2023-02-09

Turkey

Euroviews. Climate change-related disasters are surging. Someone has to pay

With mounting evidence that climate change increases the risk of natural disasters, governments should turn the tables on international petroleum companies and hold them responsible, Prof İbrahim Özdemir argues.

09/02/2023

Greece

Greece bans parties with convicted leaders from running in elections

The amendment, tabled by the conservative government, was approved by a majority of lawmakers in the 300-seat house.

09/02/2023

Rethink

Psychobiotics: Happy microbes make for happy brains

To begin to understand the link between the gut and the brain, all you have to do is look at the English language, according to Irish neurologist John Cryan.

09/02/2023

Turkey

As rescuers search the rubble in Kahramanmaras, looters target shops

The city and region of Kahramanmaras was at the epicentre of Turkey's earthquake on Monday. As rescuers search for survivors, shopkeepers guard their premises against looters.

09/02/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Freedom of speech or an insult? Charlie Hebdo cartoon angers Turkey

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has stirred up anger again over the front page of its latest edition which focuses on the earthquake in Turkey

09/02/2023

Syria

Syria struggles to cope, as death toll approaches 3,000

Aleppo was one of the places devastated by Monday’s earthquake, as the suffering from the natural disaster added to the civil war toll.

09/02/2023

Culture news

More ‘Frozen’ and ‘Toy Story’ sequels as Disney axes 7,000 jobs

Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced multi-billion dollar cost saving restructuring and sequels to some of the company's biggest animated franchises

09/02/2023

The Dialogue

Second chances: A journey from rock and roll to food and war

In partnership with Media City

Giles Duley is a photographer and CEO of Legacy of War Foundation. His world changed during a deployment to Afghanistan documenting the life American troops, when he stepped on an IED. A born survivor, Giles now spends his life highlighting the long-term impact of conflict.

09/02/2023

Travel News

Watch these ice canoe racers brave freezing temperatures in Canada

This race is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival and is an annual tradition in the Canadian province.

09/02/2023

Europe News

I can't return to Ukraine from Brussels 'without results': Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy was in London and Paris on Wednesday to meet with his British, French and German counterparts.

09/02/2023

Turkey

Erdogan acknowledges 'shortcomings' in response to earthquake

Turkey’s president has acknowledged there were ‘shortcomings’ in Ankara’s response to Monday’s earthquake as residents call for specialised equipment to rescue loved ones.

09/02/2023

Moments

Save money on a ski holiday by taking a day trip to the slopes

What to buy, what to rent and where to go for a brilliant day’s skiing in the Alps.

09/02/2023

Culture news

Rijksmuseum to host the world's largest exhibition on Vermeer

On Friday (10 February) The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam are opening the largest exhibition on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer ever - displaying 28 of his masterpieces.

09/02/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

For decades, gay people were only represented as a threat in TV shows. In the 70s, US television began to change its tune, all starting on a show debuted today in 1971.

09/02/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 9th – Morning

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

09/02/2023