2024-02-12

Kosovo

Thousands of Serbs protest in Kosovo over currency ban

Kosovo Serbs gathered in Mitrovica on Monday to protest Priština’s decision to make the Euro the only legal currency.

12/02/2024

Sweden

Fire breaks out at one of Sweden's largest water parks

Twelve people were sent to hospital for minor injuries, and police say one person is currently missing.

12/02/2024

Greece

Four dead in shooting at shipping company in Greece

Greek media report that the gunman killed two men and a woman before turning the gun on himself.

12/02/2024

Earth News

Massive oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago after mystery shipwreck

An offshore oil spill has caused a 'national emergency,' Trinidad and Tobago prime minister says.

12/02/2024

Europe News

Borrell slams US for deploring Gaza deaths while giving arms to Israel

Josep Borrell has sharply criticised the Biden administration for lamenting the growing death toll in Gaza while, at the same time, providing Israel with weapons to prop up its military campaign.

12/02/2024

Netherlands

Court orders Netherlands to stop exporting fighter jet parts to Israel

The court said there is a "clear risk" Dutch F-35 parts are being used by Israel to violate international humanitarian law in Gaza.

12/02/2024

United Arab Emirates

Heaving flooding blocks streets in Dubai

The Emirati National Centre of Meteorology issued a weather warning for many cities in the UAE.

12/02/2024

Earth News

‘Massive win’: Barclays will stop funding new oil and gas fields

The move sends an ‘important signal’ about the bank’s appetite for fossil fuel financing, but campaigners say there’s still a way to go.

12/02/2024

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Latest news bulletin | February 12th – Evening

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

12/02/2024

Europe News

UNRWA chief won't resign over allegations, hopes EU will keep funding

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said on Monday he had no intention of resigning and hoped the EU would continue to fund his agency, after allegations staff members were involved in the Hamas attack on Israel.

12/02/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Ugandan artisan rolling with nature

In partnership with Media City

Meet the visionary behind Boogaali Bikes, an eco-friendly organisation crafting bicycle frames out of bamboo.

12/02/2024

Travel News

Ski holiday impacted by low snow? Your rights explained

If snow is a no-show, these ski holiday providers can help you swap slopes.

12/02/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine's frontline residents refuse to abandon their homes

The Ukrainian village of Predtechyne has suffered greatly from the Russian invasion but some of its residents are refusing to leave their land.

12/02/2024

Health news

UK authorities urge parents to vaccinate children against measles

Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications such as meningitis, hearing loss, and even death.

12/02/2024

Health news

AI may help to predict how patients respond to antidepressants

Antidepressants are prescribed using a trial-and-error approach. Experts hope AI could change that.

12/02/2024

Tech News

SpaceX denies selling Starlink terminals to Russian army

Ukraine’s military said that Russian forces had been found using Starlink terminals to aid their attack.

12/02/2024

Lifestyle

New York Fashion Week 2024: Seamlessly blending the old and the new

New York Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2024 has kicked off in the Big Apple. Here's the scoop on all the established brands, newcomers, celebrities, glamour and what's coming next.

12/02/2024

Euronews Witness

Life along the closed land border between Finland and Russia

In the autumn, the Finnish government closed all eight crossing points it shares with Russia, along a border of almost 1,400 kilometres. They will remain closed until at least mid-April.

12/02/2024

Business

UK employees set to see slip in salary rises in 2024

UK employees can expect lower salary increases as employers reduce hiring plans for 2024, with a widening wage gap seen between private and public sector workers.

12/02/2024

World News

Euroviews. The UNRWA case reveals a much larger problem with humanitarian aid

The global consensus that humanitarian work is essential too easily surrenders the moral high ground, often with devastating consequences. It is time to recover that ground, Ambassador Mark Wallace and Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler write.

12/02/2024

Tech News

Most EU members not implementing Huawei, ZTE 5G ban, data shows

Just ten countries in the bloc so far excluded Chinese hardware makers from networks, following a EU Commission recommendation.

12/02/2024

Culture news

Sony reportedly buys half of Michael Jackson's music catalogue

The estimated deal values Michael Jackson's entire catalogue at $1.2 billion (€1.1 billion), which would make it the most valuable transaction in history.

12/02/2024

Health news

EU funds psychedelics study for palliative care patients

The trial aims to understand if magic mushrooms can help treat depression and anxiety caused by incurable illnesses.

12/02/2024

United Kingdom

Controversial UK Rwanda bill 'incompatible with human rights'

Downing Street's plan to deport asylum-seekers to the Central African country breaches international law, according to a parliamentary report.

12/02/2024

Markets

Markets' week ahead: European stocks rise ahead of US inflation print

The US inflation report out on Tuesday could have a huge role in determining when and by how much the Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates.

12/02/2024

Travel News

Airport sniffer dog discovers mummified monkeys in passenger's luggage

Bushmeat is illegal in the US due to the risk of viruses.

12/02/2024

Costa Rica

Costa Rica asks EU for help to fight drug trafficking in the country

Costa Rica and the EU will cooperate to fight narco traffic in the country, where drug-related murders have reached record numbers in the past year.

12/02/2024

Spain

Two Spanish police officers die in crash with suspected drug boat

The incident took place late on Friday in the southern port of Barbate.

12/02/2024

Europe News

Trump's threat to NATO allies sparks fierce backlash in Europe

European leaders have decried Donald Trump's suggestion the US would not protect NATO members failing to meet the alliance’s spending target.

12/02/2024

Space

Turkey hails its first astronaut to go to International Space Station

Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a three week mission to the International Space Station.

12/02/2024