2023-03-09

World News

Meloni cabinet approves decree for new trafficking law

The proposed law would punish human traffickers with up to 30 years in prison. It would also target those who finance smuggling operations.

09/03/2023

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Purim holiday in Jerusalem

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dressed in costumes celebrated Purim in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighbourhood. The holiday commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to exterminate them in the ancient Persian empire 2,500 years ago, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther.

09/03/2023

Georgia

Euroviews. View Q&A: Georgians will keep defending their freedoms, says EU expert

The ruling Georgian Dream coalition's approach is to demonise all other political parties and the civil society. Still, we are fighting for EU membership and anyone and anything that does not help us get there, Vano Chkhikvadze told Euronews.

09/03/2023

World News

IAEA chief furious over Russian strikes which killed at least nine

At least nine people have been killed in the latest wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine which cut power supplies to households and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

09/03/2023

Spain

Three killed in Spanish mine collapse

An official from the Spanish operator ICL Iberia confirmed that the three men were Spanish nationals and experienced geologists and that two of them were postgraduate students.

09/03/2023

Switzerland

Four bankers in Switzerland on trial over Putin money allegations

Four Gazprombank Switzerland employees appeared in court for agreeing to manage the assets of Russian cellist and Putin's friend Sergei Roldugin.

09/03/2023

Europe News

EU relaxes subsidy rules to prevent exodus of green tech companies

The new rules will make it easier for member states to inject subsidies into key green tech products such as solar panels, heat pumps and wind turbines.

09/03/2023

Green News

There’s no escaping deadly air pollution. How can we tackle it?

99.999 per cent of the world’s population are breathing unsafe air.

09/03/2023

Europe News

Consumer NGO calls for ban on 'greenwashing' of food & drink products

Businesses can buy so-called carbon credits to balance out their own emissions.

09/03/2023

Football Now

Serie A: Can Napoli win their first title since 1990?

In partnership with Media City

30 years after their last Scudetto, it looks like the long wait for a title could finally be over for Napoli this season.

09/03/2023

Health news

Scientists find 48,500-year-old 'zombie virus' in Arctic permafrost

Researchers have revived ancient viruses trapped in the Arctic’s permafrost. They warn dangerous ones might resurface because of climate change.

09/03/2023

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Latest news bulletin | March 9th – Evening

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09/03/2023

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Protests in Georgia: riots continue in Tbilisi

Police fired tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades at protesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi late on Wednesday.

09/03/2023

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Women all over the world march for their rights

Islamabad, Kabul, Pristina, Sarajevo, Manila, Seoul and Tokyo: worldwide, women marched and protested during International Women's Day demanding gender equality and denouncing violence against women.

09/03/2023

Travel News

Silver nomads: What are the best European countries to retire to?

Searches for ideal destinations to retire to have skyrocketed in the last 12 months.

09/03/2023

United Kingdom

Poland and Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Warsaw and Bratislava say they are ready to send their Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters to Kyiv as part of an international coalition.

09/03/2023

Health news

New York rats are catching multiple COVID variants

The study authors warn more research is needed to see if new strains of COVID could be evolving within rat populations that could one day pose a risk to humans.

09/03/2023

Economy

Croatians flock to Slovenia for grocery shopping after euro introduced

Cross-border shopping sees Croatians heading to Slovenia less than three months after the euro was introduced and grocery prices increased.

09/03/2023

Culture news

TIME's Women of the Year gala: Using a platform for good

TIME magazine held its Women of the Year gala on Wednesday (8 March), honouring 12 exceptional females from the worlds of film, music, sport and activism

09/03/2023

Living

Zalando returns: Climate impact of 'sustainable' policy revealed

Zalando’s 2021 CO2 equivalent emissions were more than twice as much as all of Iceland.

09/03/2023

People

Nepal: How this woman defied the odds to become a mountain guide

“Hopefully my small success will inspire other girls to follow their dreams."

09/03/2023

World News

Fresh protests in Israel block main airport

Protests against Israel's proposed judicial reform block Tel Aviv's main airport and disrupt President Netanyahu's official trip to Italy

09/03/2023

Work

Young women nearly four times more likely to face workplace harassment

Bullying, harassment, violence, verbal abuse and unwanted sexual attention are more likely to affect women, and more specifically frontline workers.

09/03/2023

Switzerland

Four bodies found in family home after Switzerland explosion

The blast happened early Thursday morning, with fire investigators and police forensics officers at the scene looking for clues about how it happened.

09/03/2023

United Kingdom

EU concern over UK's proposed migrant crackdown

The British Prime Minister's plans to crack down on illegal immigration must comply with international law. That's the verdict of the EU Commission and interior ministers meeting in Brussels.

09/03/2023

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09/03/2023

Experiences

Why aren’t there more night trains in Europe?

Sleeper train companies say infrastructural and bureaucratic obstacles need to be overcome before rail travel can really flourish.

09/03/2023

Climate

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter, scientists reveal

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter ever. Here’s which countries were hottest.

09/03/2023

Culture news

French museums to display posters in support of Iranian people

Following yesterday’s International Women's Day, more than fifty French museums have stated they will continue to display posters made during the demonstrations in Iran.

09/03/2023

Europe News

Here's what to expect when Ursula von der Leyen meets Joe Biden

Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, China and economic security are also expected to be discussed by the two leaders.

09/03/2023