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By Euronews Published on 01/01/2026 – 11:18 GMT+1 Merchants across Iran shuttered stores and people demonstrated in multiple cities on what is now day five of protests after the rial’s value collapsed, marking the Islamic Republic’s most significant civil unrest since late 2022. Sellers in Tehran’s commercial districts began closing shops Sunday when the currency reached 1.42 million rials per dollar, its weakest level on record. Crowds assembled near Republic Street and the historic Grand Bazaar. Demonstrations expanded to Isfahan, Shiraz, Mashhad, Kermanshah and Hamadan by Tuesday. Authorities used tear gas against gatherers in parts of the capital. Mohammad Reza Farzin…
Published on 01/01/2026 – 10:13 GMT+1 The festive atmosphere mirrored the excitement of AFCON, with fans ready for the knockout stage to kick off. As 2025 ended, the curtains came down on the Group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations. In Group E, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Sudan advanced to the Round of 16. Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique made the knockout stage from Group F. The defending champions recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 on Wednesday night. Both Ivory Coast and Cameroon finished with seven points each, with a goal difference of plus 2, but…
By Kiki Sideris with AP Published on 01/01/2026 – 9:15 GMT+1 Here’s some good news as the holidays wrap up: Many New Year’s resolutions people already make – eating healthier, saving money, getting organised – double as climate-friendly habits. Whether you want to spend less, declutter or eat right, here are a few choices that could make a difference for you and the climate. Bonus: They’re all low-effort and low-cost. Saving money on bills If you want to save money, start at home. Electronics and appliances can continue drawing power even when they’re turned off. You can cut phantom energy use by unplugging…
Imports of steel, aluminium, cement and other heavy goods to the European Union will start paying for the CO2 emissions they produce from 1 January, as the bloc seeks to protect EU manufacturers facing more stringent obligations compared to foreign peers. While the measure is meant to ensure fair competition for European industries, the EU’s carbon border tax, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), may create trade frictions and lead to disputes with non-EU countries, further exacerbating the trade feuds dominating the international stage since the arrival of Donald Trump to the White House with an aggressive global tariff policy.…
Corruption is often discussed as a problem concentrated beyond Western Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe, fragile democracies or developing countries. While research has long challenged this view, it continues to influence public debate and, at times, policy decisions — including discussions around support for Ukraine. “In the academic and scholarly debate, the assumption that corruption is exclusive to Eastern European or developing countries is long gone,” Mihály Fazekas, the director of the Government Transparency Institute and a professor at the Central European University, told Euronews. As Ukraine continues to seek sustained financial and military backing from its European partners, concerns…
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While Dubai is straining under a tourism boom and Saudi Arabia has launched multi-billion-dollar projects to boost its visitor numbers, neighbouring Oman is quietly enjoying its own uptick in interest as a travel destination. The Middle Eastern nation has been drawing tourists looking for a less commercialised and more authentic experience of heritage and nature. “The Omanis are deeply proud of their natural beauty and cultural heritage, and their tourism policies are designed to protect both,” says Daniel Waters, Sales Manager at adventure tour company Wild Frontiers. “This means you won’t find sprawling high-rise cities or generic resort experiences. Add…
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By Euronews Published on 31/12/2025 – 17:31 GMT+1 •Updated 17:35 Day two of the first-ever World Sports Summit in Dubai has seen the focus shift from inspiration to action, with conversations spanning athlete well-being, innovation and the future business of global sports. The event drew more than 1,500 sports industry figures for two days of discussions and featured around 70 speakers including active and retired athletes, federation presidents, team executives and sports administrators, according to organisers. “It’s understanding that you need patience to stay motivated and keep coming back. Even being here for a short time, I’m inspired and eager to…
Hours later a Finnish patrol vessel caught the Fitburg with its anchor in the water in Finland’s exclusive economic zone, the country’s coast guard reported. “At the moment we suspect aggravated disruption of telecommunications and also aggravated sabotage and attempted aggravated sabotage,” Helsinki police chief Jari Liukku told media. “Finland is prepared for security challenges of various kinds, and we respond to them as necessary,” President Alexander Stubb said on X. Earlier this year the NATO military alliance launched its “Baltic Sentry” program to stop attacks against subsea energy and data cables in the Baltic Sea that have multiplied following…