2024-05-09

Economy

Poland keeps rates unchanged despite softening economy

Despite a fall in inflation, Poland's central bank governor remains concerned it could reignite because of higher food taxes and the potential removal of energy price limits.

09/05/2024

Culture news

Intruder arrested at rap artist Drake's mansion

Police have been called to Drake’s Toronto mansion for a second time this week, after an intruder was apprehended by the Canadian rapper’s security.

09/05/2024

Business

Telefónica confirms 2024 targets after earnings meet expectations

The Spanish telecoms giant says it has started 2024 with "solid growth and profitability rates".

09/05/2024

Israel

Euroviews. Axing the Oslo Accords killed the narrative, not just the process

Negating the Oslo peace process also rendered the “two peoples” narrative false. Observers were left with the conclusion that if the land “from the river and the sea” did not belong to two peoples, it belonged to one nation, Dr Shlomo Fischer writes.

09/05/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Midday

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

09/05/2024

World News

Croatia's conservatives embrace far-right party in new government

The ruling HDZ party took a major decision on Wednesday to form a coalition with a far-right nationalist party, signalling a shift towards the right as the European elections approach next month.

09/05/2024

Business

AstraZeneca stock up as it pulls Covid-19 vaccine from European market

The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine be pulled, according to the EU medicines regulator.

09/05/2024

Culture news

On stage protests and anti-Israel rallies overshadow Eurovision 2024

From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today.

09/05/2024

Europe News

North Macedonia elects first woman president as centre-left crumbles

On Wednesday, North Macedonia saw a significant political shift to the nationalist right-wing amidst historic losses for the governing SDSM in presidential and parliamentary contests.

09/05/2024

Culture news

Iranian filmmaker sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging

Days prior to the premiere of his latest film at the Cannes Film Festival, the Iranian court found Rasoulof’s films and documentaries to be “examples of collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the security of the country.”

09/05/2024

Europe News

Era-defining elections loom as EU celebrates Europe Day

As the bloc's institutions celebrate French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman's presentation of the eponymous declaration 74 years ago, MEPs air their concerns over the union's future political makeup one month before the June elections.

09/05/2024

Business

Spanish government rejects BBVA bid to win over Sabadell shareholders

The Spanish government has rejected an offer by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) to Banco Sabadell SA shareholders, sparking renewed discussions on banking consolidation within Europe.

09/05/2024

Europe News

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary on European tour

China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region.

09/05/2024

Business

Arm's shares plunge amid concern over future growth prospects

Arm Holdings reported the March-quarter earnings that beat market expectations. However, its shares declined due to a disappointing revenue guidance.

09/05/2024

Green News

Why is lithium crucial to the EU's green and digital transition?

Lithium is one of the 34 critical raw materials listed by the EU under the Critical Raw Materials Act, and a key component in the EU’s quest to ditch fossil fuels and switch to clean energy.

09/05/2024

Money

FTX's collapse: A timeline of how the crypto giant imploded

FTX has announced it will be paid back most of its customers two years after it collapsed. Here's how we got to that point.

09/05/2024

Culture news

Venice 2024: Isabelle Huppert to lead 81st Venice Film Festival jury

The actress will present the Golden Lion and other awards at the 81st edition of the annual film festival.

09/05/2024

Art

Italian artist undertakes recreation of Picasso’s “Guernica”

Italian artist Ercole Pignatelli is attempting to recreate Picasso's Guernica in front of a live audience in only 12 days.

09/05/2024

Culture news

Legendary Nirvana and Pixies ‘engineer’ Steve Albini dies aged 61

Albini was best known for engineering albums for Pixies, Nirvana and PJ Harvey. He did not take royalties from records he worked on. The rock world says goodbye to a true legend.

09/05/2024

Business

UK banks under fire for debanking hundreds of defence firms

The wrongful closure of hundreds of bank accounts belonging to defence companies puts national security at risk, claim Conservative MPs.

09/05/2024

Art

Artist Osman Yousefzada wraps statues in new Bradford show

Yousefzada’s show at Cartwright Hall brings marginalised voices – particularly those of immigrants and women – to the surface.

09/05/2024

Green News

How much damage is ‘scrubber water’ doing to Europe’s Baltic Sea?

Shipping companies have recouped the cost of ‘scrubber’ tech and are now benefiting from dirtier fuel, researchers have revealed.

09/05/2024

Economy

What are European businesses expecting from the EU elections?

EU businesses have many demands for the new government. Most of all, they want a powerful and resolute message: Europe is open for business and its brightest days are yet to come.

09/05/2024

The Cube

Is Russia still using the Crimean Bridge to shore up its military?

Satellite images suggest that traffic on the bridge has dropped significantly since the Ukrainian attack last year, implying that Moscow may be planning to launch an assault on Ukraine using alternative land routes.

09/05/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Morning

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

09/05/2024

Europe News

Six weirdest parties you can vote for in European elections

Lots of political parties are bending over backwards to win your vote in June; others, not so much.

09/05/2024

This will impact your life

What is Europe Day and what does it represent?

The origins of the commemorative day date back to 1950, when Europe was still healing from the devastating aftermath of World War II.

09/05/2024

World News

US to stop some arms sales to Israel if Rafah offensive goes ahead

Israel launched a ‘limited’ military operation into Rafah on Tuesday, seizing the crucial border crossing with Egypt.

09/05/2024