2022-12-31

Vatican

'Noble and kind': Pope Francis pays tribute to late Benedict XVI

Remembrance services were held in Benedict XVI's native Germany to commemorate the life and service of the former Pope.

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Spain

Spain records highest number of women murdered in two decades

A total of 13 women have been murdered and two more seriously injured during December, prompting the Equality ministry to hold an emergency meeting.

31/12/2022

World News

Roberta Metsola admits 2022 was 'difficult year for Europe'

"If history and this year especially have shown us anything, it is that the European Union comes out of crises stronger and more united", said European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 31st – Evening

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

31/12/2022

Ukraine

Russian strikes pound Kyiv, killing one and injuring 20

Among the injured, 14 have been taken to hospital while six were treated at the scene.

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World News

Ireland is marking 50 years of EU membership

The country which was once heavily dependent on agriculture, joined the EEC on January 1st 1973 and is now regarded by many observers as a model EU State.

31/12/2022

World News

European nations tighten COVID rules for Chinese travellers

France, Spain and the UK implement tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China.

31/12/2022

Vatican

European leaders pay tribute to former Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI "worked with soul and intelligence for a more fraternal world," wrote French President Emmanuel Macron.

31/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Investigators probe 58,000 possible Russian war crimes

The potential crimes include killings, kidnappings, indiscriminate bombings and sexual assaults, with more than 600 incidents already independently verified.

31/12/2022

World News

Good News: 2022 is leaving us with plenty of things to be happy about

A year's worth of good news and things to smile about.

31/12/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 31st – Midday

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

31/12/2022

Vatican

Benedict XVI: The first pope in over 600 years to resign

In February 2013, the then Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world. He became the first pontiff since 1415 to resign from the role, leading the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

31/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine repels Russian drone attack after massive bombing raids

Kyiv said on Friday it had repelled a night-time explosive drone attack launched by Russia less than 24 hours after massive bombing raids on energy infrastructure left millions of Ukrainians without electricity.

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Vatican

Pope Francis leads tributes to former Pope Benedict, who died age 95

Benedict died on Saturday morning in the monastery in the Vatican gardens where he had retired.

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No Comment

No Comment videos of the week

No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

31/12/2022

Tech News

ChatGPT4, and less bias: How AI may develop in 2023

From chatbots producing impressive copy to businesses using AI to fight climate change. This is how AI could transform in 2023.

31/12/2022

Climate

Energy, fossil fuels and biodiversity: The key climate issues for 2023

2023 will see the first global UN water conference in almost 50 years.

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Conscious Travel

Why ‘nature positive travel’ is trending for 2023

‘Nature positive travel’ encourages tourism that has a positive impact on the environment.

31/12/2022

Travel News

Weird travel words you need to know from 2022

2022 was a year of change and chaos for travel - here are the words that defined it.

31/12/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 31st – Morning

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

31/12/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Best of Culture 2022: Day 31 - Highs & Lows of the Year

The ancients are all around us - especially for me in 2022

31/12/2022