2021-12-13

Russia

Russian opposition MP charged with illegally hunting elk

Valery Rashkin has admitted killing the animal but said the charges against him are politically motivated.

13/12/2021

World News

Euroviews. Time to get serious on European health data-sharing | View

Connecting and sharing health data could speed up diagnoses, improve research and ensure continuity of treatment across EU borders. Regulation and privacy protection will be paramount, says Belgian deputy prime minister Petra De Sutter

13/12/2021

Bulgaria

Kiril Petkov chosen by Bulgarian parliament as next prime minister

Petkov is the co-leader of the new anti-corruption We Continue The Change party.

13/12/2021

Albania

Albania's ex-top prosecutor arrested in Italy on corruption charges

Adriatik Llalla was found guilty of hiding money involved in illegally owned properties.

13/12/2021

Art

Finland architect's famous ephemeral lake art returns this winter

Pasi Widgren's six-year project to carve beautiful winter drawings into a large frozen lake reached now heights this year with the addition of a fox.

13/12/2021

Austria

Austria's new interior minister rejects allegations of antisemitism

An open letter signed by Jewish students and academics has called for Gerhard Karner to be removed from office.

13/12/2021

United Kingdom

Prosecutors say Anne Sacoolas to face UK court over Harry Dunn death

Prosecutors say Anne Sacoolas to face UK court over Harry Dunn death

13/12/2021

Health news

Omicron in Europe: Where has the new COVID variant been detected?

Follow updates as we map the spread of the Omicron variant across Europe amid a spike in new COVID cases and tightening restrictions.

13/12/2021

Netherlands

Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic.

13/12/2021

Scenes

Meet the men sparking the beatboxing revolution in Kashmir

In partnership with Media City

“I look at beatboxing as an empty canvas on which you can portray your creativity, your skills."

13/12/2021

My Europe Series

Ukrainians sign up for military training as Russia tensions ratchet up

“Most people think that war is somewhere far away and not here,” said one participant. “I think that is wrong. This can escalate. It is a dangerous situation."

13/12/2021

Netherlands

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte set to reveal plans for new government

An agreement should be finalised and shared with the four coalition parties on Tuesday.

13/12/2021

Earth News

These are the most popular eco-hacks on TikTok from 2021

These are the most popular sustainability tips from the social media platform this year.

13/12/2021

Russia

Russia arrests over 100 suspects linked to Ukrainian neo-Nazi group

Moscow claims that the group was operating under "auspices" of Ukraine's special services but Kyiv has denied the allegations.

13/12/2021

Art

The Russian exhibition exploring the country's rich Christmas history

Hundreds of trinkets and decorations from three centuries of Christmas and New Year celebrations are on display at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve in Moscow.

13/12/2021

Germany

German court convicts eight people in 'cyberbunker' trial

Investigators say the data centre had hosted online sites dealing drugs and other criminal businesses.

13/12/2021

Top News Stories Today

Watch top news stories today | December 13th – Evening edition

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

13/12/2021

Art

Banksy designs t-shirts to help Bristol's Colston statue defendants

The world-famous street artist sold the design in stores across the city for £25 each to raise money for the four protestors charged with criminal damage over the disposal of a slave trader statue during a Black Lives Matter march.

13/12/2021

Partner content

AIBA president announces boxing association will change name to IBA

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Umar Kremlev shared the news ahead of a conference with the press.

13/12/2021

Greece

Hundreds of would-be Santa Claus run down Athens to raise money

This year's Santa Run was the first since 2019 after the event was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

13/12/2021

No Comment

Stormy weather topples down trees and causes accidents and traffic jams in Hungary

Snow storms and strong winds caused heavy traffic disruptions and accidents in several parts of Hungary on Sunday.

13/12/2021

Switzerland

NGOs and activists call for a ban on the use of autonomous weapons

The move comes as the Sixth Review Conference of the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW), chaired by ambassador Yann Hwang of France, takes place in Geneva this week.

13/12/2021

Republic of North Macedonia

Deputy minister in line to be North Macedonia's next prime minister

Dimitar Kovachevski is set to take over as prime minister if he can maintain a coalition agreement.

13/12/2021

Denmark

Denmark's ex-immigration minister convicted over asylum seeker policy

The rare impeachment case related to a 2016 order to separate asylum-seeking couples when one of the partners was a child.

13/12/2021

Partner content

What is an NFT?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Sci-tech looks at the rapidly growing industry of NFTs and why some are selling for millions.

13/12/2021

Travel News

Austria: Travel restrictions ease for top European skiing destination

As national lockdown comes to an end, Austria is reopening for most international travellers.

13/12/2021

No Comment

Santa Lucia light celebration performed at a swimming pool in Stockholm

Children and teenagers from the Neptun synchronised swimming club perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in a pool in Stockholm.

13/12/2021

Series

A trip back in time: Bulgaria's Rila Monastery

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

Mountain views, beautiful coloured frescos and a fortress-like complex. Postcards explores Bulgaria's magnificent Rila Monastery, a spiritual centre for more than 1,000 years.

13/12/2021

Culture news

Lights dazzle in swimming pool to celebrate Santa Lucia Day in Sweden

Children and teenagers from the Neptun Synchronised Swimming Club got together to perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in one of Stockholm's grandest pools.

13/12/2021

Culture news

Spain's youngest bishop stripped of powers for marrying erotica author

Xavier Novell may be an example of nominative determinism after having been professionally undone by that particular literary form.

13/12/2021