2024-04-09

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.

09/04/2024

Europe News

Central and Eastern Europe increasingly under-represented in EU 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.

09/04/2024

Lifestyle

Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid

When is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims – both in Europe and further afield – celebrate the Islamic holiday?

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Culture news

Billie Eilish's new album: What is eco-friendly vinyl?

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?

09/04/2024

Economy

Euroviews. 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.

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Europe News

Children use ‘instinct’ to protect themselves from online harm - study

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.

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Culture news

Prosecutors say Alec Baldwin 'compromised safety' on 'Rust' set

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.

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Mobility

Tesla settles lawsuit over man's death in crash involving Autopilot

The family of a Silicon Valley engineer filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a Tesla crash occurred in California in 2018.

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Earth News

Top European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction

Two similar climate cases - brought by six Portuguese youth, and a former French mayor - were thrown out by the judges.

09/04/2024

Europe News

Commissioner mutiny grows over von der Leyen's controversial hire

Four senior lieutenants aren't happy on hearing that fellow CDU member Markus Pieper starts his taxpayer-funded duties next week

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. We mustn’t repeat the tragedy of asbestos when it comes to pesticides

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.

09/04/2024

Business

Disney looks to add to the magic with billions more for 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.

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Culture news

Miss France Museum set to open on the French Riviera in 2025

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.

09/04/2024

Gaza

'Where is my home?': Destruction awaits returning Palestinians

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.

09/04/2024

Earth News

March breaks temperature record for 10th month in a row

The sequence of air and ocean heat records ‘toppling’ continues, as climate scientists calls for rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions

09/04/2024

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.

09/04/2024

Moments

Head to these European cities for the most affordable beer

New research shows the price of a pint of beer can be staggeringly different depending on where in Europe you choose to drink.

09/04/2024

Health news

‘I was scared’: 50% of people with hepatitis struggle to tell others

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.

09/04/2024