2022-11-08

Destinations

Europe's best kept secret islands to get away from the crowds

Some of Europe’s most popular island destinations are overrun with tourists. Have a quieter and more relaxing holiday on one of these little-known alternatives.

08/11/2022

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Watch: Italians protest at Geo Barents ship at centre of port standoff

On Monday, three migrants not allowed to disembark their boat in Italy were rescued after jumping into the sea in desperation off the Mediterranean.

08/11/2022

Destinations

Pink beaches and teeming reefs: Bermuda is back open to tourists

Bermuda has dropped its requirement for pre-departure testing, arrival testing, and day-four testing.

08/11/2022

Europe News

COP27 must be about implementing climate promises - Michel

Charles Michel stressed that climate change is "the challenge of our generation" and that only international cooperation can solve it.

08/11/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgarian police officer shot dead near southern border with Turkey

The shooter is still on the run.

08/11/2022

Earth News

Tax Big Oil, small island nations demand at COP27

Leaders from island nations have pointed out that in the first six months of the year, oil giants made more than enough money to cover the cost of climate damages.

08/11/2022

Tech News

What is Mastodon, the Twitter alternative users are flocking to?

Thinking of leaving Twitter? Here’s what you need to know about Mastodon, “toots” and “boosts”.

08/11/2022

World News

89 migrants allowed to disembark migrant ship in Italy as others remain stranded

A German humanitarian group said its ship docked in southern Italy early Tuesday and disembarked 89 people rescued at sea, ending one migrant rescue saga as others continue under Italy's new hard-right government.

08/11/2022

Travel News

Cairngorm funicular: UK’s highest railway set to reopen in 2023

Structural problems forced the Cairngorm funicular to shut in 2018. Now, it’s set to reopen.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Levi Davis, first out bisexual rugby player, has gone missing

Family and friends have put out a call for information after the Worthing Raiders player was last sighted nearly a week ago.

08/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: Austria pledges €50m for loss and damage from climate change

Just four other governments have committed small amounts for loss and damage funding.

08/11/2022

Germany

Girl, 8, freed after being kept in isolation for nearly all her life

The girl was found at her grandparents' house in western Germany.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Here are the winners of the 2022 European Film Awards

The best of European cinema has been celebrated across the continent over the past month. And now, the winners of the 35th European Film Awards have been revealed, with 'Triangle of Sadness' taking the lead.

08/11/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 8th – Midday

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

08/11/2022

Poland

Men acquitted over toppling statue of priest suspected of child abuse

The incident was a symbolic moment in Poland's reckoning with clerical abuse.

08/11/2022

Poland

Poland builds razor wire fence to stop possible migrant surge

Polish forces have constructed a razor wire fence along its border with Russia to deter future migrants from crossing into the EU.

08/11/2022

France

French cardinal confesses to sexually abusing teenage girl

The latest sex abuse revelations come just a year after a shocking report set out in detail the extent of criminal abuse in the Catholic Church in France since 1950.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Brace yourselves: The 2022 Sexiest Man Alive has been crowned

“Mom will be happy”: Chris Evans has been crowned Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine, taking the baton from his Marvel co-star Paul Rudd.

08/11/2022

Ukraine

Plain-clothed Russian troops are occupying homes in Kherson, Kyiv says

Ukraine claims plain-clothed Russian troops are occupying houses in Kherson in preparation for close-quarters combat.

08/11/2022

New Zealand

Terrorist who killed 51 in New Zealand mosque attacks files appeal

Tarrant, a white supremacist, gunned down worshippers at two Christchurch mosques during Friday prayers in March 2019.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Madrid immersive exhibition brings to life the work of Pablo Picasso

A new immersive exhibition titled Imagine Picasso is reimagining the work of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso through giant light projections

08/11/2022

Ukraine

Five new developments to know about the Ukraine war today

Here is our latest news round-up from Russia's war in Ukraine.

08/11/2022

Poland

Polish leader blames low birthrate on women using alcohol

Opposition politicians, activists and celebrities accused Jaroslaw Kaczynski, a 73-year-old bachelor, of being out of touch.

08/11/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 8th – Morning

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

08/11/2022

My Europe Series

America votes: What might a Republican victory mean for Europe?

There's concern that success for Trump supporters in Tuesday's vote may jeopardise aid for Ukraine, damage transatlantic ties, and galvanise Europe's far-right.

08/11/2022

Work

Meet the Europeans working multiple jobs to pay their bills

Millions are considering taking on extra work to cope with Europe’s cost of living crisis.

08/11/2022