2021-10-21

Italy

Italy's Berlusconi acquitted in corruption trial

Lawyers for Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian premier, say he has been acquitted by a court in Siena of corruption on Thursday.

21/10/2021

Europe News

What's really going on with the EU's energy crisis?

Not every country agrees on how to move forward, even if most are feeling the impact of the energy crunch.

21/10/2021

Europe News

More EU citizens being 'pushed' into energy poverty amid crisis

Stefan Goemare from energy poverty organisation Samenlevingsopbouw says he is seeing more people struggling to pay their bills.

21/10/2021

France

French PM pledges cash to help drivers cope with rising energy prices

An estimated 38 million French citizens will receive a €100 check starting next month to help them cope with rising energy prices, PM Jean Castex has said.

21/10/2021

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan threatens ambassadors over Osman Kavala release calls

Ten ambassadors to Turkey had called on Turkey to resolve the case of a jailed human rights activist, who has been imprisoned without a conviction since 2017.

21/10/2021

France

World’s largest triceratops 'Big John' sells for €6.6 million in Paris

The seven-metre long skeleton was discovered in the United States in 2014 and was only expected to fetch up to €1.5 million.

21/10/2021

Culture news

Bulgari wins Aiguille d'Or at Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Fourteen category-based awards were up for grabs and the gems of the watchmaking world came to Geneva to be part of the huge ceremony.

21/10/2021

Europe News

'Slap in the face': EU leaders ask Poland to respect EU law primacy

"I do believe Poland has gone too far," said Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin ahead of a two-day European summit in Brussels.

21/10/2021

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A triceratops reaches nearly 7 million euros in Paris

The largest triceratops ever discovered was sold at auction in Paris for for 6.65 million euros ($7.74 million) on Thursday.

21/10/2021

Travel News

Flight attendants strip off clothes in protest against airline closure

Flight attendants belonging to bankrupt Italian airline Alitalia are stripping off their old uniforms in protest against the national carrier’s closure.

21/10/2021

Health news

Inside Madrid's 'crying room', a space tackling mental health stigma

The Spanish capital is now home to a "crying room" that’s helping raise awareness and offering help to anyone experiencing poor mental health.

21/10/2021

Musica

Jonas Kaufmann mesmerises Athens in a stunning setting

For more than 20 years, tenor Jonas Kaufmann has been singing at opera houses all over the world. Now he has made his debut at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens.

21/10/2021

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Canary Islands: the volcano continues to spread its boiling lava.

Lava cascading from the La Palma volcano threatens new structures by reaching a new urban area on the Spanish island.

21/10/2021

Destinations

This digital trail lets you explore Scotland from your living room

Scotland has launched the world’s first digital UNESCO trail, giving travellers the chance to learn about and plan their next trip to the highlands.

21/10/2021

Economy

European economic recovery: IMF outlook shows gradual growth

With an increase in vaccination rates, more mobility, and support schemes, Europe's economic recovery is growing stronger despite uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

21/10/2021

Sport

Turkey's Enes Kanter prompts China backlash over Tibet comments

The NBA player posted two messages of support for Tibetans on social media on Wednesday.

21/10/2021

Next Series

Meet the Swedish entrepreneurs rethinking the way we shop and pay

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in Stockholm to meet people who are rethinking the way we shop and pay using the power of new technology.

21/10/2021

Ukraine

Ukraine hits all-time COVID-19 death record amid vaccine hesitancy

Ukrainian authorities reported 22,415 new confirmed infections and 546 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest numbers since the start of the pandemic.

21/10/2021

Green News

The polluting nations trying to 'water down' crucial UN climate report

Nations wanted lines about fossil fuel and meat-free diets to be removed according to Greenpeace Unearthed.

21/10/2021

Mobility

How Europe is planning to send the first woman to the Moon

The ESA-NASA collaboration will develop a vital part of the Orion spacecraft which will land the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024.

21/10/2021

Germany

German petrol station worker assaulted after face mask row

A 67-year-old man was hospitalised near Bremen after he was punched and kicked by a customer after an argument about wearing a facemask. The incident comes one month after another German petrol station worker was fatally shot by a man who refused to wear a face mask.

21/10/2021

Germany

Germany's would-be coalition planning to form government in December

The three parties started coalition negotiations on Thursday and aim to finish talks in late November.

21/10/2021

World News

COVID measures could be reimposed as cases surge in Europe

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Europe with some countries already announcing new restrictions.

21/10/2021

My Europe Series

Is the Gorillas food delivery app the future for Europe's gig economy?

Berlin's food delivery app rejected the idea of hiring gig workers. Did it work?

21/10/2021

Sport

Will 'bikini bottoms' to 'tight pants' uniform change satisfy critics?

Female beach handball players had been told to wear bikini bottoms. But after claims of sexism, the rules were changed. Now they have to wear "tight pants". Did enough change?

21/10/2021

Greece

Greek doctors stage 24-hour strike to protest staff shortages

Greek doctors and nurses have rallied outside the health ministry to protest against mandatory vaccinations and staff shortages.

21/10/2021

World News

Pfizer booster dose 95.6% effective against COVID symptoms - study

A study conducted by two labs found a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was 95.6% effective against symptoms of the disease.

21/10/2021

Travel News

Morocco bans all flights to UK, Germany and the Netherlands

In response to an increase in covid cases across the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, Morocco has banned until further notice.

21/10/2021

Climate

Household banks are funding deforestation despite climate promises

Which banks should you leave if you don’t want to fund deforestation? A financial investigation has found the worst offenders.

21/10/2021

Culture news

Which are Europe's cheapest and most expensive cities for eating out?

Head south for lunch on a budget, head north if you have deep pockets. Find out where your city ranks.

21/10/2021