World News One dead and homes burnt to ground as fires die down in Greece Experts warn of desertification of Attica as nearly half of surrounding forest lost in recent years. 13/08/2024
World News Palestinian leader Abbas stands with Moscow 'without slightest doubt' In response, Putin reaffirmed Russia's support for the creation of a Palestinian state and stressed that their position on a peaceful settlement with Israel remains unchanged. 13/08/2024
Europe News Ukraine receives €4.2 billion from EU as part of recovery plan Meanwhile, Russia says it has thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion in the Kursk region. 13/08/2024
World News Hamas targets Tel Aviv with two rockets The Israeli military said that two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, with one landing in the sea off central Israel and the other failing to enter Israeli territory. 13/08/2024
Europe News Kursk incursion marks pivotal moment in Russia-Ukraine war, says ISW Ukraine’s incursion into Russia's Kursk region has now entered its sixth day. 13/08/2024
Health news Rising temperatures contributed to 47,000 deaths in Europe in 2023 Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic health conditions, allow infectious diseases to spread, and cause medical emergencies. 13/08/2024
Europe News Paris Olympics are over and Macron now has to name a new PM The Paris Summer Games truce ended the moment the Olympic flag was handed over at the Stade de France on Sunday. Now, Macron and his party are in a rush to establish a majority to nominate the country’s new PM. 13/08/2024
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/08/2024
Business Jewellery maker Pandora raises full-year growth guidance The company recently opened its first flagship store in Copenhagen, and also launched its first lab-grown diamonds in Denmark. 13/08/2024
Europe News Discontent spills over to Slovak streets amid Fico government reforms The Slovak opposition is calling on Brussels to continue to hold the government in Bratislava to account. 13/08/2024
No Comment Two people injured after mudslide in Switzerland In Brienz, around 70 people were evacuated after a storm caused severe damage, including a mudslide that destroyed buildings, vehicles, and public infrastructure. 13/08/2024
Climate Italy and Germany are facing 40C temperatures this week Both countries have issued widespread heat alerts for potential health risks. 13/08/2024
Moments A new Orient Express train is nearly here and every detail is dreamy Another legend of the golden age of rail travel is awakening. 13/08/2024
No Comment Olympic flag returns to LA for first time in 40 years The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times. 13/08/2024
Culture news Wembley Stadium bans Taylor Swift fans from gathering outside Due to the recent terror plot in Vienna, Swifties will no longer be allowed to gather outside and sing along as they have in the past. 13/08/2024
Green News Neighbours at war over illegal air-con as Italy’s heatwave drags on There are reports of drones being used to find hidden air conditioners in Italy’s richest municipality. 13/08/2024
Europe News Danube River recedes in Romania, affecting river traffic The mighty 650-kilometre Danube River that snakes throughout Europe from the Black Forest to the Black Sea is receding at some of its banks. 13/08/2024
Economy German wages set to rise at the fastest pace in more than a decade Pay increases may compensate for falling purchasing power. However, wages will still remain below their 2020 value. 13/08/2024
Europe News 'Bold and brilliant': US senators support Kyiv's Kursk incursion "I think there's a case to be made that is in our national security interest, whether you're a Republican or Democrat, for Ukraine to survive and thrive," one of the senators said. 13/08/2024
Lifestyle Could Hungarian horseback archery become the next Olympic sport? In Hungary, the sport of horseback archery is experiencing a resurgence. Organisers dream it may one day become an Olympic event. 13/08/2024
Bosnia and Herzegovina Fires reach Bosnia's oldest national park as blaze in Albania persists Three armed forces helicopters were working to control the blaze in Bosnia, while choppers from Serbia were said to be on their way on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the flames in Albania's Mali i Thatë or Dry Mountains, located along the eastern border with North Macedonia, have been burning for a week. 13/08/2024
Business Thyssenkrupp warns of slowing growth in green hydrogen sector The group also revealed the tax credits it is relying upon to subsidise the clean hydrogen market in the US could potentially be delayed until after November election. 13/08/2024
Culture news Nick Cave on the ‘unbelievably disturbing’ impact of AI in music Nick Cave on AI: “Its intent is to completely sidestep the sort of inconvenience of the artistic struggle, going straight to the commodity, which reflects on us, what we are, as human beings, which is just things that consume stuff.” 13/08/2024
Water Matters In Sicily's karstic caves drought is re-writing the island's history In partnership with the European Commission As Sicily faces one of the worst droughts of the past decades, the University of Catania is organising a series of events as part of EU Green Week 2024. Scientists are taking us on a journey back in time to better understand the impact of climate change on the island. 13/08/2024
Europe News EU to provide emergency wildfire aid to Greece and Albania The support for Greece will consist of both aerial and ground firefighting resources, Albania will receive a multipurpose military plane from Romania, which can carry up to 6 tonnes of water. 13/08/2024
Moments What is the Ferragosto bank holiday and how do Italians celebrate it? 15 August is traditionally celebrated with pasta bake on the beach. 13/08/2024
Europe News EU Commission not drawn on Musk insults against Breton Breton argued in the letter that, despite the interview taking place outside the EU, whatever was said during the live event could impact the EU public order and therefore fall under the DSA. 13/08/2024
Culture news Olympic mascot for French Prime Minister? The internet says 'Yes!' While initially met with scepticism, the Phryge mascot won everyone over during the Olympic Games - so much so that social media users are now banking on Emmanuel Macron appointing the mascot as the new French Prime Minister. Jokes aside, they may be onto something... 13/08/2024
Bulgaria Bulgarian authorities seize heroin worth €35 million in Burgas The trailer where the drug shipment was found was supposedly transporting cable-laying machines, raising suspicion for its unusually long stay at the port. 13/08/2024
Economy Germany's economic sentiment crashes in August, dragging eurozone down Germany and the eurozone's economic sentiment plunged in August, driven by global trade slowdown, stock market turmoil, and Middle East tensions. 13/08/2024