2024-09-16

Europe News

Starmer to contribute €4.75m to Meloni's anti-illegal migration plan

The UK prime minister met with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome Monday to discuss how the two countries could bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action

Initially launched in solidarity with employees at the Audi plant in Brussels, Monday's rally in the Belgian capital became the call for measures to preserve Europe's industrial sector.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Brain drain in Western Balkans spikes amid absence of opportunities

Youth brain drain is becoming a worrisome problem for the Western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia.

16/09/2024

Europe News

New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out

Tensions rose on Monday as Breton publicly resigned from his role as Commissioner complicating her efforts to present a new College of 26 for the new term.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Germany reinstates land border checks in much-criticised move

Germany has reinstated border checks at all land crossings on its nine borders to curb migration and tackle crime, according to officials.

16/09/2024

Health news

Exclusive: EU wants to ban smoking in outdoor areas, leaked draft says

The European Commission will recommend smoking bans in cafe terraces, bus stops, and zoos, and plans also cover nicotine-free products, according to a leaked document obtained by Euronews.

16/09/2024

Europe Decoded

Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power

The Frenchman's dramatic resignation sets the tone for Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate at the top of the European Commission.

16/09/2024

Earth News

Italy and Spain could face austerity in race to net-zero

Study suggests green financing will boost the economy but Mediterranean countries will endure fiscal challenges.

16/09/2024

Scenes

Watch: The climbing duo scaling heights and uplifting spirits in France

In partnership with Media City

Those who join Amassa Climb have gone through life-changing circumstances that drastically changed their lives. Together, they are transforming their troubles into triumphs, one climb at a time.

16/09/2024

Tech News

There are 2,000 possible cyber-attacks per second, UK telecoms say

The UK’s largest telecommunications provider says there are roughly 2,000 potential cyber-attacks every second recorded through its platforms.

16/09/2024

Health news

What is botulism and how can you avoid it?

A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it?

16/09/2024

Climate

Spain is moving from a Mediterranean to desert climate, study says

Summer has increased by an average of 36 days across Spain over the last 50 years.

16/09/2024

Europe News

EU bungled plastic waste tax, auditors say  

A new levy intended to discourage the landfill and incineration of plastic waste is plagued by dodgy data, and may have led to an uptick in crime, auditors warn

16/09/2024

Ukraine

What was Trump's alleged would-be assassin doing in Ukraine?

Ukrainian soldiers and other sources revealed Ryan Routh was repeatedly warned against his "illegal" actions in Ukraine, while others labelled him as a "grifter".

16/09/2024

Tech News

Slack is adding AI agents. This is what you can do with them

The new AI features could help humans with tasks such as drafting emails.

16/09/2024

Travel News

Which European airline has the best rewards programme?

This new ranking considered more than 60 individual frequent flyer programmes worldwide - and European airlines performed well across the board.

16/09/2024

Earth News

Italian men fined for stealing butterflies from Sri Lanka

The two men from northern Italy face two years in jail if they fail to pay the fine by 24 September.

16/09/2024

Culture news

Lyon WorldSkills Competition showcases young creative talent

The WorldSkills competition is open to under 23s and sees participants compete in fields from jewellery making to welding and aircraft maintenance to hairdressing.

16/09/2024

Healthcare

Where in Europe are there restrictions on smoking outdoors?

Experts say limiting smoking in outdoor areas such as beaches, parks, and restaurants could be the next move for many countries to tackle tobacco smoking.

16/09/2024

Europe News

UN slams EU Commission over protection of people with disabilities

The chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities claims that a draft EU regulation on the cross-border protection of adults conflicts with several provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - the Commission disagrees.

16/09/2024

Business

Titanic builder Harland & Wolff to enter administration amid debt woes

RMS Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff announced on Monday that it will enter administration following financial troubles.

16/09/2024

Culture news

Real Madrid halts concerts over noise complaints

Following complaints of excessive noise, the Spanish football club said it was rescheduling or cancelling all upcoming shows at its Santiago Bernabéu stadium to comply with the city's noise regulations.

16/09/2024

Earth News

‘A huge victory’: UK court blocks plan for new deep coal mine

The developer’s claim that it would be a ‘net zero mine’ is legally flawed, according to the ruling.

16/09/2024

Smart Regions

D-Day centre combines eco-tourism with commemoration

In partnership with the European Commission

The Juno Beach Centre in northern France honours thousands of British and Canadian soldiers while offering visitors an eco-friendly and immersive experience.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Putin issues decree boosting Russian army troops to 1.5 million

The decree issued on Monday came as Ukrainian forces pushed further into Russia's Kursk region.

16/09/2024

Culture news

Backlash against Donald Trump's 'I hate Taylor Swift' intensifies

Trump's four-worded outburst comes just days after Taylor Swift informed her 284 million Instagram followers that she was going vote for Kamala Harris.

16/09/2024

Balkan Trip

Serbia's Uvac Canyon and Pešter Plateau nature and cuisine

In partnership with Arena Channels Group

In this episode of Balkan Trip we discover Serbia's hidden gems as we travel through the Uvac Canyon and the Pešter Plateau.

16/09/2024

Economy

Draghi's competitiveness report: Can Europe heed the call to action?

Mario Draghi's competitiveness report urges the EU to invest €750-800bn annually to close the economic gap with the US and China. While experts praise its push for joint action and reforms, concerns remain over funding, political consensus and its future impact​.

16/09/2024

Economy

Budapest district joins other cities in Airbnb-style rental rebellion

Residents in one of the most popular parts of Hungary's capital, Budapest, have joined other European cities in voting to call time on short-term rentals.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Portugal asks EU for assistance as wildfire reaches residential area

Almost 1,600 firefighters have been deployed to fight fires in 20 different areas on Monday, as the country battles with high temperatures and strong winds.

16/09/2024