2022-03-08

Ukraine

Locals 'switch to speaking Ukrainian' amid terror of Russian bombing

"Those people who never wanted to this week began to switch to the Ukrainian language just to distinguish themselves from the occupants."

08/03/2022

Europe News

Euroviews. Europe must do more to end gender-based violence

Iratxe García Pérez says the most brutal form of misogyny is often the most hidden and therefore the hardest to eradicate.

08/03/2022

Travel News

Meet the Ukrainian photographer who went viral for her travel photos

This International Women's Day, we bring you Julia Wimmerlin, who has spent the last decade photographing places, people and wildlife around the globe.

08/03/2022

Culture news

Youth orchestra evacuated from Ukraine

The movement of refugees into other European countries is underway, with sponsorship schemes taking place in some cases.

08/03/2022

No Comment

Climbers scale Paris skyscraper in support of Ukraine

Clad in Ukraine's colours, two Frenchmen climb to the top of Paris' Montparnasse tower, a 210-metre skyscraper, in support of the country under invasion from Russia.

08/03/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 8th – Midday

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

08/03/2022

United Arab Emirates

Girls' education key to gender equality, UN's Fleming tells Euronews

"What's so key is girls' education," Fleming told Euronews. "If you have all girls in school and not just in primary school, but in secondary school and the chance to go to university, that's the foundation and the building blocks.

08/03/2022

Ukraine

Two million refugees have now fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion

Two million refugees have now fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion, says UNHCR

08/03/2022

France

UK to vet Ukraine refugees at Calais as French claim hundreds rejected

The UK is to install a visa application centre for Ukrainian refugees on the northern French coast, amid claims that hundreds trying to reach England have been refused entry.

08/03/2022

Culture news

Comedy Store hosts fundraiser to support Zelenskyy, 'one of their own'

Some of Britain's best-known comedians are standing up for Ukrainian comic-turned-president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who they consider 'one of their own'.

08/03/2022

Art

Female Finnish artists given their dues for International Women's Day

The exhibit has toured the world but now heads to its artists homeland to showcase the contributions of Finnish women to the nation's history.

08/03/2022

Work

Gender bias in AI recruiting: How algorithms hold women back

Artificial intelligence is enforcing existing gender biases when it comes to recruitment, according to a new report. But it may have one saving grace.

08/03/2022

Climate

Meet the billionaire planning to bring down Australia's coal industry

Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to buy up the country's coal plants and make them renewable. Will he succeed?

08/03/2022

Art

UK's first NFT gallery to open in London

Quantas will bring NFTs into the real world and offer advice and guidance to new buyers in an unfamiliar industry.

08/03/2022

Mobility

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine means more expensive EVs

The cost of EVs has long been cited as a reason why more people haven't yet switched from polluting petrol and diesel cars to electric.

08/03/2022

Destinations

Sicily: Is this the ultimate stay for female digital nomads?

This ‘living work of art’ offers a safe space for female travellers looking for inspiration and immersion in Sicilian culture.

08/03/2022

Earth News

Meet the lumberjills: Are female foresters the future for woodlands?

Women are becoming a welcome woodland workforce in British forests as they get to grips with the tools of the trade.

08/03/2022

Tech News

Euroviews. Europe needs to be weaned off Russian energy for the sake of stability

If Europe is serious about lessening its energy dependence on Russia, it needs to take these future energy projects into consideration.

08/03/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 8th – Morning

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

08/03/2022

Ukraine

Live: Thousands evacuated from Sumy as Russia offers new ceasefire

Thousands have been safely evacuated from Sumy under new ceasefire arrangements, but Ukraine claims Russia has attacked the planned evacuation route from Mariupol.

08/03/2022

Money

Biden to sign executive order on crypto to close sanctions loopholes

The executive order, which is expected to be signed this week, will be a first step in regulating the cryptocurrency market in the US.

08/03/2022