2022-02-23

Earth News

Wildfires getting worse globally and governments unprepared, says UN

U.N. researchers said many nations continue to spend too much time and money fighting fires and not enough trying to prevent them.

23/02/2022

World News

COVID-19 in Europe: England ends all coronavirus restrictions

Here is our summary of the latest pandemic situation across the continent.

23/02/2022

Ukraine

Russia 'nearly 100% ready' to invade Ukraine, says Pentagon official

The warning comes as the region braces for further confrontation after Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions.

23/02/2022

Greece

Turkey accuses Greece of using excess force against fishing boats

Greece said they fired warnings shots at Turkish ships that had refused to leave Greek waters in the Aegean Sea.

23/02/2022

Netherlands

Utrecht mayor apologises for Dutch city's past role in slave trade

Mayor Sharon Dijksma said she was acknowledging the "dark side of our city's history".

23/02/2022

France

France's parliament approves extending abortion limit to 14 weeks

French Health Minister Olivier Véran has described it as "an important day for sexual and reproductive health and an important day for women's health."

23/02/2022

Europe News

The EU sanctions Russia's defence minister and Putin's chief of staff

The latest raft of EU sanctions hits Putin's closest circle, including several army generals, a spokesperson and the editor-in-chief of the RT channel.

23/02/2022

Culture news

Two more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP

'The tide is turning' as more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP. This week the National Portrait Gallery and Scottish Ballet said they're ending their sponsorship deals over fossil fuel concerns.

23/02/2022

Qatar 365

How Qatar is protecting its wildlife and special traditions

In partnership with Media City

How is Qatar protecting its wildlife? And why are falcons and camels so important when it comes to local culture? In this episode of Qatar 365, the team explore the country’s special traditions when it comes to the animals, the environment and plantlife.

23/02/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 23rd – Evening

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

23/02/2022

My Europe Series

Beekeeping scheme helps stop migrants being stung by exploitative work

Arriving in Italy with next to nothing seven years ago, Abdoul Sane now runs his own small bee farm.

23/02/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine state of emergency to start at midnight amid Russia tensions

Ukraine's parliament has approved a state of emergency to come into force at midnight on Wednesday into Thursday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would send troops to eastern Ukraine.

23/02/2022

No Comment

Collectors return to Madrid for Art Fair

Collectors return to Madrid for Art Fair

23/02/2022

This will impact your life

More people in need of charity in Europe since COVID-19, NGO says

International charity Caritas calls on European policymakers to put people first and tackle social inequality in Europe.

23/02/2022

Earth News

These are the green jobs of the future, according to new LinkedIn data

Amid a 'great reshuffle' in the global economy, more and more people are switching to green jobs. How can we ensure a just transition?

23/02/2022

Europe News

Brussels unveils supply chain law to guard against human rights abuses

European companies are under pressure to police their supply chains for environmental and human rights breaches.

23/02/2022

The Cube

There is no investigation into UK COVID-19 vaccines, police say

The Metropolitan police stated that it will not be taking any action on complaints from anti-vaccine protesters in the UK.

23/02/2022

Moments

These Canadians do 'snow yoga' every week with alpacas

Brae Ridge Farm and Sanctuary is known for its special love for alpacas. They even invite them to yoga classes.

23/02/2022

Earth News

Why is the snow in Antarctica turning from white to black?

How black carbon pollution is causing Antarctica’s snow to darken - and melt faster

23/02/2022

Real Economy

The right to work: enabling people with disabilities to thrive in the job market

In partnership with The European Commission

Real Economy travels to Poland and Spain to meet two women with disabilities breaking down barriers in the work place and asks European Commissioner Helena Dalli what action is being taken at a European level.

23/02/2022

Tech News

How will Europe’s Data Act affect you and Big Tech?

Data disputes between the EU and the US tech giants have been growing since the Edward Snowden revelations of mass US surveillance in 2013.

23/02/2022

Health news

Do our lives flash before our eyes when we die? A new study thinks so

The brain activity of an 87 year-old man was accidentally recorded by scientists as he died providing a unique insight into what happens when we pass away.

23/02/2022

Germany

Germany to raise hourly minimum wage to €12 by October

The new bill had been a campaign pledge of the country's coalition government.

23/02/2022

Travel News

Europe could drop testing for fully-vaxxed Brits before Easter

The European Council is seeking to simplify EU testing rules for UK tourists.

23/02/2022

Culture news

The Unlikely Lads: When Michael Jackson met his comedy hero Benny Hill

The strange and unlikely rendezvous has just been made into an audio drama by writer Jonathan Morris.

23/02/2022

Earth News

Over 50% of posts from climate change deniers not labelled on Facebook

"Meta keeps claiming it cares about climate change, but they have failed to stop the spread of misinformation about climate change on their platform."

23/02/2022

Italy

Italian coastguard rescues 573 migrants on two boats near Sardinia

The body of a migrant, ho had reportedly died days earlier, was also found on one of the ships.

23/02/2022

Travel News

Why are these French towns refusing to host the Olympic torch in 2024?

These French towns say the exposure of hosting the Olympic flame is not worth the bother - or the cost.

23/02/2022

Moments

Why are polar bears and spacemen floating down this Italian street?

One of Europe’s most renowned celebrations - the Carnival of Viareggio - is back with a bang after coronavirus restrictions limited last year's plans.

23/02/2022

Tech News

How Dubai Internet City is becoming a hub for tech companies

The integration of technology across all business functions will support the emirate's ambition to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world

23/02/2022