2022-05-16

Algeria

Eleven migrants die off coast of Algeria while trying to reach Europe

Five other migrants, including two children, were reportedly rescued from the stricken vessel.

16/05/2022

France

Controversy as French city allows women to wear 'burkinis' in pools

Under the new rules, male and female swimmers will be allowed to appear topless or in full-body costumes for sun protection or religious beliefs.

16/05/2022

Sport

Rare moment as footballer, 17, comes out as gay

The 17-year-old Blackpool player is one of just a few players around the world to come out as gay.

16/05/2022

Greece

Greek helicopter pilot given life sentence for murdering British wife

The case prompted widespread outrage in Greece after the man claimed that his wife had died during a burglary.

16/05/2022

Serbia

Serbia’s capital Belgrade paralysed by hundreds of bomb threats

Police said that no explosive devices were found and it was not clear who was behind the purported emailed threats.

16/05/2022

Europe Decoded

Social media platforms under pressure over Buffalo shooting livestream

The European Commission is currently developing new regulations that will force companies to better moderate content.

16/05/2022

Culture news

This is Europe's other song contest, for minority languages only

They call it the “Eurovision of minority languages,” but the title would be reductive of what Liet International actually represents.

16/05/2022

Europe News

EU and US agree to strengthen global supply chains amid Ukraine war

The two sides were meeting in Paris for the second Trade and Technology Council.

16/05/2022

Travel News

Save money on your holiday car hire with these top tips

As the cost of fuel spirals, there are several ways to save money on your car rental while on holiday.

16/05/2022

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More than 400 migrants rescued by Doctors Without Borders

470 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya and Malta in the past few weeks is waiting in the Mediterranean to be granted a safe port.

16/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanon elections: Hezbollah and allies lose majority in vote

It is the first election in Lebanon since a devastating economic crisis erupted in October 2019.

16/05/2022

Scenes

Meet the students who marched 400 km across Portugal for climate justice

In partnership with Media City

"Activism is a way for us to leave our footprint on the planet and in history too. To make our own history and not just let it be told for us."

16/05/2022

Green News

Hope for fish as hundreds of European dams demolished

Environmentalists are celebrating after a record 200 dams were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2021 - but there’s still a lot of work to do.

16/05/2022

Culture news

Russian hackers targeted Eurovision, say police

Russian hackers tried to disrupt the 2022 #Eurovision Song Contest, Italian police have said.

16/05/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening

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

16/05/2022

Destinations

A full list of European countries with no travel restrictions

Unvaccinated or tired of COVID admin? Here’s our guide to the European destinations that have scrapped their entry rules.

16/05/2022

France

Who is France's new prime minister and what's on her to-do list?

She's only the second woman to hold the post.

16/05/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria approves plan to support companies from high energy prices

Bulgaria had relied on Russia for 90% of its natural gas before Gazprom cut supplies in April.

16/05/2022

Climate Now

How do wind farms manage climate change variability?

In partnership with Copernicus

Climate Now visits a wind turbine construction site in Spain to see how the renewable energy industry is learning to manage the growing variability of the wind.

16/05/2022

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American NATO paratroopers undergo live fire training in Norway

On 16 May, the US Department of Defense released a video showing paratroopers practicing live fire at an undisclosed location in Norway.

16/05/2022

My Europe Series

'Everything has changed': Inside Finland's bold bid to join NATO

Finland's accession to NATO will bring in a 1,300-kilometre border with Russia, further encircling Saint Petersburg.

16/05/2022

Germany

Scholz's party stands firm on Ukraine after historic state vote loss

The German Chancellor has been accused of indecision over the war in Ukraine.

16/05/2022

Destinations

Planning a wedding on a budget? Check out these UK fairytale castles

The cost of living crisis is biting all round but if you're planning a wedding you don't need to break the bank with these discount fairytale castles.

16/05/2022

Sweden

Sweden joins Finland in announcing it wants to become a member of NATO

Sweden joins Finland in announcing it wants to become a member of NATO

16/05/2022

Tech News

What are the Switchblade 'suicide drones' boosting Ukraine’s arsenal?

The US is working to equip Ukraine with cutting-edge drones that dive-bomb into their targets and can pierce through the armour of tanks.

16/05/2022

Europe News

EU 'held hostage' by Hungary over Russian oil ban, Lithuania claims

Twelve days after the Commission unveiled its plans to impose a phased embargo on Russian oil, negotiations are still dragging on. Hungary is now being accused of keeping the sanction package "hostage".

16/05/2022

Tech News

Sisters doing it for themselves: this nun built her own power plant

Sister Ciza’s innovation now lights up a church, convent, two schools and a local clinic.

16/05/2022

Culture news

10 must-see European films at Cannes 2022

10 must-see European films at Cannes 2022

16/05/2022

Money

Bitcoin slides below $30,000 wiping away post-Terra Luna crash gains

Calls for regulation of the crypto market are growing louder after stablecoins showed their volatility in the wake of the Terra Luna collapse.

16/05/2022

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A thick layer of orange dust covers Baghdad

A thick layer of orange dust covers the capital Baghdad, making this the eighth sandstorm since mid-April for Iraq.

16/05/2022