2024-08-26

Europe News

Severe drought forces early harvests in Serbia's Vojvodina region

Meanwhile, the Vojvodina regional government claimed it was preventing the area's desertification by investing in the local hydrologic system.

26/08/2024

Europe News

Ukraine urges Belarus to withdraw forces away from border

Any violation of Ukraine's state border by Belarus will be met by 'all necessary measures to exercise the right to self defense', Kiyv warns.

26/08/2024

Europe News

Thousands of athletes go to Paris for a shot at Paralympic gold

Sports fever is not over in the French capital, and it is expected to kick into high gear with the 2024 Paralympics opening on Wednesday.

26/08/2024

Europe News

Pavel Durov's arrest could impede Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say

Telegram is widely used by the Russian armed forces, and the platform is strictly regulated by the Kremlin.

26/08/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Turkish paralympic swimmer propelling herself towards the 2024 Games

In partnership with Media City

Since a young age, Sevilay Öztürk has found solace in swimming. Now 21, Sevilay spares no effort as she strives towards becoming a World Champion.

26/08/2024

Markets

Why has the euro rallied to a 13-month high against the dollar?

The euro has surged to a 13-month high against the dollar, benefiting from four weeks of gains as the Federal Reserve signals upcoming rate cuts.

26/08/2024

Europe News

Telegram CEO arrest not 'a political' move, says French president

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Pavel Durov's arrest occurred "as part of an ongoing judicial investigation". The Russian billionaire was arrested on Saturday night at a Paris airport.

26/08/2024

Green News

European food banks boosted by Taylor Swift’s ‘substantial’ donations

The donations will fund hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Europeans and Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.

26/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 26th – Evening

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

26/08/2024

Green News

Climate change is endangering hundreds of historic sites in the Aegean

Some sites, such as the island of Delos near Mykonos, are already seeing structural damage due to increased flooding.

26/08/2024

Business

European defence companies cash in as military budgets increase

European defence companies such as Thales and Rheinmetall have reported soaring orders as military budgets increase. Here's a look at some of the firms set to profit from the geopolitical uncertainty.

26/08/2024

Travel News

Mafia-themed souvenirs banned by Sicilian town mayor

The ban comes as Agrigento readies itself to be Italy’s capital of culture next year and aims to shine the spotlight on its cultural riches rather than Mafia heritage.

26/08/2024

Art

Nazi-looted painting back with heirs of Jewish owner

The artwork by German landscape painter Carl Blechen was seized by the Gestapo in 1942 and set to appear in Hitler’s Fürhermuseum.

26/08/2024

Health news

WHO launches plan to halt Africa's mpox outbreak

In addition to the WHO plan, Germany, France, and Austria said they will provide mpox shots to African countries affected by the outbreak.

26/08/2024

Nature

Scientists use light aircraft to guide migratory birds across Europe

The German scientists wave and shout at the bald ibises to encourage them to follow migratory routes.

26/08/2024

Food and Drink

Berlin's Michelin-starred restaurants in crisis amid economic woes

Five of the highest-awarded fine dining restaurants in the capital of the EU's strongest economy have shut up shop in the past 12 months. Others are warning of a critical situation. But what's driving this crisis?

26/08/2024

Health news

Scientists find link between high-risk HPV and 'sperm death'

High-risk HPV infections in men could be tied to sperm death, according to a small new study.

26/08/2024

Europe News

EU Commission distances itself from French Telegram spat

Arrest of Telegram CEO has nothing to do with DSA, Commission says.

26/08/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Pivotal moment for EU AI Act: Who will lead the GPAI code of practice?

The (vice) chairs’ expertise and vision will be crucial in guiding GPAI rules for the future and ensuring that the European way to trustworthiness in the AI ecosystem will endure, Kai Zenner and Cornelia Kutterer write.

26/08/2024

Europe News

How has Jordan Bardella voted in the European Parliament?

During his time in the European Parliament, the French MEP and president of the Patriots for Europe group has voted against a resolution on EU support for Ukraine, the pact on migration and asylum and the European health pass.

26/08/2024

Sport

Legendary ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76

The former football manager, who coached in 10 countries overall, passed away after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

26/08/2024

Europe News

Germany's Scholz vows tougher knife laws after Solingen stabbings

The German chancellor spoke after laying a white flower at a makeshift memorial in the western German city.

26/08/2024

Business

Germany’s business climate hits crisis-like levels as the DAX falters

The declining business climate in Germany was exacerbated by employment falling at the fastest rate in four years.

26/08/2024

Culture news

Is an Oasis reunion on the cards? Definitely maybe

The Gallagher brothers have done little to quell speculation that an Oasis reunion is imminent, teasing that a big announcement could be made on Tuesday.

26/08/2024

Culture news

Take a look at the biggest diamond in over century found in Botswana

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony.

26/08/2024

Health news

Israel says polio vaccines sent to Gaza amid calls to pause fighting

A case of polio was reported in an unvaccinated 10-month-old baby in Gaza this month.

26/08/2024

Culture news

Babe Ruth's legendary "called shot" jersey shatters auction records

The jersey worn by the legendary baseball player during his final home run in the series has become the most expensive sports collectible ever sold at auction.

26/08/2024

Tech News

Uber fined €290 million for transferring EU driver data to the US

Uber has to pay the Dutch data protection agency €290 million for transferring European taxi drivers’ data to servers in the United States.

26/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 26th – Midday

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

26/08/2024

Europe News

Russian missiles strike energy infrastructure across Ukraine

The barrage began around midnight and continued beyond daybreak in what appeared to be Moscow's biggest attack against Ukraine in weeks.

26/08/2024