2024-04-15

Georgia

Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over media law

A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign influence law, some say follows in the Kremlin's authoritarian footsteps.

15/04/2024

Nutrition

Your morning cup of coffee is likely 600,000 years old, scientists say

Arabica is likely hundreds of thousands of years old, according to a new genetic study that has built a family tree of the coffee species.

15/04/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Blinken assures Black Sea allies of US support

Blinken has told allied countries that border the Black Sea they can rely on Washington's support, as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on.

15/04/2024

Destinations

Digital nomad visas: How to live, work and travel in Europe

All the remote work visas currently available in Europe, including length of stay, application fees and income requirements.

15/04/2024

Israel

Euroviews. An Arab-Israel axis against Iran is now a reality

The entire region just witnessed the whimper of the Tehran regime and the bang of Israel and its allies. It is time to capitalise on this opportunity for real political gains, Samuel J. Hyde writes.

15/04/2024

Europe News

Survey rates parties on Green Deal - from 'pro' to 'prehistoric'

As European elections loom, a survey has revealed the extent to which the flagship Green Deal agenda of the von der Leyen Commission has divided even the centre ground in EU politics.

15/04/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Nigerian hero creating a safe haven for animals

In partnership with Media City

Chinedu Mogbo is a dedicated conservationist who works tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife

15/04/2024

Green News

Record debt could delay climate adaptation, experts warn

The UN Environment Programme estimates that developing nations will need up to €364 trillion each year in public finance for climate adaptation this decade.

15/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 15th – Evening

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

15/04/2024

Economy

Leaders urged to impose progressive taxes for green transition

Mammoth sums needed to deliver EU’s green transition put prosperity at risk, claim NGOs and academics.

15/04/2024

Food and Drink

Hundreds attend Kosher Food Festival in Berlin

Crowds gathered at the Jewish food festival despite overnight attacks on Israel.

15/04/2024

Sudan

World donors pledge millions for Sudan on anniversary of war

“We cannot let this nightmare slide from view,” warned the UN chief.

15/04/2024

Design

A look at 5 years of restoration work at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris

After surviving a devastating fire in 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on 8 December 2024, following extensive restoration effort.

15/04/2024

Europe News

EU scrambles to rein in a spill-over in the Israel-Iran conflict

As Israel weighs its options for a potential response to Iran's aerial attack on Saturday, its European allies are pleading for restraint to prevent a major regional spillover of the conflict.

15/04/2024

Travel News

Türkiye has launched a digital nomad visa. Here’s how to apply

Applicants are accepted from most EU countries as well as the UK, USA and Canada.

15/04/2024

Nature

Signs to protect oceans from ‘corporate greed’ light up Athens

More than 100 governments will meet in the Greek capital this week to discuss the challenges facing the world's oceans.

15/04/2024

Travel News

Could your next flight be powered by human waste?

Wizz Air has teamed up with a British company to transform human waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

15/04/2024

Health news

World's oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die aged 62

The twins, who died aged 62, pursued separate careers, interests, and relationships during lives that defied medical expectations.

15/04/2024

Culture news

Remembering Roberto Cavalli through the designer’s iconic looks

Never afraid of a bold print or a dramatic statement gown, Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, died last week aged 83. He'll be best remembered for delivering some of fashion's most iconic looks.

15/04/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Brawl in Georgian parliament after MP punched

One politician was hit in the face after being accused of being pro-Russian.

15/04/2024

Business

Samsung wins out as it takes a chunk out of Apple's phone business

Samsung wins back its crown from Apple as European bargain hunters in particular move away from Apple and towards cheaper Chinese brands.

15/04/2024

Space

ESA prepares two satellites to create a man-made solar eclipse

ESA says the "Proba-3" mission will be the first to create an artificial eclipse in a bid to better understand solar weather.

15/04/2024

Green News

Could sewage pollution put a stop to Olympic events in the Seine?

Only one out of 14 water samples show the river to be safe for swimming, according to analysis by Surfrider Foundation.

15/04/2024

Business

Goldman Sachs profits surge ahead to beat forecasts

The Wall Street giant's investment banking and trading business drove the results past analysts' estimates.

15/04/2024

Business

Tesla cuts 10% of its workforce in global efficiency drive

Tesla's drastic layoffs may be a response to changes needed in the wake of the disappointing last quarterly delivery report.

15/04/2024

Smart Regions

The future is geothermal: Hungarian city embraces renewable energy

In partnership with the European Commission

The city of Szeged is harnessing the power of geothermal energy - it offers numerous advantages as a sustainable resource and reduces the demand for fossil fuels.

15/04/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Gazans return home after months of devestating war

Some 1.7 million people in the Palestinian enclave have been displaced since the Israel-Hamas war began.

15/04/2024

Art

Watch: Art for as little as €100 go up for grabs at Berlin fair

The fair holds events in several countries around the world. It was recently hosted in Berlin where all works were on sale for between 100 and 10,000 euro.

15/04/2024

Europe News

Poland gets first payment of EU recovery funds: €6.3 billion

Poland has received €6.3 billion under the European Union's recovery fund, the first payment of its kind.

15/04/2024

Culture news

‘So it’s you. Here you are.’ Salman Rushdie on his reaction to attack

Salman Rushdie’s memoir “Knife,” about the attack that almost claimed his life, comes out on Tuesday. He described feeling death had finally come for him: “So it’s you. Here you are.”

15/04/2024