2023-02-27

World News

At least one dead as new quake strikes Turkey, toppling buildings

More than 100 people were injured as a result of Monday's quake which was centred on the town of Yesilyurt in Malatya province.

27/02/2023

Europe News

Crotone shipwreck highlights EU inaction on migrant deaths at sea: NGO

At least 62 migrants died after a boat sank on Sunday off Italy's southern Calabria region.

27/02/2023

World News

Wagner Group claims it has captured town near Bakhmut

The US think tank, the Institute for the Study of War has traced a picture published by the Russian mercenary Wagner Group which allegedly verifies it has captured a town north of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv refutes the claims.

27/02/2023

Health news

Drug addiction experts warn teen opioid abuse is soaring in Denmark

Experts warn that opioid pills are "highly addictive" and can lead to severe side effects.

27/02/2023

Russia

China's Ukraine plan: Russia says no conditions yet for peace

Moscow says Beijing's 12-point plan calling for a ceasefire and peace talks with Kyiv deserves attention, but the conditions are not there "at the moment".

27/02/2023

Turkey

NATO: Turkey says talks over Sweden and Finland's membership to resume

Ankara, which has been hostile to Swedish membership of NATO in particular, halted negotiations in January after anti-Turkish demonstrations in Stockholm.

27/02/2023

Europe News

After 10 rounds of sanctions, how much EU-Russia trade is banned?

The EU has imposed a wide range of trade bans on key exports to Russia, such as microchips, drones, heavy trucks and luxury bags.

27/02/2023

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27/02/2023

Climate

Climate polluters pour money into winter sports as snow disappears 

Climate change could finish winter sports. Meanwhile big polluters are pouring money into ski sponsorships.

27/02/2023

Tech News

Nokia unveils new budget smartphone that you can fix at home

It's one of three models the company has unveiled at this year's Mobile World Congress tech fair in Barcelona.

27/02/2023

Scenes

Meet the South African team empowering underprivileged children to become Ocean Warriors

In partnership with Media City

Parley Oceans School is a 16-week afterschool programme teaches underprivileged youths theoretical knowledge about the ocean and conducts a unique swimming course that incorporates mindfulness.

27/02/2023

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Protocol: What does the new deal mean for the UK?

The UK and the European Union ended years of wrangling and acrimony on Monday, sealing a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland

27/02/2023

Smart Regions

How a high school in Estonia has almost achieved carbon neutrality

In partnership with the European Commission

With its smart building, solar panels and automatic blinds, the Põlva high school underwent a sustainable revolution in 2016 when it was completely rebuilt with the support of the European Union.

27/02/2023

Culture news

How to win an Oscar: the awards season journey

Not all awards ceremonies are created equal. As news of the SAG awards broke, predictions for the Oscars have come in hot and heavy.

27/02/2023

World News

England and Wales raise minimum age for marriage to 18

Although the minimum age is 18 in most European countries, there are many exceptions.

27/02/2023

Focus

Türkiye stays open for tourists despite earthquake tragedy

Turkish authorities encourage tourists to keep visiting, despite the devastating earthquakes that struck the southeast of the country

27/02/2023

West Bank

Israel beefs up troops after settler rampage in West Bank town

One person died, hundreds were injured, homes burned and cars torched when settlers rampaged in Hawara after a Palestinian killed two Israelis.

27/02/2023

Culture news

French actor Pierre Palmade to be remanded in custody

The comedian is under investigation for manslaughter after he was involved in a serious road accident while on cocaine.

27/02/2023

United Kingdom

Von der Leyen to meet with King Charles III during UK visit

It is believed that the meeting with King Charles III will be separate from von der Leyen's main talks with UK premier Rishi Sunak over the Northern Ireland Protocol

27/02/2023

Earth News

Could ‘catching’ wasted heat solve the energy crisis?

Engines often ‘run hot’, as anyone with an overactive laptop knows. But where does this heat go - and how can we harness it to heat our homes?

27/02/2023

Europe News

Over €170,000 seized from Italian MEP, assistants over fraud suspicion

EU prosecutor seizes €170,000 from Italian MEP and assistants over fraud suspicion

27/02/2023

Climate

Why is this holy town in India being swallowed by the earth?

For months, the roughly 20,000 residents in Joshimath, in the Himalayas have watched the earth slowly swallow their community.

27/02/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. By not tackling effects of Ukraine war, we're risking further disaster

We cannot stand witness as the world’s most severe humanitarian crises spiral further out of control, IRC's Harlem Désir writes.

27/02/2023

Travel News

P&O Ferries spends €260m on hybrid ships that can't be charged up

Sources suggest there has been a baffling level of miscommunication between P&O and authorities in Dover and Calais.

27/02/2023

Tech News

Twitter lays off more staff, including ‘hardcore’ Elon Musk loyalists

Elon Musk has slashed Twitter’s workforce by nearly three-quarters since he took over the social media platform last year.

27/02/2023

France

Paris 2024 Olympics: Which previous Olympics had the cheapest tickets?

Facing a massive amount of criticism on social media, the president of the Organising Committee claimed the Paris tickets prices "aren't more expensive than the 2012 London Games."

27/02/2023

Culture news

‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ dominates SAG Awards

The multiverse adventure scooped the Best Motion Picture Cast award, putting it as the front runner for Oscars success in two weeks time.

27/02/2023

Culture news

Minis belonging to three Beatles go on display in London

Mini Coopers belonging to three of the Beatles are currently on display in London for a 'Mini' tour.

27/02/2023

Tech News

Mobile World Congress 2023: US sanctions not deterring Huawei presence

The smartphone and network equipment maker is taking up almost an entire exhibition hall at Barcelona's Fira convention centre.

27/02/2023

Spain

Why are Ukrainian refugees struggling to settle in Spain?

Why are Ukrainian refugees struggling to settle in Spain? Only about 15% of working-age Ukrainian refugees in Spain have found a job compared to an average of 40% elsewhere in Europe.

27/02/2023