2022-03-29

The Cube

Investigations launched into alleged mistreatment of Russian prisoners

Kyiv and Moscow are investigating a graphic video which has been widely shared on social media but has not been verified.

29/03/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. No, fracking isn't the answer to the UK's cost-of-living crisis

We shouldn't be making a return to fracking for gas in the UK, writes Jenny Medlicott, despite a growing movement among Tory MPs.

29/03/2022

Europe News

Brussels to present circular economy plans in bid to reduce waste

The aim is to limit the use of natural resources and create jobs and growth that is more sustainable.

29/03/2022

Israel

Gunman 'kills four' in mass shooting in Tel Aviv suburb of Bnei Brak

Police shot the gunman dead. The killings in a Jewish ultra-Orthodox town follow other fatal attacks in recent days that were claimed by the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

29/03/2022

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Shanghai experiences its second day of lockdown

China's largest city on Tuesday entered the second day of the lockdown's first phase.

29/03/2022

Russia

EU countries expel dozens of Russian envoys amid war in Ukraine

The Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and the Czech Republic all expelled Russian officials.

29/03/2022

Hungary

Poles and Czechs refuse meeting over Hungary's stance on Russia

Hungary's nationalist prime minister Viktor Orbán has condemned the invasion but has repeatedly stated that the country will not support Ukraine with military equipment. He has also refused to support an embargo on Russian oil and gas imports.

29/03/2022

Ocean

An ocean of opportunities: The women transforming the blue economy

Ocean‑based industries are dominated by men - but across Europe, more and more women are driving innovation and growth in the blue economy. Ocean went to France and Greece to meet some of them.

29/03/2022

Ocean

Fishing for equality: Empowering women in Europe's seafood sector

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to Ismini Bogdanou, Director of Communications & PR at the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO) about the need for more gender diversity in Europe's fisheries and aquaculture sector.

29/03/2022

Destinations

Want to be a responsible tourist? Avoid these wildlife experiences

If you want to see wild animals on your holiday, make sure you do it ethically.

29/03/2022

Art

Supreme court to decide if Warhol broke copyright law

The Supreme Court of the US will decide whether an artwork by Andy Warhol is significantly different from the photo it is based on. The verdict will change how artists work in the US.

29/03/2022

Earth News

Energy crisis: Could public information campaigns change habits?

We spoke to historians about what lessons WW2 has for today, as Russia's war sparks a new need to cut oil and gas use quickly.

29/03/2022

My Europe Series

Vladimir Putin used to be popular in Slovakia. Then he invaded Ukraine

Slovakia's pro-Russian politicians have struggled to justify their closeness to the Kremlin since the war began.

29/03/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 29th – Evening

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

29/03/2022

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El Salvador prisoners dragged out of cells amid spike in gang violence

Officers dragged half-naked inmates out of their cells, forced them to run and searched them in the courtyard. President Nayib Bukele issued an ultimatum to gangs considered responsible for dozens of homicides in three days, threatening to increase punishments on their imprisoned members.

29/03/2022

Switzerland

Family jumped off balcony in 'collective suicide', say Swiss police

Three adults and a child died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony in Montreux. a 15-year-old boy survived but was seriously injured.

29/03/2022

Money

Bitcoin price rise pushes buoyant crypto market past $2 trillion

Putting the woes of the first quarter behind it, including the Ukraine war, a buoyant Bitcoin has helped push other cryptos up in value.

29/03/2022

Work

Gender-neutral uniforms, tattoos and piercings take to the skies

Alaska Airlines staff can now choose gender-neutral uniforms and show a wider range of tattoos, piercings and hairstyles in an effort to make the workplace "more inclusive".

29/03/2022

Culture news

Film shot in Ukraine takes aim at Russian homophobia

The first film highlighted homophobia in sport but now directors are taking aim at Putin's homophobia, as their Ukrainian cast and crew take up arms.

29/03/2022

Health news

Is modifying the genes of our cats the way to solve pet allergies?

Researchers believe the gene editing technology CRISPR could knock out a key allergen produced by cats.

29/03/2022

France

Five charts to explain the issues shaping France's presidential race

Here's a look at five charts to break down what voters care about ahead of the April 2022 election.

29/03/2022

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Royals gather to honorPrince Philip at memorial

Senior royals from around the world gathered Tuesday (29 MARCH 2022) for a memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey that incorporated hymns and other touches dropped from his funeral last year because of the pandemic.

29/03/2022

Ukraine

Euroviews. Ukraine paying the price of EU's energy dependency on Russia | View

"At the start of March, as Russian troops destroyed Ukrainian cities, the EU was paying Russia around €800 million a day for gas — drastically undercutting the economic impact of Western sanctions and funding the war."

29/03/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia peace talks make 'most meaningful progress' yet

The progress made seems to have shifted the needle on a possible meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin.

29/03/2022

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Deadly rockslides in Oman

At least six workers were killed and four injured after rockslides engulfed a quarry in northern Oman on Sunday, emergency services said.

29/03/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine's nuclear power plants in 'unprecedented danger'

"We must take urgent action [...] to reduce the risk of a nuclear accident that could have a severe health and environmental impact both in Ukraine and beyond."

29/03/2022

United Kingdom

Queen makes first public appearance in months to honour Prince Philip

It was the British monarch's first public appearance in months amid health concerns.

29/03/2022

Nature

The only inhabitants of this unknown territory are climate scientists

Scientists are researching wildlife in the French Southern and Arctic Lands to better understand the effects of climate change and how we can adapt.

29/03/2022

Money

Can a single software change really 'clean up Bitcoin'?

Greenpeace and Ripple’s founder are urging Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey to help ‘clean up Bitcoin’ in a campaign to change the way the crypto is mined.

29/03/2022

Europe Decoded

Analysis: How the EU's gas addiction is helping Russia's war machine

In little over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine, the EU spent more than €21 billion on Russian fossil fuels, including €13 billion on gas, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

29/03/2022