2024-08-30

Europe News

Zaharieva and Popov to be Bulgaria’s EU Commission picks — source

Sofia has left its decision until the last minute – but is the only capital heeding Ursula von der Leyen’s request to propose a man and a woman for the EU executive.

30/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 30th – Midday

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

30/08/2024

Tech News

Study finds AI tools are popular with students who struggle to focus

While AI tools like ChatGPT could help students who struggle with concentration and planning, too much reliance on them might hinder their cognitive growth, researchers say.

30/08/2024

Business

Why are senior leaders at Germany’s Thyssenkrupp resigning?

A bitter restructuring row has left the firm’s steel division waving goodbye to its CEO, chair and five directors.

30/08/2024

Germany

Inflation puts pressure on parents' back-to-school finances in Germany

The German national statistics office said that school supplies like pens and books rose between 5 and 13% in July last year compared to the year before.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Basel chosen as host city for Eurovision 2025

Basel, Switzerland's third biggest city, has been picked to host Eurovision 2025.

30/08/2024

Germany

Germany deports Afghan nationals for first time since Taliban takeover

The deportations occurred a week after a deadly knife attack in the town of Solingen, of which the suspect is a Syrian citizen.

30/08/2024

Markets

Weekly markets recap: European stocks rise as Dax hits a fresh high

The European stock markets maintained their upward trajectory as cooling inflation bolstered hopes for more significant rate cuts by the European Central Bank. The DAX reached a fresh high following Germany’s unexpected drop in consumer prices for August.

30/08/2024

Culture news

National Cinema Day in the UK offers tickets for under €5

Cheap tickets will be available across all of Britain as the scheme encourages people to visit their local cinemas.

30/08/2024

Art

Palestinian artist Mirna Bamieh bridges food and art in Paris

Bamieh’s Sour Things show is the inaugural exhibition at Dubai gallery NIKA Project Space's new Paris outpost, opening 8 September.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Emilia Pérez' – Audiard’s Cannes-winning triumph

Following 'A Prophet' (2009), ‘Dheepan’ (2015) and 'Paris, 13th District' (2021), French director Jacques Audiard orchestrates a barnstorming comeback. His Mexico-set gangster trans musical featuring gender transitioning, cartels, gorgeous choreographies and songs about vaginoplasty is unmissable.

30/08/2024

Europe News

Why is Belgium struggling to name a European Commissioner?

It is not easy for Belgium to confirm its European Commissioner, ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's deadline for the nominees.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Elvis, Taylor Swift, and Beach Boys items for grabs in Hollywood sale

Elvis items are front and centre of this mega-Hollywood and music auction.

30/08/2024

Business

Was Belgium's record €22 billion retail bond buy a one-off?

Last year the Belgian government set a new record by selling debt direct to its citizens. All eyes are on what happens when it matures next week.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Venice 2024 review: ‘Maria’ – Angelina Jolie’s (divine?) Callas

Chilean director Pablo Larraín rounds off his trilogy of tragic women with his Maria Callas biopic, starring Angelina Jolie. Divine diva or does it miss the high notes?

30/08/2024

Health news

Over a third of European teen boys now having sex without condoms

The use of condoms by sexually active boys has dropped by 9 per cent since 2014, according to the latest WHO data.

30/08/2024

Business

EU electric car sales stall as Germany lifts its foot off the pedal

Sales of electric cars have dropped off particularly in Germany as government financial incentives for electric vehicles slowed down. Consumers are also spending less amid fears of problems with the economy.

30/08/2024

Culture news

The Rings of Power season 2's return to Middle Earth is middling

Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' makes the cardinal mistake of assuming we care without doing any of the legwork to achieve that.

30/08/2024

Earth News

What I learnt from a public transport-only race across Europe

Here’s what Eleanor’s trip of a lifetime taught her about public transport voyages across Europe.

30/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 30th – Morning

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

30/08/2024

Europe News

Pilot killed after Western-supplied F-16 fighter jet crash in Ukraine

The fighter jet went down on Monday, when Russia launched a major missile and drone barrage at Ukraine, a military statement posted on Facebook said.

30/08/2024

Europe News

Glass splinters ejected from Iceland volcano as eruption continues

The eruption, which began on 22 August following a series of earthquakes, continues to pull in the crowds with people coming to Iceland from abroad in the hope of snapping the perfect Instagram picture.

30/08/2024

Europe News

Serbia inks €2.7bn deal with France for 12 Rafale fighter jets

Serbia is formally seeking EU membership, but it has made little progress in the rule of law and democratic reforms, which are the main preconditions for membership in the 27-nation bloc.

30/08/2024

Europe News

Thousands of dead fish collect around Greek port of Volos

The Thessaly regional governor has declared a state of emergency, his deputy said.

30/08/2024