2023-01-31

United Kingdom

UK marks gloomy third year Brexit anniversary

Britain will be the only major economy to suffer a recession this year, according to IMF forecasts. Even sanction-slapped Russia is expected to grow.

31/01/2023

Germany

Kyiv's Western allies at odds over sending fighter jets to Ukraine

As Ukraine anxiously awaits the arrival of advanced armoured vehicles. President Zelenskyy renews calls for top-end warplanes, while Poland supports the move some Western allies including US President Joe Biden have said no.

31/01/2023

Ukraine

Moscow creeps towards Bakhmut and other developments

Here is our round-up of the top stories from the war in Ukraine.

31/01/2023

The Cube

Which European countries have the strictest anti-strike laws?

French Transport Minister Clement Beaune said the government is interested in implementing the "Italian style" strike system. But what does that mean?

31/01/2023

Europe News

European carmakers urge leaders to match ambitions with other regions

The US is subsidising electric vehicle producers through its Inflation Reduction Act.

31/01/2023

Earth News

Germany to accelerate renewables by cutting red tape

In its race to net zero, Germany is streamlining permitting and reducing environmental assessments for wind and power projects.

31/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 31st – Evening

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

31/01/2023

Tech News

Will ChatGPT and other AI tools replace journalists in newsrooms?

To what extent can newsrooms use artificial intelligence, and how worried should we be?

31/01/2023

Mobility

How to spot the rare 'green comet' everyone is talking about

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t been viewed by human eyes since the Stone Age.

31/01/2023

No Comment

Death toll rises in Peshawar mosque bombing

A suicide bombing that struck inside a mosque at a police and government compound in northwest Pakistan reflects “security lapses,” current and former officials said as the death toll from the devastating blast climbed to 100 on Tuesday

31/01/2023

Ocean

Microalgae: Tiny marine organisms with the power to change the world

In partnership with the European Commission

Researchers in Europe hope that these microscopic organisms, which are invisible to the human eye, could help fight plastic waste and support greener agriculture.

31/01/2023

Ocean

Can microscopic algae help fight our biggest environmental battles?

In partnership with the European Commission

Euronews meets the French researchers developing new biopolymers to help in the fight against plastic pollution.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Liverpool collects 'keys' to host Eurovision song contest

Culture Liverpool is providing an exclusive look behind the scenes as it plans and prepares to host Europe's largest live music event.

31/01/2023

Climate

Why climate change spells ‘disaster’ for Spain’s prize Ibérico ham

Between 15 and 20 per cent fewer Iberian pigs will be slaughtered this year.

31/01/2023

Hungary

Hungary says Sweden should 'act differently' if it wants to join NATO

Hungary's foreign minister said a recent incident when a Quran was burned outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm was "unacceptable."

31/01/2023

World News

Pope begins trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Pontiff's visit to the Congo and South Sudan aims to bring a message of peace to the two countries riven by poverty.

31/01/2023

France

Strike action over pensions once again brings cities in France to a standstill

Cities across France were brought to a near stand-still again in the latest strikes over pension reforms planned by President Macron's administration

31/01/2023

Europe News

Battle over food labels looms as Brussels set to make EU-wide decision

The Nutri-Score is the front runner for labelling nutritional values on products across the bloc.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Women now allowed to participate in Europe's largest fire festival

For the first time in its 142-year history, women and girls will participate in the torchlit procession at Lerwick's Up Helly Aa festival.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Priscilla Presley is contesting daughter Lisa Marie Presley's will

Elvis' only daughter, Lisa Marie, died aged 54 this year. Now her mother is questioning the validity of documents regarding her estate.

31/01/2023

Travel News

How has Brexit changed travel for UK visitors to Europe?

Three years on from the end of the Brexit transition period, here are all the new rules Brits have to follow when leaving or entering the EU.

31/01/2023

Art

Visually impaired artist exhibits colourful Braille art in London

'The Power of Touch' is acclaimed visually impaired artist Clarke Reynolds' first London solo exhibition.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Why declutter queen Marie Kondo giving up on tidying is a good thing

To clutter or not to clutter? Marie Kondo's “kind of given up” tidying at home, due to the birth of her third child.

31/01/2023

Earth News

Flamingos and pelicans threatened by new Albanian airport

Albania’s new airport could destroy avian habitats and risk aircraft collisions with big birds, protestors warn.

31/01/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Two more MEPs set to have immunity lifted

Both deny any involvement in the illicit lobbying scandal allegedly involving Qatar and Morocco.

31/01/2023

No Comment

Watch: Thousands of strikers in Marseille protest over pension reform

In France, thousands of strikers took to the streets of the old port in Marseille for the second time in a month to protest against the government's planned pension reforms.

31/01/2023

Earth News

Traffic fumes may impair your thinking. These simple steps can help

Scientists find ‘concerning’ links between traffic jams, depression and memory in this first-of-its-kind air pollution study.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Michael Jackson nephew Jaafar Jackson to play King Of Pop in biopic

This news won’t quash ever-growing talks of nepo-babies… Then again, who better to play Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael than his nephew?

31/01/2023

United Kingdom

Eurostar leaves hundreds of seats empty to avoid passport queues

Eurostar is intentionally leaving hundreds of seats empty to avoid queues at British passport control. Since Brexit was finalised, British citizens have had to get their documents stamped when entering the European Union.

31/01/2023

Culture news

"It's my Frenchness" - Eva Green defends text messages in court

Sure, she called production staff "evil" and “shitty peasants … from Hampshire”, but come on, she's French!

31/01/2023