2022-08-16

Estonia

Estonia to remove Soviet-era monuments to 'ensure public order'

"As symbols of repressions and Soviet occupation, they have become a source of increasing social tensions," said Estonia's PM, Kaja Kallas.

16/08/2022

Nature

Polish police are offering €215,000 to solve the River Oder poisoning

The pollution could ‘exterminate nature’ in Poland’s unique nature reserves, and has spread into Germany. How did it happen?

16/08/2022

Ukraine

Russia blames 'sabotage' for blasts at Crimean military base

Explosions were reported at a military base in Russian-occupied Crimea this morning.

16/08/2022

Norway

Norway exports record as natural gas prices surge

Norway is a major producer of offshore oil and gas, and has seen energy exports climb as European countries scramble to find alternatives to Russian energy.

16/08/2022

Mobility

The Moon then Mars? NASA is readying itself to land humans by 2025

As a first step, the Artemis program will send an unmanned spacecraft to orbit the Moon with mannequins and torsos made of simulated human tissue onboard to test how the voyage will affect human beings.

16/08/2022

Travel News

British Airways staff secure a 13% pay rise after 'tough negotiations'

Union chiefs still say that BA has a long way to go before it can "restore the trust and confidence" of its workforce.

16/08/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Midday

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

16/08/2022

Europe Decoded

Beirut's collapsing silos and the fading memory of a tragedy

Beirut's collapsing silos and the fading memory of a tragedy

16/08/2022

Italy

Italy election: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni rides wave of support

Giorgia Meloni could become Italy's first female prime minister, but has had to fight against criticism that her party hasn't moved far enough away from its fascist roots.

16/08/2022

Culture news

Academy apologises to Native American actress for Oscar abuse

Almost 50 years after she was booed on the Oscars stage for declining Marlon Brando's award on his behalf, Sacheen Littlefeather has received an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

16/08/2022

Germany

Germany refuses to back calls for Russia tourist visa ban

Chancellor Scholz says the EU should not be making it more difficult for Russians who want to flee Putin's regime, to leave the country.

16/08/2022

Tech News

How RT misinformation on Ukraine is circumventing EU’s sanctions

The EU banned content from state-backed Russia Today from reaching Europe. Pro-Kremlin misinformation from RT is still easily accessible online.

16/08/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Morning

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

16/08/2022

USA

Trump: Prosecutors oppose release of 'sensitive' search evidence

Investigators say unsealing the evidence presented to obtain a search warrant for Mar-a-Lago could reveal names of sources or witnesses they've interviewed in their case against the former US president.

16/08/2022

Tech News

Twitter ordered to hand over former exec's documents to Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was barred by the judge from accessing other people at Twitter who control information regarding the company.

16/08/2022