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Euronews is launching a new channel broadcasting its global content in the Kazakh language as part of its strategic development plans in Kazakhstan to bring its unique perspective in journalism, as well as its coverage of the country and the wider Central Asia region to the viewers of Kazakhstan and beyond amid the region’s rising influence. The launch of Euronews’ Kazakh language broadcast across Kazakhstan comes after two years of the international channel signing a partership with the Kazakhstan, followed by the launch of its editorial hub in Astana and an editorial office in Almaty — a global media first…
A new free digital app aims to cut the time spent searching for parking on the streets of Athens by harnessing cooperation between drivers themselves. It is called Parkout, and it connects in real time those leaving a parking space with those looking for one. The app operates on a peer-to-peer (P2P) model, without the use of sensors or other additional infrastructure. When a driver is about to leave a parking space, they indicate via the app that it is becoming available. At the same time, other drivers in the area who are looking for a space are notified in…
Published on 07/07/2026 – 14:12 GMT+2 Passengers flying on Qatar Airways from Doha will now be able to breeze through the airport using just their face as their passport following the launch of a new biometric service. Implemented by Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways, in partnership with technology company SITA, the new “Fast Pass” solution uses facial recognition to support a “more paperless departure journey”, enabling passengers to move through key airport checkpoints with fewer document checks. According to HIA, the service is “one of the largest biometric passenger rollouts of its kind in the Middle East and…
KYIV — Ukrainian armed forces hit multiple targets in Russia on Monday night, damaging an airport in Belgorod and a microchip manufacturer building “electronic warfare and weaponry” for Russia in the Bryansk region. Aleksandr Shuvaev, acting governor in the Belgorod region, said three people were killed and 11 injured: “Although most of the missiles were intercepted, some struck civilian infrastructure,” he wrote on Telegram. The Ukrainian Army General Staff claimed responsibility for the strikes but said they only targeted military facilities: “Two defense industry facilities in the Bryansk region, the oil depot at Belgorod airfield, bridges and other enemy targets…
Published on 07/07/2026 – 11:14 GMT+2•Updated 11:29 Allies not on their way to spending 5 percent of GDP on defence will come under pressure from fellow NATO allies, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius has told Euronews. NATO leaders are meeting for their summit in Ankara, where the first day’s business will centre around multiple defence investment announcements by NATO countries expected to total hundreds of billions of euros. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on allies to translate their commitment to ramp up spending into actual capabilities such as patriot defence systems, drone technology, and ammunition. “Here in Ankara,…
Updated: 07/07/2026 – 12:54 GMT+2 The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened with a star-studded ceremony, welcoming Hollywood names including Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Harvey Keitel and Jesse Eisenberg. … More
“Emerging AI models are capable of identifying software vulnerabilities and generating functioning exploits at unprecedented speed, compressing the timeline between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. These developments have potentially profound implications for the confidentiality, integrity and resilience of banks’ information and communication technology (ICT) systems,” Buch wrote in letters sent to the CEOs of the bloc’s biggest banks. There are no planned sanctions for banks that don’t comply, but the ECB may use the plans to compare different banks’ performance on tackling AI risks and follow up with them. Buch’s letters also call on bank CEOs to modernize infrastructure and improve…
Published on 07/07/2026 – 9:40 GMT+2•Updated 11:42 Syrian authorities said 18 people were wounded by two blasts in central Damascus on Tuesday near the hotel where France’s president spent the night, with the Élysée Palace saying his visit is ongoing. The blasts came moments before Syrian state television announced Emmanuel Macron’s arrival to the presidential palace to meet his counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa. The French president, the first Western leader to visit Syria since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in 2024, will continue his visit, Paris said. The Syrian interior ministry said that “18 people, including four police officers,…
Jet2 is known for its affordable flights and package holidays – which we all know “nothing beats” – but there’s another side to the company that some travellers may not know about: destination weddings. Through Jet2Weddings and in collaboration with planners Perfect Weddings Abroad Limited, couples keen to tie the knot in Europe, or even renew their vows, can book a package that includes help with legal paperwork, local marriage fees and a dedicated coordinator offering expert advice. Packages start from £1,650 (€1,932) and also include pre-wedding planning and personalisation, on-the-day ceremony coordination, and seasonal flowers for the couple. Travellers…
Published on 07/07/2026 – 11:58 GMT+2 A new acronym has been given to FIFA: Fix It For America. This new abbreviation is trending online, especially following the scandal that has rocked the World Cup and added to FIFA’s less than stellar reputation. Indeed, the Belgium vs US game was overshadowed by FIFA’s decision to overturn a red card received by US striker Folarin Balogun – a move which Donald Trump had a hand in, as he admitted to having spoken with FIFA president Gianni Infantino about reviewing the red card. There have been widespread calls for Infantino to resign, and…