9 April 2024 | Euronews
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Germany Far-right AfD shrugs off Putin-propaganda allegations AfD candidate Petr Bystron has denied receiving money from a pro-Russian website. -
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. -
Space Peter Higgs, recipient of Nobel Prize in Physics for Higgs boson prediction, dies aged 94 Peter Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013. -
Tunisia 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. -
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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. -
Europe News Will it fail? EU migration reform faces tight vote as party divisions in Parliament 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. -
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. -
No Comment 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. -
Earth 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. -
Travel News Mesopotamia Express: You can soon discover Turkey’s cultural treasures with this new train route The train stops at destinations including Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ with enough time for sightseeing. -
Top News Stories Today 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. -
Economy Lagarde sets the stage for a June rate cut: What hurdles remain for the ECB? 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Travel News ‘It was ours but now it’s gone’: Residents in Europe’s tourist hotspots slam second home ownership Europe’s holiday hotspots are overrun with second homes, with account for roughly one in 10 properties in France. -
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. -
Tech News China's shadow loomed over sixth EU-US Trade and Technology Council 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. -
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. -
Earth News MEPs support exit from treaty allowing big oil to sue governments over climate action 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. -
Tech News Google introduces new Axion Arm-based chips The new Axion Arm-based chips will be available later this year, Google said. -
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. -
Culture news German modern art gallery employee sacked 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. -
Business Planet How does the EU protect businesses from unfair trading practices? Anti-dumping or anti-subsidy measures protect European companies operating in the single market from imported goods with artificially low prices. -
Nature What are volcanic vortex rings? Mount Etna blows spectacular ‘smoke rings’ into the sky Europe's largest volcano began blowing spectacular ‘smoke rings’ into the sky last week. -
Italy Italian farmers protest 'Made In Italy' labelling Thousands of yellow-clad agriculture workers demonstrated on a major highway. -
Art Leading London art gallery to close, including its Spanish locations The Marlborough Gallery will cease operations this June, ending a run of nearly 80 years at the forefront of the art world. -
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. -
Germany Why is Nicaragua taking Germany to court for ‘facilitating genocide in Gaza’? Berlin maintains that the Genocide Convention case focusing on its arms exports is 'biased'. -
Tech News G7 need tech trust tests to counter China, Vestager says Tech criteria can include environmental footprint, labour rights, cybersecurity and data security, and should be objective and independent. -
Europe News Central and Eastern Europeans increasingly under-represented in EU top jobs Central and Eastern Europeans are increasingly excluded from EU leadership positions while Western Europeans are entrenching their dominance in the bloc's institutions, new research shows. -
Lifestyle As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr When is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims – both in Europe and further afield – celebrate the Islamic holiday? -
Europe News ISIS calls for attacks on Champions League quarter-finals The Islamist terror group issued a post saying 'Kill Them All' alongside a list of major football venues. -
Economy France trade deficit increases adding to the country's economic woes In February 2024, France exported €50.3 billion worth of goods, while its imports amounted to €56.3 billion, equating to a trade deficit of €6 billion. -
Culture news Billie Eilish: New album announced with eco-friendly vinyl – what is a sustainable record? Billie Eilish has shared details of her new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, as well as the eco-friendly vinyl practices she’ll be adopting for the release of her third LP. Can it represent a step forward in more environmentally conscious practices in the music industry? -
Economy A more bankless society is on the horizon — and it's a good thing Web3 digital technology is set to transform how societies interact with money and payments, effectively unbundling banking and payments. This shift can make society less dependent on banks, Jón Egilsson writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 9th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Children left to rely on ‘instinct’ to protect themselves from online harm, new study finds Children often rely on their own instincts when faced with threats to their safety online, such as explicit content or online grooming, a new study reveals. -
Markets Back to basics: Want to start investing but don't know how? Investing can seem daunting if you're a beginner. Here's a simple guide to help you get started. -
Culture news Actor Alec Baldwin had 'no control' over his emotions on ‘Rust’ set, prosecutors say Prosecutors intend to argue that Baldwin’s behaviour played a role in “safety comprises” that led to a fatal shooting on the ‘Rust’ film set in 2021. -
Austria Arrest warrant reveals Russian infiltration in Austria An arrest warrant for an Austrian suspect alleges that he handed over mobile data of former high-ranking officials to Russian intelligence. -
Mobility Tesla settles lawsuit over man's death in a crash involving its semi-autonomous driving software The family of a Silicon Valley engineer filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a Tesla crash occurred in California in 2018. -
Space When are the next solar and lunar eclipses in Europe? Here's a look at the upcoming solar and lunar eclipses in Europe to watch out for. -
Earth News ‘Historic’ European Court of Human Rights ruling backs Swiss women in climate change case Two similar climate cases - brought by six Portuguese youth, and a former French mayor - were thrown out by the judges. -
Europe News Commissioner mutiny grows as von der Leyen pushes through controversial hire Four senior lieutenants aren't happy on hearing that fellow CDU member Markus Pieper starts his taxpayer-funded duties next week -
Culture news Chechnya reportedly bans music that is too fast or too slow Chechnya has reportedly banned all music outside of 80 - 116 BPM – a restriction which will exclude countless songs and musical genres like pop, dance and electro music, which often exceed the 120 BPM mark. -
Europe News When it comes to pesticides, we must not repeat the tragedy of asbestos We need to ban all synthetic pesticides and implement agroecological practices that boost health and nature as quickly as possible. What is the EU waiting for, Agnieszka Basińska, Francis Balay and Xavier Brenez write. -
Business Disney looks to add to the magic with billions more spending on theme parks Disney has already made changes to its theme parks over the past few years, such as upgrades in animatronics and robotics, as well as adding new rides. -
Russia Rare protest rocks Russia after dam bursts near Kazakh border Around 10,000 homes in the Orenburg region were flooded, with water levels continuing to rise, according to Russian state media. -
Culture news The first Miss France Museum is set to open next year on the French Riviera Forget Cannes’ famed Croisette and the lavender fields of Grasse – the Côte d'Azur will soon be home to another unique attraction: the first ever Miss France Museum. -
Gaza 'Where is my home?': Destruction awaits Palestinians returning to Khan Younis An estimated 55% of the buildings in south Gaza's Khan Younis area – around 45,000 buildings – have been destroyed or damaged, according to two mapping experts. -
Earth News March breaks global temperature record for tenth month in a row. How does Europe compare? The sequence of air and ocean heat records ‘toppling’ continues, as climate scientists calls for rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 9th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments From Sofia to Tbilisi: A guide to Europe’s most affordable beer destinations New research shows the price of a pint of beer can be staggeringly different depending on where in Europe you choose to drink. -
Health news ‘I was scared’: Half of Europeans living with hepatitis struggle to tell others about diagnosis A new survey in multiple European countries showed that people living with hepatitis B and C fear stigma and discrimination, with some saying they were not treated well in healthcare settings.