2024-09-30

Business

Italy's Stellantis becomes latest car giant to issue profit warning

The struggling maker of Jeep and Ram is looking for a new CEO to succeed Carlos Taveres, who is under fire from US dealers and the United Auto Workers union after a dismal first-half financial performance.

30/09/2024

Health news

What is Marburg virus, the deadly disease breaking out in Rwanda?

The Ebola-related Marburg virus kills around half of those infected but has been fatal in up to 90 per cent of cases.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Pope's calls doctors who perform abortions 'hitmen,' sparking furore

It was the second time in as many weeks that Francis has been asked about his views on abortion, which remains a hotly-contested issue for the Catholic Church

30/09/2024

Culture news

Judge rules 'Baby Reindeer' not a true story - accuser can sue Netflix

The ongoing legal saga surrounding the Emmy-winning Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer continues... Now, a new verdict can lead accuser Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix.

30/09/2024

Italy

Inter and Milan hardcore football fans 'decimated' by mafia arrests

Several top ultras of Milanese football clubs have been detained on the accusation of forming criminal groups aiming to take control of businesses in and around the San Siro stadium.

30/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 30th – Midday

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

30/09/2024

Culture news

Why did famed actor Damian Lewis herd sheep over a London bridge?

The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?

30/09/2024

Hungary

Orbán rallies China and Brazil in renewed Ukraine peacemaking push

Kyiv — which views Orbán's constant overtures to Moscow and pushback against support for Ukraine as hostile — is on a peace-through-victory campaign of its own and might not have any interest in hearing out Russia's demands any time soon.

30/09/2024

Economy

Greece kicks off sale of stake in National Bank for as much as €727m

The move marks the end of the privatisation of Greek lenders after debt crisis bailouts.

30/09/2024

Europe Decoded

Why tensions with neighbours have stalled North Macedonia’s EU bid

EU ambassadors failed to approve the opening of the next chapter of EU accession talks with Skopje last week.

30/09/2024

Tech News

California governor vetoes the US' first of its kind AI safety bill

The bill, which would have been the first AI law in the US, would have required tech companies to test models and provided whistleblower protections to workers.

30/09/2024

Lifestyle

Europe’s oldest nightclub La Paloma in Barcelona re-opens

While many venues across Europe are facing closure due to inflation rates, rising rent costs, soaring energy prices and a shift in post-pandemic habits, a bit of good news comes from Spain as La Paloma, which opened in 1903 and shut in 2007, is reopening its doors...

30/09/2024

Earth News

Greek wildfire kills two people and forces villages to evacuate

The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer.

30/09/2024

Moments

‘Dream’ round-the-world cruise leaves passengers stranded in Belfast

Despite being scheduled to leave at the end of May, the vessel is still stationary in Belfast port - along with hundreds of stranded passengers.

30/09/2024

Business

Wero set to become Europe's first unified payment solution

Wero is set to become Europe's first sovereign payment solution as a key rival to Visa and Mastercard. Its rapid expansion and access to the Single Market positions it as a strong alternative to the US-based networks.

30/09/2024

Culture news

Singer and actor Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

Kris Kristofferson, the country music star and 'A Star Is Born' actor, has died at the age of 88.

30/09/2024

Europe News

French far right on trial for alleged embezzlement of European funds

The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months.

30/09/2024

Lebanon

Israel's defence minister talks up ground invasion as strikes continue

Yoav Gallant's words to IDF troops stationed in the north of Israel came as fears of a boots-on-the-ground invasion of Lebanon to fight Hezbollah continue to rise on Monday.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Has the EU become more transparent? Sort of, EU ombudswoman says

To start off the week, Radio Schuman talks about the European Commission’s culture of secrecy as seen by the EU ombudswoman, who has pushed for new standards of openness and transparency in EU institutions.

30/09/2024

Economy

How Russia uses Kyrgyzstan to continue doing business with Europe

Euronews Business investigates how Russia is using Kyrgyzstan as a key third-party country to maintain trade relations with a variety of European nations.

30/09/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: Will a Trump win make equity markets great again?

CEO of Euronext, Stéphane Boujnah, discusses building financial security, liquidity in Europe and the potential impact of a Trump win.

30/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 30th – Morning

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

30/09/2024

Markets

Markets week ahead: Spotlight on eurozone inflation and US employment

This week, markets will focus on upcoming economic data, including eurozone inflation, US non-farm payrolls, and China’s business activity figures. This data will be critical for investors assessing the global economic trajectory and the potential direction of central bank rate policies.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Is an anti-Kickl coalition on the cards after far-right Austria win?

A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of over 90% of the vote, showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2%.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Thousands in Portugal protest against 'uncontrolled immigration'

Demonstrators marched through the capital Lisbon with the Portuguese national flag and carried banners bearing slogans like, 'Expulsion of immigrants who commit crimes'.

30/09/2024

Space

SpaceX rescue mission docks at ISS

NASA decided using the Boeing Starliner capsule to bring Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth was too risky following a string of technical glitches on their outwards journey.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Paris protesters demand end to Israeli strikes on Lebanon

France has been a key supporter of Israel, defending its right to self-defence for years and sells an average of €20 million worth of military equipment to the country each year.

30/09/2024