2024-09-22

Portugal

Motorcyclists gather in their thousands at Fatima shrine for blessing

The blessing of the helmets has become one of the great events and one of the great pilgrimages to Fatima's shrine in recent years. This year’s was the largest ever.

22/09/2024

Cyprus

Cyprus to join European power grid following deal with Greece

'The Electricity Connection will contribute towards lifting the energy isolation of Cyprus and connecting the national electricity transport system with the respective European ones. A work of strategic importance for Cyprus, Greece, but also the whole of the EU,' a joint statement read.

22/09/2024

Europe News

Right-wing populist ANO party dominates Czech regional elections

The ANO movement, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, won in ten out of 13 regions in regional elections held on Friday and Saturday.

22/09/2024

Europe News

SPD narrowly leads Brandenburg state election

The latest projections at 8pm on Sunday indicate that the ruling SPD maintains its narrow lead on the far-right AfD, but its leader urged members to “put on the euphoria brakes” until the final results are clear.

22/09/2024

Europe News

EU's foreign policy chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as tit-for-tat attacks threaten all-out war.

22/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 22nd – Evening

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

22/09/2024

USA

Four killed in shooting in nightlife area of city in Alabama

Birmingham city police department believe that multiple gunmen shot at 22 people in total whilst on the pavement, four of them fatally.

22/09/2024

Europe News

Russian airstrike on apartment block in Kharkiv injures 21 people

Among those wounded by the glide bombs include an eight-year-old and two 17-year-olds, according to Kharkiv's mayor Ihor Terekhov.

22/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 22nd – Midday

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

22/09/2024

Iran

Dozens dead and 17 feared trapped after explosion at coal mine in Iran

A rescue effort is underway as 17 miners are believed to be trapped in the mine's tunnels at a depth of 200 metres below the surface.

22/09/2024

Destinations

How Albania changed my mind about travelling with a toddler

Despite being rough and ready in some places, we found Albania to be really welcoming to families.

22/09/2024

Mobility

Love of cargo bikes is changing how we deliver goods in our cities

Cargo bikes are transforming urban logistics in Europe, offering a sustainable alternative to delivery vans.

22/09/2024

Switzerland

Referendum rejects plan to boost Switzerland's biodiversity

Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland's biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive.

22/09/2024

Tech News

Prisoners in Finland are labelling data to help build more accurate AI

In Finland, prisoners have been participating in AI annotation tasks, such as labelling and classifying data, as part of their rehabilitation.

22/09/2024

Lifestyle

What is fridgescaping, the latest TikTok home decor trend?

If you think the height of interior fridge appeal is a few nice jam jars and a cheese box, think again.

22/09/2024

Germany

Exit polls indicate narrow lead for SPD in Brandenburg state election

Two exit polls indicated the ruling SPD party had secured a narrow lead in the Brandenburg state election by 6pm on Sunday evening.

22/09/2024

Economy

Want a job? You may no longer need a degree, according to LinkedIn

Hiring patterns for businesses in the UK have changed in recent years. Increasingly, employers are happy to recruit staff who do not have a degree. Euronews Business looks at the reasons behind the change.

22/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 22nd – Morning

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

22/09/2024

Israel

Over 100 rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon, injuring four

Some landed near the northern city of Haifa, as Israel and Hezbollah appeared to be spiralling toward all-out war following months of escalating tensions.

22/09/2024

Israel

Relatives and supporters rally for release of hostages in Tel Aviv

Protests demanding for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government to reach a deal securing the release of hostages taken by Hamas continued on Saturday.

22/09/2024