2021-03-22

Business

Deliveroo valued at €10 billion despite failure to deliver on profit

The food delivery company Deliveroo is set to give the London stock market its biggest new listing in more than seven years after it announced it will be seeking a valuation of €10 billion euros when it launches in the city.

22/03/2021

World News

Global COVID vaccine inequality 'becoming more grotesque,' WHO warns

The US, UK, EU/EEA account for more than 206 million of the 448 million doses of vaccines administered worldwide.

22/03/2021

Norway

Norwegian authorities find body in search for last victim of landslide

A total of 10 people were killed by the landslide in the village of Ask on December 30.

22/03/2021

United Kingdom

UK vaccinates more people in one day than a dozen EU nations combined

On Saturday, the UK inoculated 844,285 people. That's more than 12 EU countries combined, including Germany, France, Italy and Poland.

22/03/2021

Europe News

No deadline yet for phasing out polluting cars, says EU

The European Union wants to phase out petrol and diesel cars as soon as possible, in order to meet its 2050 carbon neutrality target, but it is currently unwilling to say when exactly this will happen.

22/03/2021

Destinations

Where is the best drinking water in Europe?

Europe is home to a wealth of fresh water rivers, lakes, waterfalls and glaciers which provide some of the best drinking experiences in the world. We shortlist our favourites.

22/03/2021

Europe Decoded

Far-right groups use Instagram to recruit youngsters, report claims

This study found multiple far-right groups were utilising Instagram's features to spread propaganda and recruit new members.

22/03/2021

My Europe Series

Bosnia and Serbia: Why are the neighbours worlds apart on vaccines?

When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, it's difficult to think of another part of Europe where the juxtaposition is more pronounced.

22/03/2021

United Kingdom

Nicola Sturgeon cleared of breaching ministerial code

The investigation looked at whether Sturgeon had misled parliament over meetings she held with Salmond over harassment claims against him and whether she had attempted to influence the conduct of the investigation into them.

22/03/2021

World News

EU needs 'holistic approach' to tackle racial discrimination

A number of anti-racism protests took place over the weekend to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

22/03/2021

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Protesters mark anniversary of Czech Republic's first COVID death

Protesters angry with the Czech government's response to COVID-19 defaced the cobblestones of the world famous Old Town Square in the centre of the city by spray painting them with hundreds of white crosses.

22/03/2021

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Hundreds of dogs receive the blessing of Saint Lazarus in Nicaragua

Hundreds of dogs received the blessing of Saint Lazarus, the protector of animals and the sick in Nicaragua, along with their owners - Catholic devotees.

22/03/2021

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Police on the hunt for violators of anti-covid measures in Venezuela

Police on the hunt for violators of anti-covid measures in Venezuela

22/03/2021

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Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar

Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar

22/03/2021

Travel News

Watch as active volcano puts on show for tourists in Iceland

It gives off so much heat that some visitors are even cooking food over the lava.

22/03/2021

Hungary

Hungary approves two more vaccines not authorised by EU regulator

It brings the number of jabs authorised in Hungary to seven. The country has one of the best vaccination rates in the EU.

22/03/2021

Israel

Bibi again? Israelis vote as country emerges from virus restrictions

Will Israel's successful vaccine campaign save Benjamin Netanyahu his job?

22/03/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia's Sputnik V crisis deepens as PM says he's willing to resign

The decision to buy vaccines from Moscow before their approval by the European Union had generated a political crisis in Slovakia's ruling coalition.

22/03/2021

World News

Lockdowns are 'not going to be over by summer' says health expert

We’re all fed up with lockdowns, but pandemic life probably won’t be over in 2021, a public health expert warns. So how can authorities keep enforcing restrictions?

22/03/2021

Destinations

Stunning photos of the world's one-colour towns

From Mexico to Morocco, these destinations have been decked out exclusively in one colour. But how did they end up this way?

22/03/2021

France

Thousands flout COVID restrictions at carnival in Marseille

It came as more than a dozen départements in France were put under lockdown again to combat a third wave of infections.

22/03/2021

Climate Now

Meet Europe's leading climate change entrepreneurs

In partnership with Copernicus

Europe’s best climate entrepreneurs answered your questions in this edition of #ClimateNow. With insight from pioneer Bertrand Piccard, Earth data guru Laia Romero, Copernicus start-up champion Stijn Vermoote and wind-energy expert Gil Lizcano.

22/03/2021

Green News

Australia’s ‘unprecedented’ flooding triggers climate change concerns

Thousands have been affected in some of the same regions hit by Australia's devastating wildfires last summer.

22/03/2021

USA

AstraZeneca jab 'effective' and 'doesn't increase risk of blood clots'

The early findings from the US study are just one set of information AstraZeneca must submit to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to get its vaccine approved for use in the country.

22/03/2021

Belgium

Belgium pays tribute to victims of Brussels attacks five years on

Commemorations have been held in Brussels five years after the terror attacks that killed 32 civilians and injured hundreds more.

22/03/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats over alleged espionage ring

Bulgarian authorities said they dismantled a ring of six serving and retired military officials who allegedly spied for Moscow.

22/03/2021

Europe News

EU agrees first sanctions on China in more than 30 years

The new raft of measures is aimed at four Chinese officials and one entity believed to be involved in the alleged human rights violations of the Uyghur Muslim minority.

22/03/2021

Germany

Germany poised to extend coronavirus restrictions amid third wave

Chancellor Merkel was due to relax restrictions at a meeting with regional leaders on Monday but a surge in infections has upended those plans.

22/03/2021

Russia

Euroviews. You can't appease Russia. The EU mustn't lose its values trying | View

Europe needs a two-track strategy on Russia: offer a helping hand to the growing numbers of discontented Russians and be ready to confront the Kremlin with resolve and systematically punishing its aggressions, argues Rostislav Valvoda.

22/03/2021

Climate

Why universal access to water is crucial for both people and planet

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, water management is key to preserving global food systems.

22/03/2021