2024-04-09

Germany

Far-right AfD shrugs off Putin-propaganda allegations

AfD candidate Petr Bystron has denied receiving money from a pro-Russian website.

09/04/2024

Bulgaria

How the Bulgarian election will play a part in the Ukraine war

Bulgarians will cast their votes for a national snap election as well as EU parliament, as corruption scandals and Russia propaganda flood the country.

09/04/2024

Space

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs dies aged 94

Peter Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013.

09/04/2024

Tunisia

Euroviews. Tunisia can still be a catalyst for global democratic reform

The Middle East’s conflicts have long had chilling reverberating effects on international security and stability. The protection of Tunisia's democracy would stand as a beacon of hope, Ambassador Gordon Gray writes.

09/04/2024

Europe News

New code of conduct aims to ensure 'transparent and fair' EU elections

Under the aegis of the Vice-President of the European Commission, almost all the political parties in Parliament signed a code of conduct for the EU elections.

09/04/2024

Europe News

EU migration reform faces tight vote as party divisions deepen

The European Union's make-or-break attempt to reform its migration and asylum policy faces a tight vote in the Parliament, as party divisions deepen.

09/04/2024

Business

Europe's Tesla fans fear brakes put on plans for cheaper electric car

European Tesla enthusiasts may have to resign themselves to paying for the company's existing models, as more rumours emerge of the company abandoning its plans for a cheaper electric vehicle.

09/04/2024

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Watches and Wonders 2024: A week of watchmaking festivities in Geneva

Some of the world's finest timepieces are on show this week at Watches and Wonders. The world's largest watchmaking gathering opened its doors on Tuesday at Geneva's Palexpo.

09/04/2024

Green News

Can Single European Sky slash aviation emissions by 10%?

Air traffic management measures can play a key role in decreasing emissions but the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels and a clear airspace design between civil and military space is crucial, according to aviation experts.

09/04/2024

Travel News

New Turkish tourist train takes travellers around cultural treasures

The train stops at destinations including Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ with enough time for sightseeing.

09/04/2024

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Latest news bulletin | April 9th – Evening

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

09/04/2024

Economy

Lagarde sets the stage for a June rate cut: What hurdles remain?

The European Central Bank may ease policy restrictions at the next June meeting, dependent on data reinforcing policymakers' confidence on disinflation. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasised ECB's independence from the Fed.

09/04/2024

Ukraine

One killed and 16 injured in strike on Poltava, Ukraine

Authorities say a Russian missile hit a two-storey residential building and damaged three other buildings around it.

09/04/2024

Business

Shell fuels fears of London exodus as it considers move to New York

Shell is considering a move to New York, as the divide widens between traditional investors, who want the company to focus on oil and gas, and activist investors, who want more renewables.

09/04/2024

Culture news

International Booker Prize 2024: Shortlist announced

Six books spanning six languages, six countries and three continents contend for this year's biggest international language literary award.

09/04/2024

World News

How satisfied are Europeans with their public services?

The UK, Ireland, Germany and Luxembourg have all seen satisfaction with public services drop markedly over the last 12 years.

09/04/2024

Travel News

How holiday hotspots are grappling with rising second home ownership

Europe’s holiday hotspots are overrun with second homes, with account for roughly one in 10 properties in France.

09/04/2024

Europe News

Octopus cannibalism among fears for pioneer cephalopod farm

NGOs are uniting against a pioneering octopus farm citing fears of cruelty including risk of cannibalism, while a forthcoming revision of animal welfare rules may see the European Commission plunge into the debate.

09/04/2024

Tech News

China's shadow loomed over sixth EU-US Trade and Technology Counci

US and EU officials convened last week (4-5 April) for the sixth Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Leuven to revive post-Trump era discussions. Tightening Sino-Russian relations, unresolved disputes, and potential return of the Republican to the White House cast a shadow over proceedings.

09/04/2024

Business

A European country wins top slot in a best-to-do business poll

Countries from Europe, the Middle East and Africa were judged across nine categories, including fair and predictable tax, governance, availability of skilled workers, and public health and sustainability.

09/04/2024

Green News

MEPs support exit from Energy Charter Treaty

In a decisive committee vote, MEPs have supported the European Union's exit from the Energy Charter Treaty over concerns its global investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system has been weaponised to sue governments over climate policy.

09/04/2024

Tech News

Google introduces new Axion Arm-based chips

The new Axion Arm-based chips will be available later this year, Google said.

09/04/2024

Europe News

Single mothers at greater risk of poverty and social exclusion

The European Anti-Poverty Network report points to fairer taxation as a tool to avoid marginalisation.

09/04/2024

Culture news

German art gallery employee fired after hanging up his own painting

A member of staff at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich has been fired for hanging up his own painting.

09/04/2024

Business Planet

How does the EU protect businesses from unfair trading practices?

In partnership with The European Commission

Anti-dumping or anti-subsidy measures protect European companies operating in the single market from imported goods with artificially low prices.

09/04/2024

Nature

‘Pretty rings’ rise from Mount Etna in rare phenomenon

Europe's largest volcano began blowing spectacular ‘smoke rings’ into the sky last week.

09/04/2024

Italy

Thousands of farmers protest 'Made in Italy' labelling

Thousands of yellow-clad agriculture workers demonstrated on a major highway.

09/04/2024

Art

Leading London art gallery to close after nearly 80 years

The Marlborough Gallery will cease operations this June, ending a run of nearly 80 years at the forefront of the art world.

09/04/2024

Europe News

EU to probe Chinese wind turbine subsidies

The European Commission has announced an inquiry into suspected illegal subsides for Chinese wind turbine producers, amid fears the domestic industry could be decimated by cheap imports.

09/04/2024

Germany

Why is Nicaragua taking Germany to court for ‘facilitating genocide'?

Berlin maintains that the Genocide Convention case focusing on its arms exports is 'biased'.

09/04/2024