2022-03-30

Austria

Private detective behind 'Ibizagate' scandal convicted on drug charges

NGOs denounced the ruling as an attempt to silence whistleblowers, but prosecutors said the case had nothing to do with the scandal that brought down the government.

30/03/2022

Finland

Former Finnish minister acquitted of inciting anti-LGBT hate speech

The Helsinki court said Päivi Räsänen's comments did not go beyond free speech laws.

30/03/2022

Ukraine

UN figure of four million Ukraine refugees exceeds worst-case estimate

Ukrainians who have fled abroad from Russia's war on their country see nothing from this week's peace talks to give them confidence it may be safe to return.

30/03/2022

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Strike by Russian Iskander mobile ballistic missile system

The Russian Defence Ministry on Wednesday released video of what it said was a missile launch from one of its Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile systems.

30/03/2022

Finland

Finns warn Russia could meddle in NATO debate

The Finnish intelligence services issued new warnings this week about likely Russian interference in the Nordic nation's debate into joining NATO: using old fashioned blackmail or new deep fake tech.

30/03/2022

Russia

McDonald's franchisees keep restaurants in Russia open

Mcdonald's has temporarily closed all of the Russian outlets that it owns because of the country's invasion of Ukraine -- but around 100 under franchise remain open.

30/03/2022

Earth News

Ukraine food supplies 'deliberately destroyed' in warehouse attack

As the war in Ukraine continues and the food supply is destroyed, 45 per cent of Ukrainians are now worried about being able to find food.

30/03/2022

Destinations

An inspiring trip awaits on Procida island, Italy’s Capital of Culture

With a poetic programme of events lined up, Procida is well worth the short boat ride from Naples this year.

30/03/2022

Focus

South Africa calls for investment to boost economic transformation

In partnership with Brand South Africa

Focus travels to Johannesburg for the South Africa Investment Conference, as Africa's most industrialised and advanced economy attempts to showcase its comparative advantages and woo investment.

30/03/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 30th – Evening

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

30/03/2022

Tech News

This new bot on wheels can stand up like a human and drive like a car

The Swiss company hopes its robot could be used by rescue teams in dangerous environments.

30/03/2022

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Street musician plays for Lviv residents

A street musician from Bucha, west of Kyiv, performs violin for the pleasure of people in Lviv, as the city tries to keep up its spirit.

30/03/2022

Europe News

More than 400,000 Ukrainians 'forcibly displaced to Russia'

"Our citizens were deported from our territory to their territory," said Lyudmila Denisova. "They went against their will."

30/03/2022

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Pope Francis meets Ukrainian children

At the end of Wednesday's general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis greeted children from Ukraine.

30/03/2022

Partner content

Dubai's thriving art scene attracts top talent

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of City Scenes, we explore Dubai's booming art scene, from its thriving annual fairs to its established art hubs. We also talk to locally based artists about why they've made Dubai home. Among them is Sacha Jafri who has created the first-ever artwork set to be displayed on the moon.

30/03/2022

United Kingdom

UK maternity scandal probe finds over 200 avoidable baby deaths

The investigation uncovered "repeated" failures at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust in western England.

30/03/2022

United Kingdom

Conservative MP comes out as first UK transgender lawmaker

Wallis said he was suffering from post-traumatic stress after being raped last year.

30/03/2022

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NASA astronaut and Russian cosmonauts return to Earth

On Wednesday, the record-breaking US NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anton Shkaplerov returned to earth from the International Space Station onboard a Soyuz MS-19.

30/03/2022

Health news

Subvariant BA.2: What we know about the most dominant COVID strain

BA.2, one of three known subvariants of Omicron, is now the most dominant form of COVID in the world, believed to be more transmissible than previous strains.

30/03/2022

Destinations

Here are the top 5 most romantic places in Europe to propose

Having analysed numerous fine restaurants, spas and hotels in Europe, this company has come up with a formula for romantic success.

30/03/2022

Travel News

A docked ferry has become a floating hotel for Ukrainian refugees

One of the largest ships in the Corsica Linea fleet has become a floating hotel for the millions of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.

30/03/2022

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary’s election may spark the next crisis for the EU | View

"Fidesz slowly stripped the guarantees for fair elections out of the system – a death by a thousand cuts," argues Michael Meyer-Resende, speaking about this Sunday's election in Hungary.

30/03/2022

Europe News

A short history of Viktor Orbán's strained relationship with the EU

As Viktor Orbán bids to stay in power, Brussels will be watching Sunday's election with a close eye.

30/03/2022

Tech News

'Sadgram': Russians plan melancholy version of Instagram after ban

Domestic alternatives to Facebook and Instagram are appearing in Russia, the latest being "Grustnogram," or "Sadgram" in English.

30/03/2022

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Tsuyoshi Shinjo makes grand entrance aboard hoverbike

Ex-MLB star Tsuyoshi Shinjo makes grand entrance aboard hoverbike at Sapporo Dome

30/03/2022

Destinations

This quiz recommends a holiday destination using your Netflix history

It uses 100 of the most popular films and TV shows on the streaming platform to suggest a trip.

30/03/2022

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Aftermath of Brovary bombing

Villages near Brovary sustained heavy damage as the Russians tried to advance on Kyiv.

30/03/2022

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Metro stations have become the home of Kharkiv residents

In Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, people have been living in the metro for a month due to shelling.

30/03/2022

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Monkeys near Florida airport delight visitors

For over 70 years a group of non-native monkeys has made their home next to a South Florida airport runway, delighting visitors and becoming local celebrities.

30/03/2022

Russia

Poland to ban Russian oil imports, as Germans urged to save energy

Poland says it is putting in place Europe's most radical plan to cut dependence on Russian energy sources. Germany, meanwhile, is preparing for Russian gas to be cut suddenly.

30/03/2022