2024-08-23

Markets

Preparing for the worst? Polish central bank goes on gold buying spree

The president of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapinski, recently revealed that the central bank would continue to buy gold, and is aiming for the precious metal to make up 20% of the bank’s reserves.

23/08/2024

Tech News

Dutch regulator to fine sellers of fake online reviews

Sanctions of up to €900,000 seek to end misleading and unfair practices in e-commerce

23/08/2024

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Latest news bulletin | August 23rd – Midday

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

23/08/2024

Tech News

Apple announces app changes to meet European DMA rules

Apple announced it would let EU users delete apps such as Safari and App Store.

23/08/2024

Europe News

French President Macron holds talks to name future prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings with key leaders of the country's main political parties on Friday and Monday to "keep moving towards the broadest and most stable majority possible," according to the Elysée Palace.

23/08/2024

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu: Trial for rape of Charlotte Arnould requested

The French actor had been indicted on 16 December 2020 after a complaint from actress Charlotte Arnould, who accuses him of two rapes committed on 7 and 13 August 2018.

23/08/2024

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Air Guitar enthusiasts shine at championships semi-finals

Air guitar enthusiasts take the stage in Finland's Oulu on Thursday for a chance to compete in the final of the Air Guitar World Championships.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Modi arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy after Russia trip

The visit comes just weeks after the Indian Prime Minister met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, a trip that was strongly criticised by Zelenskyy.

23/08/2024

Culture news

No Beyoncé or TayTay for final night of DNC - But is that a bad thing?

Despite persistent rumours that Beyoncé would make an appearance on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, no such megastar coup materialized. But is that a bad thing? And what was Donald Trump rage posting while Harris was speaking?

23/08/2024

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Tourists in Iceland rush for lava show as Grindavik remains untouched

A volcanic eruption hit Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula on Thursday evening after a powerful earthquake, attracting crowds of tourists eager to see the spectacle.

23/08/2024

Business

Are Italy and the EU close to resolving their beach concessions feud?

A dispute over the management of Italy’s beach concessions has left family-controlled businesses up in arms.

23/08/2024

Europe News

How can local German elections affect the war in Ukraine?

The war in Ukraine has dominated the political discussion ahead of three east German state elections in September. Both far-left and far-right parties are demanding negotiations with Russia and the halting of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Can they affect Germany's foreign policies?

23/08/2024

Europe News

Security stepped up at NATO airbase in Germany over 'potential threat'

The incident comes amid jitters about possible infrastructure vulnerability to potential Russian sabotage.

23/08/2024

USA

Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris's DNC speech

The vice-president argued that her personal story and background as a prosecutor made her uniquely qualified to protect Americans' interests against a former president she cast as only having his own interests in mind.

23/08/2024

Europe News

House fire in northern Serbia kills 6, including 4 children

The fire broke out in Novi Sad, some 90 kilometres north of Belgrade.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Icelandic volcano erupts for sixth time this year

Authorities say the eruption’s effects remain localised with road closures but do not threaten the population.

23/08/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Kneecap' - Fun, raucous and heartfelt

The controversial Belfast rappers get their very own biopic - with the musicians playing themselves. And it's unmissable. Warning: This review contains language that some may find offensive. (Duh!)

23/08/2024

Markets

Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable

Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor warned global markets are unstable.

23/08/2024

Markets

Stock markets rally on expectations of rate cuts by central banks

Global stock markets rallied on growing expectations of rate cuts by central banks. However, the momentum eased as investors grew cautious ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium, which gets underway in the US today.

23/08/2024

Culture news

Take a look inside the UK's first ever Formula One exhibition

Featuring seven championship-winning cars, drivers' overalls, helmets, and nearly 400 other artefacts, London is hosting the UK's first and largest F1 exhibition.

23/08/2024

Tech News

Is Breton best placed to stay on as digital commissioner?

Most EU Commission nominees lack a tech background

23/08/2024

Europe News

A male-dominated Commission would be 'inconsistent' for Parliament

MEP Lina Gálvez (Spain/Socialists and Democrats), the new chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), addressed the main challenges and priorities for the next two and a half years of legislative work.

23/08/2024

Culture news

650 KM of Freedom: Vilnius marks 35 years since the Baltic Way

Celebrating the anniversary of the peaceful – yet powerful – political demonstration, Friday’s special commemorative concert in Vilnius will feature over 200 performers from across the Baltics.

23/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd – Morning

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

23/08/2024

USA

Kamala Harris stands by Ukraine as she accepts Democratic nomination

Harris made a forceful defence of Ukraine and NATO in her speech as she lambasted Donald Trump's past comments on the war in Ukraine.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Lithuania unveils equipment park as part of Baltic Defence Line

The Lithuanian defence line will form a part of the system of fortifications agreed by Baltic defence ministers in January in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy makes first trip to border area since Kursk incursion

In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the situation with governors of regions bordering Ukraine and accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kursk nuclear power plant.

23/08/2024