2023-10-17

Europe News

Total Gaza siege not in line with international law - Charles Michel

A total siege of Gaza is “not in line with international law”, European Council President Charles Michel said on Tuesday after EU heads of state met online to iron out their stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

17/10/2023

Ukraine

US-supplied ATACMS missiles used for first time in Ukrainian attack

Special Operations Forces claim nine Russian helicopters, an anti-aircraft missile system and an ammunition warehouse were destroyed in an attack on the cities of Berdyansk and Luhansk in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine

17/10/2023

Europe News

Fresh wave of terror attacks should be expected, says terrorism expert

Europe and the world must prepare itself for more terror attacks, according to a Belgian terrorism specialist.

17/10/2023

Israel

Israel denies involvement in Gaza hospital blast

The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza says an Israeli airstrike caused the blast, and that it killed some 500 people, many of whom had sought shelter from an ongoing Israeli offensive.

17/10/2023

The Road To Green

Removing dams and restoring rivers: The keys to preserving our future

In partnership with The European Commission

With over one million dams in Europe, our rivers have become too fragmented. Most dams are essential for society but many are abandoned. However, a movement is underway, aiming to remove the remnants of the last century, improve water quality and halt the collapse of biodiversity.

17/10/2023

Economy

EU aims for deal on fiscal rules in November as final deadline nears

The highly anticipated deal on the reform of the European Union's fiscal rules will not arrive until November at the very least, pushing the bloc closer to its end-of-the-year deadline.

17/10/2023

Europe News

EU energy ministers strike deal on electricity market reform

EU energy ministers reached a long-awaited agreement on Tuesday on the so-called electricity market reform, aimed at protecting consumers from volatile prices and speeding up the deployment of renewables.

17/10/2023

The Road To Green

How can removing dams help improve river health?

In partnership with The European Commission

Europe is facing extreme weather patterns due to the climate crisis. With high temperatures, low rainfall and significant human activity impacting our natural environment: how is taking down Dams beneficial for both local ecosystems and populations?

17/10/2023

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Latest news bulletin | October 17th – Evening

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

17/10/2023

Europe News

73 MEPs want Commissioner to resign after fiasco over Palestinian aid

More than 70 Members of the European Parliament have asked for the resignation of Olivér Várhelyi, the Commissioner who last week misleadingly announced the suspension of "all payments" to the Palestinian authorities.

17/10/2023

Travel News

When will flights restart to Israel?

Tel Aviv international airport is still in operation, but many airlines have cancelled or diverted services.

17/10/2023

World News

Euroviews. People power must be at the core of all clean energy plans

Governments worldwide must put consumer empowerment into national energy plans, in a fair and inclusive manner, and help them understand how to benefit from clean energy consumption, Damilola Ogunbiyi writes.

17/10/2023

Business

Default deadline looms for Chinese property giant Country Garden

The largest property developer in China will be in default if it fails to make a $15 million coupon payment on Tuesday, the end of a 30-day grace period.

17/10/2023

Health news

Scotland launches UK's first anti-HIV campaign in 40 years

European health agencies have repeatedly warned that persistent stigma against HIV-positive people means many are going untested and undiagnosed for years.

17/10/2023

Destinations

Ranked: Europe’s most child-friendly cities for expats

Vienna was found to be the best place for expats to raise a family.

17/10/2023

Italy

Italian and Spanish police arrest 58 suspected drug traffickers

The year-long operation leading to the arrests focused on the movement of money through clandestine banking services run by ethnic Chinese individuals.

17/10/2023

Mobility

Is this Europe’s answer to affordable Chinese electric vehicles?

Citroen says its new EV is the “first European affordable electric car”.

17/10/2023

Living

Which European countries recycle the most?

EU countries have significantly increased their recycling rates, but the speed of this progress is slowing down, experts warn.

17/10/2023

Tech News

US government takes steps to prevent semiconductor sales to China

The Biden administration is trying to counter the use of the chips for military applications that include the development of hypersonic missiles and AI.

17/10/2023

China

Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping at major Chinese summit

Russia's war on Ukraine and alleged support for Hamas will both loom over Putin's appearance at the 'Belt and Road' event.

17/10/2023

No Comment

Palestinians search through the rubble of destroyed building in Gaza

Palestinians search for survivors under the rubble of a destroyed building after an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

17/10/2023

Green News

Here’s how electric car batteries could be recycled in the future

The researchers have developed a recycling method that allows recovery of 100 per cent of the aluminium and 98 per cent of the lithium in electric car batteries.

17/10/2023

Economy

EU offers Single Market access in exchange for Balkan reforms

EU leaders have offered the Western Balkans access to the single market, contingent on swift reforms, marking a significant step towards integration while providing a huge economic incentive amidst the backdrop of Russia's Ukraine conflict.

17/10/2023

Food and Drink

How hot is the world's hottest pepper ? So hot it’ll give you cramp

US hybrid Pepper X broke the record for hottest pepper in the world. It’s hotter than most pepper sprays police use to subdue criminals.

17/10/2023

Money

Shoppers decry ‘shrinkflation’, ‘skimpflation’ as businesses cut costs

In its annual Life Trends report, Accenture Song analysts found businesses are sacrificing “customer obsession” to protect profits.

17/10/2023

Italy

Another country to host Olympic game as Italy fails to build track

Bobsled, skeleton and luge events will be held in Austria or Switzerland instead of Italy, the official host of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

17/10/2023

Ukraine

Moscow piling forces into eastern Ukraine as Putin meets Orbán

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

17/10/2023

Poland

Final results show scale of pro-EU opposition victory in Poland

Although Sunday night's preliminary results painted an accurate picture, the election commission unveiled the final vote counts on Wednesday.

17/10/2023

Money

Cryptocurrency companies freeze accounts to block Hamas funding

Israeli law enforcement has been working with crypto companies to block fund flows to Hamas.

17/10/2023

Destinations

Cambodia opens new airport just 40km from famous Angkor Wat temples

Cambodia hopes to encourage visitors to the famous temple site after tourist numbers fell due to the pandemic.

17/10/2023