2022-04-11

Ukraine

Residents in Kyiv are adapting to life in a new phase of war

Residents in Ukraine's capital are adapting to life in a new phase of war. As Russian forces regroup in the east, people in Kyiv want Ukraine to get back on track

11/04/2022

Poland

Warsaw seizes Russia-built compound to give to Ukraine

"It is extremely symbolic that we are closing this long process now, in the age of Russian aggression," Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski tweeted.

11/04/2022

Europe News

Euroviews. Sanctions on Russian oil would have 'direct impact' on war: Ukraine

The Ukrainian trade representative said oil exports make up nearly a third of Moscow's revenues.

11/04/2022

Austria

'No optimism': Nehammer downbeat after face-to-face talks with Putin

Austria's Chancellor urged Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine in the first face-to-face meeting between an EU leader and the Russian president since the invasion began.

11/04/2022

Sport

Investigation launched into Russian karter's Nazi-style salute

Motor sport's governing body confirmed that it was probing Artem Severiukhin's "unacceptable conduct".

11/04/2022

Europe News

Russia worsening global food crisis by targeting wheat stocks, EU says

Russia is making the global food crisis even worse by bombing Ukrainian wheat stocks and preventing food from being exported, according to the bloc's top diplomat Josep Borrell.

11/04/2022

Europe News

Macron and Le Pen battle for two visions of France's role in Europe

The far-right leader has moderated her Eurosceptic views recently, but her ideas on the EU remain broadly the same.

11/04/2022

Belarus

Belarus accuses Poland border guards about slingshot incident

Polish security forces allegedly tried to "blind the Belarusian border guards with strobe lights".

11/04/2022

Ukraine

Russia's war to shrink Ukrainian economy by 45%, World Bank says

The invasion which started on 24 February has resulted in half of the country's businesses shutting down and the other half operating below capacity as well as the destruction of a vast amount of infrastructure.

11/04/2022

Scenes

Qatari chef cooking up a storm in Doha

In partnership with Media City

"I'm done with being a home-based business. I need to be represented somewhere where people can experience the full experience."

11/04/2022

Tech News

The weapons being sent to Ukraine, and those it’s still hoping for

Ukraine has received high-tech weaponry from a number of allies to help it fight back against Russia’s invasion.

11/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 11th – Evening

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

11/04/2022

Mobility

Neptune is getting unexpectedly cooler and scientists don’t know why

New research reveals mysterious patterns in the temperatures of this far-flung icy planet.

11/04/2022

Finland

Finnish 'loopholes' allow imports of Russian coal and oil to continue

Activists and politicians have raised the issue of state-owned companies still involved in bringing raw materials from Russia into Finland.

11/04/2022

Green News

Stuffed lions and elephants seized in €29m taxidermy raid in Spain

The haul of stuffed animals included over 400 protected species, including some that are extinct, such as the scimitar oryx, or severely threatened, such as the Bengal tiger.

11/04/2022

Travel News

How to travel sustainably on a budget

Sustainable travel doesn't automatically equate to expense. We explore the options.

11/04/2022

Germany

German minister resigns over controversial holiday after deadly floods

Anne Spiegel has quit her post as minister for families and women citing “political pressure”.

11/04/2022

Experiences

Beer lover? Take a bath in it at France’s first beer spa

Take a sip and a dip in the baths at Strasbourg’s beer spa for an unusual day of relaxation.

11/04/2022

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Speeding west, the Ukraine hospital train ferries patients to safety

Speeding west, the Ukraine hospital train ferries patients to safety

11/04/2022

Travel News

Russian passports reduced to 'junk status', new report says

As sanctions and travel restrictions are introduced, the Henley Passport Index shows the impact of the Ukraine war on travel.

11/04/2022

Poland

Polish commission again accuses Russia over 2010 Smolensk plane crash

The country's President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others died in the crash.

11/04/2022

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Environmental activists block a motorway in Switzerland

Environmental activists briefly blocked a highway near Lausanne to demand that the Swiss government take concrete and rapid action against global warming.

11/04/2022

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Wet, wet, wet! Couples get a dousing at UK Wife Carrying Championship

The annual UK Wife Carrying Championship took place in Dorking, Surrey, on Sunday (10th April).

11/04/2022

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Dozens protest in Mexico City against Ukraine war

Several dozen people marched Sunday from the iconic Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City to the Russian embassy to protest against the war in Ukraine.

11/04/2022

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France: Anti-fascist activists demonstrate in Rennes

Riot police descend upon Rennes city centre after demonstrations turned violent following the announcement of the results in the first round of France's presidential election.

11/04/2022

Sweden

Sweden's ruling party begins internal debate on joining NATO

Sweden's Social Democratic Party has previously been opposed to joining the military alliance. Russia's war in Ukraine may change that.

11/04/2022

Smart Regions

Under one roof: the project providing integrated health care

In partnership with the European Commission

An initiative has been set up in Brussels to provide medical care and other public services all under one roof. Smart Regions went to find out more.

11/04/2022

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Not for sensitive stomachs: 'vomit vault' churns up in London

An exhibition of images of vomit goes on show in London, offering visitors a walk through the city's vomit-splattered streets and the chance to smell such delightful scents as "puke" and "bin juice"

11/04/2022

Europe News

Watch: How Macron and Le Pen offer very different visions of the EU

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will go head-to-head in a run-off election to be France's next president. Where do both stand on the European Union?

11/04/2022

Partner content

Modern Pirates hack superyachts' cybersecurity

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Cyber security and hydrogen-powered boats were the big themes at this year's Dubai International Boat Show. Sci-tech went to find out more.

11/04/2022