2022-06-08

Republic of North Macedonia

Summit looks to develop plan for mini Schengen zone in Western Balkans

It comes as countries in the region struggle to get the green light to join the European Union.

08/06/2022

Travel News

Why has this advert been banned from all UK airports?

UK airports have rejected an anti-leather advert on the grounds it might offend customers, animal activists claim.

08/06/2022

Design

London Serpentine gallery unveils spectacular 'Black Chapel' pavilion

A London art gallery is unveiling a new pavilion commissioned to an American artist. Called "Black Chapel," the installation is a black wooden cylinder with elements paying tribute to his father.

08/06/2022

Ukraine

'No one will give up Sievierodonetsk,' says governor of Luhansk region

Russian forces have been focused for weeks now on seizing Sievierodonetsk.

08/06/2022

Tech News

A ‘CO2 battery’ could help store solar and wind energy. Here’s how

The storage technology could iron out the main drawback of using solar or wind power.

08/06/2022

Culture news

This summers must-reads, according to TikTok's book critics

Books to devour this summer at the beach, recommended by TikTok's ‘bookfluencers’

08/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 8th – Midday

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

08/06/2022

Germany

One dead and nine injured after vehicle hits pedestrians in Berlin

It is unclear whether the crash is the result of an accident or whether the driver had intentionally driven into the crowd.

08/06/2022

No Comment

Migrants caravan continues its journey to the US border

A caravan of 4,000 to 5,000 migrants crossed southern Mexico on Tuesday in search of a visa to enter the United States.

08/06/2022

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls, the podcast making waves on our blue planet

In partnership with The European Commission

Ocean Calls is making a comeback with a new season premiering on March 2nd. Get ready to plunge into a myriad of scintillating subjects, including underwater noise pollution, the future of sharks, and marine protected areas.

08/06/2022

Europe Decoded

How do EU member states compare on minimum wage?

Three-quarters of EU member states have a minimum wage policy. the other six countries set wages through collective agreements.

08/06/2022

Earth News

Why is this man still living in a tree under the Eiffel Tower?

Thomas Brail is protecting trees that were planted by Napoleon Bonaparte’s government.

08/06/2022

No Comment

Activists in Seoul mark World Oceans Day

South Korean environmental activists protest against Japan's plan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima into the sea on World Oceans Day.

08/06/2022

Food and Drink

Drinking up wine history in Armenia

Home to some of the most ancient relics related to winemaking, a new museum is showing a history of wine that's separate from it's traditionally thought origins.

08/06/2022

France

Eighteen go on trial over alleged European horsemeat scam

The defendants are accused of supplying horsemeat unfit for human consumption across Europe.

08/06/2022

Sport

Minimum figure skating age rises to 17 following controversy

Ice skaters will now have to be 17 to take part in professional competitions, following the Kamila Valieva controversy in Beijing.

08/06/2022

Earth News

'We are alive': Woman evacuates 35 dogs from Mariupol hellscape

When Ukranian shelter owner Irina Petrova was forced to flee Mariupol, she refused to leave her beloved dogs behind.

08/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 8th – Morning

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

08/06/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Row over grain exports intensifies

Ukraine expresses resistance to Turkish efforts to negotiate safe passage for grain stuck in Black Sea ports

08/06/2022