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As part of the Houdini 100 series of events, a four-day programme has begun in Budapest to mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death. In tribute to the Hungarian-born American illusionist and escape artist, a relief is being unveiled and, among other things, a film festival and circus performances await visitors. At the opening of the programme series, the deputy mayor of District I, Csilla Fazekas, said they are proud that the Houdini House operates in Buda Castle, preserving in a unique way in Europe the legacy of a world-famous Hungarian, Harry Houdini. According to David Merlini, a magician…
The European Commission said on Saturday it was closely monitoring the crisis surrounding Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, following a confrontation outside the court building on Friday night that was broadcast live on television. The incident has brought renewed attention to a dispute that has been ongoing for more than a decade. “It is for the Polish authorities to ensure that the Constitutional Tribunal can function in accordance with the Polish constitution and in respect of the relevant case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union,” a Commission spokesperson told Euronews on Saturday. “The appointment of eight new members…
If you have an upcoming stopover in Doha, take it from me, you’re in for a treat. Qatar etched its name in the history books as the first Arab nation to host a FIFA World Cup, which ushered in a wave of transformations. In the run-up to the 2022 tournament, the Gulf state introduced a raft of new hotels and infrastructure projects, such as Doha Metro. The Qatari capital is the hub for Qatar Airways, which currently flies to more than 170 destinations around the world, including various direct links to Europe. Arguably, Doha’s Hamad International Airport is a destination…
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By Euronews with IJF Published on 31 October 2026 – 21:08 GMT+1 It’s the final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. Closely watching the action was Judo legend Teddy Riner. “I’m very happy to come to Abu Dhabi. It’s not my first time, but each time I come it’s a new event and more beautiful. As I know, the President works a lot for the athletes and for judo to come to the best places”, he said. Ivaylo IVANOV of Bulgaria faced Mihail LATISEV of Moldova in the -90kg final. The veteran Bulgarian came from behind to seal a second grand slam…
Arrests were significantly lower than during previous demonstrations, although tensions and clashes emerged in Marseille, Paris and Lyon as marches dispersed. French authorities described the situation nationwide as “generally calm” in the early afternoon. France deployed 70,000 police officers to contain what it feared would be another day of unrest. Many protesters wore Halloween costumes despite French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warning that face coverings could result in fines of €150. Other European cities including Rome, Milan, Berlin and Frankfurt also experienced a day of youth-led protests against the cost of living and, in Germany, military spending. The protests in…
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Putin hasn’t yet confirmed whether he would attend the December summit hosted in the U.S. His last in-person attendance at a G20 meeting was in 2019 — three years before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Kallas’ remarks come amid growing frustration among EU countries over Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov’s attendance at a G20 ministerial gathering in Atlanta. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was hosting the meeting, called off the traditional family photo after European officials refused to stand beside Lavrov. Kallas said in the interview that “we don’t want to stand next to…
Since its ratification in the 1990s, a group of wealthy countries including Canada, Australia, Japan, the U.K., Switzerland, Norway and some EU members have been funding efforts to implement the Convention. Now, those countries want other high-income nations to chip in more. “We all know that we need more resources to ensure the effective implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework,” said Jessika Roswall, the EU’s environment commissioner. But during the negotiations, non-donor countries — which include China, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Argentina — pushed back against any kind of income-related criteria to determine who should or shouldn’t be paying. The deadlock…
“That was, in fact, a topic that surprised me a bit, given the intensity with which it was presented,” Merz told reporters before returning from his five-day tour of East Asian countries on Friday evening. Merz admitted the Franco-German proposal had “sparked considerable concern in the region — in Singapore, Japan, and Korea — that we may be facing a new wave of protectionism in Europe, that we are closing ourselves off from other countries.” The chancellor vowed to take those complaints “very seriously” and to raise them at the next EU leaders’ summit. The bloc’s leaders are set to…