2024-03-11

World News

Portugal's election leaves the nation in a state of uncertainty

Portugal's election outcome leaves the nation in a state of uncertainty regarding its future, while simultaneously boosting the morale of the radical right across Europe.

11/03/2024

Spain

20th anniversary of remembrance day for victims

Monday, marked the 20th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, hosted in Madrid, Spain. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the most significant terrorist attack experienced in the European Union.

11/03/2024

Focus

Expansion of Southern Gas Corridor tops agenda at Baku meetings

In partnership with Azpromo

The ministerial meetings in Baku included discussions on plans for offshore wind farms in the Caspian Sea and participation in global methane emissions reduction efforts.

11/03/2024

Healthcare

France marks shift towards assisted dying with new 'aid in dying' law

Emmanuel Macron has announced new legislation to legalise "aid in dying" that will allow adults facing end-of-life illness to take lethal medication.

11/03/2024

Sweden

Thunberg block the Swedish parliament

Climate activists, alongside Greta Thunberg, demonstrated in front of the Swedish parliament by blocking entrances, urging for radical changes to address the climate crises.

11/03/2024

Climate

Climate change is pitting truffle hunters against winemakers in Italy

White Alba truffles and Piedmont red wines typically pair well together. But rising temperatures are creating a rift in the region.

11/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 11th – Evening

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

11/03/2024

Europe News

Deal on platform workers, after previous agreement fell apart

The agreed text strikes a balance between respecting national labour law and ensuring minimum standards of protection, the council said.

11/03/2024

Tech News

Trump says TikTok ban would help 'enemy of the people' Facebook

Last week, US president Joe Biden said he would sign legislation that gives China's ByteDance around six months to divest TikTok.

11/03/2024

Scenes

Watch: Qatar's medicine man healing his valuable patients

In partnership with Media City

Nasser Muftah is the visionary behind Oryx Falcon Veterinarian. The renowned falcon specialist turned his passion for animals into a thriving business.

11/03/2024

Mobility

Can a search for MH370 with new tech solve aviation's biggest mystery?

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, prompting an unsuccessful search for answers. The mystery of its fate endures.

11/03/2024

Food and Drink

New French report claims young people can't identify some vegetables

According to a new study, one in five young people (aged 15 to 24) are unable to identify a zucchini in a photo, with 18% seeing it as a cucumber and 2% as an aubergine. The report also suggests a significant number of young people have difficulty maintaining a healthy, balanced diet.

11/03/2024

Living

‘Disgusting’: How Marseille residents are fighting for a cleaner city

Rome, Palermo and Marseille are the three dirtiest cities in Europe, according to a report from the European Commission.

11/03/2024

Europe News

German MP Strack-Zimmermann set to lead Liberals in EU elections

German politician and defence veteran Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is set to join the race to head the EU executive, after she was fielded to be the lead candidate of Europe's Liberal party (ALDE) in June's ballot.

11/03/2024

Europe News

Stoltenberg 'confident' US will stay committed to NATO after election

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is "confident" the US will stay committed to the military alliance after November's presidential election, despite Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's threat to allies.

11/03/2024

Ukraine

Moscow 'to falsify' votes in occupied Ukrainian regions

ISW continues to assess that the Kremlin and Russia-installed occupation officials intend to falsify votes in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin and fabricate a large voter turnout in an attempt to legitimize Russia’s occupation of Ukraine to the international community.

11/03/2024

Green News

New anti-emissions rules risk spread of PFAS, claims NGO

Alternatives to toxic chemicals are already available but need to see a greater market uptake.

11/03/2024

World News

Ship bringing food aid to Gaza still waiting in Cyprus

The ship carries 200 tonnes of rice and flour which should offer immediate relief to civilians in Gaza struggling with growing hunger.

11/03/2024

Business

Reddit set to go public: Shares from $31 expected this month

Social media company Reddit is expected to become public this month. The San Francisco-based company said on Monday it is looking to raise almost $750 million (€686 million) in an initial public offering of its common stock.

11/03/2024

Mobility

Successful test flight of unmanned craft brings hypersonic era closer

Carried aloft by the massive six-engine carrier aircraft Roc, Stratolaunch's Talon test craft reached speeds of Mach 5, five times the speed of sound.

11/03/2024

Ukraine

Euroviews. Two years on, can we truly afford to forget Ukraine?

The time for action is now: in the US, the bill to support Ukraine must pass the House, while Europe must ramp up its support to help Kyiv deal with a tough year, Ross Burley writes.

11/03/2024

Travel News

Travel chaos in Germany as new strikes announced

Airport and rail workers have announced walkouts, just days after similar strikes caused disruption across Germany.

11/03/2024

Business

Zara owner under pressure to give supply chain details

Unlike other major retailers, Inditex doesn't share the names of its suppliers - a stance that makes investors nervous.

11/03/2024

Green News

Oslo defends seabed mining plans amid environmental concerns

Norway has declared its full support for a UN treaty to protect marine biodiversity in the high seas, despite drawing fire over plans to open up swathes of its own territorial waters to exploration for critical raw materials, potentially a step towards granting seabed mining concessions.

11/03/2024

Business

French firm Carrefour taken to court over 'illegal practices' claims

The CFDT union believes the French multinational retail company is indulging in "illegal practices" in connection with its franchised stores.

11/03/2024

Culture news

Everything we know about the Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel so far

With the recent revelation of a live-action Legend of Zelda film in November, Nintendo enthusiasts can now look forward to not one but two confirmed movie adaptations based on the gaming giant's beloved franchises.

11/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 11th – Midday

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

11/03/2024

Lifestyle

Oscars 2024: The best (and the least) dressed celebrities

From the stunning gowns of Emma Stone, Florence Pugh and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, to a certain someone wearing nothing more than an envelope, this year's Oscars showcased some unforgettable looks.

11/03/2024

Spain

Euroviews. 20 years after the Madrid attacks, violent extremism is far from over

As we reflect on the lessons learned in the past two decades, it is clear that there are no easy solutions or quick fixes to the threat posed by Islamist terrorism, Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler writes.

11/03/2024

Tech News

EU Commission ordered to bring Microsoft 365 use in line with EU law

The commission will have to demonstrate compliance with the orders by 9 December 2024.

11/03/2024