2023-05-03

Europe News

Joint European police operation targets Italian mafia

German and Italian police arrest dozens in a massive sweep against Calabrian ’Ndrangheta organised crime syndicate.

03/05/2023

Design

Milan Design Week 2023: Our top picks of this year's iconic Salone

Back with a bang after the pandemic, Euronews Culture spent Milan Design Week exploring the best of new and innovative design at the iconic Salone and here we share our standouts from the historic event.

03/05/2023

Ireland

New hate speech laws kick up a storm in Ireland

Donald Trump Jr has even taken aim at the proposed legislation labelling it "insane".

03/05/2023

Culture news

Hollywood TV and movie writers go on strike for fair pay

Over 11,000 television and movie writers have gone on strike following the breakdown of pay negotiations between their union, the Writers Guild of America, and various major Hollywood studios.

03/05/2023

Culture news

Live coding takes computer music on stage for France biggest algorave

Part experimental technique, part musical composition, "live coding" is still a little-known technique for the general public. Its principle: create music in real-time by programming computer code

03/05/2023

Culture news

Sarah Bernhardt's life and legacy showcased at Paris exhibition

Featuring nearly 400 works, including costumes, photographs, films, personal objects, paintings and sculptures, the exhibition explores Sarah Bernhardt's illustrious life and career.

03/05/2023

Culture news

Curvy mermaid statue sparks outrage in Southern Italy

The Floridian school board in the US recently ruled that Michelangelo’s 'David' was pornographic. By King Triton’s beard, they’d be having an aneurism with this new public artwork...

03/05/2023

Culture news

Liverpool to host "world's largest sing-along" event for Eurovision

On 13 May, Liverpool is planning to host the biggest sing-along event in the world to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine during the Eurovision Song Contest.

03/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 3rd – Morning

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

03/05/2023

Culture news

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

3 May 1469: Happy birthday to our problematic prince

03/05/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine: New media law sparks division

Some say Ukraine's new media law will combat Russian disinformation, others denounce an affront to freedom of the press.

03/05/2023

Italy

Viral TikTok video causes Italy to reckon with racism

A "culture of impunity" towards discrimination and the country's failure to come to terms with its colonial past has fuelled racism, say experts.

03/05/2023

United Kingdom

Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace on offensive weapon charges

A man has been arrested on suspicion of having an offensive weapon outside Buckingham Palace. A controlled explosion took place at the scene. There were no injuries and no shots were fired.

03/05/2023

World News

Charles III coronation open to all faiths

King Charles III hopes his coronation will serve to bridge the religious and cultural divides in diverse Britain.

03/05/2023

France

PSG suspends Messi for two weeks over trip to Saudi Arabia - reports

Paris Saint-Germain suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks after the World Cup champion took an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia, French media reported on Tuesday.

03/05/2023