2023-12-21

Tech News

Meta is systematically silencing pro-Palestine voices

Human Rights Watch found evidence that Meta's Instagram and Facebook have muted pro-Palestine voices on its social media platforms since the beginning of Israel's war against Hamas.

21/12/2023

Partner content

Sharjah: Is this the new start-up capital of the Middle East?

Partner content presented by Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

As 2023 draws to a close, the UAE emirate of Sharjah continues to lay foundations as a world-class business destination.

21/12/2023

Culture news

Spotify pulls out of French festivals in response to new tax law

Macron's government announced the tax on 13 December after a Senate vote in November.

21/12/2023

Economy

Dutch unemployement rate declined further in November

The latest figures suggest that employment is on the rise in the Netherlands even though the country battles with recession.

21/12/2023

Tech News

X, formerly Twitter, sees massive outage as thousands report issues

Elon Musk's X suffered one of its biggest outages on Thursday, with users losing access to their posts and timelines.

21/12/2023

Cult

Films shot on mobiles and hackathons take centre stage in Baku

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Imagination, innovation, technology, and entertainment were the key ingredients at the Creative Industries Week in Baku. The capital of Azerbaijan welcomed new players from the creative sector.

21/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 21st – Midday

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

21/12/2023

Germany

Invisible poverty: homelessness is on the rise in Germany

Experts believe the government won't keep its promise to end homelessness in Berlin by 2030.

21/12/2023

Poland

New Polish government sacks governing bodies of public media

The changes will affect television, radio, and news agencies.

21/12/2023

Europe News

EU top court finds FIFA, UEFA abused dominant position in Super League case

UEFA and FIFA rules requiring other entities seek their permission to set up new tournaments contravene EU law, the bloc's top court has ruled in a landmark ruling.

21/12/2023

Tech News

Euroviews. Q&A: People will only use technology they trust, Microsoft expert says

Euroviews spoke to Jeremy Rollison, Head of EU Policy at Microsoft in Brussels, about many of the burning questions around European and global regulatory cooperation on artificial intelligence, and what regulating AI will mean for Europe's citizens.

21/12/2023

Economy

How much money did the UK government borrow in November?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing stood at £14.3 billion in November, reflecting the fourth-highest November total since monthly records began in 1993.

21/12/2023

Culture news

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount in merger talks: What’s at stake?

Not a merger of equals, but if Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount join forces, they would create a behemoth with an impressive number of movie franchises to play with...

21/12/2023

United Kingdom

Trans rights groups condemn Britain's new schools guidance as ‘cruel’

Organisations working with young trans people are disappointed by new draft guidance for teachers, saying that a chance to help educators work positively with children has been missed.

21/12/2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo tops world's most polluted cities list

Air quality in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is so bad some people are wearing masks.

21/12/2023

Economy

French economy ends 2023 on a high as business climate lightly rebounds

The slight improvement marks a reversal of the downward trend France's business climate has seen since the beginning of 2023.

21/12/2023

Gaza

Gaza death toll reaches 20,000 as UN ceasefire vote postponed

Around 300 Palestinians have died each day on average since the conflict began, excluding the seven-day ceasefire, according to Gaza's health ministry.

21/12/2023

United Kingdom

Londoners face ‘eat or heat’ Christmas crisis despite lower inflation

As cold weather begins to bite, the higher cost of food will leave many in London struggling to put a meal on the table and heat their homes at the same time.

21/12/2023

Lifestyle

From binge to mindful drinking: More young Europeans are boozing less

Boosted by healthier lifestyles and the influence of social media, more young people are now embracing mindful drinking and they're increasingly aware of what and how much booze they consume.

21/12/2023

The Cube

Did Zelenskyy buy a multi-million dollar villa in Florida?

Social media is rife with claims Ukraine's president has fled the country to seek refuge in the United States. But are they true?

21/12/2023

Food and Drink

"Sheep's head anyone?" What foods are on European tables at Christmas?

From sheep's head to the forerunner of the charcuterie, what are the origins of Europe's Christmas culinary traditions?

21/12/2023

Food and Drink

10 must-follow foodie accounts to elevate your cooking skills

As more food enthusiasts turn to Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube for quick and visually appealing recipe videos, here are some top-tier accounts you should be following for mouth-watering tips.

21/12/2023

Green News

Montpellier now has free public transport. Here's how to get a pass

Montpellier has launched its free public transport scheme ahead of Christmas.

21/12/2023

Markets

Why can't European tech firms compete with their US counterparts?

US tech stocks tracked by the Nasdaq 100 index reached new all-time highs on 19 December, surpassing the previous peak reached in 2021.

21/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The day Gangnam Style broke a billion views

21 December 2012: ‘Gangnam Style’ gets 1 billion views on YouTube.

21/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 21st – Morning

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

21/12/2023