2023-10-31

Serbia

Ursula von der Leyen's message of peace and prosperity for the Balkans

The EU Commission President is half way through a four-day visit to the Western Balkans.

31/10/2023

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Europe's largest Halloween celebration thrills in Northern Ireland

The event's organisers say the medieval walled city is home to Europe's largest celebration of the ancient rite.

31/10/2023

Norway

Store says 'drama' in Gaza threatens civilians and Israel itself

Speaking at the Nordic Council meeting in Oslo, Norwegian leader Jonas Gahr Store said while Israel has the right to defend itself, there is also a 'link' to proportionality and the drama unfolding in Gaza which he believes is a threat to civilians and the region, including Israel.

31/10/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war in maps: Holding territory in Kherson region priority for Russian forces

According to Russian media, the deputy commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky, has personally taken over command of Russia’s Dnipro Grouping of Forces, responsible for the occupied areas of Kherson region.

31/10/2023

Europe News

EU divisions on Gaza risk weakening it on the foreign policy stage

The EU was late to clarify that Israel had an obligation to minimise casualties while the country was bombing and cutting off fuel, water and medical supplies to a civilian population.

31/10/2023

Italy

Severe rainstorms flood the streets of Milan

The Italian city of Milan woke up this Tuesday with water up to its neck.

31/10/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 31st – Evening

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

31/10/2023

Tech News

China’s Alibaba upgrades its AI model to challenge Amazon, Microsoft

Alibaba upgrades AI model with the aim of being “the most open cloud in the era of AI.”

31/10/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia backtracks on reinforcing border with Hungary

Less than 24 hours after announcing a "massive" deployment of police and armed forces at the border with Hungary to curb illegal migration, the new Slovak government called it off, saying it was a "one-off measure."

31/10/2023

Tech News

Google defends paying to make it the default search engine on devices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended his company’s practice of paying Apple and other tech companies to make Google the default search engine on their devices.

31/10/2023

Green News

Over 60 Just Stop Oil activists arrested for blocking London road

The UK is following in other European countries footsteps with new powers to break up the climate group's slow marches.

31/10/2023

Ocean

Keeping fishing fair: On board an EU patrol vessel in the Adriatic Sea

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Ocean, we step on board the Ocean Sentinel patrol vessel to see first-hand how EU member states and agencies are working together to enforce fishing regulations in the Adriatic Sea.

31/10/2023

France

Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France

An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature.

31/10/2023

Ocean

How European collaboration is closing gaps in fishery control

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean spoke with the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), Dr Susan Steele, to discuss the practical value of interagency collaboration across multiple water zones.

31/10/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia reinforces border with Hungary, warning of 'terrorist' threat

Prime Minister Robert Fico did not immediately provide further details but said illegal migration must be controlled or else people linked to “terrorist” groups could enter the country.

31/10/2023

United Kingdom

'Nothing seems to have worked': UK migration policy criticised

Glaring issues were found with the Conservative government's attempts to stop migrants coming to Britain.

31/10/2023

Work

Valencia’s four-day week trial results in less stress and more sleep

The trial only ran for a month, but the results show overwhelming benefits for employee health and wellbeing.

31/10/2023

France

French police shoot woman who shouted 'Allah Akbar' on Paris train

Unidentified woman is said to have a history of psychiatric issues, and has been left in critical condition.

31/10/2023

Food and Drink

Swiss village hosts first ever Raclette World Championships

Over the course of three days, raclette lovers from around the world gathered in a small Swiss village, to attend the inaugural Raclette World Championships where almost 90 cheeses were put to the test.

31/10/2023

World News

Euroviews. The EU can’t hope for unity until it solves its Schengen conundrum

A chain is as strong as its weakest link, as the saying goes, and Brussels can’t afford a lack of unity or coherence regarding free movement. If a country deserves to be part of Schengen, it should be allowed in, Cristian Gherasim writes.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Would you Adam and Eve it? Cockney accents are disappearing in Britain

New research has found three other accents are the defining voices of London in 2023

31/10/2023

Health news

New cancer treatment using antibody could be less toxic - study

Researchers used an antibody to target mutated proteins in cancer with fewer side effects than common treatments in a promising study on mice.

31/10/2023

Montenegro

Montenegro's new government takes power, looks at EU membership

Montenegro's new government has finally taken power after ensuring the backing of an anti-Western alliance which has called for closer ties with the Kremlin. But Ursula von der Leyen said the country is still a frontrunner among the candidates for the EU membership.

31/10/2023

Markets

High interest rates and weak demand hit Europe's economy

European markets were higher on Tuesday as investors digested a raft of economic data from across the Eurozone, as well as more corporate updates, including BP's latest earnings.

31/10/2023

United Kingdom

Antisemitism rampant online since Hamas’ attack, report finds

New research by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue found that in the days after Hamas' attack antisemitic comments on conflict-related YouTube videos increased by 4963%.

31/10/2023

Green News

Carbon budget for 1.5C will run out before 2030, scientists warn

Beyond this internationally agreed temperature limit, the risk of climate catastrophes increases.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro denies gender discrimination claim in civil trial

De Niro is being sued for $12 million (€11.2m) in the gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit

31/10/2023

Europe News

Montenegro ahead in race for EU membership says President Milatović

Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović said his country has "advanced the furthest" on the path to become a European Union member during a visit of EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

31/10/2023

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls further than expected to 2.9% in October

Inflation in the eurozone fell more sharply than expected to 2.9% in October, according to the EU's statistics office.

31/10/2023

Kenya

King Charles visits Kenya as demands for colonial apology grow

Under a new King, the British Monarchy is grappling with ways to ease its relations with former colonies demanding recognition and reparation for imperial abuses.

31/10/2023