2022-07-04

Italy

Italy declares emergency amid worst Po Valley drought in 70 years

Parts of northern Italy have already been rationing drinking water to try and deal with the problem.

04/07/2022

Europe News

Treat Syrian refugees the same as Ukrainians, says UN commission chair

More than 300,000 Syrian civilians have died in the last ten years of war in the Middle Eastern country.

04/07/2022

USA

Governor slams 'American plague' of gun violence after July 4 shooting

“A celebration of America was ripped apart by our uniquely American plague,” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said after six people died and 30 were hurt in the Independence Day attack in Chicago.

04/07/2022

No Comment

Racers aim to be a cut above the rest at annual lawnmower championship

Racers aim to be a cut above the rest at annual lawnmower championships. Ready, set, mow... the annual lawnmowers World Championships took place in Heddington, Wiltshire over the 2nd and 3rd July.

04/07/2022

Smart Regions

The project in Spain helping refugees rebuild their lives

In partnership with the European Commission

The Spanish region of Murcia has set up a programme to help refugees find work. Smart Regions went there to find out more.

04/07/2022

Brazil

In Manaus, a carpet of rubbish covers the Amazon River’s tributaries

Set in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Brazillian city of Manaus has a massive rubbish problem.

04/07/2022

Germany

For sale: Iconic sculpture, careful owner, high maintenance

It's one of the most photographed objects in Frankfurt and regularly features in articles about the European Central Bank.

04/07/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about from Monday

From the multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan to Turkey stopping a Russian-flagged ship suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, these are the most important news on the war on Monday.

04/07/2022

Scenes

Meet the teenagers making upcycling fashionable in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

"Fast fashion is a concept that moves really quickly and people don't really realise how much of a carbon footprint they're leaving behind."

04/07/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. View: Billions of euros in aid are being rerouted into climate finance

A new report reveals that much of the public climate finance reported by rich countries was actually taken directly from development aid budgets.

04/07/2022

Travel News

Top hotels in Europe hire 'unqualified' staff to deal with shortages

Hotel chains are offering higher pay, free accommodation and perks like bonuses and health insurance.

04/07/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 4th – Evening

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

04/07/2022

Travel News

Delays and cancellations in Lisbon add to flight chaos in Europe

Around 100 flights in and out of the Portuguese capital were cancelled over the weekend as air travel chaos continued across Europe.

04/07/2022

My Europe Series

Spain's sex work crackdown 'would push the issue further underground'

“I know very well how this will play out – obviously very negatively for us. [It] means we’ll end up in the hands of the mafias."

04/07/2022

Europe News

'Violent and illegal' migrant pushbacks must end now, EU warns Greece

Greece has been accused by NGOs of carrying out violent illegal pushbacks of migrants at its border with turkey and at sea. Athens denies the accusations.

04/07/2022

France

French minister quits government to defend himself against rape claims

Two women have accused the former minister of sexual violence, dating back to 2010. He strongly denies the allegations.

04/07/2022

Food and Drink

Does Ukrainian borsch need protection? UNESCO thinks so.

Borsch is a dish eaten all over eastern Europe so why has UNESCO now decided it is an endangered part of Ukrainian culture?

04/07/2022

Earth News

This tiny bacteria could change air travel forever

A hungry bacteria could bring us one step closer to guilt-free flights.

04/07/2022

Georgia

Tens of thousands hold pro-EU, anti-government protests in Georgia

Protesters blame the ruling Georgian Dream party for the country's failure to be granted European Union candidate status earlier in June.

04/07/2022

Culture news

Karlovy Vary festival returns after two editions marred by pandemic

The historic festival, considered amongst the best in Europe, is back for its 56th edition after two years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/07/2022

Tech News

Australian police train pups to sniff out electronics and fight crime

In Australia, man’s best friend can also be man’s best ally in the fight against crime. These top dogs are undergoing training to sniff out electronic devices that help law enforcement gather evidence from digital devices.

04/07/2022

Egypt

Two European tourists killed in shark attacks off Egyptian coast

A Romanian and an Austrian tourist have died after separate shark attacks off the Egyptian coast in three days, prompting the authorities to close off a stretch of its coastline.

04/07/2022

Work

How to spot and nurture female talent, by Publicis’s Bousquet

Publicis's Agathe Bousquet discusses why more female representation in the creative industries is needed and the role men play in making it happen.

04/07/2022

Uzbekistan

Eighteen killed and over 200 injured during rare unrest in Uzbekistan

Demonstrations broke out over the weekend after constitutional amendment plans were dropped.

04/07/2022

Culture news

Ukraine's sumo team trains in Japan ahead of World Games

A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers are aiming for glory at this year's World Games. But how did the Russian invasion affect their training?

04/07/2022

Mobility

Amazon to swap vans with e-cargo bikes and on-foot delivery staff

Your Amazon parcels could soon come with a lower carbon footprint.

04/07/2022

Germany

Gas shortage emergency 'would push Hamburg to ration hot water'

Germany has already called on citizens and companies to cut back on energy use amid concerns over supplies from Russia.

04/07/2022

Travel News

EasyJet's chief operating officer resigns: Will flights be affected?

The airline says it remains "absolutely focused" on daily operations after staff shortages forced it to cut thousands of flights this summer.

04/07/2022

Travel News

Experts on how not to lose your luggage during Christmas travel chaos

Checked baggage is being lost all over the world due to staff shortages. Here's what you can do to arrive at your destination with your luggage.

04/07/2022

Travel News

Urgent warning for Ryanair passengers with flights in July

Spanish Ryanair staff have voted to strike on twelve more days in July - here’s how it could affect your travel plans.

04/07/2022