2024-10-22

Europe News

Lithuanian Defence Minister says Ukraine should be in NATO

Lithuania's Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas told Euronews that letting Ukraine into NATO is the only way to prevent Russian aggression, as Ukraine's Western allies are hesitant about allowing the war-torn country in the alliance.

22/10/2024

Turkey

Turkey’s far-right leader suggests parole for PKK’s Öcalan

This surprising suggestion comes as President Erdoğan is reportedly seeking support from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) to push for constitutional changes.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Hungary calls for former prisoner turned MEP's immunity to be lifted

Ilaria Salis spent 15 months in a Budapest cell on charges of assaulting far-right demonstrators before being granted immunity following her election to the European Parliament last June.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Seoul weighs sending arms to Ukraine as Pyongyang troops join Russia

South Korea may deploy military staff to Ukraine and provide armed support after reports of North Korean troops aiding Russia, Yonhap reported.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Bulgaria dismantles major counterfeit money-printing operation

Investigators said the euro, dollar and lev-printing scheme represents a severe attack on Bulgaria's and the European Union's financial systems.

22/10/2024

USA

Opponents question Trump's health as US presidential race heats up

Now the oldest presidential nominee in history, the ex-president is proving unable to dispel speculation about his wellbeing and stability.

22/10/2024

Slovakia

Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia plot a win for EU's anti-migration camp

Camps in third countries, fences and strict border controls have become the "new normal" in some countries on the continent, claiming to deliver citizens more security.

22/10/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 22nd – Evening

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

22/10/2024

Mobility

This French start-up can convert your car into a hybrid EV in a day

The company's kit can convert old petrol cars into electric hybrids in just one day. But experts say retrofitting old cars isn't the catch-all solution.

22/10/2024

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Alexei Navalny's posthumous memoir released in Germany

Alexei Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin's most prominent opponents, died this year in an Arctic prison colony at the age of 47.

22/10/2024

Art

Are you ready for the new David Bowie Centre?

Costumes, handwritten lyrics and instruments among the 90,000+ items that will go on display in V&A’s new East Storehouse venue next year.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Seven countries not respecting EU minimum wage rules: trade union

Member states are dragging their feet implementing EU laws intended to ensure workers get a decent salary, as a key deadline looms, the European Trade Union Confederation said.

22/10/2024

Experiences

Rave on rails: Trains in Europe where you can party while you travel

Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying.

22/10/2024

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: Pros and cons of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The first episode of this programme that aims to decode the European Union (EU) legislative process explains why the European automotive industry is at a critical crossroads. Will tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles help competitiveness or trigger a trade war?

22/10/2024

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Woman trapped under rubble rescued after 5 days

A woman trapped under the rubble of her home in Gaza City for five days after an Israeli air strike has been rescued by the Palestinian Civil Defence.

22/10/2024

Armenia

Euroviews. Has the war in Ukraine affected Armenia’s strategic position?

Armenia's relations with Russia are no doubt complex. Yet, Armenia’s stance during the invasion of Ukraine exemplifies the difficult decisions smaller countries must face when stuck between major powers, Vlad Olteanu writes.

22/10/2024

Business

US-Europe economic growth divergences to widen further, IMF warns

The IMF warns of widening US-Europe growth divergences, calling for increased public investment in Europe. While US growth forecasts have been upgraded, the eurozone faces downgrades, with key economies like Germany and Italy struggling to keep pace.

22/10/2024

Green News

French MP proposes ban on certain type of bottled water

France has various schemes in place to lessen plastic usage, but the proposed bill would go further still.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Austrian president asks Nehammer to form government despite FPÖ win

FPÖ's controversial leader Hebert Kickl has "no coalition partners" according to reports from Vienna, with incumbent Chancellor Karl Nehammer asked to form the new government instead.

22/10/2024

Nature

Portugal hopes to inspire the world with major new ocean protections

An estimated 190,000 small MPAs in coastal regions and 300 large MPAs are needed to reach the UN target of protecting 30% of oceans and land by 2030.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Elon Musk accuses German magazine of encouraging his assassination

In an article arguing the tech billionaire is a threat to democracy in the US, Der Spiegel drew a parallel between the X owner and Nazi-era media mogul Alfred Hugenberg.

22/10/2024

Business

Paddington producer hoping for tasty result with listing on LSE

The producer of the Paddington Bear franchise Canal+, the pay-TV broadcaster owned by French media company Vivendi, is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Will Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe see their budgets slashed?

The two programmes could face significant budget cuts in 2025 if lawmakers in Brussels approve the proposal.

22/10/2024

Travel News

Is this airport’s 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs ‘inhumane’?

The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”.

22/10/2024

Culture news

Chanel to sponsor Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race

Sponsoring a sports event for the first time, Chanel will become the top-name sponsor of the Boat Race.

22/10/2024

Tech News

OpenAI’s advanced voice mode is now available in Europe

The ChatGPT maker ran into controversy after one of its voices resembled the voice of actor Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film “Her.”

22/10/2024

Europe News

EU ministers set cautious Baltic fish quotas amid fear over Russian hauls

Fisheries ministers have agreed to maintain low fishing quotas for most fish stocks in the highly polluted Baltic Sea but concerns grow over the presence of Russian vessels, which might exploit the reduced opportunities for EU fishers.

22/10/2024

Business

HSBC shake-up sees bank operations split between East and West

As part of the re-organisation, HSBC also announced the first-ever female finance chief in the bank's 159-year history. Pam Kau, currently the chief risk and compliance officer, has worked for the bank for more than a decade.

22/10/2024

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Rolex Middle Sea Race kicks off for the 45th time

112 yachts from 30 countries set off from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, for the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

22/10/2024

Water Matters

The cultural heritage of water: reconnecting with rivers through art

In partnership with the European Commission

As the European Pavilion 2024 floating arts programme prepares to head for Lisbon after sailing across four of the continent's largest rivers, Water Matters looks at examples of floating cultural projects aimed at reconnecting citizens with rivers.

22/10/2024