thessaloniki route, which had been interrupted due to the disasters caused by the storms "Daniel" and "Elias", is being restored, after the arrival, at dawn, of the first cargo train at the Thriasio Freight Centre, ANA reports.According to an announcement by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, only freight trains will run on the railway line … [Περισσότερα...]
Georgians rally for EU candidacy amidst political tensions
Georgians march in Tbilisi to support EU candidacy amid President Zourabichvili's call for closer ties, as the nation grapples with opposition accusations of pro-Russia policies and navigates complex relations with Moscow. In a resounding display of unity, hundreds of Georgians flooded the streets of Tbilisi on Saturday, marching from First Republic Square to Europe Square in a fervent plea … [Περισσότερα...]
Thousands expected to protest EU austerity measures in Brussels
Protesters fear a raft of new EU financial rules could push member states into austerity. Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in Brussels on Tuesday to protest what they perceive as new austerity measures as the 27 European Union countries discuss ways to overhaul rules on government spending.Finance ministers from the bloc have been negotiating for months a reform of the EU's rules … [Περισσότερα...]
European cinema triumphs as LA Film Critics Association names its 2023 winners
European cinema is having a great year on an international level. Jonathan Glazer’s 'The Zone of Interest' has been named Best Film of the Year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association, while German actress Sandra Hüller continues her awards sweep with win for Best Actress. British director Jonathan Glazer's harrowing and stylistically audacious Auschwitz-set drama, The Zone of Interest, has … [Περισσότερα...]
Would you trust a robot with your finances?
Robo-advising can be a cheap, low-effort option for non-professional investors, but a lack of human input also has its drawbacks. Even before the rise of AI, human tasks were becoming increasingly more automated.Turn back the clock 50 years, and whether you were in a bank, a station, or a factory, you’d see more employees performing jobs now done by machines.2008 is widely cited as the birth … [Περισσότερα...]
Quirky exhibition of 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' photographs opens in London
Updated: 11/12/2023 - 12:16 The Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibition in South Kensington, London, is the latest manifestation of a social media phenomenon that began six years ago when Wally Koval, a self-proclaimed "nerd" and " Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
'Violating and dehumanising': How AI deepfakes are being used to target women
Experts describe the use of a person’s images to create deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI) without their consent as "dehumanising". Deepfake technology has soared in popularity over the last few years, and it never has been easier to make them, with people able to doctor video or audio in a hyper-realistic way.Just a few pictures of someone’s face are needed to create a deepfake.Some … [Περισσότερα...]
Amid high-stakes climate decisions, let's not forget to deal with methane
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. In the dynamic landscape of climate policies, there will be many difficult choices ahead — urgently cutting all methane emissions is not one of them, Michal Kurtyka writes. Global climate action is gaining momentum in exciting and … [Περισσότερα...]
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