2024-03-15

Poland

Polish farmers protest against Ukrainian imports and EU Green Deal

European farmers have called for changes to Green Deal restrictions and the re-imposition of customs duties on agricultural imports from Ukraine.

15/03/2024

Russia

Pensioner defies Vladimir Putin with anti-war murals

The 85-year-old has been fined multiple times but says he has no intention of stopping.

15/03/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Ukrainian shelling kills two in Russia's Belgorod region

Cross-border attacks in the area have occurred sporadically since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

15/03/2024

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Defence of democracy and aid for Gaza

Press freedom, artificial intelligence and the situation in the Gaza Strip are some of the key topics that dominated the agenda in Brussels this week.

15/03/2024

Experiences

Europe by train: Our top tips for an Interrailing holiday

While the prospect of travelling internationally via train might seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be.

15/03/2024

Gaza

UNRWA head says ongoing conflict in Gaza is a 'war against children'

Philippe Lazzarini says more children have been killed in four months of war in Gaza than in four years of wars worldwide.

15/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 15th – Evening

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

15/03/2024

Eco-Innovation

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

15/03/2024

Iran

G7 allies warn Iran not to provide Russia with ballistic missiles

Tehran could face major new Western sanctions if it goes ahead with a long-brewing deal.

15/03/2024

Culture news

Artists weigh in on controversial ‘The Zone of Interest’ Oscar speech

Jonathan Glazer's words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and "reprehensible." Now, several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in - including 'Son of Saul' director László Nemes and 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia.

15/03/2024

Tech News

Under Armour spot sparks debate about AI use in adverts

A sports advertisement posted by Under Armour sparked a debate among directors concerned about the future of the industry.

15/03/2024

Ukraine

Double tap Russian strike kills dozens in Ukraine

Rescuers who rushed to help those hit by an initial Russian missile were targeted by another.

15/03/2024

Stays

World Sleep Day: Get an amazing night’s sleep at these hotels

‘Sleep tourism’ is on the rise and travellers are increasingly focusing their holidays on getting some quality shut eye.

15/03/2024

Economy

IMF: Emerging European economies need high interest rates for longer

Inflation is proving more stubborn in central, eastern and southeastern Europe, says the International Monetary Fund, meaning a soft landing must be handled carefully.

15/03/2024

Tech News

South Korea, Europe to strengthen cooperation on 6G, chips research

This month's meeting is the second held under the Digital Partnership launched in 2022.

15/03/2024

Business

Adobe shares plunge on downbeat forecast and competition worries

Despite a robust fiscal year 2024 first quarter, the company anticipates a downturn in the second quarter as competition from other artificial intelligence companies grows.

15/03/2024

Health news

Deal on landmark health data space clinched in the eleventh hour

European lawmakers agreed on a pioneering bill easing exchange and access to personal health data across the EU – with some privacy safeguards on data sharing to non-medical third parties.

15/03/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Rescuers search for survivors after Israeli airstrike in Rafah

The Israeli attack hit a residential building in the Palestinian border city, while another one destroyed a house in central Gaza.

15/03/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Drive-Away Dolls'

Ethan Coen tries lesbian screwball - and despite the go-for-broke shenanigans, something feels off.

15/03/2024

Green News

Governments agree packaging waste law despite trade concerns

Belgium, current holder of the rotating EU Council presidency, has forged agreement between governments over new rules to tackle the growing problem of discarded packaging materials, overcoming the European Commission's concerns over trade diplomacy.

15/03/2024

Green News

ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

Lawmakers backed a number of energy and environment files during the European Parliament plenary held in Strasbourg from March 11-14, with some legislative files ready for EU Council approval and others remaining in the pipeline for the next EU mandate.

15/03/2024

Economy

Euroviews. Misdiagnosing Ukraine's economy in the past requires a policy rethink

If Ukraine never emerged as an economic powerhouse after three decades of faithfully following standard Western recommendations, perhaps it is time to try a different approach, Dmytro Boyarchuk writes.

15/03/2024

Travel News

‘Stinking of tourist’: Why Málaga locals have had enough of visitors

Millions of holidaymakers visit the Costa de Sol and Málaga, one of its most popular destinations, every year, but now locals are saying enough is enough.

15/03/2024

Ukraine

Inside Ukraine's 'Survival Factory' in Dnipro

"It’s like we just all of a sudden found ourselves in this horror film and can’t get out," a doctor in Mechnikov hospital said.

15/03/2024

Green News

Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target

Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future.

15/03/2024

Health news

Spain considers providing free condoms to young people

The initiative comes amid a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections in Europe.

15/03/2024

Culture news

Willy Wonka experience props raise over €2k for Palestinian Charity

A record store in Glasgow auctioned the items after they were found in a bin.

15/03/2024

Economy

Italy: As sales rise and inflation stays low, can stocks extend rally?

Italy's retail sales climbed by 1% in January, while inflation remained well contained at 0.8% in February. The FTSE Mib index has seen five consecutive months of gains, but overbought conditions emerge.

15/03/2024

Europe News

Governments support stripped-down corporate due diligence law

After weeks of uncertainty, new EU rules on sustainable supply chains seem likely to pass into law.

15/03/2024

Culture news

‘Squid Game’ actor found guilty of sexual misconduct

Golden Globe winning actor O Yeong-su, 79, has been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years.

15/03/2024