2023-02-03

World News

Roberta Metsola meets with Michael D. Higgins in Dublin

The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with Irish President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin on Friday, thanking him for Ireland's welcome of Ukrainian refugees.

03/02/2023

World News

Baltic leaders threathen to boycott Olympic Games if Russians compete

The prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have threatened to boycott the Paris Games in 2024 if Russian athletes are allowed to compete. This follows the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Russian or Belarusians to participate as neutral athletes.

03/02/2023

Euronews Witness

Are European cities equipped to deal with climate change?

Euronews Witness investigates extreme weather events in Italy, Germany and France, and asks how Europe is preparing for the future.

03/02/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel and foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell travelled to Kyiv for an EU-Ukraine summit on Friday.

03/02/2023

World News

Pope's push for peace

Pope Francis joined the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the moderator of the Church of Scotland in South Sudan on Friday in a joint campaign to promote peace

03/02/2023

Culture news

Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi is released from Evin Prison

His release from the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran was confirmed by the Independent Center for Human Rights in Iran and Panahi’s lawyer

03/02/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 3rd – Evening

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

03/02/2023

Ukraine

Five takeways from the historic EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv

President Zelenskyy and EU leaders discussed Kyiv's candidacy to join the bloc and Russian sanctions at the unprecedented wartime gathering in the Ukrainian capital.

03/02/2023

Nature

Back from the brink: On the tail of the 'mythical' grey wolf in France

By 1937, the European grey wolf had disappeared in France. Now the Office of Biodiversity is tracking its return.

03/02/2023

Living

Why are these topless men smearing themselves in honey?

Spanish beekeepers staged an eye-catching protest in Valencia to plead for financial aid.

03/02/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Knock at the Cabin'

As any horror fan and discerning cinephile will tell you, nothing good ever happens in a remote cabin in the woods...

03/02/2023

Health news

Why does WHO rely so much on Bill Gates’ money?

Critics complain about the major role the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation plays in funding WHO, but who else can the agency turn to?

03/02/2023

World News

Euroviews. EU has neglected Latin America as a trade partner. That has to change

A leap in relations will help the EU secure vital resources for the green transition, counter Chinese influence in the region, and diversify trade to avoid strategic dependencies, economist Carla Subirana explains.

03/02/2023

Art

Legendary Franco-Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Over decades the Franco-Spanish couturier created memorable designs and developing several enticing scents that brought him a success on the catwalk and made him a household name on the high streets.

03/02/2023

Australia

Kyrgios pleads guilty to pushing ex-girlfriend but faces no charges

Nick Kyrgios admits to assaulting ex-girlfriend but avoids a criminal record. Magistrate describes the assault as an act of “stupidity” and “frustration.”

03/02/2023

Europe Decoded

The EU plans to digitise and monetise its borders. Here's how

Not from the EU? That’ll be four fingerprints, facial recognition and €7 every 3 years please!

03/02/2023

Culture news

Why are Americans using ayahuasca to cure mental health issues?

Ayahuasca practices are growing in popularity in the US. Many feel the psychedelic has mental health healing properties not found in conventional medicine.

03/02/2023

Living

Visit the French village powered by the wind and sun

The small town has built three turbines on its river, insulated its municipal buildings and installed photovoltaic solar panels on the roofs of several buildings.

03/02/2023

Creators

Meet the origami artist who folds paper into stunning works of art

From plain bits of paper to incredible works of art - Polly Verity is an imaginative origami artist who's pioneered a process through which she can bring to life everyday objects. Meet the origami artist who can fold a sheet of paper

03/02/2023

Nature

Watch: Baby sloths ‘graduate’ from Costa Rican orphanage

There are only 1,500 sloths left in the wild. But this Costa Rican sanctuary is preparing orphaned cubs for life in the rainforest.

03/02/2023

No Comment

Classical musicians play to tramway riders in Nantes

Two pianists and four saxophonists played on Wednesday afternoon for the passengers of two public transport lines, in the western French city of Nantes.

03/02/2023

Culture news

Disgraced pop star Gary Glitter freed from prison

British glam rock musician Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sexually abusing three schoolgirls

03/02/2023

Work

Poland's reverse brain drain: Meet the tech workers tempted back home

Poland is set to outstrip the UK economically by the end of the decade. It's prompting a wave of the Polish diaspora to return home to work in tech.

03/02/2023

Culture news

Imprisoned Iranian director Jafar Panahi declares hunger strike

“This arrest was more like banditry and hostage-taking than the execution of a judicial sentence,” Panahi writes.

03/02/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 3rd – Midday

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

03/02/2023

Culture news

What does ‘Mascara’ mean on TikTok?

The word “mascara” no longer refers to that bristled brush that enhances your eyelashes; it has taken on a whole new meaning on TikTok, which has a language of its own...

03/02/2023

Europe News

EU-Ukraine summit is 'proof that Russia can't break us' — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leads a top-level EU delegation to Kyiv for a historic summit with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.

03/02/2023

Tech News

Tech giants post disappointing results, facing gloomy outlook

Apple's iPhone sales drop, while Facebook parent Meta bucks the trend with better earnings than expected.

03/02/2023

USA

Suspected Chinese spy balloon spotted over western US

Chinese Foreign Ministry has denied that a balloon spotted in US airspace is collecting sensitive information, stating it was a civilian "airship" used for mostly meteorological purposes that had accidentally strayed.

03/02/2023

World News

Ukraine War: Kyiv hopes new weaponry can tip the balance in Bakhmut

The newly elected Czech president, a former NATO general, is calling on Ukraine's allies to do more. And now the question of sending fighter jets has entered the debate.

03/02/2023