2022-11-29

Europe News

No answers on Pegasus hacking scandal as Spanish spy chief stays mute

The head of the National Intelligence Services of Spain, Esperanza Casteleiro, spoke to MEPs on Tuesday from Madrid.

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Finland

Finland's indigenous Sámi politicians clear human rights law hurdle

Rhetoric around the new legislation has prompted warnings about a rise in hate speech directed towards indigenous Sámi people.

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United Kingdom

Ukraine’s first lady Zelenska addresses UK Parliament during visit

The speech comes as Ukraine enters its ninth month of conflict with Moscow's forces.

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Ukraine

No lift, 360 steps, and a balcony as a fridge: A couple’s life in Kyiv

For one young couple in Kyiv, their life is mostly limited to their apartment because they don’t have power, and they need to go down and up 360 steps to leave.

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Germany

G7 justice ministers discuss coordinating war crime probes

The G7 justice ministers, the European Commission (EC) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) have discussed coordinating efforts

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Ukraine

EU companies asked to urgently donate parts to repair Ukraine's grid

Russia has been carrying out massive attacks on Ukraine's electricity and heating infrastructure since October, plunging millions of civilians into the dark.

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Cameroon: At least 15 dead in landslide in capital Yaounde

Heavy rains have triggered several devastating floods throughout the country this year, weakening infrastructure and displacing thousands.

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Economy

Could a new euro coin help Serbia and Croatia value a shared history?

Both Balkan countries claim that the world-famous inventor is ethnically one of their own. But can Serbia and Croatia find common ground regarding Tesla's heritage after all?

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Watch: Spewing lava and hot ash from world's largest active volcano

The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa in Hawaii, has come to life, venting clouds of steam and smoke,

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Belarus

Belarus political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova in intensive care unit

Kolesnikova was sentenced to 11 years in prison last year.

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Poland

Poles vent anger at Law and Justice leader over views on women

A few hundred protesters gathered Monday outside the house of Poland's ruling party leader to vent anger at what they regard as an erosion of women's rights

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Health news

This ‘smart sensor’ dressing can tell you how well a wound is healing

The “smart” dressing works by monitoring the pH level of a wound, a key piece of data that can inform doctors how well it is healing.

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World News

Man arrested in UK over deaths of 27 migrants in English Channel

Ten members of a suspected smuggling group have already been charged in France over the migrant shipwreck.

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Romania

NATO backs Ukraine’s future membership

NATO says that Ukraine will one day become a member of the alliance and promises more aid to its forces.

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Destinations

11 underrated cities that need to be on your bucket list

If you're looking for something off the beaten track then check out one of these destinations.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 29th – Evening

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

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Culture news

Hold your horses! Lipizzan breed given UN protected heritage status

Horse lovers were right to have high hopes: the endangered breed has just been given protected status on the UN's world heritage list.

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Green News

Why this UK university is going 100% vegan

“The worst effects of climate breakdown are already being experienced across the globe and industries like meat, fishing and dairy are undeniably a part of that,” Plant Based Universities warns.

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Hungary

Brussels to decide if EU funds for Hungary should be blocked

The European Commission is considering freezing cohesion funds for Budapest after the Hungarian government implemented 17 measures to tackle corruption concerns. Brussels will make a decision based on Hungary’s efforts on November 30.

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Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii during the volcanic eruption?

What we know so far about how the volcanic eruption is affecting travellers

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Culture news

Who is Toomaj Salehi, the Iranian rapper who faces the death penalty?

Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested during protests. Salehi has been charged with "corruption on Earth" and could face the death penalty.

29/11/2022

Cinema

European Film Awards 2022: Best of European cinema comes to Reykjavík

"What I like about European film history is that we have always focus a lot on society questions, we have talked how to create a better society," says Ruben Östlund, Swedish director whose film Triangle of Sadness won him his second Palme d'Or and is one of five strong contenders for Best Film.

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Meet The Locals

Fishing, comradery and riding a Harley: A French ex-pat in Mauritius

In partnership with Economic Development Board Mauritius

Little did Pierre know when he went to play golf at his local course in France one Sunday morning that it would lead to him buying a house with his wife Marianne in Mauritius and discovering a whole new way of life.

29/11/2022

Italy

Four people still missing on Italian island after deadly landslide

Rescuers struggle to find the people still missing after the landslide in the southern Italian island of Ischia. They can't use excavation tools are have to rely on shovels to dig through the mud and debris

29/11/2022

Eco-Innovation

Spanish school kids are ‘jumping out of bed’ to join this bike bus

Barcelona’s ‘bicibus’ isn’t just a route to school for more than 700 people - it’s also a lesson in sustainable transport.

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Europe News

European prosecutors bust €2.2 billion VAT fraud scheme

The case is believed to be the biggest VAT carousel fraud ever investigated in the EU.

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Russia

Prominent opposition figure on trial for criticism of Russian military

Ilya Yashin has been charged with spreading false information about the Russian military.

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Europe News

Brussels to have increased police presence for football games - mayor

A street in Brussels was badly damaged after a group of angry football fans flung furniture and scooters and put a car on fire.

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Green News

Can pedal power help the French Post Office cut emissions?

La Poste’s fleet of cargo bikes and electric vehicles is growing to help meet its 2025 emissions targets.

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Culture news

French retailer withdraws game created by anti-fascist group

It’s the pre-Christmas controversy that threatens to ruin the festive cheer in France...

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