2023-12-13

Business

House prices continue to rise in Ireland - where's best to buy?

The median price of a home in Ireland stood at €323,000 as of October, according to new figures.

13/12/2023

Slovakia

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn unpopular new government plans

Slovakians took to the streets of various towns and cities, including the capital Bratislava, to protest controversial proposals made by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.

13/12/2023

Tech News

Why we need fewer men in AI, according to leading women in tech

Euronews Next spoke to the women working in AI to find out why women need to be in the sector and what needs to change to encourage them.

13/12/2023

Economy

EU banks amass high reserves despite booming payouts

Emergency funds at EU banks remain high whilst shareholders continue to profit from high interest rates.

13/12/2023

Green News

The EU is set to adopt weak rules against pollution from road traffic

Air pollution from cars is a silent killer in Europe. So why are emissions standards being weakened?

13/12/2023

USA

FBI investigation after Russian flies from EU to US without passport

Ochigava, a dual Russian-Israeli citizen, told investigators he couldn't remember how he did it.

13/12/2023

Serbia

Serbians dreaming of EU membership feel betrayed ahead of elections

Pro-Western, democracy activists in Serbia said they feel betrayed by the EU for failing to act to prevent or punish the autocratic turn of President Aleksandar Vučić’s government.

13/12/2023

Gaza

Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush

Israeli troops are still locked in heavy combat with Hamas fighters in and around Gaza City, more than six weeks after invading the territory's north.

13/12/2023

Norway

Ukraine 'cannot win without help' Zelenskyy tells Nordic leaders

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's surprise visit to Norway, hosted by Prime Minister Støre, focuses on 'safeguarding' Ukraine and Norway's freedom.

13/12/2023

Ukraine

Russian airstrikes leave dozens injured buildings damaged in Kyiv

The attacks comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the US and Scandinavia in a bid to secure more aid and support for Ukraine during the harsh winter months.

13/12/2023

Estonia

What Christmas looks like for this NATO base north of Estonia

In the NATO base in the north of Estonia, near the city of Tapa, everyone makes the most of what's available to create a Christmas atmosphere.

13/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Midday

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

13/12/2023

Economy

Shock therapy: Argentina government sets out plan to solve cash crisis

The new government in Argentina has set out a new economic shock therapy plan aimed at fixing the country's worst crisis in decades.

13/12/2023

Green News

Euroviews. Rapid coal phase-out in the Western Balkans is far from impossible

Starting next year, a substantial number of lignite power plants in the Western Balkans will breach compliance with the EU's Large Combustion Plant Directive. The crucial question is, what can replace them, Tanja Miščević and Christian Egenhofer write.

13/12/2023

Markets

Markets wrap: European stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision

European stocks and the FTSE 100 were all trading higher on Wednesday morning ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision.

13/12/2023

Partner content

Students transform ancient Uzbek heritage into modern marvel at Venice Architecture Biennale

Partner content presented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

As the curtain was about to fall once more on the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, university students behind one of the main pavilions had the chance to see their creations in plain view.

13/12/2023

Travel News

Passengers sleep in military digs after flight makes emergency landing

One passenger reported that the night in the barracks 'clouded' his trip.

13/12/2023

Economy

Switzerland throws cold water on GDP growth predictions

Experts say Switzerland's economy will grow at a slower rate than expected in 2023 and 2024, but should accelerate the following year.

13/12/2023

Economy

Why the UK economy took a surprise tumble in October

Euronews Business takes a look at why the UK economy took a surprise tumble in October as the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures are released.

13/12/2023

Culture news

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star, dies aged 61

Known for his instantly recognisable deep voice, Braugher's career spanned gritty drama and modern comedy, earning him critical acclaim and accolades, including two Emmys

13/12/2023

Green News

Finland and Italy seek to hinder restrictions on single-use packaging

Two EU nations threaten to weaken reuse and waste targets ahead of next week's gathering of EU ministers in Brussels

13/12/2023

The Cube

Were Gaza prisoners forced to strip to their underwear by Israel?

Men rounded up by troops, stripped to their underwear, and blindfolded. These shocking images of Palestinian prisoners have been widely shared these past few days. But some are raising questions about the authenticity of these videos.

13/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

COP28: Delegates agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

Negotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels, a significant step toward shifting how the world is powered but one filled with questions about how soon and who will pay for the transition.

13/12/2023

Culture news

Can foraging for Christmas Decorations save you money?

Claire Douglas says she's saved loads of money by looking for Christmas decorations in her local woodland.

13/12/2023

Culture news

London's Museum of Youth Culture is searching for a new home

"It's a really oppressive environment for cultural institutions." We spoke to London's Museum of Youth Culture on the search for a new home for their archive of subcultures

13/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Why Richard Pryor didn't get to live host SNL

13 December 1975: Saturday Night Live is put on time delay for the first time

13/12/2023

Green News

Why climate change is a ‘child rights crisis’

If we don’t acknowledge how children are affected by climate change, we could miss the chance to address the group that has done the least to cause the crisis.

13/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Morning

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

13/12/2023

Green News

COP28: Landmark deal signals 'beginning of the end' for fossil fuels

After days of negotiations and uncertainty, the draft text was quickly approved this morning at COP28.

13/12/2023

Economy

Here's why repossession looms for pricey property owners

More owners of very expensive property at the top end of the market are being repossessed, according to reports from estate agents around the UK.

13/12/2023