2024-06-20

Health news

European-funded initiative set to increase Africa's vaccine production

The new initiative was launched at a summit co-hosted by France, the African Union, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

20/06/2024

Europe News

Mark Rutte to be next NATO chief after securing Romania's backing

The outgoing Dutch Prime Minister will head the military alliance for the coming years after Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg steps down

20/06/2024

Economy

Swiss central bank cuts interest rates for second time this year

The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates for a second time running in response to predictions of cooling inflation. The country’s key banking and financial services sector has been under pressure recently from the rising dominance of other financial hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the US.

20/06/2024

Europe News

Macron’s Liberals vow to pip Meloni's ECR in EU Parliament race

A post-election push for new members sees the rival groups neck and neck in the race to become the third biggest force in the hemicycle.

20/06/2024

Tech News

Incoming Dutch far-right digital minister to prioritise AI

He told lawmakers at a confirmation hearing that IT is not left-wing or right-wing.

20/06/2024

Economy

Bank of England keeps rate on hold: Investors betting on August cut

The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate at 5.25% in June, with two MPC members favouring a 0.25% cut. Inflation rate hit the 2% target in May, yet policymakers continue to advise caution to interest rate cuts.

20/06/2024

Europe News

Council delays decision on scanning all online images to combat child sexual abuse

Despite being close to securing the necessary majority for an agreement on the child sexual abuse material regulation, the vote has been postponed as significant disagreements remain.

20/06/2024

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Hundreds rally in Brazil to protest abortion bill

Demonstrators gathered in front of Brazil’s National Congress in Brasilia on Wednesday to protest a bill that would further criminalise abortions.

20/06/2024

Business

Boeing: Crash victim relatives demand charges and billion-dollar fine

A total of 346 people died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes. Their relatives are calling for a $24.8 billion fine on the company, saying what happened was "the deadliest corporate crime in US history".

20/06/2024

Lifestyle

Pharrell Williams unveils Louis Vuitton's Spring 2025 Collection

Less than six weeks ahead of the Paris Olympics, Louis Vuitton honoured human beauty and diversity in a glamorous menswear extravaganza.

20/06/2024

World News

Euroviews. Is World Refugee Day in 2024 about symbolism or real human rights?

A profound disconnect between public sentiment and political agendas is casting serious doubt on the sincerity and effectiveness of Europe’s commitment to World Refugee Day, Luigi Achilli, Stephanie Acker and Caitlin Procter write.

20/06/2024

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Ecuadorian village women play their self-invented sport

Women from the northern village of Turucu in Ecuador play handball dressed in traditional Anaco skirts.

20/06/2024

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20/06/2024

Culture news

Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for more than €53,000

J.K. Rowling's book features some unique errors and was sold at auction alongside a copy of "Casino Royale", the first novel in the James Bond spy series, which features an inscription by author Ian Fleming.

20/06/2024

Art

Early artwork by Titian with dramatic past goes under the hammer

The painting was first stolen by Napoleon's troops from Belvedere Palace in Vienna during the early 19th century. More recently, in 1995, it was taken from Longleat House in England.

20/06/2024

Economy

Krone rises as Norway holds firm over interest rate decision

Unlike its counterparts for Sweden, Switzerland and the euro zone, Norges Bank is holding back on interest rate cuts.

20/06/2024

Tech News

UK is Europe’s biggest hub for generative AI, report finds

A new report said that London is Europe’s biggest hub for generative AI but some of Europe’s most well-funded AI companies are in France.

20/06/2024

France

French leaders condemn teenagers charged with antisemitic rape

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal called the attack on a young girl in a Paris suburb "absolutely despicable, unbearable and unspeakable".

20/06/2024

Health news

A family's rare genetic variant could help delay Alzheimer's disease

A Colombian family's genes offer a new clue about delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia.

20/06/2024

Economy

German wholesale inflation continues to drop on energy price falls

Falling natural gas and electricity prices were the main contributors to May’s figure, as well as the declining cost of intermediate goods.

20/06/2024

Germany

Did German police tell Euro fans to smoke weed over drinking alcohol?

German police have denied claims that they advised fans travelling to the country for the Euro 2024 championship to consume cannabis instead of alcohol, after news reports emerged stating the contrary.

20/06/2024

Culture news

Just Stop Oil targets Taylor Swift’s jet – and fails to locate it

Climate activists paint two planes at random after failing to locate Taylor Swift's plane, as the singer lands ahead of her Wembley show.

20/06/2024

Tech News

OpenAI’s former chief scientist launches rival AI company

The start-up is called Safe Superintelligence.

20/06/2024

Europe News

EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, targeting LNG for the first time

Belgium, France and Spain are the main entry points for Russian LNG.

20/06/2024

Europe News

Influencers and politicians: Meet the EU's most connected lawmakers

A Cypriot, a Czech, a Frenchman and a Spaniard with diverse backgrounds, ideologies, and motivations — all social media stars set to join the European Parliament.

20/06/2024

Vietnam

Putin visits Vietnam, aiming to bolster relations in Southeast Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with long-time partner Vietnam on a state visit that comes as Moscow faces growing international isolation due to military actions in Ukraine.

20/06/2024

Culture news

Queen catalog to be acquired by Sony Music for more than €1 billion

Queen’s music catalog is one of the most – if not the most – valuable in rock, with classics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', and 'We Will Rock You'. This deal makes it the biggest acquisition of its kind ever.

20/06/2024

Culture news

San José galleon: Recovery mission begins for sunken treasure

The 'holy grail of shipwrecks' has remained underwater for over 300 years due to ownership disputes.

20/06/2024

Tech News

Will EU agree to scan all your images to combat child sexual abuse?

European ambassadors are set to wrangle over the inclusion of new scanning technology that would monitor content in a draft Child Sexual Abuse Material regulation introduced by the Belgian presidency of the EU Council.

20/06/2024

Radio Schuman

What's Meloni's real influence in Brussels?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was defined as the 'queenmaker' ahead of European elections

20/06/2024