2022-01-12

Culture news

Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78

Martin Scorsese used “Be My Baby” to open his 1973 film “Mean Streets” and the song appears in the title sequence of “Dirty Dancing”.

12/01/2022

Iran

French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah reimprisoned in Iran

The French government said the imprisonment of Fariba Adelkhah is purely political and called for her immediate release.

12/01/2022

Italy

Italy marks ten years since the Costa Concordia ship disaster

Thirty-two people died when the ship slammed into a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio.

12/01/2022

France

Suspect arrested then released over unsolved 2012 murders near Annecy

The shootings have remained a mystery for nearly 10 years and no one has ever been charged with the killings.

12/01/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria moves to end practice of 'golden passports'

Bulgaria's new government passed a bill aimed at getting rid of "golden passports".

12/01/2022

Italy

Two young men arrested over New Year's Eve attacks on women in Milan

Nine women say they were assaulted by groups of young men in Milan's main square during the celebrations.

12/01/2022

Europe News

US urges Russia to make 'smart choice' to reduce Ukraine tensions

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman tells Euronews that it's up to President Putin to choose "diplomacy as opposed to deterrence".

12/01/2022

Spain

Spanish doctors compensated for lack of PPE at start of pandemic

The claim brought by a doctor’s union is the first of its kind to be won in Spain.

12/01/2022

My Europe Series

Is it counterproductive to make vaccines mandatory?

Vaccines will be mandatory in Austria from February 1. But will the move have the desired effect?

12/01/2022

Sweden

Sweden to help households as electricity prices soar over 266%

Some 1.8 million households are affected, the government said.

12/01/2022

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In France's Gironde, locals look on as floodwaters rise

In the town of La Réole, in the south of France's Gironde region, locals helplessly await the peak of floods, even if water levels are expected to be lower than those registered almost a year ago.

12/01/2022

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Vietnam incense village dazzles ahead of Lunar New Year, though sales down

Vietnam's "incense village" is a dazzling pink as workers prepare fragrant sticks for the Lunar New Year holiday, but strict rules to stop the spread of Covid-19 are dulling its lustre.

12/01/2022

Ecotech

Welcome to the Australian village powered by the sun

This couple have been living off grid for 40 years

12/01/2022

Mobility

Mining boom in California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ set to power up to 6m EVs

At the edge of a deserted lake in California, the race for ‘white gold’ is on. And the jobs brought by the mining companies could save an area that has slowly fallen into decrepitude.

12/01/2022

Art

Watercolours painted by Prince Charles on display in London gallery

A collection of 79 watercolours painted by none other than the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, are on display at the Garrison Chapel in London

12/01/2022

Bulgaria

Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament building

Several people, including police officers, were injured during the clashes in Sofia.

12/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Top news stories today | January 12th – Evening

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

12/01/2022

Tech News

Wordle clones taken off App Store after online backlash

The online word game Wordle has become a sensation in the last couple of weeks and copycat apps have been trying to take advantage.

12/01/2022

Hungary

Euroviews. EU must be prepared for a possible rigged election in Hungary | View

In April the European Union could face the first ever significantly rigged vote in one of its member states. A full observation mission should be sent to this year's parliamentary election, warns German Marshall Fund fellow Daniel Hegedüs.

12/01/2022

The Cube

YouTube urged to take 'effective' action against misinformation

More than 80 media groups and NGOs have signed an open letter to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.

12/01/2022

Culture news

Sharks exhibition in New York aims to change the 'jaws' image

The exhibition will be open until August 14, 2022, at New York's American Museum of Natural History.

12/01/2022

Money

Is the Big Apple about to become the US' latest crypto hub?

Eric Adams, a Bitcoin-enthusiast, has pledged to turn New York into a crypto hub.

12/01/2022

Ecotech

The world’s first refillable toothpaste is finally here

1.5 billion toothpaste tubes end up in landfill every year, so a UK dental company is trying to turn the tide.

12/01/2022

Afghanistan

Extreme poverty drives Afghans to sell vital organs

In the western province of Herat, people in dire need of money have taken to risking their lives by selling their kidneys.

12/01/2022

Art

Mural exploring mental health on display at Saatchi Gallery in London

The artwork was created in situ and has been on display at the 'Journeys: The Healing Arts' exhibition.

12/01/2022

Europe News

NATO and Russia agree to hold further meetings amid Ukraine tensions

The first meeting between both sides in over two years was held in Brussels on Wednesday.

12/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Nearly 1,700 more people arrested over recent protests in Kazakhstan

The violence that rocked the former Soviet country was the worst since Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991.

12/01/2022

France

France removes restrictions on gay blood donors

Blood donation will be open to all French citizens regardless of their sexual orientation from 16 March.

12/01/2022

United Kingdom

A year since Brexit: London's financial crown shaken but still intact

The City of London remains Europe's top financial sector despite losing key business and bankers to rival EU hubs.

12/01/2022

Real Economy

20 years on, has the euro cash currency been a success?

In partnership with The European Commission

It was 20 years ago that euro coins and notes first appeared across the continent. Two decades on, what has the single currency meant for our economies and businesses?

12/01/2022