2024-04-12

Economy

UK economy grows for the second month in a row after mild recession

February's expansion in national output raises hopes that the UK is moving out of a recession.

12/04/2024

Afghanistan

Euroviews. How many more years will Afghan girls lose to Taliban oppression?

Afghanistan has dropped off the news agenda, but the violence and oppression continue — and for too many of us Afghan women, no matter how loud we shout, it feels like the world has stopped listening, Meetra Qutb writes.

12/04/2024

Economy

How Russian state assets could yield tens of billions in cash for Kyiv

Issuing a loan could bring tens of billions for Ukraine to finance its defence, according to the US.

12/04/2024

Tech News

How do people feel about robots in most G7 countries? Uncomfortable

Most people fear that overly sentient androids will replace human jobs and social interactions, according to the results of a new survey.

12/04/2024

Economy

Inflation cools in Germany and France as food and energy prices fall

German and French inflation numbers both fell in March, primarily due to declining food and energy prices, leading to more hopes of inflation soon returning to the ECB’s 2% target.

12/04/2024

Earth News

ECHR ruling ‘completely climate justice’, says former UN rights chief

Mary Robinson, who was the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, praised Tuesday’s mixed court decision as precedent-setting and change-triggering.

12/04/2024

Europe News

Belgium probing Russian influence network suspected of paying MEPs

The Belgian federal prosecutor has opened an investigation into EU lawmakers accused of receiving payments for spreading pro-Russian propaganda.

12/04/2024

Russia

100,000 evacuated after floods hit Russia and Kazakhstan

Flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan has prompted the evacuation of more than 100,000 - with aid being delivered to affected regions.

12/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Midday

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

12/04/2024

Markets

Weekly round-up: Markets at crossroads following ECB’s rate-cut hint

The European stock markets will likely end the week in the red for the second straight week due to surging bond yields, despite the European Central Bank’s hint for a June rate cut.

12/04/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. With lawfare on the rise, courts are becoming a venue for politics

Usually with no leg to stand on, the objective of these claims is to disrupt and clog the system and cause chaos, Pieter Cleppe writes.

12/04/2024

Israel

Israel vows to defend itself against looming Iranian attack

Tension continues to mount in the Middle East as Israel said it will defend itself against a suspected Iranian retaliatory attack for April's deadly airstrike on a consulate in Syria.

12/04/2024

Culture news

BAFTA Game Awards 2024: Baldur's Gate 3 triumphs with five wins

At the 20th BAFTA Game Awards, Baldur's Gate 3 dominated with five wins, including best game, while Super Mario Bros. Wonder secured two victories.

12/04/2024

Europe News

President Michel looks to capital markets to solve economic woes

A summit next week could look at alternatives to bank finance in a bid to boost Europe’s fortunes – but previous attempts haven’t met with much success.

12/04/2024

Europe News

Group of EU states should recognise Palestine together, Michel says

European Union countries willing to recognise the State of Palestine should move in tandem in order to "trigger significant progress" in building peace in the war-torn region, European Council President Charles Michel has said.

12/04/2024

Sweden

Swedish PM on shooting: 'Another line has been crossed'

Stockholm shooting: PM says 'another line has been crossed' after son watched his father be shot in confrontation.

12/04/2024

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12/04/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Love Lies Bleeding' - Rose Glass' bold neo-noir gem

Rose Glass signs a vibrant, pulpy triumph fuelled by two electric performances from Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian.

12/04/2024

Tech News

Lawmakers visit Amazon facilities across Europe after parliament ban

The visits aim to give an insight into working conditions.

12/04/2024

Gaza

US officials warn aid not reaching Gaza

The head of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, said she accepted "credible" reports that famine is already occurring in northern Gaza.

12/04/2024

Art

Bruges Triennial celebrates contemporary art and architecture

The fourth edition of the Bruges Triennial will open on 13 April, under the theme ‘Spaces of Possibility’.

12/04/2024

Markets

Copper-bottomed deal for investors as metal climbs to record high

Supply fears and soaring demand have both contributed to surging copper prices, which is also considered an indicator of overall economic health.

12/04/2024

Lifestyle

Watches and Wonders 2024: How watchmakers are setting themselves apart

From the most complicated watch ever made to the thinnest, brands are outdoing themselves at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. We asked some exhibiting maisons about the timepieces that set them apart.

12/04/2024

Climate

Pyrenees drought: Bathtubs and ice buckets restricted to save water

A three-year-long drought in the French eastern Pyrenees is forcing the district to take further action to conserve water.

12/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Morning

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

12/04/2024

Business

Irish start-up review shows investments fell 35% in 2023 - here's why

TechIreland published their Start-up Funding Review on investments into Irish tech companies last year. Here are the findings.

12/04/2024