Monica Pinna
Euronews Witness
The EU’s first ‘ecocide’ trial: toxic chemicals found in French homes
Carcinogen chemical trichloroethylene was detected in Grézieu-La-Varenne in 2019. The discovery came after a resident found a viscous, foul-smelling liquid in her backyard. A search discovered that traces of the chemical were 800 times the legally acceptable limit.
Explore
An adventure in one of Azerbaijan's remotest areas
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
The Greater Caucasus Mountains lie to the north of Azerbaijan and form one of the country's remotest regions. Hiking there gives you a chance to visit villages and canyons and experience rural life.
Explore
Göygöl: city with the oldest operating winery in Azerbaijan
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
The history of Azerbaijan has a rich tradition of winemaking, going back centuries in the territory. Contemporary winemaking started in Göygöl in 1860 by German immigrants and continues to flourish to this day.
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Explore
A look at nature, culture and food
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
In this episode of Explore Azerbaijan, we hike across the pristine landscapes of Gabala, which lies in the foothills of the Caucasus mountains. We also meet local farmers and discover the famous Ata-Baba hazelnut, and see how it is used in the recipe of a regional specialty.
Explore
Sheki and Lahij: A journey into the heart of Azerbaijani heritage
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
Our new series, 'Explore Azerbaijan' takes an in-depth look at the country's rich heritage and landscapes. In this first episode we discover two must-see locations along the ancient 'Silk Road': Sheki and Lahij.
Euronews Witness
New life, new school: France welcomes Ukraine's refugee children
Around two million children have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February. Most are now living in other EU countries. Witness travels to France to see how schools in the country are helping Ukrainian minors adjust to their new surroundings.
Meet The Locals
Giving ancient varieties a new twist: meet the next generation of Bulgarian winemakers
In partnership with Bulgaria Travel
Meet-The-Locals speaks to two innovative Bulgarian winemakers, hoping to bring fresh ideas to the wine industry, while remaining rooted in their country's traditions.
Japan
Japan's low carbon technology lights up Kenya
In partnership with The Government of Japan
Japan’s expertise in low carbon technology is playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, particularly in developing countries, where such technologies are often out of reach. We take a look at how Kenya is benefitting from Japanese help.
Focus
Eco-tourism in Georgia, a boost for the economy and for the environment
In partnership with Batumi Georgia
Georgia's Colchic rainforests and wetlands have just been recognised by UNESCO and added to its World Heritage List. The country is now looking to further protect the unique biodiversity of this area whilst boosting the economy with eco-tourism.
Europe
Recycling turbine blades: the Achilles heel of wind power
In this episode of Unreported Europe, Monica Pinna investigates the latest controversy engulfing the wind power sector - - the recycling of turbine blades.
We’re looking at how the market and researchers are pushing for higher sustainability. That's coming up on Unreported Europe
Europe
One country, two wars: how Ukraine is fighting Covid-19
Seven years of war in eastern Ukraine have been marked by an escalation of conflict, a Russian military buildup at the border and a new enemy: COVID-19.
We take an in-depth look at how people are surviving the pandemic on Europe's only active frontline.
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