2022-01-11

Poland

Poland latest European country to surpass 100,000 COVID-related deaths

The country, which has over 18,000 hospitalised COVID-19 patients, is expecting to see a new wave of Omicron infections in the upcoming days.

11/01/2022

Ukraine

Russia and NATO meet as Moscow and Washington harden Ukraine stances

Ahead of Russia-NATO talks in Brussels on Wednesday and an OSCE meeting in Vienna on Thursday, Washington and Moscow both ruled out concessions or quick results.

11/01/2022

France

Macron: People spreading fake news should be 'brought to justice'

Speaking after he received a report on fake news he commissioned in October, the French president suggested new laws should allow internet platforms and individuals to be held accountable in France.

11/01/2022

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Croatia police display drugs seized in two raids

Croatian police on Tuesday displayed hundreds of pounds of drugs they said were seized in two separate operations last year in a southern Adriatic Sea port close to the famous resort of Dubrovnik.

11/01/2022

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Beninese pray to Voodoo's sea goddess of fertility and beauty

The Beninese pay tribute to the deities of Voodoo, a religion that worships gods and natural spirits along with respect to revered ancestors.

11/01/2022

Italy

Nurse arrested on suspicion of giving fake COVID vaccines to 45 people

Four other alleged accomplices have also been detained.

11/01/2022

My Europe Series

Finland is set to vote on the biggest healthcare reform in decades

The reforms are a flagship policy for prime minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democrat-lead coalition

11/01/2022

World News

Last seven years the hottest on record, new climate report finds

The report also noted record concentrations of greenhouse gases.

11/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Watch top news stories today | January 11th – Evening edition

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11/01/2022

Italy

'Horrendous': Catholic Church slams swastika-draped coffin at funeral

The swastika-emblazoned Nazi flag was branded “a horrendous symbol irreconcilable with Christianity".

11/01/2022

Culture news

Rolling Stones honoured with UK stamps featuring iconic perfomances

The Stones celebrate their 60th anniversary this year, after their drummer Charlie Watts died in August 2021, aged 80.

11/01/2022

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MEPs hold minute's silence to honour David Sassoli

European Parliament ministers gathered for a moment of silence to honour EP President David Sassoli who died on Tuesday morning.

11/01/2022

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More than 100 houses razed in fire in Chile

An uncontrolled fire swept through parts of a poor neighborhood in the northern Chilean city of Iquique on Monday, destroying around 100 houses.

11/01/2022

Germany

German police carry out raids over negligence during deadly floods

The searches were focused on an opencast mine near the western village of Erftstadt.

11/01/2022

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic was back on the tennis court in Melbourne

Tennis star Novak Djokovic was back on the tennis court in Melbourne for a training session within hours of his court victory Tuesday.

11/01/2022

Poland

Soaring energy prices hit Polish public institutions

Last month, the prices of electricity and natural gas on the Warsaw Commodity Exchange reached the highest levels in its 20-year history, forcing authorities to lower VAT to zero on food starting 1 February.

11/01/2022

Destinations

Got the January blues? Hawai’i just made it a lot easier to visit

COVID admin that was causing some confusion has been scrapped. But tourists should still tread lightly on the tropical paradise.

11/01/2022

Poland

Writer acquitted of calling Poland's president a 'moron'

A Warsaw court dismissed the case amid concerns that a conviction could reduce free speech rights in the EU country.

11/01/2022

Art

'Fabric of Europe' art installation marks French EU Presidency

As part of the French presidency of the Council of the European Union, an art installation titled 'The Fabric of Europe' is inaugurated in Brussels by French Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot and Secretary of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune.

11/01/2022

Tech News

Djokovic court hearing hit by tech glitches as music and porn played

An Australian court suffered technical difficulties while hearing the world tennis number one's virtual appeal against his visa being cancelled.

11/01/2022

Germany

Concern in Germany over radical elements at COVID restrictions protest

Experts claim "the danger is coming from radicalisation within the movement".

11/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: President appoints new PM as Russia-led troops to withdraw

President Tokayev named ex-finance minister Alikhan Smailov as PM and also promised to conduct reforms, rein in inflation, and boost wages after a week of deadly unrest.

11/01/2022

Travel News

Watch the moment this pilot is rescued from high speed train crash

This lucky pilot cheated death twice in one day

11/01/2022

Europe News

'Addio amico mio': European leaders pay tribute to David Sassoli

Colleagues of the European Parliament President honour his legacy and praise him as a "committed" and "passionate" politician following his death aged 65.

11/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Watch top news stories today | January 11th – Midday edition

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

11/01/2022

Culture news

Maya Angelou to appear on US quarters in historic first

The poet and activist is set to appear of the US currency as part of a program showing how women have shaped American history.

11/01/2022

Afghanistan

'Absolutely essential': UN launches €4.4 bn appeal to help Afghans

The UN says $5bn (€4.4bn) is needed to pay health and other essential workers to help prevent the collapse of basic services following the Taliban takeover.

11/01/2022

World News

Omicron in Europe is 'a west-to-east tidal wave', says WHO

Omicron is "quickly becoming the dominant virus in western Europe and is now spreading in the Balkans", said Dr Hans Kluge, regional director for WHO Europe.

11/01/2022

Food and Drink

Gruyere refers to style not location says US trademark ruling

American consumers do not associate the gruyere name with cheese made specifically from that region, said U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis.

11/01/2022

Culture news

Public portrait gallery of conflict casualties taken down by Taliban

The organisers want the governments in charge of Afghanistan to be held responsible for the atrocities of war.

11/01/2022