2022-06-09

Europe Decoded

Post falsely claims there are no school shootings in Israel

After calls for stricter gun control have sprung in the US, misleading posts have been circulating comparing gun ownership in Israel to America.

09/06/2022

Europe News

Trouble over lack of food to increase, says World Food Program analyst

As the war in Ukraine continues, the rise in prices of food may be impacted by extreme climate or export bans.

09/06/2022

Portugal

Portugal's parliament makes third attempt to legalise euthanasia

Previous bills to allow assisted suicide have been blocked by the country's Constitutional Court and President.

09/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 9th – Evening

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

09/06/2022

Russia

Britons sentenced to death for fighting with Ukraine's army

Two British men and one Moroccan were found guilty of mercenary activities and terrorism.

09/06/2022

Eco-Innovation

World’s largest vertical farm could help the UK cut food miles

Comfortably larger than any other facility of this kind, it is due to open later this year.

09/06/2022

Football Now

Why are footballers playing for longer?

In partnership with Media City

The average age of a professional footballer is increasing but what are the reasons behind their longevity?

09/06/2022

Spain

Spain evacuates 2,000 people in Andalucia as crews tackle wildfire

The blaze injured three firefighters after it broke out Wednesday amid gusting winds.

09/06/2022

Tech News

Watch: Scientists test 'living skin' on robot that can heal when cut

The skin is water-resistant, has self-healing properties, and can move and stretch with the movement of the robotic body parts.

09/06/2022

No Comment

The war in Ukraine already has its own museum exhibition

Even as war rages in other parts of the country, Ukrainians are flocking to a new exhibition in Kyiv called "Ukraine - Crucifixion".

09/06/2022

Ukraine

A decade on, Ukraine's Euro 2012 memories are scarred by war

Two of Ukraine's stadiums used for Euro 2012, which happened 10 years ago this week, have since been damaged by shelling.

09/06/2022

Nature

Why we need to save ugly fish from extinction

The ugliest fish are the most in need of our help - here’s how our shallow beauty bias is threatening the planet.

09/06/2022

Europe News

Watch: What has the Common Agricultural Policy brought to the EU?

The Common Agricultural Policy was launched in 1962 with an objective of feeding Europeans after World War II.

09/06/2022

Tech News

Twitter plans shareholder vote on Elon Musk sale

Elon Musk's lawyers have warned Twitter that he might walk away from the acquisition if the company fails to provide the data he seeks on spam and fake accounts.

09/06/2022

Destinations

Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje offer castles, culture and cuisine

In partnership with Croatia

If culture is your thing Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje regions are a one stop shop for wine, history and cuisine.

09/06/2022

My Europe Series

Meet the anarchists and anti-fascists fighting Russia in Ukraine

The anti-authoritarian platoon says it is "fighting for Ukrainian society", not the government in Kyiv.

09/06/2022

Culture news

Ukrainian rapper-turned-soldier vents rage at war through his lyrics

It is the music of war - music filled with rage and indignation about Russia's invasion of his country. Viacheslav Drofa, a Ukrainian musician who goes by the stage name 'Otoy,' is using thumping rap to recount his experiences as a soldier in the conflict with Russia.

09/06/2022

Culture news

Spotify: how two Swedish guys took over music streaming

As Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon announce their grand ambitions for the next ten years of Spotify, we look at what made the app such a success.

09/06/2022

Money

PayPal has a new crypto transfer tool

PayPal customers in the US can also send crypto to other PayPal users in seconds with no fees or network charges.

09/06/2022

Economy

Eurozone to get its first interest rate hike in 11 years next month

The European Central Bank will hike interest rates in July in a bid to tame inflation.

09/06/2022

Denmark

Europe at epicentre of the first global energy crisis, says IEA chief

One of the factors is the war in Ukraine and Europe's reliance on Russian energy imports.

09/06/2022

Green News

'The sea is clean': People in Gaza finally swim on their beaches again

"We couldn't come before because the sea was polluted and if we did, our children used to come back home with viruses and skin diseases," says one Gazan local.

09/06/2022

Mobility

EU lawmakers back ban on new combustion engine cars from 2035

The legislation would prohibit the sale of new cars powered by petrol or diesel.

09/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 9th – Midday

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

09/06/2022

Spain

Algeria suspends friendship treaty with Spain over Western Sahara

It is the latest blow to increasingly wobbly relations between Algiers and Madrid

09/06/2022

Culture news

Supporting trans rights and podcasting: How Suzi Ruffell does comedy

She's got a podcast and a stand-up special on Amazon but how does Suzi Ruffell navigate the world of comedy?

09/06/2022

Europe News

UK nationals living in EU can't vote or stand in local elections: ECJ

Only citizenship of an EU member state confers the right to vote or stand in an election in the bloc, the European Court of Justice ruled.

09/06/2022

Europe Decoded

The EU wants more renewables. For these, it's dependent on China.

About 80% of the components needed to manufacture a wind turbine are produced in China as are 97% of the silicon wafers necessary to build a solar panel.

09/06/2022

Culture news

How to prove a secret life? LGBTQ+ refugees' plight highlighted

Is it fair for immigration systems in Europe to ask for proof that people are LGBTQ?

09/06/2022

Germany

Investigators question 'mentally ill' driver after Berlin car rampage

One teacher was killed, six other people sustained life-threatening injuries in the incident and another three were seriously injured.

09/06/2022