2023-06-16

Kosovo

Tensions high in Kosovo after Serbia charges Kosovar police officers

Kosovo's Prime Minister accused Serbia of "kidnapping" the three police officers inside Kosovo on Wednesday.

16/06/2023

World News

Poverty, climate, stability on agenda as Saudi prince visits France

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as part of an official visit, during which he will also participate in a global financing summit aimed at fighting poverty and climate change.

16/06/2023

Russia

Vladimir Putin says Russian nuclear weapons are now in Belarus

“We have more such weapons than the NATO countries. They know about it, and all the time we are being persuaded to start negotiations on reductions. The hell with them, you know, as our people say,” Russia's President has said.

16/06/2023

Finland

5 things we already know about Finland's new right-wing government

From tax cuts to climate change, increased VAT to Finland's international reputation, here's some key things you should know.

16/06/2023

Sport

Kazakh Gold in Astana, with Italy also succeeding

Kasakhstan take Gold in their home country at the World Judo Tour with Italy's Assunta Scutto winning her second Grand Slam Gold

16/06/2023

Green News

A dormant supervolcano in Italy is in an ‘extremely dangerous’ state

The volcano last erupted in 1538 but is now at a greater risk of rupture than ever.

16/06/2023

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Latest news bulletin | June 16th – Evening

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

16/06/2023

Greece

Greek coast guard defends actions as up to 500 migrants feared dead

Greece's coast guard defended its actions in responding to a ship carrying hundreds of migrants that ended up sinking off the country's south coast, as criticism mounted Friday over the European Union's years-long failure to hammer out a comprehensive migration and asylum policy.

16/06/2023

Ukraine

This Ukrainian village says fresh water is dwindling after dam break

Ukrainians who heavily depended on the Kakhovka dam for fresh water face an uncertain future as supplies dwindle.

16/06/2023

World News

Euroviews. How should we regulate generative AI, and what will happen if we fail?

Regulation must encourage collaboration and research between all the major players, from experts in the field to policy-makers and ethicists, Rohit Kapoor writes.

16/06/2023

Europe News

Migrant disaster strikes again & EU's nature restoration act struggles

MEPs also voted on a report on spyware.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light'

A stop-motion standout of this year's Annecy Animation Film Festival, one to keep a close eye on.

16/06/2023

Switzerland

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder dies day after Tour de Suisse downhill crash

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died on Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, his team said.

16/06/2023

India

Two dead, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

The Indian army has been called in to help residents flee the destruction of the worst cyclone in more than 25 years

16/06/2023

Experiences

These 4 European music festivals might be better than Glastonbury

You can reach all these music festivals by train from London.

16/06/2023

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WATCH: Pope Francis leaves hospital after abdominal surgery

Pope Francis, who is 86, was discharged on Friday from a hospital in Rome after undergoing abdominal surgery.

16/06/2023

Europe News

'We never had so many drugs smuggled or produced in Europe' - report

The annual study released by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) warned that the use of illegal substances is a concern to the health of people on the continent, as well as its security.

16/06/2023

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WATCH: African leaders visit Bucha, site of mass killing, in Ukraine

Seven African leaders have paid their respects in Bucha, a town near Kyiv where hundreds of dead bodies were uncovered after Russian forces retreated.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Watch: Peruvian pilgrims climb mountains to pray to Lord of Star Snow

Amidst the majestic Vilcanota mountain range, located 1,000 kilometers southeast of Lima, Peru, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds as hundreds of devoted Peruvians ascend the slopes of Mount Sinakara.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Inside the relaunch of Berlin contemporary museum Hamburger Bahnhof

For decades, the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum has been a central part of Berlin's contemporary art scene. Little has changed... Until now. The new museum directors have taken artworks down, rebuilt the space, and revamped the permanent exhibition.

16/06/2023

Mobility

This electric ‘water bike’ could be a green alternative to jet skis

The all-electric ‘water bike’, from New Zealand-based company, Manta 5, retails from €10,000 and can reach top speeds of 20km/h.

16/06/2023

Mobility

Phosphorus discovery on Saturn's moon provides hope for finding life

In a recent research study, the essential element of phosphorus was discovered on Saturn's moon, Enceladus, one of the most promising places for extraterrestrial life.

16/06/2023

Economy

Germany and France still at odds over reform of the EU fiscal rules

Germany and France, the largest economies of the European Union, continue to be at odds over the reform of the bloc's fiscal rules.

16/06/2023

Travel News

Spain has just slashed youth Interrail ticket prices by 50%

National trains and buses are also much cheaper, so young Spaniards can discover the “unknown treasures” of their country.

16/06/2023

World News

Euroviews. EU leaders should balance ambitions abroad with public opinion at home

If the heads of the bloc's member states are to build and maintain a united foreign policy, they will need to capitalise on areas that create consensus, Dr Jana Puglierin writes.

16/06/2023

Hungary

Hungarian bill punishing dissent threatens struggling education sector

In the wake of several decrees that gradually undermined Hungarian educators' freedom to demand better wages and working conditions, a new law may spur an exodus of teachers from schools across the country.

16/06/2023

Health news

US approves new drug for 'aggressive and hard-to-treat' form of cancer

US regulators approved a new drug used to treat an aggressive form of lymphoma, Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche announced on Friday.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Who is Vogue cover star Miriam Margolyes?

The 82-year-old actress has made her Vogue cover debut as part of the magazine's 'pride and joy' edition which celebrates a number of LGBTQ+ pioneers.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Mummy dating back 3,000 years found in Peru

The individual is thought to have been sacrificed on a temple site.

16/06/2023

Bulgaria

Mystery surrounds the discovery of dead animals on Bulgarian beaches

The carcasses of three cows have been found in different locations over the past six days.

16/06/2023