2024-08-29

Europe News

Borrell says EU should consider sanctions on Israeli ministers

But the proposal is unlikely to find consensus among the EU's 27 member countries who are divided over their approach to the war in Gaza. It has already been criticised by Italy’s foreign minister as "unrealistic".

29/08/2024

Europe News

EU rejects 'democratic legitimacy' of Venezuela's Maduro

The EU's 27 foreign ministers said Maduro would remain Venezuela's de facto president but that they denied his democratic legitimacy.

29/08/2024

Football Now

Who are the next generation of great coaches? Part 2: Rest of the World

In partnership with Media City

As global standards rise, Europe is no longer the only source of top football managers. A new generation of influential coaches are making a name for themselves from outside of Europe.

29/08/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Why Islamism will continue to threaten liberal democracies in Europe

Just as in the fight against right-wing extremism, clear lines must be drawn with Islamists, not just concerning the question of violence but regarding their stance on democratic core values, Gülden Hennemann writes.

29/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 29th – Evening

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

29/08/2024

West Bank

Israeli forces expand military operations in the occupied West Bank

The UN secretary-general has voiced concern about the possible long-term consequences.

29/08/2024

Green News

Solar panels and crops could meet 68% of central Europe’s power demand

Combining farming with green energy production could also increase food security and generate additional income for farmers, according to a new study.

29/08/2024

Europe News

Lithuanian ex-MEP Uspaskich alleged target of fraud probe

Homes have been searched and assets frozen following allegations of fraudulent payments costing over €500,000.

29/08/2024

Travel News

Are delays inevitable when the EES launches in November?

Every port, airport and land border has to install new technology before the Entry/Exit System launch on 10 November.

29/08/2024

Eco-Innovation

UK bets on alternative proteins with bug research centre

NAPIC will be a space for industry experts to work through teething problems - and persuade the public to take a bite.

29/08/2024

Culture news

Venice 2024: Is cinema journalism ‘at risk of extinction’?

It's only Day 2 of the Venice Film Festival, and there's already trouble a-brewing... Why is press access to talent so hard this year?

29/08/2024

Europe News

UK seeks closer EU cooperation on energy security, net-zero

New Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to "reset" EU relations after saying the Brexit deal was "botched"

29/08/2024

Culture news

Angelina Jolie arrives for Venice Film Festival 'Maria' press talk

Angelina Jolie boated to the Venice Film Festival press conference of Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' in which she stars as the legendary soprano Maria Callas.

29/08/2024

Health news

Post-COVID jab myocarditis may be less severe, study finds

A new study looked at the long-term prognosis of French people who were hospitalised between 2020 and 2022 for heart inflammation.

29/08/2024

Lifestyle

Take a look at the uber-luxury supercars up for sale at Salon Privé

New fabulous four-wheeled supercars worth millions can be seen this weekend at the exclusive Salon Prive motor show at Blenheim Palace.

29/08/2024

Economy

Germany’s inflation rate tumbles to the lowest levels since March 2021

Germany's inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August 2024, the lowest since March 2021, boosting expectations of ECB rate cuts. The euro and Bund yields fell, while the DAX index hit record highs.

29/08/2024

Eco-Innovation

Finland is building a giant heat pump to cut CO2 from warming homes

The heat pump will be part of a plant that will warm around 30,000 homes in Finland’s capital city.

29/08/2024

Europe News

Another deadly barrage of Russian airstrikes hits Ukraine

Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days on Thursday, which was mostly intercepted, Ukraine's air force said.

29/08/2024

Economy

China holds off on EU brandy tariffs as subsidy spat drags on

Beijing moves to de-escalate trade tensions after the EU imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

29/08/2024

Poland

Polish prime minister announces record defence spending in 2025 budget

The current proposal would break the previous defence spending record of 159 billion zlotys (€37 billion) in the 2024 budget.

29/08/2024

Culture Series

Meet Nigar Mammadova, the woman leading inclusive change

In partnership with Azpromo

Nigar Mammadova, Director of the DOST Centre, advocates for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, emphasising creativity and social engagement to build a more inclusive society for low-income families and people with disabilities.

29/08/2024

World

Port of Djen Djen: Inside Algeria’s largest international port

In partnership with anep

The Port of Djen Djen, in east Algeria, is the country’s largest working seaport. We take you inside the international trade hub as it undergoes a major extension.

29/08/2024

Europe News

Brussels doesn't object Spanish veto of Hungarian Talgo takeover

Brussels has raised no objections to the Spanish veto of a Hungarian bid that would have acquired the totality of Talgo, a domestic train maker.

29/08/2024

Lifestyle

Spanish Gen Z singles ditch dating apps for supermarket sweep

Mercadona is the new hot spot in the Iberian dating world among young singles who are flocking to the supermarket chain in droves, driven by the latest TikTok trend.

29/08/2024

France

Starmer meets Macron in bid to beef up UK-France relations

The trip is part of the UK prime minister's two-day talks in mainland Europe aimed at "resetting" the country's post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the continent.

29/08/2024

Business

Victoria Beckham pumps millions into her loss-making fashion business

Although the company has recorded a loss every year since its inception in 2008, performance has been improving in recent years, with narrowing loss margins.

29/08/2024

Tech News

California's new AI safety legislation passes first hurdle

The AI legislation is opposed by many tech companies.

29/08/2024

No Comment

New dining experience with robot waiters turns heads in Kenya

The first of its kind in East Africa, the Robot Cafe has triggered concerns about job displacement in the country's all-important hospitality industry.

29/08/2024

Austria

CIA: Taylor Swift plotters aimed to kill 'tens of thousands' in Vienna

The singer cancelled Austrian dates on her record-breaking Eras tour out of concern for the safety of her fans.

29/08/2024

Health news

Some immune cells in the intestines could initiate cancer, study finds

A subset of white blood cells present in the intestine could lead to cancer, French researchers have found.

29/08/2024