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The European Union must move forward with a plan to use the Russian frozen assets to finance Ukraine with a reparation loan immediately, the EU’s ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová told Euronews in an interview on its flagship morning TV show Europe Today. The EU is looking for ways to keep Kyiv afloat and provide a constant funding line to pay for its military and budget needs next year and 2027. The Commission has pitched an unprecedented plan to convert the Russian frozen assets into a reparations loan for Ukraine. The Belgian government holds the key as the host of…
A small rural community is rallying behind its only hotel after the venue lost its liquor licence this month, in what one local described as “a body blow”.The licence holder at the Castlepoint Hotel had hoped to keep serving alcohol while the appeals process was underway, but this week the venue confirmed they had closed the bar.The move follows a decision earlier this month by Masterton District Council’s licencing committee not to renew the on and off licence, citing problems including serving drunk customers, and an accident involving a teenage driver over the legal alcohol limit.In a Facebook post late…
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has doubled down on his opposition to the European Union’s proposal to use the immobilised Russian assets and issue a so-called reparations loan to Ukraine, calling the idea “fundamentally wrong”. “Why would we thus venture into uncharted legal and financial waters with all possible consequences, if this can be avoided?” De Wever wrote in a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and seen by Euronews. Instead of using the Russian assets, the EU should jointly borrow €45 billion on the markets to cover Kyiv’s financial and military needs…
Councillors have backed a proposed $1.4m road extension to secure access to the Amberley Beach Golf Course.The Hurunui District Council backed a proposal, which was originally presented to the council three years ago by the Amberley Beach Golf Club, by 5-4, with two councillors abstaining.The decision means the council can get on with negotiating land purchases and preparing a tender to extend Griersons Ave to secure long term access to the golf course, which was threatened by coastal erosion.The new road would also provide access to Waimaiaia 899 Reserve, the mouth of the Waipara River and the northern beach.Councillors had…
The European Parliament has approved a resolution that calls for an end to the civil war in Sudan, but without any mention of the United Arab Emirates’ alleged role in the conflict. According to parliamentary sources, the European People’s Party pushed to remove any reference to the UAE after lobbying by Emirati Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh, who was in Strasbourg when MEPs held their plenary session this week. A leaked report by UN experts published in April 2025 claimed that sophisticated weapons were smuggled via the UAE and Chad into Darfur in a breach of an arms embargo. Amnesty…
Surf Life Saving New Zealand are bringing forward the start o professional surf lifesaving services in Tauranga early following high visitor numbers and a string of serious incidents along the coastline.The Paid Lifeguard Service is set to roll out from Monday December 1, with volunteer patrols commencing from Saturday November 29.The decision is a response to “rapidly changing beach conditions” and a “significant rise in serious incidents”, including a fatality at Mount Maunganui Beach yesterday where a man was pulled from the water unconscious and died at the scene. Surf Life Saving New Zealand Eastern Regional Manager Avan Pola said…
By euronews Published on 28/11/2025 – 7:32 GMT+1 •Updated 8:22 Welcome to “Europe Today” – Euronews’ daily live fix of European news and analysis. Coming up today – Vladimir Putin has said the outline of the US/Ukraine peace plan could serve as a basis to end the war in Ukraine – but Ukraine would have to give up territory. This as Hungary’s Viktor Orban plans a visit to Moscow for face time with the Russian President. For more on this visit and the reactions from the EU institutions, we will talk with Maria Tadeo, our EU news editor. For the view…
After more than 30 years with TVNZ, long-time 1News presenter Simon Dallow has delivered his final bulletin, thanking viewers and colleagues as he signed off from 1News at Six.In a heartfelt farewell message to viewers on Friday, Dallow said he had always believed that “newsreaders should never be the news”.”Just as I stop being one, it’s been a genuine privilege to be on your screens and in your living rooms.”He expressed his gratitude to his colleagues at 1News, acknowledging the hard work they put into delivering news every day.Simon Dallow signs off from 1News at Six for the last time…
Auckland’s city centre is in for a major shake-up, with an action plan aimed at making the CBD safer, cleaner, and more welcoming for families, workers and tourists.The plan – announced by Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown – is a response to concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour ahead of a big year for the city with the opening of the City Rail Link and New Zealand International Convention Centre.The action plan includes housing for rough sleepers, with 207 new Housing First social homes to be rolled out and up to 100 more unlocked through…
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China from 3 to 5 December for a state visit focused on bilateral ties and rebalancing Sino-European relations – and on convincing Beijing to cease its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine. Economic issues will dominate the agenda, with both countries set to hold strategic positions in 2026 – France hosting the G7 summit and China chairing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The talks come at a crucial economic moment, as the European Union grapples with a ballooning trade deficit that threatens its industrial fabric. Macron’s visit will peak on 4 December with…