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Afghan boys unaware school year has started, return to class days late

Many Afghan boys, unaware that the school year has started, return to class days late after the Taliban authorities fail to make a public announcement of the reopening of schools.

Europe News

Brussels and Warsaw team up to bring back deported Ukrainian children

Some 16,200 Ukrainian children are believed to have been deported with only 300 returned so far, according o the Commission.

United Kingdom

'Rabbit hutch living': Homeless children at risk in UK housing crisis

“The housing crisis is a political choice,” said one campaigner. “It is possible to make sure everyone has a safe and secure home, if the government want to."

Ukraine

Russia to return Ukrainian children 'when safe', claims envoy

More than 16,000 children are believed to have been transferred to Russia or Russian-controlled territory from Ukraine since fighting began.

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Culture news

What are the most popular boys and girls names in Europe?

From Lucas to Sofia, Euronews Culture has found the most common and most given names in 30 European countries. Discover country by country, the most given names for girls and boys.

Culture news

Death threats and hate mail: America's latest culture war hits Europe

Republicans in the US are targeting drag shows - but could we see similar laws enforced in Europe? It's already happening.

Earth News

Millions living in tents 6 months on from Pakistan’s worst-ever floods

'These devastating floods are an acute example of how those living in a country responsible for less than 1 per cent of global carbon emissions are seeing their lives completely turned upside down by the climate crisis.’

Qatar 365

How Qatar is trying to 'bridge the gap' in education

In partnership with Media City

Euronews examine how Qatar is encouraging new perspectives on education, and facilitating projects which tackle big global issues like climate change.

Moments

How my best friend and I put guilt aside and keep travelling as mums

International Women’s Day is a good reminder for mothers to set aside time for themselves to pursue their passions.

Europe News

'Devastating': One in four EU children at risk of poverty, says NGO

Children with migrant backgrounds, refugees, asylum-seekers, undocumented and unaccompanied children are among the hardest hit.

Tech News

TikTok sets screen time limit for teenagers - and a 'sleep reminder'

The changes come amid growing concerns over the app's security and addictiveness.

United Kingdom

Hunt for a two-month old baby in the UK continues

Constance Marten, 35, and her boyfriend Mark Gordon, 48, a convicted sex offender, have been charged with suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after being on the run since January 5 as the search for their missing baby continues in Sussex.

Money

This is what countries in Europe will pay for you to have a baby

Financial concerns are discouraging young adults in the UK from having children. Which child benefits do other countries offer?

Culture news

Turkish football fans donate thousands of toys for quake victims

Turkish football will never forget the day Beşiktaş fans threw thousands of toys onto the pitch in support of children made homeless by the earthquake.

Travel News

This family turned a devastating diagnosis into a worldwide adventure

Parents Sebatien and Edith want to make memories that will last a lifetime.

27 February 2023

Ukraine

Organisation helps children cope with horror of wa

In a quiet street of the Ukrainian capital, children try to forget the rumours of war. Every Saturday, group sessions are organised by the Voices of Children NGO.

24 February 2023

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Final tribute to children killed by the earthquake in Antakya, Turkey

Dozens of red balloons were released over the rubble of a destroyed building alongside a main road in Turkey's quake-hit south.

22 February 2023

World News

Hundreds of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia: EBU Report

A new report has verified hundreds of social media videos of unaccompanied Ukrainian children being taken to Russia.

14 February 2023

Culture news

Swedish kids take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

Safety takes on a new dimension for many young Swedes as sub-zero temperatures and the surrounding conditions are a daily danger in winter. Frozen lakes are common playgrounds which means first-aid training and rescue to prepare for the worst is obligatory from a young age.

13 February 2023

Euronews Witness

Poland’s plummeting birth rate: why women think twice about motherhood

The birth rate in Poland has decreased by 40% over the last 30 years. For some, it's a positive sign, but others fear the consequences further down the line.

9 February 2023