2022-01-24

Ukraine

US puts troops on alert for deployment as Ukraine allies mull options

8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature".

24/01/2022

Finland

Finland: Government parties on top in first-ever regional elections

A shift from municipal to county elections in Finland marked a return of the “big three” Finnish political parties -- the Social Democrats, National Coalition Party, and Centre Party -- but some smaller parties managed to score a victory, too.

24/01/2022

Poland

Polish LOT plane carrying MEPs makes emergency landing in Germany

The LOT flight to Brussels carrying four MEPs was forced to make an emergency landing in Düsseldorf on Monday.

24/01/2022

Health news

Omicron survives up to 8 days on plastic surfaces, new study finds

The Japanese researchers found Omicron can last up to eight days on plastic surfaces and 21 hours on skin.

24/01/2022

World News

COVID-19 in Europe: Germany maintains restrictions as infections rise

Several countries in Europe are still registering a record number of COVID-19 infections — here is our summary of the situation across the continent.

24/01/2022

Sport

Tennis Australia criticised for ban on t-shirts supporting Peng Shuai

China's government has been accused of silencing the 36-year-old player after she made a sexual assault allegation in November.

24/01/2022

No Comment

Impressive performances from skiers as the Freeride Tour season begins in Spain

Palm wins with series' first double backflip as Freeride Tour season starts in Spain

24/01/2022

Europe News

EU reaffirms unity in Ukraine-Russia crisis amid reports of division

Josep Borrell said the bloc is "well advanced" in preparing sanctions in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.

24/01/2022

Culture news

Andrew Garfield on how it was fun to lie about his Spider-Man return

"It felt like I was part of organising a surprise birthday party for a bunch of people who I knew would appreciate it," said Garfield.

24/01/2022

Tech News

Bataclan survivor 'shocked' after surgeon tries to sell x-ray as NFT

The woman said she was "extremely shocked" after discovering her surgeon had tried to auction an NFT of her x-ray showing a bullet wound.

24/01/2022

Scenes

Meet the rock band shining a light on the people of Gaza's struggles

In partnership with Media City

“Rock music worldwide is something that has been always stereotyped: people who scream. That is not rock music, rock music is a philosophy.”

24/01/2022

Travel News

Rwanda the 6th safest country for solo travellers, new survey finds

Safety while travelling on your own can be a big concern but a new ranking has listed the countries where you won’t have to worry.

24/01/2022

Norway

Afghan activists demand information on missing women from Taliban

Tamana Zaryabi Paryani and Parwana Ibrahimkhel were purportedly arrested last week after a protest against the Taliban reinstatement of the compulsory rule on wearing hijab.

24/01/2022

No Comment

Security forces fired tear gas to disperse anti-coup protests

Hundreds of Sudanese protesters rally in the streets of the capital Khartoum to call for a civilian rule and demand justice for those killed in crackdowns since a military coup nearly three months ago

24/01/2022

Earth News

Saudi minister backs pink hydrogen made by ‘emancipated young ladies’

Bin Salman told the World Economic Forum of the petropower’s ambition to become a green and blue hydrogen leader too.

24/01/2022

No Comment

Severe weather front hits Greece and Turkey

Heavy snow blankets Turkey and Greece

24/01/2022

No Comment

Tents collapse as displaced hit hard by winter storm in northern Syria

Tents collapse under the snow at a camp for internally displaced people as a heavy storm hit the city of Azaz, in the northern countryside of Aleppo, controlled by Turkey and its Syrian proxies

24/01/2022

No Comment

Protesters attack video team filming Belgian march against vaccinations and COVID-19 restrictions

A rally by protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions turned violent in the Belgian capital on Sunday

24/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Top news stories today | January 24th – Evening

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

24/01/2022

World News

'Exceptional conditions': Heavy snowfall hits Greece and Turkey

Greece's parliament was closed on Monday, while a number of schools in the country also reverted to online classes.

24/01/2022

Europe Decoded

What is Nord Stream 2 and how does it link to Russia-Ukraine crisis?

Approval of the natural gas pipeline has been put on hold since last September.

24/01/2022

Conscious Travel

A sustainable tourism lab is transforming the island of Rhodes

A decade on from the recession, Greece has launched a sustainability initiative with the help of TUI to regenerate tourism in Rhodes that also keeps sustainability at the top of the agenda.

24/01/2022

Adventures

Discover Bansko Bulgaria, a top winter sports destination for 2022

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

With breathtaking landscapes, magnificent slopes and plenty of activities on offer, in this week's Adventures we go to Bansko, one of Bulgaria's top snow-capped destinations.

24/01/2022

Climate

Scientists warn climate change could unleash ‘rivers in the sky’

This widespread weather phenomenon could cause unprecedented rainfall if global temperatures continue to increase.

24/01/2022

Art

Gainsborough's Blue Boy is back in town a century after it left

The painting had hung at the gallery for three weeks in the winter of 1922 before making its way across the Atlantic Ocean after it was bought by a US collector from the Duke of Westminster.

24/01/2022

Finland

Finland's ex-interior minister goes on trial for anti-LGBT hate speech

Päivi Räsänen is accused of inciting hatred after making the comments on Twitter in 2019.

24/01/2022

Culture news

UNESCO places Viking-era boats on heritage list in Nordic triumph

Wooden 'Clinker' boats are now represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity through a joint bid made by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden/

24/01/2022

Sport

Delegates from over 20 countries arrive at Winter Olympics villages

The Beijing Winter Olympics gets underway on 4 February.

24/01/2022

Vatican

Ex-Pope Benedict XVI admits attending meeting about abusive priest

The retired Pope had denied attending the meeting to the investigators but says his statement had mistakes in it due to editing "oversight".

24/01/2022

Culture news

'Secrets of Playboy': The docuseries exposing Hefner's dark empire

Zeitgeisty and refreshing or dark and manipulative? This 10-part docuseries lifts the lid on the story of Playboy from the women that experienced it.

24/01/2022