2023-04-03

Kosovo

Trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thac gets underway in The Hag

Kosovo’s former president, Hashim Thaci has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity as his trial got underway Monday in The Hague.

03/04/2023

France

Night-time shooting in Marseille believed to be gang related

At least three people died in three separate shooting incidents in the crime-plagued French city of Marseille overnight Sunday to Monday, police said.

03/04/2023

France

Parisians vote to ban electric scooters from the city’s streets

Residents of Paris have voted overwhelmingly to ban for-hire electric scooters from the city’s streets, in what is seen as a victory for road safety campaigners.

03/04/2023

Culture news

Pink Floyd: The (literal) dark side of the moon and fandom

Pink Floyd have announced a unique event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic eighth album, 1973’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’. And it's a doozy...

03/04/2023

Culture news

The ancient ritual of rain-making across different cultures

While some cultures dance to invoke rain, others revere special figures. The practice of rain-making rituals and prayers goes back centuries and can be found in many different cultures and religions around the world.

03/04/2023

Finland

Finland's right-wing claim victory with razor-thin election margin

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin concedes defeat as centre-right leader, Petteri Orpo, claimed victory in Sunday's tightly-fought parliamentary election.

03/04/2023

Russia

Russia blames Ukraine for military blogger's death

Russian media claims the suspect was asked to deliver the bomb following the killing of a prominent pro-Russian military blogger in a St. Petersburg café bomb blast

03/04/2023

Design

Designers and their homes - London's Low Energy House

Want to know what objects of desire or furnishing and fittings designers choose to put in their homes? Euronews Culture starts a new series by taking a look inside architect Ben Ridley's low energy house in London.

03/04/2023

Ukraine

Russia’s Wagner group claims control over Bakhmut in ‘legal sense’

The Russian mercenary group Wagner claims to have taken control of Bakhmut's city hall and centre.

03/04/2023

Culture news

Ugo Mulas show opens Venice's new 'home' for photography

The exhibition is proof of how far-ranging his lens was; Ugo Mulas photographed the most prominent figures across a range of artistic disciplines, from theatre to poetry and visual arts.

03/04/2023

United Kingdom

Inside Europe's first rehab centre for female gamblers

The number of female gamblers is on the rise, but a UK charity rehab is helping women overcome their addictions.

03/04/2023

Culture news

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

Happy 99th birthday Marlon Brando. We take a look at his best ever screen performances.

03/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 3rd – Morning

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

03/04/2023

Finland

Analysis: Five key things we learned from Finland's general election

The National Coalition Party will now have the chance to form the next government, but faces challenges negotiating with far-right populists.

03/04/2023