2023-01-05

World News

Central Europe records unseasonally high, record-breaking temperatures

The winter tourism sector in Central Europe is scrambling to attract visitors despite the lack of snow which typically blankets many high-altitude resorts at this time of year.

05/01/2023

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Latest news bulletin | January 5th – Midday

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

05/01/2023

Georgia

Protesters demand release of Georgia's ex-president Saakashvili

Protesters from the #SaveMisha movement demand the release of Georgia's ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili on Wednesday due to his 'worsening' health.

05/01/2023

Ecotech

How this Turkish city is transforming its energy supply

The Antalya region accounts for one fifth of Turkish fruit and vegetable exports and is being reinvigorated by solar power.

05/01/2023

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3 of the biggest workplace trends we’ll see in 2023

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Recruitment and retention activities will take centre stage as workers continue to have leverage in a tight job market. Combined with a need for further technological innovation and a necessity for companies to prioritise employee wellbeing, what are the most impactful workplace trends for 2023?

05/01/2023

Tech News

CES 2023: The top trends to watch for at the world's biggest tech fair

Companies converge in Las Vegas this week to unveil their biggest tech innovations. Here’s what to look out for.

05/01/2023

China

WHO concerned about 'risk to life' in China amid COVID surge

The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.

05/01/2023

Culture news

Prince Harry's new book details 'physical attack' by Prince William

Britain's Guardian newspaper reveals the fight happened after Harry says William called his wife Meghan “difficult”, “rude” and “abrasive."

05/01/2023

USA

'Groundhog Day': Kevin McCarthy rejected for US House speaker again

House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority.

05/01/2023

Ukraine

France to send Western-designed armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine

France will send AMX-10 RC armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine to help it fight Russia's aggression.

05/01/2023

Vatican

Thousands mourn as funeral held for Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican

Police estimated that 100,000 people would attend Thursday's ceremonies, higher than an original estimate of 60,000.

05/01/2023

World News

Malta and Switzerland play an outsized role on the UN's biggest stage

The EU's smallest Member State, and Europe's most famously neutral nation, have just started their two year stint as members of the Security Council.

05/01/2023

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Latest news bulletin | January 5th – Morning

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

05/01/2023

Culture news

Love TV? Here are the top ten European series to watch in 2023

Too many TV series, too little time? Then look no further than this handy guide to our most-anticipated European shows coming out this year.

05/01/2023