2023-12-14

Serbia

Everything you need to know about Serbia elections

The Serbian Parliament has 250 seats, and incumbent President Aleksandar Vučić will face off against his main opposition rivals from a right-wing bloc, and Belgrade Mayor Dragan Djilas.

14/12/2023

Green News

COP28: Talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels

Hopes for finishing the critical summit on time are fading as countries are still far apart on key issues.

14/12/2023

Europe News

Euroviews. We should stand with Ukraine by welcoming it into the EU

Ukraine's accession to the EU is a matter of environmental justice, recognition of heroism, and acknowledgement of a shared future, Margot Wallström, Heidi Hautala and Mary Robinson write.

14/12/2023

Denmark

Danish police arrest three people on terrorism charges

It comes only two days after the Netherlands announced it raised its terrorism threat level to 'substantial'

14/12/2023

Tech News

ChatGPT: News articles will be used to train AI models

“We want to explore the opportunities of AI-empowered journalism — to bring quality, societal relevance and the business model of journalism to the next level,” said Axel Springer CEO.

14/12/2023

Art

Oprah Winfrey portrait unveiled at the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery

Oprah Winfrey commissioned portrait artist Shawn Michael Warren to paint her portrait after seeing one of his latest works he helped co-create: a life-size mural of Winfrey in Chicago's West loop.

14/12/2023

Australia

'Worst female serial killer' conviction overturned by Australian court

Kathleen Folbigg and her legal team are now seeking 'substantial' compensation from the state government for the years she has spent in prison.

14/12/2023

Greece

Greece accused of failing to investigate migrant boat sinking

Greek authorities are under scrutiny from international human rights groups as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch accuse them of inadequately investigating the circumstances surrounding a migrant boat sinking that claimed the lives of hundreds six months ago.

14/12/2023

Business

UK retailer Tesco recalls potentially moth-filled Christmas stuffing

The supermarket giant has warned its Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix is “unsafe to eat” as it may contain moths.

14/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 14th – Midday

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

14/12/2023

Economy

Norway's central bank hikes its key interest rate once again

The Norwegian national bank has raised the interest rate once again with future economic developments remaining uncertain.

14/12/2023

Ukraine

Eleven injured in Russian strike on southern Ukraine

This latest Russian attack comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with EU leaders in Brussels to discuss accession to the bloc and financial aid.

14/12/2023

Tech News

'I was heartbroken': Dealing with grief when your AI lover is shutdown

People are building meaningful relationships with virtual avatars, but the unreliable services hosting them mean they could "die" at any point.

14/12/2023

Work

Nurses' salaries: Which countries pay the most and least in Europe?

Following a series of strikes across Europe in 2023, nurses in the UK and Italy are expected to continue taking to the streets in 2024 for better pay and work conditions.

14/12/2023

Economy

Swiss central bank leaves interest rate unchanged as inflation eases

The move comes on a busy day of central bank action in Europe, with the Bank of England, European Central Bank and Norges Bank announcing whether they will amend their own rates.

14/12/2023

Business

Judges uphold Amazon’s sweetheart Luxembourg tax deal

EU antitrust authorities had argued the e-commerce giant gained an unfair advantage when it saved €250m through its complex corporate structure

14/12/2023

Markets

Gold price climbs as investors buy the bullion after Fed rate decision

Euronews Business looks at how the markets are performing on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.

14/12/2023

Economy

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady and paves way for cuts in 2024

The US Federal Reserve bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday night and paved the way for potential cuts in 2024.

14/12/2023

Culture news

Why German companies are cutting ties with a perfume influencer

German companies are cutting ties with perfume influencer Jeremy Fragrance over pictures he took with right-wing extremists.

14/12/2023

Culture news

'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig to preside 77th Cannes film festival

Following a year in which she beat every record with her film Barbie, the American director, screenwriter, and actress Greta Gerwig is to preside over the Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes, which takes place May 14-25 2024.

14/12/2023

Culture news

Roman home with "unparalleled" mosaic unearthed near Colosseum

The Italian Culture Ministry describes the more than 2,000-year-old Roman domus as a true "authentic treasure."

14/12/2023

Green News

Cattle ranchers sue over wolf reintroduction

Do wolves prey on livestock? US farmers are fighting plans to reintroduce the apex predators.

14/12/2023

Economy

€21 for a hot dog? Prices are 'unreal' at this Christmas market

Hungarians might find themselves priced out of the holiday experience in the heart of their capital.

14/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How tragedy overshadowed the race to the South Pole

14 December 1911: Roald Amundsen wins the race to the South Pole

14/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 14th – Morning

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

14/12/2023

Europe News

Orbán threatens to blow up Ukraine policy as EU leaders meet

Leaders of the European Union are gathering today in Brussels for a two-day summit where the future of the bloc's Ukraine policy will be defined.

14/12/2023

Economy

First-time buyers look for long-term loans to get on property ladder

One-fifth of first-time buyers in the UK wanting to get onto the property ladder are taking out mortgages of more than 35 years, according to UK Finance.

14/12/2023