2024-03-21

Green News

UN marks World Water Day as droughts plague the globe

World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater - yet many parts of the world, including Catalonia, Spain, are observing their worst droughts in decades.

21/03/2024

Europe News

In breakthrough, EU leaders call for Gaza ceasefire for the first time

EU leaders have unanimously called for “an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza, after Hungary subscribed to the statement for the first time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

21/03/2024

Poland

Polish court allows Turow coal mine to stay open for now

Turów in southwest Poland supplies lignite to an adjacent power plant responsible for eight per cent of Poland's energy

21/03/2024

Europe News

EU leaders approve opening accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a step closer to entering formal talks on its accession to the European Union after the bloc’s 27 leaders green-lighted the move on Thursday.

21/03/2024

Russia

Russia aborts ISS launch for 3 astronauts moments before lift off

Russia halted a Soyuz launch to the ISS seconds before takeoff due to a safety issue, ensuring the crew's safety. Despite tensions over Ukraine, the ISS symbolizes ongoing Russia-West cooperation.

21/03/2024

Spain

Puigdemont eyes Catalan presidency 7 years after fleeing Spain

The former president has run in Catalonia's elections from abroad before, appearing at the top of his party's list in both 2017 and 2021.

21/03/2024

Europe News

Orbán breaks EU ranks and congratulates Putin on 'his re-election'

Viktor Orbán has congratulated Vladimir Putin on "his re-election" in a fresh affront to the European Union's political unity.

21/03/2024

World News

Thousands march in Rome honoring mafia victims, demanding justice

Hundreds of victim's families took part in the demonstration which is marked annually on the first day of spring, 21 March.

21/03/2024

World News

Visegrád Group still deeply divided on sending arms to Ukraine

Four Central European countries remain deeply divided over how to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine, their foreign ministers said on Thursday.

21/03/2024

Ukraine

Russia preparing for wider conflict with NATO, says report

With US funding for Ukraine still in limbo, European allies are trying to ramp up their support as Russia mounts new strikes.

21/03/2024

Football Now

Europe's Top 5 Leagues: Who are the favourites?

In partnership with Media City

The 2023/2024 season for Europe's top 5 leagues is coming to the end, with titles still to be decided as we head into the business end of the season.

21/03/2024

Destinations

Love exploring less-travelled places? St Helena is an island paradise

Natural wonders. Napoleon's exile. A remote island in the South Atlantic is now easier to reach

21/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 21st – Evening

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

21/03/2024

Tech News

Google to contribute €1.5 million to European fact-checking network

Google is working with a network of European fact-checkers on a first-of-its-kind fact-checking database ahead of the European elections.

21/03/2024

Tech News

Apple sued by US government for monopolising smartphone market

The US Justice Department announced a sweeping lawsuit over Apple monopolisation of smartphones.

21/03/2024

Health news

Commission seeks faster approvals for biotech products

The future of the biotech sector in Europe lies in the simplification of the regulatory process, said Commission executive vice president Margrethe Vestager.

21/03/2024

Green News

Eleven pro-nuclear EU states back declaration at landmark conference

Advocates hailed nuclear power as an enabler of energy security and sovereignty and a reliable option to mitigate climate change.

21/03/2024

Gaza

Gaps narrow in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, says Blinken

"I think an agreement is very much possible,” US Secretary of State Blinken said during his sixth visit to the region since 7 October. He is expected to travel to Israel on Friday.

21/03/2024

Business

Hermès lands in hot water over Birkin bag sales antitrust class action

Hermès has been slammed for allegedly coercing clients to buy other products, to hopefully get a chance to buy the famed Birkin bag.

21/03/2024

Green News

Green groups reject nuclear revival as governments seek climate fix

Roughly half of EU member states have joined a call for a global nuclear revival, arguing it will be an essential element in halting global warming, but climate campaigners argue a renewed focus on atomic power could distract from the urgently needed roll-out of renewable energy.

21/03/2024

Tech News

Commission to work on standards for high-risk IoT products

Products that are considered high-risk will have priority, an EU official said today.

21/03/2024

Climate

Can extreme heat weaken your immune system?

Here's what happens to your body during a heatwave.

21/03/2024

Destinations

Conservation meets luxury at this South African safari destination

Lepogo Lodges in South Africa offer luxury safaris - so far, so normal - but are also serious about protecting the surrounding wilderness for generations to come.

21/03/2024

Markets

Bitcoin tops $67,000 as US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady

Bitcoin has seen increased interest over the past few months, following the approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds earlier this year.

21/03/2024

Art

Three Rubens paintings to stay at Courtauld after restitution claims

The UK government has denied a claim for three Rubens paintings to be returned to the heirs of Franz Wilhelm Koenigs.

21/03/2024

Nature

Poland's beech wins European Tree of the Year

The European Tree of the Year award - bringing together trees with interesting stories from around Europe while promoting the importance of our connection with nature - goes to a 200-year-old beech.

21/03/2024

Economy

Car sales rev up in February as hybrids take Europe's top slot

Hybrid-electric car sales grew the most in the EU last month but petrol-fuelled cars are still in high demand.

21/03/2024

Health news

South Korea to take final steps to suspend doctor licences next week

South Korea will take final steps to suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week.

21/03/2024

Spain

Rubiales tells Spanish court he will cooperate with corruption probe

The former Spanish football boss says he is planning to return from the Dominican Republic after being named as a person of interest.

21/03/2024

Climate

Easter egg prices soar by 50%. Is climate change to blame?

Popular brands like Maltesers, Lindt and Ferrero Rocher have risen sharply in price compared to last year

21/03/2024