2024-06-24

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU must act in time to save Slovakia’s media

As Brussels regroups after elections, it must uphold the rule of law, Tom Gibson writes.

24/06/2024

Smart Regions

Dutch clean tech innovation powering Europe's green energy transition

In partnership with the European Commission

Clean tech companies are in the frontline of Europe's efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050. A Dutch firm, backed by EU financial support, has developed a new green energy technology that will help achieve that goal.

24/06/2024

Culture news

Ukrainian midsummer celebrations are a powerful cultural weapon

Against a backdrop of regular blackouts and a nightly curfew, Ukrainians marked their third midsummer of the war – full of folk dancing, fire jumping and flowers.

24/06/2024

Business

Fall in UK salary levels fuels hopes of future interest rate cuts

Salaries have fallen for the first time in six months, boosting hopes of a Bank of England rate cut later this summer.

24/06/2024

Lifestyle

Here's everything you missed at Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week was a complete extravaganza, featuring Vogue World's sporty chic celebrating the Paris Games, A$AP Rocky's activist-infused debut with American Sabotage, and Dries Van Noten's grand finale.

24/06/2024

Health news

Intermittent fasting may help type 2 diabetics control blood sugar

A new study found that intermittent fasting may be an effective initial intervention for type 2 diabetics instead of medication.

24/06/2024

Culture news

Why is Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl facing Swiftie wrath?

Why can't everyone get along? Taylor Swift fans are getting all hot and bothered about comments made by the Foo Fighters frontman. But is there any reason to?

24/06/2024

Economy

EU and China agree to negotiate on tariffs as EV row rumbles on

Officials from both sides finally agree to hold consultations, signalling progress could be made on finding a way to end the subsidy spat.

24/06/2024

Travel News

Greece warns tourists not to take 'unnecessary risks' during heatwaves

There has been a spate of tourist deaths in Greece as temperatures hit 43 degrees.

24/06/2024

No Comment

Gaza barber continues working in salon, surrounded by rubble

Life continues in al-Bureij refugee camp despite the destruction by Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip.

24/06/2024

No Comment

Manchester Airport thrown into chaos on Sunday after a major power cut

Airport officials on Monday warned their could be delays as operations return to normal.

24/06/2024

Economy

Germany's business climate falls in June: No Euro 2024 fairytale?

Sentiment among German companies fell more than anticipated in June, the first fall since last December. The service sector improved but the trade sector worsened. Euro 2024 is expected to bring additional revenue but will not significantly affect the economy.

24/06/2024

Culture news

Mamma Mia no more? ABBA may never appear in public again

ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus admits it might all be over when it comes to the band being together publicly. However, emerging technology – much like their touring digital avatars in the ABBA Voyage show – may be the way forward for fans of the Swedish pop icons.

24/06/2024

Business

The rise of the ‘Me economy’

Consumers are increasingly looking out for themselves, as they navigate cost-of-living crises and other personal challenges, according to global media agency Havas.

24/06/2024

Art

Tasmanian museum hangs Picassos in women's toilet

A museum in Tasmania found an innovative workaround when it was told it couldn’t restrict access to its women-only ‘Ladies Lounge’ – hanging artwork in a female toilet cubicle.

24/06/2024

Europe News

EU foreign ministers try to bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine aid

Brussels will soon collect €1.4 billion from Russia's immobilised assets.

24/06/2024

South Korea

Fire at South Korean lithium battery factory claims at least 16 lives

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries, which are known to pose fire risks under certain conditions.

24/06/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. What can we expect from the new Ukrainian Mobilisation Act?

Ukraine's general need to strengthen its army in the fight against Russia presents European governments with new dilemmas. How does one deal with a potentially growing population of Ukrainians who may be unable to renew their documents, Oleksandra Deineko and Vilde Hernes write.

24/06/2024

Economy

Euro 2024: UK comes top of the big spenders in the football challenge

Euro 2024 is boosting spending across Europe with the UK alone predicted to spend more than a billion pounds on food and drink.

24/06/2024

Health news

Popular obesity drug may help treat sleep apnoea

The drug tirzepatide is marketed as Mounjaro and Zepbound by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and belongs to the same class of drugs as semaglutide.

24/06/2024

Culture news

102-year-old Holocaust survivor becomes Vogue Germany cover star

Margot Friedländer is one of the world’s oldest survivors of the Holocaust and becomes the second oldest cover star of the magazine. In the issue, she shares that she was “appalled” by the growth of right-wing populism, as well as the rise of antisemitic attacks amid the Israel-Hamas war.

24/06/2024

Europe News

German Chancellor Scholz 'concerned' about far-right win in France

The right-wing populists around Marine Le Pen are currently on the rise in France and have the highest approval ratings in the polls.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Pro-EU Volt party opts to stay with Greens

The decision over the federalist grouping’s five MEPs spells more bad news for Emmanuel Macron’s liberal Renew coalition.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Apple breaches DMA with App Store rules, EU Commission says

The tech giant also faces a third non-compliance probe over its App Store.

24/06/2024

Europe News

France faces political paralysis: Four scenarios for the elections

French President Emmanuel Macron could end up with a prime minister and a government from a different party in a system known in France as "cohabitation". What is the process for forming a new government? What happens if there is no majority? How do the president's and parliament's powers compare?

24/06/2024

Culture news

Iran’s Supreme Court overturns rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence

Iran's Supreme Court has overturned a death sentence against rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was jailed for backing nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.

24/06/2024

Markets

Markets look ahead: Global inflation data takes centre stage

The week will feature inflation readings from major economies, providing clues about the interest rate trajectory of central banks.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Israel accepts bilateral meeting with EU, but with conditions

The EU’s top diplomat had called for an Association Council to address Israel’s compliance with human rights

24/06/2024

Markets

Crude oil prices surge sparking concerns of raised inflation risk

Crude oil prices rose to a two-month high amid optimistic demand outlooks and a decline in US stockpiles, sparking concerns of a resurgence in inflation.

24/06/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine 'moving fast' on its EU membership path, delegation head says

Ukrainian Deputy PM for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna said Ukraine is on an “irreversible” course after the EU agreed to formally start entry negotiations this week.

24/06/2024