2022-01-24

My Europe Series

Is Spain's far-right Vox Party about to govern for the first time?

According to recent polls, the party could win ten seats in regional elections next month and get into power by joining a governing coalition.

24/01/2022

Art

Kaunas marks the start of its programme as Capital of Culture 2022

Around 40,000 spectators attended the event, despite freezing temperatures.

24/01/2022

Italy

Voting begins in Italian presidential election amid COVID-19 pandemic

Italy's next president will have an important role in acting as a neutral referee among the various parties — as Italy struggles to emerge from the pandemic — and will work to enact reforms to help the recovery and boost economic growth.

24/01/2022

Destinations

This is why book lovers need to head to Portugal this year

With a rich cultural history, there’s more to experience in Portugal than just port and pastéis de nata.

24/01/2022

Travel News

UK day 2 tests to be scrapped before half term, PM confirms

It follows the removal of pre-departure tests, while the rules for unvaccinated travellers will also ease significantly from 11 February.

24/01/2022

Earth News

Germany says EU’s proposed switch to nuclear is “risky and expensive”

Germany rejects the EU’s proposal for fuel switch, claiming nuclear power is dangerous and hydrogen power is unrealistic.

24/01/2022

Poland

Tourist arrested for giving Nazi salute outside gates of Auschwitz

The 29-year-old woman was fined after telling prosecutors that her gesture was a "stupid joke".

24/01/2022

World News

Europe could be moving towards 'a kind of pandemic endgame', says WHO

Europe could be moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame, said WHO's Europe director Hans Kluge. But, he added, it is too early to call COVID an endemic.

24/01/2022

United Kingdom

'I'm struggling big time': More turn to food banks as inflation soars

"I normally put something in the foodbank trolley but now it's my turn to need some help," said 45-year-old Heidi, who said she was struggling with price rises on "just everything".

24/01/2022

Germany

Gunman dead after killing 1, injuring 3 at university in Germany

The 18-year-old suspected gunman was a biology student at the university, said Siegfried Kollmar, the regional chief of police.

24/01/2022

Moments

Top tips for converting a campervan into a comfortable home

We asked experienced vanlifers for the advice they wish they'd been given before converting their vans for life on the road.

24/01/2022

USA

Thousands protest COVID measures in Washington, Brussels and Barcelona

From health passes to vaccine mandates, protesters were out in force this weekend.

24/01/2022

Netherlands

'This is unique': Stowaway survives 9,000-km flight in wheel section

“Most of the time when we find somebody who is in a plane then he does not survive... but this is unique."

24/01/2022

Culture news

Oscars 2022: Whirlwind doc portrays 'First Wave' of COVID-19 crisis

Emmy-winning Matthew Heineman spent the first three months of the pandemic in one of New York City's most overstretched hospitals. His tale of resilience and despair is now in contention for the biggest accolade in film.

24/01/2022

Money

Bitcoin plunges to six-month low amid fears of a war in Ukraine

Confidence in crypto - already on edge over fears the US Federal Reserve will introduce new regulations - is jittery as a conflict looms in Ukraine.

24/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Top news stories today | January 24th – Midday

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

United Kingdom

WikiLeaks founder Assange wins bid to appeal his extradition to the US

Britain’s High Court ruled on Monday he could take his case to the UK Supreme Court.

24/01/2022

Culture news

Wuhan documentary following volunteers during 2020 COVID pandemic

'Wuhan, I Am Here', a documentary directed by Lan Bo, follows local volunteers helping non-COVID patients, during the early 2020 lockdown in Wuhan

24/01/2022

France

France's 'vaccine pass' enters into force amid Omicron surge

France will restrict the unvaccinated from leisure activities, restaurants and interregional transportation from Monday.

24/01/2022

Nature

This unexpected solution could save the world's depleting corals

HEPCA, a group of conservationists, says buoys could change the future of our oceans.

24/01/2022

My Europe Series

Explained: The mystery and quirks of Italy's presidential election

Anyone over the age of 50 with "full civil rights" is eligible to be Italy's president.

24/01/2022

Ukraine

NATO to boost military presence amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

The alliance will deploy more ships and fighter jets to reinforce "deterrence and defence," while the EU will provide Ukraine with a new financial assistance package worth €1.2 billion.

24/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Top news stories today | January 24th – Morning

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

Armenia

Armenia's president resigns over position's lack of power

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian resigned on Sunday, citing his inability to "influence" the political life of his country.

24/01/2022

Culture news

Thierry Mugler, French fashion icon known for sculpted designs, dies

He defined haute couture over several decades, dressing up Diana Ross and Beyonce at galas, on red carpets and runways.

24/01/2022